Debenhams facts for kids
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Debenhams' flagship store on Oxford Street
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| Public limited company | |
| Traded as | LSE: DEB |
| Industry | Fashion Retail |
| Founded | 1778 (by William Clark) 1813 (as Clark & Debenham) |
| Headquarters | 10 Brock Street, London, England, United Kingdom |
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Key people
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Sir Ian Cheshire (Chairman) Sergio Bucher (CEO) |
| Products | Fashion clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, home and furniture, electricals, gifts, toys |
| Revenue | £2,341.7 million (2016) |
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Operating income
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£131.0 million (2016) |
| £85.9 million (2016) | |
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Number of employees
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27,893 (2016) |
| Subsidiaries | Debenhams Ireland Magasin du Nord |
Debenhams was once a very famous department store chain in the United Kingdom. It was known for selling many different things all in one big shop. Imagine a huge store where you could find clothes, shoes, makeup, things for your home, and even toys!
Debenhams started a long time ago, way back in 1778. That's over 240 years ago! It began in London, England, and grew to have nearly 100 stores across the UK. It was a big company, even listed on the FTSE 250 Index, which is a list of large companies in the UK.
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What is a Department Store?
A department store is a large retail shop that sells a wide variety of goods. These goods are usually organized into different sections or "departments." For example, there might be a department just for women's clothes, another for men's, one for children's toys, and another for kitchen items.
Shopping at Debenhams
Debenhams was a popular place for many people to shop. You could find almost anything you needed there. They sold fashion clothing, shoes, and accessories. They also had cosmetics, which are beauty products like makeup. For your home, you could find furniture and electrical items. It was also a good place to look for gifts and toys.
A Long History
The company started in 1778 with a man named William Clark. Later, in 1813, it became known as Clark & Debenham. Over the years, it grew into the large chain that many people knew.
Advertising and Stores
Debenhams often had special advertising campaigns. For example, a Christmas advert in 2014 was filmed in their shop in Sutton, London. This shows how important their stores were to their brand.
Key Locations
Debenhams had many stores in different cities. One of its most famous stores was its flagship store on Oxford Street in London. This is a very busy shopping street. Other stores were in places like Bury St Edmunds, Bradford, and Swindon.
Images for kids
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The former Debenham, Son & Freebody building in Wigmore Street which was completed in 1908
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Crypt Chambers in Chester houses part of the Browns of Chester store and is a Grade I listed building.
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Debenhams in Bury St Edmunds
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Debenhams' flagship store in Oxford Street, London, England, during Christmas
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Debenhams, Bradford.
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Debenhams, Swindon
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Benefit stand in the Sutton, London branch
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Oasis concession in the Sutton, London branch
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See also
In Spanish: Debenhams para niños
