Debenhams Reports First Half Profit Rise
British fashion retailer Debenhams Group reported a 13.9 percent rise in first-half core profit, boosted by a marketplace model shift and growth in key brands.
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Debenhams posted a 13.9% rise in first-half core profit to £24M ($32.12M) on Thursday morning, driven by a shift to a marketplace model. The United Kingdom fashion retailer's turnaround follows years of weak youth-brand sales and high debt. The performance signals renewed momentum as key brands return to growth.
