Last Debenhams stores close their doors - BBC News
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After 240 years of trading, Debenhams's remaining stores are welcoming customers for the last time.
After 240 years of trading, Debenhams's remaining stores are welcoming customers for the last time.
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UK retailer Debenhams set to shut down, 12K jobs at risk
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Debenhams is not on the brink & trading is better than expected — Chairman
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Debenhams stores to reopen for closing-down clearance sale
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End of an era for Debenhams as final shops set to close
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After 242 years it's goodbye, last Debenhams to close on May 15
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Almost 90% of Debenhams stores still lie empty a year after
Debenhams in Belfast's Castle Court will close its doors for the last time tomorrow after more than 30 years as the anchor store. It's a huge blow for
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A window at debenhams hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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UK retailer Debenhams to close, putting 12,000 jobs at risk
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Debenhams: 'Last of the giants' leaves Northampton
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The debenhams store in oxford street hi-res stock photography and images - Page 3 - Alamy
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Debenhams names 22 stores to close
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A look inside Hanley Debenhams as shelves stripped bare a week before closure - Stoke-on-Trent Live
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Bristol's Debenhams store closing date announced - Bristol Live
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Debenhams to be wound down putting 12,000 jobs at risk – as it