What Will Happen To Empty Debenhams Stores?

The former department store will be converted into 134 flats after getting final approval by councillors.

What’s happening to Debenhams stores?

Debenhams to shut last ever stores on Saturday as chain waves goodbye after 242 years.

What’s going to replace Debenhams?

The unit left vacant by Debenhams has now been taken over by Marks and Spencer. The retailer has moved from its spot at Mostyn Street to Parc Llandudno – where the Debenhams store closed last spring.

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.

What is replacing Debenhams in 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.

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.

Who is taking over Debenhams stores?

The Frasers Group has recently taken over the 130,000 sq ft former Debenhams store in Gateshead in the North East, which will become home to Sports Direct and Flannels.

Can you still order from Debenhams 2022?

Debenhams’ website is currently still up and running, but from early 2022 its products will be sold online by Boohoo.

What shop is like Debenhams?

Debenhams’s competitors and similar companies include John Lewis, House of Fraser, Marks & Spencer, Arcadia and John Lewis Partnership. Debenhams is a multinational retailer operating under a department store format with franchise stores in other countries.

What is Debenhams now called?

Debenhams is adding .com to its name as it reintroduces itself to customers as a digital-only retailer in its first brand campaign since being acquired by Boohoo. The online fast fashion giant took over the Debenhams name and website in January for £55m, but elected not to take on its physical store locations.

What will replace Debenhams in Blanchardstown?

Flannels, which is part of Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, will occupy the ground floor of the former Debenhams unit. At 45,000sq ft, the space will be the larger of the two outlets committed to by the retailer in the Irish market to date.

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.

What’s replacing Debenhams in Haverfordwest?

The nearest Debenhams store will now be at Carmarthen and, of course, shoppers can visit us online,” he added.

Who is taking over Debenhams Merry Hill?

The centre was taken over by shopping centre operator Ellandi last year after its previous owner Intu collapsed into administration. A consortium of lenders led by Wells Fargo are investing £50 million to transform the centre into a leisure destination over a period of five years.

What will replace Debenhams in Liverpool?

The former Debenhams store at Liverpool One shopping centre is being converted into a £10m leisure complex. The 100,000 sq ft former Debenhams store is set to host go-karting, bowling, urban golf, dining experiences and a rooftop space. It is being converted by Gravity Active Entertainment and will open in Q4 of 2022.

What will replace Debenhams Newport?

Former Debenhams store at Friars Walk scheme in Newport could be turned into new tech learning campus – Wales Online.

Who is moving into Debenhams Metrocentre?

Two big household names will openside the former Debenhams at Metrocentre – with the names completely taking over the huge site. Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct and Flannels will open inside the former Red Mall unit which has been largely left vacant following Debenham’s collapse in 2021.

Is Primark moving into Debenhams?

It will take over the former Debenhams outlet. And ahead of its arrival, proposals have been drawn up for internal changes – and some slight external works – to accommodate Primark’s needs.

Is Primark moving to 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.

Is mantaray Debenhams own brand?

The etailer said Debenhams’ own fashion brands, including Maine, Mantaray and Principles, will be absorbed into the group’s existing brand portfolio, and sold via the core Debenhams site and its own pureplay websites.

Who bought House of Fraser?

On 10 August 2018, the House of Fraser entered administration. Later that day, Sports Direct agreed to buy all House of Fraser UK stores, the House of Fraser brand, and all of the stock in the business for £90 million in cash, converting all old House of Fraser stores into Sports Direct.