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Debenhams Looks To Expand

Chief executive Michael Sharp has reaffirmed the chain’s commitment to the British high street by announcing plans to modernise 25 Debenhams stores and open nine new outlets, creating up to 4,050 new jobs over the next four years. Debenhams currently operates 163 stores, but eventually hopes to grow the portfolio to reach 240.

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