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Debenhams

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

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

St James's Park, home of Newcastle United. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images).

Newcastle United takeover: Who is Mukesh Ambani? His net worth and why he could ... Jordan Cronin

The huge B&M store in Waterloo Square, South Shields, opened to customers on Friday, August 6.

Huge B&M store opens in South Shields after expanding into former Debenhams unit Sophie Brownson

The B&M Bargains store in Waterloo Square, South Shields.

This is when the massive B&M store will open in South Shields after expansion Sophie Brownson

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

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

GAP store, Royal Quays Outlet Centre.

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

The Bonmarché store on King Street, South Shields, is moving to a new premises in the town centre.

Bonmarché moving into new premises in latest changes in town centre Sophie Brownson

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

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... Claire Schofield

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

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

The B&M Bargains store in Waterloo Square, South Shields.

B&M confirms plans to expand by knocking through into Debenhams James Harrison

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

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

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

Is there a favourite South Tyneside shop of yours among this selection from the Shields Gazette archives?

9 South Tyneside shops we loved from the past Chris Cordner

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... Harriet Clugston

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

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

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

King Street, South Shields, during the coronavirus lockdown.

Gazette readers react to WH Smith closure Debra Fox

Queues outside WH Smith, in King Street, for the midnight release of a new Harry Potter book in a picture from the 2000s.

WH Smith confirms South Shields store closure Gavin Ledwith

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

Next takes over former Debenhams store at Metrocentre Poppy Kennedy

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

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

1,300 jobs will be at risk due to the closures (Photo: Shutterstock)

John Lewis is permanently closing eight of its stores - here’s the full list of ... Claire Schofield

More jobs cuts have been confirmed by the group (Photo: Shutterstock)

Debenhams is cutting 2,500 more jobs - these are the roles that will be affected Rhona Shennan

Debenhams is to axe 2,500 jobs in a bid to cut costs. Picture: PA.

Debenhams to cut 2,500 jobs

Delivery company Hermes has announced over 10,000 new jobs (Photo: Shutterstock)

Hermes is hiring more than 10,000 new staff to cope with demand - here’s how to ... Helen Johnson

(Photo: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Marks & Spencer is cutting 950 jobs - in addition to closing some stores Alex Nelson

950 jobs are under threat at high street chain Marks & Spencer. Photo: Getty Images.

Marks & Spencer set to cut 950 jobs Ryan Smith

The majority of the retail stores are intended to be kept by JD Sports (Photo: Shutterstock)

Go Outdoors has been bought back by JD Sports - here’s what will happen to shops Claire Schofield

The retailer will reopen with strict social distancing and hygiene procedures in place (Photo: Shutterstock)

Debenhams is reopening 14 more stores across the UK - here’s the full list Claire Schofield

Shoppers queue at Primark in Birmingham as non-essential shops open in England

As it happened in pictures as non-essential shops reopen in England Claire Schofield

Shops

10 high street shops that will open on 15 June - from Debenhams to Primark Helen Johnson

Fitting rooms will be banned from use when shops reopen (Photo: Shutterstock)

Full list of shops that will reopen in June - from John Lewis to Boots and Prima... Claire Schofield

JD Sports has said it will reopen all its 309 stores in England across shopping centres, high streets and retail parks from June 15 as lockdown restrictions ease further. Photo Nick Ansell/PA Wire.

How shopping at JD Sports will look as North East stores get ready to reopen Fiona Thompson

Department store chain, Debenhams, has confirmed that another five of its branches will not reopen after lockdown restrictions begin to ease (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s the full list of Debenhams branches that won’t reopen after lockdown Helen Johnson

Debenhams in the Metrocentre in Gateshead will not reopen after the lockdown eases after bosses were unable to come to an agreement over rent. Image copyright Google Maps.

Debenhams confirms closure of Metrocentre store - but this is when Sunderland's ... Fiona Thompson

50 Debenhams stores in England will reopen on 15 June (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s the full list of Debenhams stores that will open on 15 June Claire Schofield

Lockdown restrictions are beginning to slowly ease around the UK, but when will charity shops open again? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when charity shops will open - and the new safety measures in place for d... Helen Johnson

Boris Johnson announced in the daily coronavirus briefing on Monday 25 May that non-essential shops will be able to reopen from 15 June in England, as part of the country’s plans to ease lockdown restrictions (Photo: Shutterstock)

All non-essential retail shops can reopen in England from 15 June Helen Johnson

Boris Johnson announced in his daily coronavirus briefing on Monday (25 May) that non-essential shops would be able to reopen from 15 June in England as the country begins to ease lockdown restrictions (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s what counts as a non-essential shop - and if hairdressers are included Helen Johnson