Department Stores
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Dec- 2020 -1 December
Debenhams fears collapse as JD exits rescue talks
JD Sports has confirmed it has pulled out of rescue deal talks for Debenhams earlier today (1 December). The sports…
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Nov- 2020 -30 November
Arcadia collapse could throw JD’s Debenhams takeover into doubt
A potential collapse at its largest concession holder Arcadia could reportedly throw the takeover of Debenhams by JD Sports into…
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26 November
ScS appoints new CEO as trading remains steady
ScS has reported its trading remains “in line with expectations”, alongside the announcement of a new chief CEO ahead of…
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24 November
JD Sports enters Debenhams takeover talks
JD Sports has reportedly entered into talks with advisors regarding a deal which would see the sportswear company take full…
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16 November
JD Sports enters race for Debenhams
JD Sports has reportedly entered the race to acquire embattled department store Debenhams, and has been granted access to Debenhams’…
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9 November
Harrods forced to reorganise £200m credit
Harrods has been forced to reorganise its £200m credit line due to the second national lockdown causing the closure of…
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8 November
John Lewis calls for clarity on store reopenings
John Lewis has issued a plea to the government to provide clarity on whether its stores will be able to…
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6 November
Dominic Chappell jailed for six years for tax evasion
The former owner of BHS, Dominic Chappell, has been jailed for six years for evading paying tax from the deal…
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5 November
M&S confirms it will stay open during lockdown
Marks and Spencer has confirmed that its clothing and home division will remain open despite the lockdown restrictions. According to…
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4 November
John Lewis to cut 1,500 jobs
John Lewis is set to cut around 1,500 staff roles at its head office operations between now and April 2021,…
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