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 is the United Kingdom's largest department store chain. It was formed in 1778. It is a company that has opened shops across the world, first opening in London, England. Debenhams operates nearly 100 retail stores in the UK. It is one of the companies on the FTSE 250 Index. The 2014 Christmas advert was filmed in the Sutton, London shop in August 2014.
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
