Sports Direct rules out Debenhams bid Sports Direct has officially ruled out a takeover bid for Debenhams after an outgoing director of the sportswear firm said the board had discussed combining the department store group with House of Fraser. Business • 13 Sep 18
Sports Direct rules out Debenhams bid Sports Direct has officially ruled out a takeover bid for Debenhams after an outgoing director of the sportswear firm said the board had discussed combining the department store group with House of Fraser. Business • 13 Sep 18
Debenhams not actively pursuing major restructuring British department store retailer Debenhams said that while major store closures were an option, the company was not actively pursuing this route. Business • 11 Sep 18
Debenhams not actively pursuing major restructuring British department store retailer Debenhams said that while major store closures were an option, the company was not actively pursuing this route. Business • 11 Sep 18
Debenhams considers radical restructuring Struggling department store chain Debenhams is reviewing its options, including a possible legal procedure that could see it close more stores, it said today. Business • 10 Sep 18
Debenhams considers radical restructuring Struggling department store chain Debenhams is reviewing its options, including a possible legal procedure that could see it close more stores, it said today. Business • 10 Sep 18
Debenhams cuts profit forecast for 3rd time in 6 months UK department store chain Debenhams today cut its profit forecast for the third time in six months. Business • 19 Jun 18
Debenhams cuts profit forecast for 3rd time in 6 months UK department store chain Debenhams today cut its profit forecast for the third time in six months. Business • 19 Jun 18
Calvetron has collapsed into administration Jacques Vert owner Calvetron has collapsed into administration, putting more than a thousand jobs at risk. Business • 04 May 18
Calvetron has collapsed into administration Jacques Vert owner Calvetron has collapsed into administration, putting more than a thousand jobs at risk. Business • 04 May 18
Debenhams cuts dividend and warns on outlook Department store group Debenhams today warned on the full-year outlook for the second time in four months and cut its dividend as it reported a 52% slump in first-half profit. Business • 19 Apr 18
Debenhams cuts dividend and warns on outlook Department store group Debenhams today warned on the full-year outlook for the second time in four months and cut its dividend as it reported a 52% slump in first-half profit. Business • 19 Apr 18
Debenhams warns on profit after disappointing trading Debenhams has downgraded its profit forecast after it slashed prices to drive sales in the run up to Christmas and cut them again after shoppers failed to turn out for its clearance sale. Business • 04 Jan 18
Debenhams warns on profit after disappointing trading Debenhams has downgraded its profit forecast after it slashed prices to drive sales in the run up to Christmas and cut them again after shoppers failed to turn out for its clearance sale. Business • 04 Jan 18
Debenhams cautions UK trading more volatile Department store operator Debenhams said today it was making progress in implementing its new strategy, though it cautioned that the UK trading environment had become more volatile. Business • 27 Jun 17
Debenhams cautions UK trading more volatile Department store operator Debenhams said today it was making progress in implementing its new strategy, though it cautioned that the UK trading environment had become more volatile. Business • 27 Jun 17
Debenhams could close stores in recovery plan Department store group Debenhams said today it would return to growth by closing a few stores, revamping the rest and improving its online service. Business • 20 Apr 17
Debenhams could close stores in recovery plan Department store group Debenhams said today it would return to growth by closing a few stores, revamping the rest and improving its online service. Business • 20 Apr 17
Debenhams annual profit inches higher Department store group Debenhams said its annual profit inched up 0.5% as it struggled to grow in a tough retail environment in 2016. Business • 27 Oct 16
Debenhams annual profit inches higher Department store group Debenhams said its annual profit inched up 0.5% as it struggled to grow in a tough retail environment in 2016. Business • 27 Oct 16
Debenhams like-for-like sales fall 0.2% in Q3 Debenhams has reported a 0.2% fall in like-for-like sales in the 15 weeks to June 11, its fiscal third quarter. Business • 22 Jun 16
Debenhams like-for-like sales fall 0.2% in Q3 Debenhams has reported a 0.2% fall in like-for-like sales in the 15 weeks to June 11, its fiscal third quarter. Business • 22 Jun 16
Debenhams names Amazon's Bucher as new CEO Debenhams, Britain's second-largest department store group, has named Sergio Bucher, an executive at Amazon's fashion business, as its new chief executive. Business • 26 May 16
Debenhams names Amazon's Bucher as new CEO Debenhams, Britain's second-largest department store group, has named Sergio Bucher, an executive at Amazon's fashion business, as its new chief executive. Business • 26 May 16
Debenhams closes in on new boss as H1 profits rise Department store group Debenhams said it was close to naming a new boss as it beat forecasts with an 5.5% rise in first-half profit, putting it on track to meet full-year expectations. Business • 14 Apr 16
