Debenhams has appointed a turnaround expert to lead the business, as it prepares to close stores and rebuild performance after being put into administration earlier this year.

From race days to weddings, most of us will have at least one reason to dress up this summer, and the definition of 'occasionwear' has never been more varied!

A young man threw stolen bottles of aftershave into a field as he was pursued by store detectives and yesterday his four-month jail term was increased on appeal to eight months but suspended.

Concerns persist for the hundreds of staff employed at 16 Debenhams stores in the Republic and the North as Debenhams said it was trading as normal despite its UK holding company going into administration.

Sports Direct’s £150m (€175m) rescue offer for Debenhams has been rejected, putting the high street retailer on course for a probable administration.

Debenhams is to seek €230 million in new financing and pursue a restructuring plan in a move which could wipe out existing shareholders including Mike Ashley.

Debenhams issued another profit warning as it thrashes out a restructuring deal with landlords, local authorities, and creditors which will lead to it closing at least 50 stores.

Shares in UK high street retailer Debenhams,which has 16 stores in the Republic and the North, plunged over 10% as it confirmed it was considering “longer-term options”, including possible further store closures.

Bargain hunters — assemble! The great sales rush began in earnest yesterday as many households shook off the Christmas Day fun with a bout of retail therapy.

WITH plans afoot for the €70m-plus investment property sale of the ‘old’ Roches Stores/Debenhams Cork’s store by the publicity-shy Roche family, the arrival of a neighbouring niche investment with a more modest €1.5m price tag has impeccable timing, and opportunity.

Electrical goods group Dixons-Carphone has decided to pull out of the Irish mobile communications market and sell its stuttering iD Mobile arm.

A top beauty vlogger tells Katie Wright how she overcame a crisis of confidence and become an online star.

There is so much to choose from in the beauty aisles this February 14, Katie Wright rounds up the best pressies.

Kya deLongchamps tires of sophisticated mid-century faking, and throws her sombrero at a rich ethnic interiors fiesta with some playful results.

Two big retailers have laid bare just how bad the clothing market really is.

Kya deLongchamps reviews a range of publications that would make ideal gifts for those with an interest in interiors, food and other home-related topics.

The average bra size is now 34DD, but some designers haven’t got the memo, says         Deirdre Reynolds.

TWO key moves this week may put Cork city on the investor and retail radar, as the city centre inches back from the slack years of recession.

A REVAMP of the long-established Savoy Shopping Centre may be on the cards, following the circa €2m purchase of the former Quills clothes shop, at nos 106/107 Patrick Street, by the Savoy’s owners, the Clarendon Group.

A REVAMP of the long-established Savoy Shopping Centre may be on the cards, following the circa €2m purchase of the former Quills clothes shop, at nos 106/107 Patrick Street, by the Savoy’s owners, the Clarendon Group.

The Christmas TV commercials are an integral part of the festive season. Kelly O’Brien and Barbara Scully give their opposing views on their heartstring-tugging sentimentality.

Recently vacated by clothes retailer Quills, nos 106/107 Patrick Street, Cork City, are selling for €1.95m.

WHETHER he’s the sporty, practical or DIY-loving sort, find a pampering product with his name on.

As Debenhams brings its size 16 mannequins to Ireland, the UK's chief medical officer has criticised the move, saying it makes obesity acceptable. But when the average woman is now a size 16, isn't it about time the fashion industry catered to the reality rather than the ideal?

Mothercare has warned it will miss profit expectations after fierce Christmas discounting left it nursing a big drop in UK sales.

Fashion chain Next is set to see annual profits overtake those of UK high street bellwether Marks & Spencer for the first time in its history after notching up a stellar Christmas sales performance.

Debenhams finance boss Simon Herrick has resigned just days after the department store chain’s shock profits warning following disappointing Christmas trading.

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.

BOXERS or briefs?

Three large department stores have been caught up in a storm in a D-cup.

Practical mixes with beautiful this week as Esther N McCarthy runs in tune with the seasons and starts getting organised for autumn’s embrace.

Gives new meaning to the term ‘travelling lightly’.

Department chain store Debenhams has vowed to stop using airbrushed models to sell its products.

Did you know the Spanish invented the mop?