Bedford store will open on Wednesday December 2 to trade through to the new year?
Despite reports on the BBC webpage announcing the imminent closure of all Debenhams stores, we understand that the Bedford store, like many others across the country, will continue to trade through to the new year.
Earlier the BBC reported: “Debenhams stores are set to close after the failure of last-ditch efforts to rescue the ailing department store chain.
“It means all 12,000 employees are likely to lose their jobs when the chain’s 124 shops cease trading.
“Debenhams fell into administration for the second time in April and hopes had rested on a rescue bid from JD Sports.
“But after the sports chain pulled out, hopes of saving the 242-year-old department store chain faded.
“The 12,000 jobs at the retailer are set to go over the coming months unless the administrators do a deal for all or parts of the business as the process unfolds.
“Staff were told the news on Tuesday morning.
“Debenhams outlets will continue to accept the firm’s store cards and process returns as normal.”
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