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Debenhams stores in Ireland are set to remain open following the approval of a survival plan allowing the department store chain to exit examinership.

A survival plan allowing the department store chain Debenhams Retail (Ireland) Ltd exit examinership has been approved by the High Court.

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British retail giant Debenhams has said that continued tough trading conditions in Ireland hampered growth in its international division in the first half of its financial year.

Debenhams, the UK’s second- largest department-store chain, became the first victim of increased holiday discounting by Britain’s retailers as it said profit will drop in the first half of the financial year.

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British department store operator Debenhams has said it is gaining market share in Ireland, despite the continuing difficult trading conditions.

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The new boss of department store chain Debenhams has announced plans to modernise a further 25 stores and open nine new outlets over the next four years - including in Carlow and Sligo.

THOUSANDS of a €9 replica of Kate Middleton’s engagement ring have been sold in Debenhams stores in Ireland and Britain.

DEPARTMENT store chain Debenhams overcame a challenging winter for retailers as it revealed a “pleasing” performance for half-year sales.

Department store chain Debenhams overcame a challenging winter for retailers today as it revealed a “pleasing” performance for half-year sales.

STORES across the country have started launching recruitment campaigns for temporary employees to work the busy Christmas season.

A CHALLENGING year for Debenhams Retail (Ireland) saw its pre-tax profits plunge from €16.7 million to almost €6m last year.

DEBENHAMS suffered a £10.1 million (€11.5m) first half hit from the restructuring of its Irish operations, but still saw its half-year profits exceed market expectations.

Debenhams has today launched a €30m price-cutting campaign across Ireland – six weeks before Christmas.

One of Debenhams’ largest shareholders has exited the company nearly £500m (€551m) richer, it emerged today.

Department store chain Debenhams is planning a fund-raising move in a bid to reduce debt levels, it was reported today.

Department store chain Debenhams saw shares hit a record low today amid fresh City fears over the group’s financial health in a tougher retail climate.

Icelandic investment group Baugur today moved to dampen speculation that it is mulling a bid for department store chain Debenhams.

A BRITISH department store group is close to finalising the takeover of Roches Stores in a deal worth just under €30 million to the Cork-based retailer.

Department store group Debenhams said today it expected to report improved market share and profits following the Christmas and New Year period.

The battle for control of Debenhams took a new twist today as a consortium led by CVC Capital Partners upped its recommended offer for the department store group to £1.72bn (€2.4bn).

DEBENHAMS, the British department stores group currently the subject of a £1.66 billion takeover bid, has reported a pre-tax profits rise of 9.6%.

BRITISH department store chain and bid target Debenhams Plc said yesterday its sales growth was accelerating, outpacing bigger rivals and lending weight to calls from shareholders for a higher takeover price.

High-street chain Debenhams, who have a Dublin store, toasted record full-year profits today but said its sales growth had slowed in recent weeks.