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It was founded in 1778 as a single store in London and grew to 178 locations across those countries, also owning the Danish department store chain Magasin du Nord. In its final years, its headquarters were within the premises of its flagship store in Oxford Street, London.
Dec 2, 2020 · After involvement of the Debenham family ended, the business became a public company in 1928. By 1950, Debenhams owned 84 companies and had 110 retail stores.
Founded in 1778, Debenhams operated as an independent company until its hostile takeover by the Burton Group in the late 1980s. In 1998 Debenhams regained its independence when it was "demerged" from the Burton Group, which subsequently changed its name to Arcadia Group plc.
Dec 1, 2020 · It reached its position as a lynchpin of the UK retail landscape by 1950, when Debenhams became the largest department store group in the UK, with 110 stores.
Oct 25, 2018 · Debenhams becomes a public company after the Debenham family ends its involvement in the business. 1950 . The retailer becomes the largest department store in the UK, owning 84 companies and...
After involvement of the Debenham family ended, the business became a public company in 1928. By 1950, Debenhams owned 84 companies and had 110 retail stores. Alamy
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Apr 12, 2019 · Debenhams was built via the acquisition of independent department stores up and down the land, many of which came via the 1928 purchase of The Drapery Trust which included the Bobby & Co, Bon Marché, Drages, Kennards, Marshalls and Swan & Edgar branded stores.
