Nottinghamshire shoppers have spoken of their relief as it was confirmed talks were taking place over the future of the city's former Debenham's store. The retailer, a household name for decades, went into administration in April 2019 and then went into liquidation.
Although upset at the retailer's closure, shoppers have said that they’ve been ‘fed up’ to see the building there lifeless for so long. The Boohoo Group saved Debenhams assets and brand, but the move to online-only meant that Nottingham's store closed in May 2021.
After taking over the building, owner Longmead Capital confirmed it has approached Nottingham City Council to discuss future proposals for the former Debenhams - to the delight of shoppers. 58-year-old Brenda Wheeler said: “The buildings been empty for far too long, it’s such a big building at that too, it’s time for something to be done.
