Debenhams is to shut its doors for the final time in its 243-year history.
The historic department store chain will close its remaining 28 stores across the UK for good on Saturday after the company collapsed amid the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
However, the enforced closure of sites during the pandemic was the final straw, resulting in the company falling into administration within weeks of the virus fully hitting the UK.
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It s all over: Debenhams’ 243-year history ends today as final 28 stores close for good
Today, Debenhams is to shut its doors for the final time in its 243-year history.
The historic department store chain will close its remaining 28 stores across the UK for good tomorrow after the company collapsed amid the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
It closed 21 other 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.
However, the enforced closure of sites during the pandemic was the final straw, resulting in the company falling into administration within weeks of the virus fully hitting the UK.