The iconic British department store retailer has announced that its remaining 29 stores will permanently close on either May 12 or 15.
The news comes following the retailer temporarily reopening its store in England and Wales when lockdown restrictions eased. Since then, the retailer has been operating its final closing down sales.
The firm went into liquidation late last year after a rescue deal fell through. The Covid-19 pandemic was the final blow for the retailer, which has been struggling for years to compete with online competitors. In January, the company was acquired by fast-fashion group Boohoo for £55M. The deal included the brand and its website, but not its store estate.
A Debenhams spokesperson commented: “Over the next 10 days, Debenhams will close its doors on the high street for the final time in its 242 year history. Our sincere thanks go out to all of our colleagues and customers who have joined us on this journey. We hope to see you all one last time in stores before we say a final goodbye to the UK high street.”
