Debenhams plc

1 Welbeck St.
London
W1G 0AA, United Kingdom (Map)
Phone: +44-20-7408-4444
Fax: +44-20-7408-3366
http://www.debenhams.com

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Overview

Debenhams has sat front-row to fashion for nearly two centuries. The stalwart retailer runs about 165 mid-market department stores in the UK and Ireland that sell women's, men's, and children's apparel; cosmetics; and housewares under the Debenhams and Desire by Debenhams banners. Company brands (Debut, Maine New England, Red Herring) account for about 70% of sales. Debenhams also offers a wedding registry and in-store restaurants and cafes. Beyond the UK, there are about 65 Debenhams international franchise stores in 25 countries, including Bahrain, Indonesia, and Turkey, as well as half a dozen Magasin du Nord department stores in Denmark. Debenhams Direct is the company's growing online retail business.

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Company Type Public (London: DEB)
Fiscal Year-End August
2011 Sales (mil.) £2,209.6
1-Year Sales Growth 9.9%
2011 Net Income (mil.) £117.2
1-Year Net Income Growth 27.4%
2011 Employees 8,735
1-Year Employee Growth (3.1%)
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Chairman Nigel Northridge
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