Uncertainty for Leeds Debenhams staff as chain announces 22 closures


The retailers listed 22 of its branches set to close after announcing earlier this year it would be closing 50 stores nationwide.
So far, none of the stores set to close, which affect 1,200 jobs, have included branches in Yorkshire.
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Hide AdThe department store went into administration two weeks ago leaving 25,000 people fearing for their jobs.
The 50 closures earmarked for over the next three years will leave 110 outlets in Britain selling clothes, cosmetics, homeware and furniture.
Those confirmed for closure are:
Altrincham
Ashford
Birmingham Fort
Canterbury
Chatham
Eastbourne
Folkestone
Great Yarmouth
Guildford
Kirkcaldy
Orpington
Slough
Southport
Southsea
Staines
Stockton
Walton
Wandsworth
Welwyn Garden City
Wimbledon
Witney
Wolverhampton
Debenhams chairman Terry Duddy said: “Our priority is to save as many stores and as many jobs as we can, while making the business fit for the future."