Debenhams

Property consultancy JLL has hoisted the 'for sale' sign for the former department store in one of Scotland's most famous locations (file image). Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Former Debenhams on Edinburgh's Princes Street put on sale by owner L&G

Retailers along with banks, bars and restaurants have been really struggling over the last decade, with a rise in internet shopping said to be the key contributor in the high street’s decline.

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New community hub launches in former Debenhams store at Ocean Terminal

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Locals will have the chance to see the plans.

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All change: Ocean Terminal will be radically changed under the £100m proposals.

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A sign in the former Next store directs customers to the St James Quarter Picture: Lisa Ferguson

What's the future for Princes Street?

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Big changes could be ahead for Ocean Terminal

Part of Ocean Terminal shopping centre faces demolition

Boohoo has become one of the fastest growing online fashion brands in the UK.

Debenhams brand owner Boohoo signs up to tougher ethical standards scheme

Fashion chain Gap set to axe 19 UK and Ireland stores

Plans to redevelop the Debenhams building in Princes Street have been unveiled

Debenhams plan is not a blueprint for saving Princes Street - Kevin Buckle
Good news this week that the redevelopment of the former Debenhams building was approved by Edinburgh Council – but it’s bad news that they think this is in some way indicative of the way forward for Princes Street.

It was announced in January that Debenhams in Edinburgh would close for good, but regeneration plans could see it turned into a hospitality hub

Edinburgh's Debenhams could become £50million hotel and hospitality ‘hub’

M&S is targeting 30 more closures in the “next phase” of its transformation plan (Photo: Getty Images)

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The company collapsed amid the fallout of the pandemic (Photo: Getty Images)

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Closure of the remaining Debenhams stores signals the end of an era for one of the high street’s historic retailers. (Pic: Getty Images)

When will Debenhams stores close for good?

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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dealing with an ongoing incident in Princes Street picture: Lisa Ferguson/JPI Media

Princes Street reopened after more than 30 firefighters tackle store fire

Almost 190,000 retail jobs have been lost since shops first closed their doors last year due to the Covid pandemic (Photo: Shutterstock)

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John Lewis staff at city store should be told jobs are safe – Angus Robertson

Aldi has put out a call for staff who lost their jobs after the sale of the Arcadia and Debenhams retail empires to apply for newly created roles across the UK.

The budget supermarket chain aims to create 4,000 jobs across the country as part of a two year £1.3 billion investment, and is welcoming applications from those recently let go by Arcadia and Debenhams.

Kelly Stokes, Recruitment Director at Aldi UK, said: “We are currently opening an average of one new store a week.

“That means finding around 4,000 new Aldi colleagues this year and, if we can do that while also helping those who have recently lost out due to closures elsewhere, we will do.”

Aldi hopes to offer long term retail roles to thousands of people who have lost their job as a result of the recent collapse of the two high street giants' physical retail presence.

The German supermarket is the UK’s fifth largest supermarket with over 900 stores in the country.

How to apply

Those looking to apply or hunting for more information on the new jobs can visit aldirecruitment.co.uk

Once on the website, you can browse various career options, as well as see the roles open in stores around the UK. To find the jobs closest to you, click the ‘Find an Aldi job near me’ button.
(Photo: Shutterstock)

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Jenners is to cease trading - with the loss of approximately 200 jobs.

End of the Department Store?

Boohoo buys Debenhams brand and website for £55m - but all stores will close

A closing down sale at 124 Debenhams stores began in December.

Boohoo buy Debenhams brand for £55m

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JD Sports said its profits for the current financial year will be significantly ahead of forecasts amid strong customer demand. Picture: Nick Ansell/PA Wire

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Debenhams is set to close hundreds of stores, including its main stores in Scotland (Shutterstock)

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Historic features of the B-listed building would be preserved

Plans submitted to redevelop Debenhams store

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Debenhams, the 242-year-old retailer, collapsed last week with stock clearance sales announced. Picture: Michael Gillen

Debenhams rescue could save thousands of jobs but talks likely to hinge on stock

Debenhams will continue to trade through its 124 UK stores and online to clear its stock.

Debenhams website overwhelmed by shoppers

The branch of Debenhams on Edinburgh's Princes Street will close, along with all of the company's stores across the UK.

Jobs blow for Debenhams Edinburgh staff

The 242-year-old department store chain said its administrators have 'regretfully' decided to start its liquidation process (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Why is Debenhams going into liquidation?

Debenhams says it will 'wind business down' - putting 12,000 jobs at risk

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Debenhams on the brink of collapse

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The blueprints for the Debenhams sites

Fresh plans for Debenhams Princes Street site revealed

1,300 jobs will be at risk due to the closures (Photo: Shutterstock)

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More jobs cuts have been confirmed by the group (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Marks & Spencer is cutting 950 jobs - in addition to closing some stores

The Princes Street Debenhams is set to be redeveloped into a hotel by the building's owners.

£50m hotel plans a 'real confidence boost'

The Princes Street Debenhams is set to be redeveloped into a hotel by the building's owners.

£50m hotel plans for Debenhams on Princes Street