Chelmsford. At the beginning of 2021, AEW Investment Management purchased the Chelmsford Debenhams site for £4.8 million. At the time AEW bought the unit, plans to turn the site into either leisure, office or residential space was considered.
What’s happening to Debenhams?
Debenhams to shut last ever stores on Saturday as chain waves goodbye after 242 years.
What will replace Debenhams in Lakeside?
M&S store
In Spring 2023 Lakeside’s existing M&S store will move from its current location to the former Debenhams unit which covers 98,000 sq ft of net selling space.
How long has Debenhams been in Chelmsford?
It was once a ‘destination store’, a reason to come to shop in Chelmsford and 60 years ago it would’ve been unimaginable that department stores would fall out of fashion like this.
Is Debenhams trading online 2022?
Debenhams’ website is currently still up and running, but from early 2022 its products will be sold online by Boohoo.
What is replacing Debenhams in Chelmsford?
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- The former Debenhams building in Romford, Essex, is being transformed into a shopping mall called Aklu Plaza. ( Image: Google Maps)
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Who is taking over Debenhams Chelmsford?
AEW buys Chelmsford Debenhams for redevelopment | EG News.
What shop is replacing 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 |
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 will replace Debenhams?
The old Debenhams site in Bournemouth is set to be replaced with Bobbies, where locals will be able to enjoy a new microbrewery, market style pods, an art gallery and a spa.
Why does Chelmsford smell?
We investigate odour from: boiler fumes. bonfire or chimney smoke. build-ups of waste (such as dog waste or food items)
Is Chelmsford up and coming?
Chelmsford is a small city that’s benefitted from a booming economy and a boom in population, in recent decades. And it has exciting plans to become even bigger in the future. That makes Chelmsford a really up and coming city that property investors ought to be excited by.
Where is the best place to live in Chelmsford?
There are lots of towns and villages dotted in and around Chelmsford, adding to its desirable appeal. These include East Hanningfield, Tillingham, Battlesbridge, Bickacre, Great Leighs and Hanfield Peveral. With fascinating histories, beautiful homes and plenty of amenities, all of these areas are great places to live.
Is Debenhams going to reopen?
Retail giant Debenhams is set to make a return to the high street after every single store in the UK shut for good earlier this year. The brand was sold to the Boohoo group – which moved all sales to 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.
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 faces Chelmsford going to be?
Instead of reopening as a nightclub, Faces will become a brand new ‘Pan Pacific’ restaurant called Pavilion Lounge & Restaurant.
What is Debenhams Romford going to be?
Debenhams closed in May after being open for more than 60 years, and there had been speculation about what might take its place. Plans for Aklu Plaza have now been unveiled, including “flagship” brand Home Superstore, which will operate on the ground floor and offer world food and household essentials.
Is Debenhams still at Merry Hill?
The Merry Hill department store closed its doors for the final time on May 15, 2021. The huge store was the final Black Country Debenhams to close its doors, closing on the same date as the huge Bullring shop of the same name. And the two-floor store has remained empty ever since – with the shutters completely down.
When did Dukes close in Chelmsford?
2012
Dukes was Chelmsford’s most famous nightspot, a favourite with clubbers for almost 40 years. Sadly, the iconic venue closed its doors to the public for good back in 2012.
Are Debenhams stores still trading?
Nearly 90% of former Debenhams stores remain empty almost a year after the department store closed its doors for the last time, in a sign of the challenge to reinvent high streets across the country.