Boohoo owner Debenhams hails return to profit for first time in five years Debenhams Group has been taking steps to reduce its cost base by selling off parts of the business. Evening Standard · Oct 23
Debenhams reveals earnings jump as turnaround gathers pace The group said it hopes to reduce its net debt from £102 million to ‘negligible’ levels after selling off parts of its business in recent weeks. Evening Standard · Sep 17
Debenhams sells Nasty Gal for £12m to US buyer Nasty Gal was bought by Boohoo nearly a decade ago for 20 million US dollars (£14.8 million). Evening Standard · Sep 15
Boohoo fined £2m by French consumer watchdog over false discounts The French regulator found 95% of the listings analysed failed to comply with its rules, with 40% offering no price reduction and 48% raising prices. Evening Standard · Aug 20
Boohoo fined €2.3m by French watchdog over deceptive discounts Fashion site also broke rules on labelling by using terms ‘leather’ or ‘suede’ for synthetic products The Guardian - UK · Aug 20
Woman returns $100 Boohoo order, but unknowingly gets stuck into a never-ending trap: ‘Went mental at myself in the mirror’ There was no option other than admitting defeat. We Got This Covered · Aug 6
Boohoo boss orders return to office, saying staff shouldn’t be ‘sat in bed wearing grey tracksuit bottoms’ Dan Finley said staff should be ‘living and breathing’ the city rather than working from home The Independent UK · Jul 3
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Debenhams shrinks losses as turnaround ‘continues at pace’ The company reported a £108.3 million pre-tax loss for the year to February 28, reducing from £326.4 million a year earlier. Evening Standard · Jun 16
Turnaround plan drives Debenhams back to growth Shares in the company, which also owns Boohoo and Pretty Little Thing, shot around 25% higher in early trading. Evening Standard · Jun 3
Debenhams Group reveals ‘significant progress’ in its turnaround plan The firm behind Boohoo and Debenhams now expects 2025-26 underlying earnings to rise by 36 per cent The Independent UK · Mar 30
Debenhams Group hikes outlook after better-than-expected profits The firm behind Boohoo and Debenhams now expects 2025-26 underlying earnings to rise by 36% and for further double-digit growth in the year ahead. Evening Standard · Mar 30
FTSE 100 hits record high as rate cut hopes rise The index closed up 82.48 points, 0.8%, at 10,556.17. Evening Standard · Feb 17
Boohoo and Debenhams owner raises £35m, risking Mike Ashley clash Company, which also owns Oasis, Warehouse and Karen Millen, to use cash to cut debts and fund turnaround The Guardian - UK · Feb 17
Evening Standard · Feb 17 Debenhams plans to raise £35m to drive turnaround and cut debt Debenhams said its turnaround plan is ‘going apace’ and held firm its targets for the financial year, after an upgrade last month.
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Evening Standard · Jan 28 Debenhams hikes earnings outlook and decides to keep PrettyLittleThing The group now expects underlying earnings of £50 million for the year to February 28, up from previous guidance for around £45 million.
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025 You can actually buy The Celebrity Apprentice’s biscuits – here’s how The Jolly McTrouble and Gary the Penguin biscuits are available to buy now
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025 UK retailers urge faster end to tax break on low-value imported goods Primark, Currys and Boohoo criticise government for waiting until 2029 to phase out exemption on customs duty
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025 Debenhams boss could receive almost £150m if he turns around struggling retailer Incentive scheme for CEO of fashion group, which also includes Boohoo, comes as sales slump 23%
Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2025 Debenhams launches British fashion labels in US through department stores The owner of Boohoo and Debenhams is selling UK brands such as Nasty Gal and Karen Millen online through Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025 Fast fashion’s quick decline: Asos and Boohoo have that post-Covid feeling Once worth £5bn, Asos dropped out of the FTSE 250 this week and other brands face sharp competition in a tough market
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025 Debenhams may sell Pretty Little Thing and shut distribution hub Online fashion seller’s losses widen to £264m as Poundland confirms plans to close up to 150 stores
Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025 Debenhams Group considers sale of PrettyLittleThing amid turnaround efforts The business, previously known as Boohoo Group, said it has cut its staff headcount by 30% as part of efforts to reduce costs.
Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025 Stocks up as Powell leaves door ajar for rate cut The FTSE 100 index closed up 12.20 points, 0.1%, at 9,321.40.