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.
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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.
Thousands of customers flock to north shopping centres on the hunt for Boxing Day bargains
Thousands of bargain-hunting customers flocked to shopping centres across the north yesterday to look for goodies in the Boxing Day sales.
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.
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.
Sir Charlie Mayfield to leave John Lewis Partnership
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield is to step down in 2020.
Hammond: UK will take different direction in event of no-deal Brexit
Philip Hammond has warned the UK economy will have to strike out in a “different direction” if the Government is unable to agree a Brexit deal with Brussels.
Hammond says UK will need new Budget strategy in event of no-deal Brexit
Chancellor Philip Hammond has warned that the Government will have to adopt a new economic strategy if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal with Brussels.
Hammond signals Budget boost for Britain’s infrastructure
Philip Hammond has signalled the Government is ready to invest billions in Britain’s infrastructure as he prepares to unveil his Budget in the Commons on Monday.
Hammond signals Budget boost for Britain’s infrastructure
Philip Hammond has signalled the Government is ready to invest billions in Britain’s infrastructure as he prepares to unveil his Budget in the Commons on Monday.
Support for ailing high streets expected in Chancellor’s Budget
A £1.5 billion package to support Britain’s struggling high street businesses will be set out in the Budget.
Fears as Debenhams to close 50 stores
Councils and business groups across Scotland are preparing to battle to keep Debenhams in their towns and cities, after the struggling chain unveiled plans to axe 50 high street stores, putting around 4,000 jobs at risk.
Debenhams store closures – key questions answered
Struggling department store Debenhams plans to axe up to 50 outlets, putting around 4,000 jobs at risk, after announcing its biggest ever loss of £500 million.
Administrations and store closures on the high street this year
Debenhams is the latest retailer to announce store closures amid a turbulent year for the high street.
Debenhams to close 50 stores after posting biggest loss in store’s history
Debenhams has unveiled plans to axe up to 50 high street shops, putting around 4,000 jobs at risk, as the struggling department store chain swung to a near £500 million loss.
Debenhams to shut 50 stores as 4,000 staff face redundancy
Debenhams has unveiled plans to axe up to 50 high street shops, putting around 4,000 jobs at risk, as profits plunged at the struggling department store chain.
Debenhams profits to halve after tumultuous six months
Debenhams is poised to report a halving of its profits next week after the retailer performed poorly over Christmas and was forced to close stores in March due to extreme weather.
Business in the north: What’s coming this week?
Scottish firms have started the new year in despondent mood, judging by a new report published today.
Bag some festive stlye
With many parties to attend over the Christmas period, a fail safe bag is essential to guide you effortlessly from ball to ball.
Man dealt drugs in Debenhams, and was caught by CCTV
A man caught on camera dealing drugs in an Aberdeen department store has been jailed.
12 space-saving summer escape essentials
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Spring forward with new trends for this season
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Put your winter coat into hibernation
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Breeze through event season with a look for every occasion
Forget the bikini season panic. There's nothing like a summer event dress code to put you in a fashion spin. It's that tricky balance between looking elegant and relaxed enough to match the season. Formal, but not stuffy. Statement, but not attention-seeking (this especially applies in the presence of brides).