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Originally posted by SueEllen View Post..in administration
Debenhams fell into administration for the second time in April and hopes had rested on a rescue bid from JD Sports.
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Originally posted by SueEllen View Post
Department stores used to be about shopping with service in comfortable surroundings and usually with a pleasant restaurant or cheap cafeteria. Debenhams is drab with disinterested staff."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Originally posted by Paddy View PostDebenhams, a department store made up of concessions and franchises that has lost its way. It has zero attractiveness.
Department stores used to be about shopping with service in comfortable surroundings and usually with a pleasant restaurant or cheap cafeteria. Debenhams is drab with disinterested staff.
Sadly, John Lewis is likely to go the same way eventually. It usually has very good service in my experience but simply can't compete on price with Amazon and still make a decent profit. It's hard to see what major, middle of the road national retail chains will be around in 10 years, especially those heavily driven by clothing sales. Consumers want cheap and cheerful fast fashion or designer/premium. With a small number of exceptions, the middle ground is a bit of a no man's land now.Comment
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Originally posted by edison View PostDebenhams lost their way many years ago just like House of Fraser. They don't have the right customer proposition, online offering or in store service. I'm amazed either have survived so long.
Sadly, John Lewis is likely to go the same way eventually. It usually has very good service in my experience but simply can't compete on price with Amazon and still make a decent profit. It's hard to see what major, middle of the road national retail chains will be around in 10 years, especially those heavily driven by clothing sales. Consumers want cheap and cheerful fast fashion or designer/premium. With a small number of exceptions, the middle ground is a bit of a no man's land now."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Big high street presence, but massive associated costs means they struggle to compete with people who go their to try clothes on then go home and look for it cheaper online.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostBig high street presence, but massive associated costs means they struggle to compete with people who go their to try clothes on then go home and look for it cheaper online."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Originally posted by Eirikur View PostTime to transform the highstreets into living areas. Housing problem solved.Comment
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