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Last Debenhams stores close their doors – BBC News
After 240 years of trading, the department store’s remaining stores are welcoming customers for the last time.
By Emma SimpsonBusiness correspondent, BBC News
media captionFormer staff reminisce about life at their town’s Debenhams branch
The last remaining Debenhams are closing their doors on Saturday, more than 240 years after the department store began trading.
Shoppers have flocked to the last remaining outlets to pick up bargains in closing-down sales.
But the last 28 stores will now be shuttered for good.
The Debenhams brand will continue to trade online after it was bought by the fashion retailer…
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