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The Latest Breaking News from Debenhams

Bosses of Ayrshire shopping centre insist 'future is bright' with talks to bring 'national retailer' to Ayr Central

Bosses at Ayr Central insist it is not all doom and gloom despite losing two major retailers in the space of a week.

Daily Record

Once-thriving retail arcade now abandoned as it's dubbed 'scourge on society'

Portland Walk in Barrow-in-Furness was once a thriving hub of business, but it's now been targeted by vandals since the closure of half its outlets making for a depressing sight

Daily Mirror

Debenhams in Swansea has been bought by the council but there's still no news on a new tenant

The council wants to retain the four-storey building for retail use but there could potentially be a leisure element as well

Wales Online

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The Mancunian Way: No singing please

How one of Manchester’s most prominent buildings will look PLUS The musical where the audience is banned from singing

Manchester Evening News

New images show how Market Street's Debenhams building will look after huge transformation

Works for the transformation of the vacant building have already begun

Manchester Evening News

New CGIs reveal how £70m transformation of iconic Debenhams store could look

The main works are expected to start in the coming weeks, with completion slated for early 2025

Birmingham Post

Bangor shopping centre acquired by Welsh retail developer

Bearmont Capital has purchased The Menai Centre for an undisclosed sum

Birmingham Post

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Why economic growth alone will not make British society fairer or more equal

In presenting his spring budget, the British chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, claimed his plans are all about growth. For the leader of the opposition, Keir Starmer, growth is his key “mission”.

The Conversation

Bolton Primark store to relocate in 'significant step' for town centre

It's been hailed as a 'massive vote of confidence' in Bolton and it's biggest shopping centre

Manchester Evening News

New owner has transformational plans for empty Debenhams site in the centre of Cardiff

Landsec has acquired the empty store as well as taking on 100% ownership of St David's shopping centre

Wales Online

The St David's Shopping Centre in Cardiff acquired by real estate giant Landsec

Landsec has also acquired the adjacent former Debenhams store

Birmingham Post

'It was a huge part of my childhood': People share memories of Howells department store as House of Fraser shuts for good

'The personal touch and the joy of actually seeing things has been taken away'

Wales Online

Leeds White Rose Centre shoppers divided as 'empty units' and 'security' clash with convenience

While the centre has been popular and expanded over the years, there are a number of empty premises inside

Leeds Live

CastleCourt: New Look to open in former Debenhams site creating 15 jobs

The opening of the store is set to create 15 jobs at the CastleCourt site

Belfast Live

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The Guardian - UK

Up to 40% of shops must be repurposed in next five years, UK local leaders claim

Need to reinvent retail space is biggest concern named in survey of councils, landlords, developers and other local bodies

Birmingham Post

JV deal signed to bring new multiscreen cinema to old Debenhams store

Property group is working with council on revamping the old department store unit in Lichfield city centre

Daily Mirror

'I started a side hustle in my kitchen - now I've quit my 9-5 and made £550,000'

When Dominique Croft started designing jewellery in her kitchen during lockdown, she never anticipated it would make her half a million pounds, be sold in Debenhams or debut at Paris Fashion Week

Wales Online

'I started my kitchen side hustle in lockdown - now I've been to Paris Fashion Week'

Dominique Croft said it was a 'pinch-me moment'

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The Guardian - UK

Employee ownership is the heart and soul of John Lewis – losing that would destroy it

Yes, its customers could buy cheaper beans or bras elsewhere. But there’s a trust tied up in its ownership structure which is now under threat, says Gemma Goldfingle, editor of Retail Gazette

Daily Mirror

'I gave a speech at my wedding - more brides should as they're the best part of the day'

Scriptwriter turned professional wedding speechwriter, Heidi Ellert-McDermott, says the traditional speech line-up needs a shake-up

Daily Mirror

TK Maxx to open new store in old Debenhams site as part of UK expansion

The bargain retailer will open a 30,000sq ft shop in the White City mall in the autumn - and it says this is one of four new branches set to launch in the UK this year

Evening Standard

TK Maxx takes on former Debenhams space at Westfield London

TK Maxx is set to open a large new store at the Westfield London shopping centre

Nottingham Post

Sadness as 200-year-old business in Mansfield becomes latest store to cease trading

The closure was announced in November 2022, and was followed by a 50 per cent off closing down sale

Belfast Live

The Avenue: CastleCourt cinema experience kick-starts rejuvenation of old Debenhams site

It is a £5.2milion investment and has created 50 jobs in the process

Bristol Post

Teacher strikes: Full list of Bristol bus services cancelled and rerouted during protest march

The protest march will take place through the city between 11am and 2pm on Thursday (March 2)

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