Debenhams closes in on new boss as H1 profits rise Department store group Debenhams said it was close to naming a new boss as it beat forecasts with an 5.5% rise in first-half profit, putting it on track to meet full-year expectations. Business • 14 Apr 16
Debenhams sales beat expectations over Christmas UK department store chain Debenhams posted higher than expected sales in the last 19 weeks of the year, driven by strong Christmas trading and growing online shopping. Business • 12 Jan 16
Debenhams sales beat expectations over Christmas UK department store chain Debenhams posted higher than expected sales in the last 19 weeks of the year, driven by strong Christmas trading and growing online shopping. Business • 12 Jan 16
Debenhams' CEO Sharp to step down next year Department store group Debenhams said its chief executive Michael Sharp would step down sometime next year following media reports that investors wanted a change at the top of the company. Business • 22 Oct 15
Debenhams' CEO Sharp to step down next year Department store group Debenhams said its chief executive Michael Sharp would step down sometime next year following media reports that investors wanted a change at the top of the company. Business • 22 Oct 15
Debenhams on track to meet year expectations Debenhams said it remained on track to deliver full year results in line with market expectations despite seeing no underlying sales growth over its third quarter. Business • 25 Jun 15
Debenhams on track to meet year expectations Debenhams said it remained on track to deliver full year results in line with market expectations despite seeing no underlying sales growth over its third quarter. Business • 25 Jun 15
Debenhams posts H1 profit rise ahead of forecasts Debenhams, Britain's second biggest department stores chain, posted a better than expected rise in first-half profit as its strategy of running fewer promotions boosted full-price sales. Business • 16 Apr 15
Debenhams posts H1 profit rise ahead of forecasts Debenhams, Britain's second biggest department stores chain, posted a better than expected rise in first-half profit as its strategy of running fewer promotions boosted full-price sales. Business • 16 Apr 15
Debenhams appoints Duddy as non-executive director Debenhams has appointed veteran retailer Terry Duddy as a non-executive director, Britain's second-largest department store has said. Business • 10 Apr 15
Debenhams appoints Duddy as non-executive director Debenhams has appointed veteran retailer Terry Duddy as a non-executive director, Britain's second-largest department store has said. Business • 10 Apr 15
Debenhams' quarterly sales fall Department store Debenhams posted a fall in first-quarter sales, although there were signs of improvement over the key Christmas trading period. Business • 13 Jan 15
Debenhams' quarterly sales fall Department store Debenhams posted a fall in first-quarter sales, although there were signs of improvement over the key Christmas trading period. Business • 13 Jan 15
Ashley sells Debenhams stake, increases put option Mike Ashley has sold the 4.6% stake he bought in Debenhams last month, and taken a complex financial option over a further stake. Business • 06 Nov 14
Ashley sells Debenhams stake, increases put option Mike Ashley has sold the 4.6% stake he bought in Debenhams last month, and taken a complex financial option over a further stake. Business • 06 Nov 14
Debenhams' annual profit down 21% as expected Debenhams, Britain's second biggest department store chain, today posted a 21% slump in annual profit, as expected. Business • 23 Oct 14
Debenhams' annual profit down 21% as expected Debenhams, Britain's second biggest department store chain, today posted a 21% slump in annual profit, as expected. Business • 23 Oct 14
Sports Direct buys further stake in Debenhams Sports Direct has acquired a further 4.6% stake in Debenhams, the UK's second-biggest department store company, in a deal which strengthens ties between the retailers. Business • 03 Oct 14
Sports Direct buys further stake in Debenhams Sports Direct has acquired a further 4.6% stake in Debenhams, the UK's second-biggest department store company, in a deal which strengthens ties between the retailers. Business • 03 Oct 14
Debenhams' quarterly sales rise slightly Debenhams said underlying sales rose slightly in its latest trading period, as it shifted its strategy to have fewer days on promotion. Business • 20 Jun 14
Debenhams' quarterly sales rise slightly Debenhams said underlying sales rose slightly in its latest trading period, as it shifted its strategy to have fewer days on promotion. Business • 20 Jun 14
Debenhams posts 24.5% drop in first half profit Debenhams, Britain's second largest department store group, said it was confident improvements it was making to its business would deliver some cheer for investors, as it posted a 24.5% fall in first half profit. Business • 15 Apr 14
Debenhams posts 24.5% drop in first half profit Debenhams, Britain's second largest department store group, said it was confident improvements it was making to its business would deliver some cheer for investors, as it posted a 24.5% fall in first half profit. Business • 15 Apr 14
Sports Direct buys 4.6% stake in Debenhams Sports Direct, Britain's largest sporting goods retailer, has acquired a 4.6% stake in Debenhams. Business • 13 Jan 14
Sports Direct buys 4.6% stake in Debenhams Sports Direct, Britain's largest sporting goods retailer, has acquired a 4.6% stake in Debenhams. Business • 13 Jan 14
