Debenhams will close its doors today Debenhams in Bromley is to shut its doors for the final time alongside its remaining stores as the chain s 243-year history ends. The historic department store chain will close its remaining 28 stores across the UK for good on Saturday ( May 15), after the company collapsed amid the fallout of the coronavirus crisis. It closed 21 of its sites across the UK for the final time on Thursday. The retailer has suffered slumping sales in recent years as shoppers moved away from traditional department store models. Debenhams Bromley yesterday. Tonight all Debenhams’ actual stores close forever. Sad times pic.twitter.com/KqXzOSoaBz Rosemary Hattersley (@RosieHattersley) May 15, 2021