Iain McDonald returns to Debenhams as chairman amid turnaround The retailer told shareholders that Mr McDonald has replaced Tim Morris in the role with immediate effect. Evening Standard · Sep 18
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
Reopening date for Edinburgh's Princes Street confirmed after fire PRINCES Street in Edinburgh is set to reopen this weekend following a major fire at the former Debenhams store. The National (Scotland) · Aug 27
Princes Street to reopen on Saturday after July blaze Trams will be able to run their full route once again. Evening Standard · Aug 27
Princes Street closure sparks surge in footfall for neighbouring businesses THE closure of Princes Street in Edinburgh following a blaze at a former department store has seen shops in neighbouring streets enjoy a surge in… The National (Scotland) · Aug 17
Council on track to meet ‘optimistic’ Princes Street deadline as £5m announced Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth visited the site on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Aug 5
Gilruth to meet Edinburgh council leader to discuss Princes Street fire support The July 9 blaze in the old Debenhams department store has caused disruption in the city. Evening Standard · Jul 31
LibDems call for Princes Street fire aid as businesses dealt ‘heavy blow’ A portion of Princes Street remains closed off to public due to safety concerns. Evening Standard · Jul 31
You'd never guess this chic sideboard from Debenhams was actually a dog crate – it’s a safe space for your pooch that won’t compromise your style It’s a safe space for your pooch that won’t compromise your style Ideal Home · Jul 31
Part of Princes Street to 'remain closed for foreseeable future' following fire A SECTION of Princes Street will remain shut for the foreseeable future following a fire, Police Scotland has said ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 17
Princes Street to remain closed into Edinburgh’s festival season after fire It comes following a major fire at the former Debenhams building last week. Evening Standard · Jul 14
No re-opening date as Edinburgh Princes Street to remain closed into festival season EDINBURGH’S Princes Street will remain closed into the festival season, with no date for its opening ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 14
Edinburgh faces second day of disruption following Princes Street fire EDINBURGH is facing a second day of disruption after a fire gutted a historic building on Princes Street. The National (Scotland) · Jul 10
Evening Standard · Jul 10 Edinburgh faces second day of disruption after Princes Street fire The building at the site of the old Debenhams department store suffered ‘significant damage’.
Evening Standard · Jul 9 Blaze at historic building in Edinburgh ‘upsetting’, council leader says Jane Meagher said the main priority after the fire at the former Debenhams site now ‘has got to be safety’.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 9 Police issue update on Princes Street fire hours after building engulfed by flames EMERGENCY services still “cannot enter” a historic building on Princes Street in Edinburgh due to safety fears after it was engulfed by fire in…
Evening Standard · Jul 9 Fire crews to remain on Princes Street for some time after building gutted A blaze broke out at the former Debenhams store on Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare in the early hours of Thursday.
Evening Standard · Jul 9 Historic building on Edinburgh’s Princes Street gutted by fire Emergency services were called to the old Debenhams building shortly before 3am on Thursday.
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 After the Flames: Edinburgh Businesses and Residents Count the Cost of Devastating Fire A major fire at the former Debenhams building on Princes Street, Edinburgh, has caused significant disruption, affecting businesses, transport, and redevelopment plans in the city centre.
The Independent UK · Jul 3 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
Evening Standard · Jun 16 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.
The Independent UK · Jun 15 Inside the forgotten ‘capital of Brexit’ – where Boris Johnson’s unkept promises have left voters feeling betrayed EUROPE: THE WAY BACK: In one of the biggest shocks of election night 2019, Labour lost its Stoke-on-Trent seats as the red wall collapsed amid a Boris Johnson pledge to get Brexit done. Seven years on, Alex Ross discovers a city feeling even further left behind
TechRadar · Jun 10 Report warns 'potentially lethal' knock-off phone chargers sold on Amazon Haul, B&Q and eBay can electrocute and even explode New Which? report reveals dangerous, ‘potentially lethal’ knock-off phone chargers sold by major retailers
Evening Standard · Jun 8 Revolution Beauty to bring products to Debenhams years after boardroom battle The new licensing partnership means Revolution can make products to sell across Debenhams’ range of brands.