What is happening to Debenhams Salisbury?
The former Debenhams site in Salisbury has been empty since the retailer pulled out of the city after going into administration in April 2020. Smith Bradbeer had bought the building 10 years previously with the intent to open one of their stores should Debenhams ever decide to close.
When did Debenhams open in Salisbury?
1973
When the new Debenhams opened in 1973 it was announced, “as shopping trends have changed, so the store has developed and altered to meet the customer’s demand.” 46 years later we wait to see the future of Debenhams of Salisbury.
Are all Debenhams closing down?
Debenhams has announced it will shut its remaining stores by 15 May, closing the door on more than 200 years of trade on UK high streets. The move means 49 more shops will go, on top of the 52 due to close on 8 May. The Debenhams brand will continue online after being bought by retailer Boohoo for £55m in January.
Is Debenhams opening again?
Debenhams has previously announced that several of its stores will not be reopening. It comes after the department store chain fell into administration for the second time in 12 months in April this year. It had previously announced plans to shut around 50 stores in 2020 and 2021.
Who owns Debenhams Salisbury?
However, owners Smith and Bradbeer, who already run department stores in Romsey and New Milton, have today (November 23) revealed they would like to expand – with Salisbury very much in their plans.
What city is Salisbury in?
Salisbury
| City of Salisbury | |
|---|---|
| Ceremonial county | Wiltshire |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Are Debenhams still trading 2021?
The Debenhams brand will continue to trade online after it was bought by the fashion retailer Boohoo for £55m in January. At its height, there were more than 150 Debenhams stores across the UK, but the chain went into administration in 2019 after several years of falling sales. The pandemic was the final blow.
Will Debenhams close down?
LONDON, May 5 (Reuters) – British department store retailer Debenhams will permanently close its remaining stores on May 15, bringing the curtain down on 242 years of trading. Debenhams, founded in London in 1778, started a liquidation process in December, dealing a hammer blow to Britain’s retail sector.
Are all Debenhams stores closing?
What did Debenhams used to be called?
The business was formed in 1778 by William Clark, who began trading at 44 Wigmore Street in London as a drapers’ store. In 1813, William Debenham became a partner and the corporate name changed to Clark & Debenham.
Is it expensive to live in Salisbury?
SALISBURY has been named as one of the most expensive cities in the UK to buy a house. Workers in the city need to earn ten times the average salary in order to be able to afford a house.
Is the Debenhams store in Salisbury reopening?
The boarded up and closed for good Debenhams store in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Photograph: Geoffrey Swaine/Rex/Shutterstock Debenhams is to reopen 97 of its high street stores on Monday for a closing down sale to clear stock before they finally shut their doors on 15 May.
How many Debenhams stores are there in UK?
The department store firm said it has agreed terms with landlords to continue trading at 120 of its 142 UK stores. It is understood the group is in ongoing talks over the remaining stores and is confident more deals will be secured in the coming days.
Are there any Debenhams stores open after Lockdown?
It is understood the group is in ongoing talks over the remaining stores and is confident more deals will be secured in the coming days. Debenhams confirmed that it failed to reach agreement with landlords regarding seven stores which will not re-open after the current lockdown. These stores are located in:
Are there any Debenhams left in High Street?
Debenhams’ exit from the high street after more than 200 years will leave gaps at the heart of many town centres around the country alongside the closure of all Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and Burton stores as well as some Marks & Spencer, House of Fraser and John Lewis outlets.