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 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 |
What will replace Debenhams at White Rose?
Work has begun on the relocation of Marks & Spencer into a new anchor store at the White Rose Centre in Leeds. Its new 80,000 sq ft store, which was formerly occupied by Debenhams, will feature a 15,000 sq ft M&S Foodhall, as well as womenswear, lingerie, beauty, childrenswear, menswear, home departments, and a café.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Who are Debenhams main competitors?
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.
Can I still order from Debenhams?
You can still place orders online
Debenhams says you can continue to place online orders via its website.
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 White Rose Leeds shutting down?
The heartbreaking moment Leeds White Rose Disney Store closed its doors for good.
Is John Lewis closing in Leeds?
Four At Home stores will also close in Ashford, Basingstoke, Chester and Tunbridge Wells. The Leeds store in Victoria Gate will reopen from April 12, John Lewis has announced, subject to Government guidance. It’s one of the 34 remaining stores in England which will remain open.
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.
What shops are in White Rose?
Take your time and chose from over 100 high street stores including; Next, Primark, Debenhams, H&M, Superdry, River Island, Zara, and Disney Store. Family favourite restaurants include; Five Guys, wagamama, Pizza Hut, TGI Fridays, Prezzo and Chiquito.
Why did White Rose Close?
Many stores up and down the country faced closure following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and many at the White Rose were no different. Huge high street names like Topshop and Debenhams, which was founded back in 1778, sadly called in administrators, leading to the closures of stores.
Who bought White Rose?
White Rose Food Division
| Type | Division |
|---|---|
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Fate | Sold assets at bankruptcy to C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. |
| Area served | New York metropolitan area Philadelphia, PA |
| Parent | DiGiorgio Corporation |
Who is taking over Debenhams Rushmere?
Primark is set to take over the former Debenhams outlet which has lain vacant since last May. County Armagh is gearing up for the imminent arrival of a new Primark store in the coming months. The popular retailer is preparing to open a major new unit at Rushmere shopping centre.
Is Primark getting rid of staff?
Primark has revealed plans to cut hundreds of jobs in a shake-up of store management – as it pledged not to raise prices. The fashion retailer is “proposing removing a number of roles as well as creating a new entry-level management role”, a spokesperson said.
What is the nickname for Primark?
It turns out that some people from Ireland and Wales all pronounce it as Pree-mark, people from England are more likely to pronounce it as Pr-eye-mark, and others use the nickname Primani or Penneys. But thankfully the debate was settled when customers flocked to the Primark website searching for answers.
Is high street shopping coming to an end?
It is predicted that by 2030, nearly half of all high street shops will close. It isn’t all bad news, as other sectors, such as coffee shops, hairdressers, and other leisure facilities are taking over the high street and are thriving.
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.