Debenhams: The famous store's 242-year rise and fall
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The last stores in the once giant retail chain are to close this weekend. In its heyday, shoppers could buy everything from kettles to greenhouses instore. | ITV National News
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Debenhams launches 70% off closing down sale in stores and
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Debenhams to be wound down putting 12,000 jobs at risk – as it
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The Debenhams stores sat empty in the middle of Welsh cities for a
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Debenhams: The final days of the historic department store
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Debenhams to shut six stores including Oxford Street flagship, Debenhams
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Debenhams: The famous store's 242-year rise and fall
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Covid has been kind to online retailers and hastened the decline of the high street
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More than one million Debenhams customers stuck in virtual queues for 70% 'fire sale' - Mirror Online
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Debenhams: Looking back at 242 years of history
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High street giant Debenhams, to close final stores this weekend
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Debenhams: Looking back at 242 years of history
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Our customers have had tears in their eyes': Debenhams closes for good after 60 years on Chelmsford High Street
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THE RISE AND FALL OF DEBENHAMS BRITAIN'S FAVOURITE DEPARTMENT STORE