Debenhams confirms £40m cash injection in bid for survival
Debenhams has secured a lifeline from its lenders as the department store chain seeks a broader refinancing deal amid long-term pressures on the high street.
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Debenhams stores under threat in latest restructuring plans
Debenhams is drawing up plans to shake up its property portfolio, in a move that could speed up the rate of store closures this year.
Debenhams shares plummet following day of drama
Debenhams shares collapsed on Friday following the removal of the retailer’s chairman and chief executive by Mike Ashley a day earlier.
Mike Ashley ousts Debenhams chairman, forces CEO to step down from board
Mike Ashley has forced the chairman of Debenhams to resign and the retailer’s chief executive to step down from the board as the Sports Direct tycoon flexed his muscles at the firm’s annual meeting.
Super Thursday sees Tesco, John Lewis, M&S report Christmas figures
Tesco, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and Debenhams were among a host of retailers reporting festive trading figures on Thursday as the high street braces for another difficult year.
Debenhams profits ‘on track’ despite Christmas sales drop
Debenhams has unveiled declining sales over Christmas, but said it is still on track to deliver on profit expectations.
Department store John Lewis provides Christmas trading snapshot
A surge in shoppers looking for last-minute gifts helped lift sales at John Lewis over the festive period as the retailer gave the first glimpse of how trading fared over Christmas.
Next first out of the traps as retailers reveal Christmas results
Retailer Next is expected to begin 2019 with a downbeat Christmas trading update when it reports to the market next week as high street stores are braced for another year of turmoil.
Next first out of the traps as retailers reveal Christmas results
Retailer Next is expected to begin 2019 with a downbeat Christmas trading update when it reports to the market next week as high street stores are braced for another year of turmoil.
High-street retailers treat shoppers to early Boxing Day sales
High-street giants have launched their annual Boxing Day sales early, following a difficult year for retailers.
Mike Ashley claims Debenhams on the brink as he offers £40m loan
Mike Ashley has claimed Debenhams is on the brink of collapse as he urged the struggling retailer to accept his offer of a £40 million loan to avoid a Christmas disaster.
Thief who stole earrings ‘moved to Dundee and fell into some bad company’
A woman who stole a pair of earrings to “make herself feel a bit prettier” had sentence further deferred.
Mike Ashley urges tax on internet retailers to save high street
High street tycoon Mike Ashley has called for a new tax on online retailers as part of a radical change he says is needed to save the high street.
Woman stole earrings from Dundee shop ‘to make herself feel a bit prettier’
Sentence was deferred on a woman who stole a pair of earrings to “make herself feel a bit prettier”.
Dundee Debenhams staff in the dark as department store giant plans to axe 50 stores
Staff at a Dundee department store have admitted they are worried about the future after the company announced plans to close 50 of its branches.
Man remanded after stealing perfume from Debenhams at the Overgate
A man has been remanded in custody after admitting a shoplifting charge.
Man who stole clothes from Debenhams in the Overgate put on curfew
John West, 46, of the Salvation Army Hostel on Ward Road, was sentenced after he admitted stealing clothing.
Dundee duo stole perfume from the Overgate
Two women have had their sentences deferred for reports and restriction of liberty order assessments after admitting shoplifting.
Dundee shoplifter found with bloodied needle sent to jail
A drug addict who told police he had nothing sharp on him before he was searched was actually hiding a bloodied needle.
Spitting Dundee man who stole jeans from Debenhams given jail warning
A man has been placed on a community payback order under supervision with a requirement that he attends treatment for drug and alcohol addiction.