Drive our growth. Inspire a generation. Show the high street how it’s done. Be part of one of the most exciting and visionary names in British retail. Welcome to Debenhams.
For 200 years, the passion and ambition of our people have been making us who we are. Unmistakeably unique. The future you’ll have with us is no different. It’s a future you’re in control of. A future where your individuality determines our success. A future where you’ll be someone you never thought you could be.
Whether you’ve already decided your career starts with us, or you want to learn more about what we offer, you’ll find everything you need to know right here.
Everyone is someone here at Debenhams. Who do you want to be?
Across 240 stores, 28 countries, two UK head offices, and our online shopping channels, we do things differently to make sure we stand out.
We’re a team of over 25,000 individuals. All of us with our own knowledge, enthusiasm and drive.
But when you combine this talent, that’s when you discover how we set the industry benchmark for style, innovation, choice and quality. Time and time again.
It’s why you only have to pass one of our stores to be inspired by the latest trends. It’s why we have a reputation for delivering the best customer service on the high street and it’s why our head offices are hubs of creative flair, analytical thinking and strategic planning. If this sounds like the kind of environment you want to make your mark on - join us.
Company Growth (employees)
Debenhams was founded in 1778 and is headquartered in London, GB
Key People at Debenhams
Angela Morrison
IT & Supply Chain Director
Debenhams Office Locations
Debenhams has an office in London
London, GB (HQ)
10 Brock St
Debenhams Data and Metrics
Debenhams Financial Metrics
Debenhams's revenue was reported to be £2.1 b in FY, 2016 which is a 0% increase from the previous period.
GBP
Revenue (FY, 2016) | 2.1 b |
Revenue growth (FY, 2015 - FY, 2016), % | 0% |
Gross profit (FY, 2016) | 244.9 m |
Gross profit margin (FY, 2016), % | 12% |
Net income (FY, 2016) | 126.2 m |
Market capitalization (19-Sep-2017) | 546.1 m |
Closing share price (19-Sep-2017) | 0.4 |
Cash (03-Sep-2016) | 50.7 m |
Debenhams's current market capitalization is £546.1 m.
| GBP | FY, 2013 | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | 2.1 b | 2.1 b | 2.1 b | 2.1 b |
Revenue growth, % | 0% | 1% | 0% | |
Cost of goods sold | 1.8 b | 1.8 b | 1.8 b | 1.9 b |
Gross profit | 291.2 m | 261.3 m | 274.7 m | 244.9 m |
| GBP | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 55 m | 28.9 m | 50.7 m |
Accounts Receivable | 22.5 m | 22.4 m | 23.7 m |
Current Assets | 1.6 b | 1.8 b | 2 b |
PP&E | 600.3 m | 595.7 m | 593.6 m |
| GBP | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
Income Taxes Paid | (28.3 m) | (23.8 m) | (19 m) |
| GBP | Y, 2016 |
|---|---|
Revenue/Employee | 266.7 k |
Financial Leverage | 2.3 x |
Debenhams Market Value History
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Market Position of Debenhams
Traffic Overview of Debenhams
Debenhams Online and Social Media Presence
Debenhams News and Updates
May 08, 2017
Sports Direct raises its bet on Debenhams
LONDON — Discount sports retailer Sports Direct raised its bet on the stock of struggling department store Debenhams.
Filings on Monday show that Sports Direct now has an indirect 17.08% stake in the retailer through financial instruments. That is up from 16.09% at the end o…
April 20, 2017
'Debenhams is running up a down escalator'
LONDON — Debenhams shares are falling on Thursday morning, despite the announcement of a new digital-focused turnaround strategy from its Amazon alumni CEO.
Sergio Bucher, who joined Debenhams from Amazon last year, announced a new turnaround strategy and pledging to turn it…
April 01, 2017
Sports Direct billionaire Mike Ashley is taking a gamble on Debenhams — but what's the end game?
LONDON — Sports Direct on Friday raised its stake in department store Debenhams for the third time in a month, as billionaire Mike Ashley continues to bemuse the market with his brinksmanship .
Sports Direct, which Ashley founded, owns and is CEO of, raised its bet on Debenh…
January 17, 2017
Debenhams fails to deliver Christmas flowers and ignores my complaint
I’ve called and emailed but it can’t be bothered to respondPlease help me get an explanation for the non-delivery of a Christmas bouquet from Debenhams Flowers. I am on a mailing list and there was a half-price offer (£25 rather than £50), so I bought a festive centrepiece. On 25 November I placed t…
January 16, 2017
Probe into claim that police spy set fire to Debenhams could end by July
A court has heard that a police investigation into a claim that an undercover officer planted an incendiary device in Debenhams could be completed by JulyA Scotland Yard investigation into an allegation that an undercover police officer set fire to a high street department store while infiltrating a…