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Debenhams plc
 PROFILE
Debenhams has had a front-row seat to fashion for more than two centuries. The stalwart retailer runs about 90 department stores in the UK and Ireland that sell women's, men's, and children's apparel; cosmetics; and housewares. It targets customers in the 35-55 age range. Company brands, which include Casual Club, Red Herring, Maine New England, and Hyphen, account for about half of sales. Debenhams also offers a wedding gift service and in-store restaurants and cafes. It has been expanding through franchises in the Middle East and plans stores in Malaysia. Formerly part of the Burton Group (now Arcadia Group), Debenhams was spun off in 1998.

 COMPETITION
House of Fraser PLC (HOF)
John Lewis Partnership plc (dossier)
Marks and Spencer p.l.c. (MASPY)

 DEALS
Deal: Debenhams Teams With Express Newspapers
Date Announced: 05.05.00
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 0
Description: British department store and newspaper publisher will create lifestyle e-commerce sites.

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: August
2000 Sales (mil.): 2,038.70
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (7.8)%
Employees: 21,629
Revenue per employee: $94,257.71

 KEY PEOPLE
• Belinda Earl
    CEO
• Matthew Roberts
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
1 Welbeck St.
London W1G 0AA, United Kingdom
Phone: 44-20-7408-4444
Fax: 44-20-7408-3366
Online: Web Site

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