All Debenhams articles – Page 59
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NewsDebenhams upgraded as margin prospects improve
City brokers have issued a raft of upgrades for Debenhams ahead of its pre-close update next month.
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NewsDebenhams sends extra stock to seaside shops
Debenhams is sending extra stock to its department stores in seaside towns to meet demand from the record number of people holidaying in the UK.
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AnalysisThe inspirations driving retail boardrooms
Sportsmen, philosophers and even the odd journalist have all inspired the UK’s retail chief executives. Charlotte Hardie talks to five familiar faces about those who have influenced them as they have scaled their very diverse career ladders
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AnalysisIs a wave of retail floats imminent?
The prospect of retail IPOs is rising, but the shaky economy and recent cash calls could make talk of floats so much hot air. By George MacDonald
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AnalysisMichael Sharp outlines his vision for Debenhams
Debenhams deputy chief Michael Sharp might keep a low profile – he hasn’t given an interview in three decades – but behind the quiet exterior is a highly driven man. Amy Shields meets him
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…Debenhams
The inside opinion from resourcing manager Sajida Akhtar
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NewsDebenhams’ Sharp says price increases to hit 5%
Debenhams deputy chief executive Michael Sharp has forecast that prices will increase by 5 per cent as currency fluctuations continue.
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NewsRetail collapses trigger £1bn losses for Crown Estate
The collapse of retailers in the recession has contributed to the Queen’s Crown Estate suffering a £1bn loss.
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AnalysisTop 50 retailers: Retail’s premier league
It’s 18 months since Retail Week’s last look at the UK’s top retailers by sales and margins and much has changed in that time. Retail Knowledge Bank senior partner Robert Clark reports
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NewsPromising updates lift general retail stocks
Encouraging weekly numbers from John Lewis, hopes that Marks & Spencer’s first-quarter update would beat bearish expectations and a profits rise at HMV helped lift general retailers.
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NewsRetailers work with Google to optimise their sites
Retailers including Next, Debenhams and Schuh have completed a research project with Google to investigate how their sites could be improved.
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NewsTepid fundraising does job for Debenhams
City analysts have labelled the subdued take-up of Debenhams’ shares as part of its £323m fundraising a “disappointment” but said the department store group is nevertheless stronger as a result.
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NewsNine West deal opens doors for Kurt Geiger
High-end shoe retailer Kurt Geiger is expected to work with department store operator Debenhams for the first time after signing a deal with US shoe group Nine West.
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NewsDebenhams launches Blue Cross Sale
Debenhams has launched a Blue Cross Sale today in its latest move to cash-in on bargain hungry shoppers.
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NewsDebenhams open offer gets subdued response
The response from investors to Debenhams’ open offer to raise £323m has been subdued, after only 30.3 per cent of the total shares offered were taken up.
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NewsArcandor teeters as talks to salvage business continue
The future of beleaguered German conglomerate Arcandor hangs in the balance after it began insolvency proceedings last week.
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NewsHouse of Fraser trading update reassures over covenants
House of Fraser has issued a statement quashing rumours that it is close to breaching its banking covenants, a suggestion that has prompted feverish speculation that it is the subject of a takeover attempt by rival Debenhams.

















