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Debenhams

If this building is left empty, then what?

If shops can’t be used it would be better to demolish them Tony Gillan

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.

10 major stores to close for good in further blow for UK high street Sophie Wills

Bambi mug from the Disney range would make a sweet Mother's Day gift

Disney-inspired Mother's Day gifts are on sale now Sue Wilkinson

A historic building in High Street West, adjacent to the Hutchinson's Buildings, looks likely to be converted into flats. Picture by Ian McClelland.

More shops won't help Sunderland city centre – in defence of apartment plans Tony Gillan

The Bargain Clearance Centre, Washington. Picture by FRANK REID

The top 10 offers as The Bargain Clearance Centre in Washington opens Georgina Cutler

Review of Spent Grain in John Street, Sunderland

How restaurants like Spent Grain are changing the face of city centre dining Katy Wheeler

Sunderland art, culture and hospitality in 2021 - a year in review

A look back at the changing face of city arts, culture and hospitality in 2021

Sunderland's Debenhams store closed in May this year.

Echo readers have their say on future of Sunderland's Debenhams site Debra Fox

The former Debenhams store in Sunderland city centre.

Leisure, food, entertainment or the arts - What's in store for former Debenhams? Nic Marko

Online retailer Boohoo acquired Debenhams for £55 million in January this year (Photo: Getty Images)

Debenhams set for high street return with new standalone ‘beauty store’ Claire Schofield

Beautician Elle Applegarth has created a home studio after being made redundant from the closure of Debenhams.

Beautician made redundant from Debenhams sets up shop at home Katy Wheeler

Gap has announced plans to close all of its UK stores (Getty)

Gap to close all UK and Ireland stores and go online-only Group Reporter

GAP store, Royal Quays Outlet Centre.

US fashion retailer Gap announces UK store closures, impacting North East sites Tommy Greene

Fashion chain Gap set to axe 19 UK and Ireland stores Carly Roberts

Shoppers visiting Sunderland Debenhams for the final time on May 8.

What you want to see at Sunderland's Debenhams site Debra Fox

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

Marks and Spencer closing 30 more stores after suffering £201m loss amid pandemi...

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

Debenhams closing final 28 stores today as 243-year history comes to end Claire Schofield

A reminder of some great institutions on their last day before they closed.

The final farewell for all these famous places Chris Cordner

Memories galore from Debenhams over the years but how many of these scenes do you remember?

One last reminder of a store giant as Debenhams in Sunderland closes Chris Cordner

Shoppers wait to get into Sunderland's Debenhams store, which will close on Saturday, May 8.

Shoppers told they have just days to visit Sunderland's Debenhams store Fiona Thompson

Debenhams reveals final closing dates for UK stores as retail giant launches 80%... Carly Roberts

Debenhams was bought out by Boohoo earlier this year

Here's when Sunderland's Debenhams store will close for the last time Kevin Clark

Customers have returned to cafes and pubs with outdoor seating across Sunderland

RECAP: Shoppers queue outside Primark and Debenhams as lockdown eases Poppy Kennedy

Debenhams is reopening 97 stores in closing down sale - here's how to get discou... Jenna Macfarlane

The Bridges Debenhams will open for a limited number of weeks for a final closing down sale

Sunderland Debenhams to reopen for final clearance sale Poppy Kennedy

Topshop and Topman in The Bridges have been stripped bare

Businesses in and around Sunderland permanently closed due to the pandemic Katy Wheeler

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

Almost 190,000 UK retail jobs lost since first Covid lockdown - according to new... Helen Johnson

City centre trade after a year in lockdown

Sunderland city centre businesses reflect on a year of lockdowns Katy Wheeler

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)

Aldi is calling on Arcadia and Debenhams staff to take up 4,000 new jobs - how t... Iain Leggat

The queue outside Debenhams on Monday morning

Huge queues outside Debenhams as shoppers turn out for closing down sale

How many of these shops do you remember?

9 Sunderland shops we loved from the past Chris Cordner

Shoppers in Sunderland city centre have had their say on Debenhams closing.

Sunderland shoppers have their say on Debenhams closing Ryan Smith

Online fashion retailer Boohoo has bought the Debenhams brand and website for a total of £55million (Photo: Shutterstock)

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

Debenhams is permanently shutting 6 more UK stores with loss of 320 jobs - the l... Claire Schofield

Almost 40,000 retail jobs lost in England in five years before coronavirus crisi...

Helping your local shops means looking after your own interests.

Why you should think about Sunderland before ordering from Amazon Tony Gillan

Debenhams is in talks with Mike Ashley's Fraser Group over possible rescue deal Iain Leggat

The Debenhams store in the Bridges, Sunderland, is among those at risk if the company cannot be saved.

Time is of the essence warns Mike Ashley's Frasers Group over Debenhams talks Fiona Thompson

The World of Christmas store has opened in the Bridges Shopping Centre.

Look around the huge new Christmas shop in The Bridges Shopping Centre Georgina Cutler

The following cases were dealt with at South Northumbria Magistrates' Court, which sits at Sunderland, above, and South Shields.

Stealing £650 of aftershave from Debenhams and other Sunderland court cases Gavin Ledwith

Debenhams' closing down sale continues - here's how you can still grab a discoun... Jenna Macfarlane

Sunderland's non-essential traders reopened today.

14 photos of Sunderland as shops reopen after second lockdown Graham Murray

Christmas shoppers are being urged to support Debenhams as it faces closure.

Sunderland Christmas shoppers urged to support Debenhams in The Bridges Ryan Smith

Debenhams has confirmed that all 124 UK stores will close. Photo: Getty Images.

Debenhams confirms that all 124 UK stores will close Ryan Smith

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

Peter and Emma Thompson

Family's plea as tyres keep bursting on Dad's scooter Kevin Clark

Next to open new beauty store in former Debenhams store at Metrocentre

Next takes over former Debenhams store at Metrocentre Poppy Kennedy

Thousands of jobs in the UK have been cut since the coronavirus lockdown on March 23.

15 companies who have cut the most UK jobs Dominic Scurr

Marks & Spencer have confirmed that it will cut around 7,000 jobs over the next three months. Photo: Getty Images.

Marks & Spencer to cut thousands of jobs Ryan Smith

The Ping Pong Parlour in the Bridges is reopening for the first time since lockdown began.

Sunderland's Ping Pong Parlour reopens Debra Fox