Falkirk Debenhams store faces closure threat

The Falkirk premises is just one of 124 branches throughout the UK facing a bleak future.

Debenhams went into administration for a second time in April, and its hopes or survival rested on sole bidder, JD Sports, which has now pulled out.

Administrators are set to start a wind-down of its UK operation, but they will continue to seek offers for all or parts of the business, and the chain will continue to trade in-store and online to clear its current and contracted stocks.

However, it was stated at the conclusion of this process, if no alternative offers have been received, all UK operations – including Falkirk – will close.

Administrators are now set to start a wind-down of its UK operation, but state they will continue to seek offers for all or parts of the business, and the chain will continue to trade through its UK stores and online to clear its current and contracted stocks.

However, it was stated at the conclusion of this process, if no alternative offers have been received, all UK operations – including Falkirk – will close.

There was optimism back in July when Debenhams re-opened its Falkirk store following lockdown.

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At the time Susan Reid, retail director, said: “We are delighted to welcome back our Scottish customers as we reopen the final group of stores in Scotland next week. We are able in our stores to accommodate two metre social distancing comfortably, and we have equipped our colleagues with visors as well as screening off our tills.

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