LONDON, United Kingdom — British department store chain Debenhams on Thursday, October 25 said it planned to shut about one third of its shops, many more than previously announced, signalling another blow to a retail sector faced with fierce online competition.
The announcement had been expected following recent reports, with suggestions that some 4,000 jobs could be at risk.
Debenhams said in a statement that it was “closing up to 50 stores over 3-5 years, compared with the 10 previously identified”.
“It has been a tough year for retail in 2018,” chief executive Sergio Bucher said in the statement.
“We are taking decisive steps to strengthen Debenhams in a market that remains volatile and challenging. At the same time, we are taking tough decisions on stores where financial performance is likely to deteriorate over time,” he added. — Rappler.com
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