Debenhams is the latest retailer to go down
Debenhams is the latest retailer to go down
The group fell into administration this week, marking another setback for Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley. Matthew Partridge reports.
12 Apr 2019
Drama at Debenhams
Drama at Debenhams
The outlook at department store group Debenhams is dismal, while Mike Ashley, who owns 30% of it, has been putting his oar in. Matthew Partridge repor…
17 Jan 2019
Debenhams calls in the company doctors
Debenhams calls in the company doctors
Early this week, the group seemed at death’s door. The prognosis is not quite that bad – but it’s not good news either. Alice Gråhns reports.
14 Sep 2018
Is the department store doomed? Don’t count on it
Is the department store doomed? Don’t count on it
Department stores, including House of Fraser, Debenhams and others, are in trouble. But history shows this retail format has the capacity to reinvent …
7 Sep 2018
Little cheer on the high street
Little cheer on the high street
Profit warnings from Debenhams and Mothercare are more evidence that traditional retailers are fighting a losing battle against nimbler online competi…
12 Jan 2018
Three contrarian stocks to buy now
Three contrarian stocks to buy now
Professional investor Paul Mumford look for shares that offer solid long-term growth potential, which look undervalued. Here, he picks three such cont…
26 May 2017
Debenhams beats expectations, announces buy-back
Debenhams beats expectations, announces buy-back
Half-year profits at High Street retail chain Debenhams were ahead of market forecasts, giving the board confidence the department store group will hi…
19 Apr 2012
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