The former home of the Debenhams store in Leeds is to get a new lease of life as a mixed use retail and residential site. Orchard Street Investment Management has received planning permission from Leeds City Council to transform the former Debenhams store on Briggate, Leeds, into 124 studio apartments.
What is happening to Debenhams in Leeds?
Former Debenhams store in Leeds to be transformed into “student-led, mixed use” scheme. The former Debenhams store in the centre of Leeds is to be transformed into a student-led, mixed use scheme with 124 studio apartments as well as prime retail space.
What will replace Debenhams in Leeds?
Plans to convert the former Debenhams store in Leeds city centre into student flats has been approved by a panel of council decision-makers this week. The plans which had been submitted for the former landmark department store include the redevelopment of the existing building while also adding a rooftop extension.
What is going in Debenhams White Rose?
The store, which was previously occupied by Debenhams, will undergo extensive re-modelling works to provide space for a 15,000 sq ft M&S Foodhall, as well as a café, clothing and home departments.
What is happening to the old Debenhams?
Work has this week been taking place to empty the huge store of its retail fittings. The former Debenhams department store in Bristol city centre has a new owner, it can be revealed today (October 12) – as shop fittings from the landmark six-storey building were being dumped outside.
Is Debenhams open in Leeds?
Debenhams has confirmed when it will close its Leeds stores for good. Its Bradford store closed permanently as of yesterday (May 4), along with its branches in Bangor, Bedford, Bolton, Bury, Cambridge, Hastings, Ipswich, Newport, Nottingham and Sutton. The store on Leeds Briggate will close on Saturday, May 8.
When did Debenhams close Leeds?
Debenhams collapsed in December 2020 and the Leeds store permanently closed in May 2021.
What is replacing Debenhams Merry Hill?
Bosses at Merry Hill say there is no update on what could replace Debenhams at the Black Country shopping centre. It is a huge space that has remained empty since Debenhams closed for good last year. The department store closed for the final time on May 15, 2021. And the two-floor store has remained empty ever since.
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Is Primark moving into Debenhams?
A major clothing retailer has denied rumours that it will be taking over Workington’s empty Debenhams store. Primark has confirmed that it is not behind plans lodged with Allerdale Council which refer to a ‘leading national clothing retailer’ moving into the three-story building on Washington Square.
What is replacing Debenhams in Bullring?
In November last year, it was announced that the top floor of the former Debenhams site would become a Toca Social interactive football bar‘. Customers will be able to play various games by kicking balls against digital targets.
Is it still OK to order from Debenhams?
You can still place orders online
Debenhams says you can continue to place online orders via its website.
Is Debenhams in White Rose still open?
Debenhams stores closed in May 2021 following the sale of the company to Boohoo and now only trades online. Paula Varley, Regional Manager for M&S, said: “We’re really excited to announce our plans to move to a brand new, larger M&S full line store in the White Rose Shopping Centre.
Has Debenhams at White Rose closed?
2. Debenhams fell into administration in late 2020 and by May 2021 had closed all of its stores. Fashion retailer, Boohoo purchased the brand and moved all trading online.
Is Debenhams coming back?
A Debenhams shop is to reopen in the UK for the first time since the chain was bought out of liquidation for £55m by Boohoo. A flagship Debenhams beauty store will launch at Manchester’s Arndale, selling cosmetics, fragrance and skincare products.
Who will take over Debenhams stores?
Flannels and Sports Direct are set to open two new flagship stores in the Metrocentre. The brands, which belong to former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, will take over the huge store that was once home to Debenhams.
What shop has replaced Debenhams at Lakeside?
The new M&S store will be the unit where Debenhams previously was, and will look to open in 2023. Nick Pucci, regional manager at M&S, said: “We are really excited to be relocating to a new store at Lakeside.
Who replaced Debenhams?
Debenhams
| Debenhams’ former flagship store on Oxford Street, London | |
|---|---|
| Fate | Liquidation, folded into Boohoo.com |
| Successor | Debenhams.com |
| Headquarters | 334–348 Oxford Street, London, England, UK |
| Area served | UK Denmark more |
Will any Debenhams stores reopen?
DEBENHAMS is set to reopen another 14 stores from next week as it continues to welcome back customers. It follows the successful reopening of 92 shops in England and Northern Ireland after the coronavirus shutdown. The latest batch of Debenhams store openings are made up of locations in Wales and Scotland.
Is House of Fraser closing in Leeds?
The retailer is set to move out of the Briggate premises, which was once the site of the city’s first ever Woolworths store. Subject to several conditions, developers will now build a 10-storey block for 369 university students in its place, though space for shops on the ground and basement floors will be included.
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