The site in Guildford town centre will now be referred to as St Mary’s Wharf – a nod to its former industrial use, as plans for the site enter the next stage, with a view to changing its use and developing early proposals for its redevelopment.
What will replace Debenhams Guildford?
The former Staines Debenhams site could be transformed into more than 200 flats. The flats would be built in two 14-storey towers at the former shopping site.
What will replace Debenhams in Woking?
THE former Debenhams in Woking town centre could be used as a charity and community hub, under plans from a charity that arranges for good causes to use vacant shops.
When was Debenhams Guildford built?
1968
However, by this time Plummer Roddis had been bought by Debenhams, who invested in a new branch to be built in Guildford, which opened in 1968. In the early 1970s the stores were rebranded as Debenhams, except for the Southampton store.
What’s happening to Debenhams Staines?
Debenhams closed its store in 2020 and last November Future High Street Living (Staines) Ltd applied to redevelop the site.
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 is replacing Debenhams at White Rose Centre?
Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer has signed to relocate into a new 80,000sq ft anchor store within White Rose Leeds, an out-of-town retail centre Yorkshire operated by Landsec. The new full-scale M&S store, formerly occupied by Debenhams which closed permanently in May this year, represents a significant upsize for the retailer.
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.
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.
Is Guildford a posh area?
The Guildford area is home to some of the most upmarket properties in the country, but you’ll find a range of prices if you’re looking to buy.
Is Debenhams still open in Guildford?
Debenhams in Guildford has closed for the final time, as redevelopment plans for the future of the site enter the next stage. The iconic department store in Guildford town centre permanently closed on Wednesday (May 12), after briefly reopening for a closing down sale.
Is Guildford affluent?
As you’d expect in an affluent county, there are also a number of very highly rated private schools in the area, including the Royal Grammar School for boys (regularly voted among the top 20 schools in the UK), and Guildford High School and Tormead for girls.
What has replaced Debenhams Lakeside?
Shoppers will find M&S clothing and home departments as well as a brand new food hall where they can get hold of all the latest delicious products.
What is replacing Debenhams in 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.
What is Staines called now?
In order to promote the town’s “riverside image” and to distance it from its association with the fictional character, Ali G, Spelthorne Borough Council voted in December 2011 to change its name from “Staines” to “Staines-upon-Thames”.
Will Debenhams return to the High Street?
Debenhams has returned to the high street under new owners Boohoo with a beauty store at Manchester’s Arndale shopping centre.
Will Debenhams come 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 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 online only now?
Debenhams could return to high street with new store after being online-only since May. Debenhams could be about to reopen a physical store after shutting its last ones in May this year. The chain, which first opened in 1778, shut its last remaining 12 stores earlier this year as new owner Boohoo took it online-only .
Who is moving into Debenhams Metrocentre?
Frasers Group owned Flannels and Sports Direct have taken new flagship stores at the Metrocentre shopping destination in Gateshead, set to open in 2023. Parent company SportsDirect.com Retail Limited has taken the former Debenhams store in the centre’s Red Mall for the two brands.