Debenhams’ future in doubt as JD Sports pulls out of rescue talks

Debenhams’ future is at risk after rescue talks with JD Sports collapsed (Danny Lawson/PA)
Debenhams’ future is at risk after rescue talks with JD Sports collapsed (Danny Lawson/PA)
Tue, 01 Dec, 2020 - 09:58
Henry Saker-Clark, PA City Reporter

JD Sports has pulled out of rescue talks for troubled department store chain Debenhams, putting 12,000 workers at risk.

It was the last remaining bidder for Debenhams, which has been in administration since April.

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