Who owns Debenhams?
Debenhams is owned by Debenhams Group (the United Kingdom, LSE: DEBS), which has owned the brand since 25 January 2021.[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Debenhams Group plc reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Manchester
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Founded
- 1778
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Fashion apparel › Casual & denim
- Parent ticker
- LSE: DEBS
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Debenhams
Debenhams traded as a department store from 1778 until its collapse in 2021. boohoo bought the brand and website for £55 million, kept none of the shops, and eventually renamed the whole group after it. The group has since applied the same approach to several other collapsed retailers, running them as online marketplaces under names shoppers already trust.
Ownership timeline of Debenhams
- 2021 – present Debenhams Group [1] reported
Where Debenhams sits in Debenhams Group
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Debenhams?
The parent company of Debenhams is Debenhams Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Debenhams British?
Yes. Debenhams originated in the United Kingdom in 1778 and its owner, Debenhams Group, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Since when has Debenhams Group owned Debenhams?
Debenhams Group has owned Debenhams since 25 January 2021.
Is Debenhams still owned by Debenhams Group?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Debenhams is still owned by Debenhams Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Debenhams Group plc Annual Report 2025 — Debenhams Group plc, Annual report, published 12 June 2025; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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