Debenhams reopens another 38 shops – see the full list of open ones

DEBENHAMS is opening the doors of 38 more of its stores in England today.

This follows the successful reopening of 54 initial locations in England and Ireland on Monday.

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The department store has said that the rest of its England shops will be open for business soon.

But the business is still waiting to hear when shops in Wales and Scotland can reopen.

Approximately 40 Debenhams stores will stay closed until governments set out plans for when non-essential retail is allowed in the rest of the UK.

Store opening times may vary, but operating hours are thought to be from 10am until 5pm, seven days a week.

As far as we know, there will be no late night shopping on Thursdays, or early morning slots.

The company has implemented a raft of measures to keep staff and customers safe.

As well as scaled back opening hours, the majority of cafes and restaurants in stores have closed.

Other measures include installing 2,000 perspex screens at tills, providing staff with visors and gloves and implementing queue management processes.

Customers heading to a newly reopened store can look forward to some amazing discounts and bargains.

Debenhams has a big range on sale for up to 50 per cent off including men’s, women’s and kids’ fashion. There’s also up to 30 per cent off homeware.

The up to half price fashion and homeware sale is also if you don’t want to venture out to the shops at the moment.

To help at this uncertain time, Debenhams has extended its returns policy.

The department store is now accepting late returns up to 30th June.

This applies to items bought in store or online from the 24th February onward.

Standard delivery is free for orders of £50 or more.

Unfortunately, Debenhams has previously announced that several of its stores will not be reopening.

Branches in Southampton, Swindon, Kidderminster, Borehamwood, Truro, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Salisbury, Westfield in west London, Warrington, Leamington Spa, South Shields, Birmingham’s Bullring, Croydon’s Centrale shopping centre, Silverburn in Glasgow, High Cross in Leicester, and Reading’s Oracle have been permanently shut.

It is understood that rental terms with the landlord, Intu, is the reason for the closure for three of its stores, at Milton Keynes, Watford and the Metrocentre.

A spokesperson said: “Sadly we have been unable to agree terms with the landlord.

“As a result these stores will not be re-opening in line with the rest of the chain next week.

“We greatly regret the effect on our colleagues, who have served our customers with commitment and dedication.”

The department store has indicated that rent issues are an ongoing problem.

Steven Cook, Managing Director, Debenhams, said: “Longer-term, there will be plenty of issues to be resolved, notably around unsustainable rates bills.”

Debenhams had been struggling for some time before the coronavirus pandemic began.

It was forced to shut 50 stores permanently in 2019 after falling into administration.

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