Debenhams will close its high street stores today during the coronavirus outbreak.
The department store is home to many concessions which will feel the imminent sales drops but as the government clamps down on more high street lockdowns, the store has had no choice but to comply.
The likes of Primark, New Look, H&M and Zara have also shut doors until further notice, while high street department store John Lewis announced it would be closing stores last week.
In an official statement Debenhams said it is closing stores to protect staff and customers after the outbreak of the virus.
It said: “Debenhams has taken the tough decision that due to the current circumstances we will temporarily close our UK and Republic of Ireland stores for trading from the end of day today. Throughout these very difficult times, the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and customers has been of paramount importance.
"Our store colleagues have continued to demonstrate the highest professionalism and commitment and we will be working with them to support them through this process. We hope to be able to reopen as soon as is practically and safely possible. In the meantime, our UK and ROI customers will continue to be able to shop with us online through www.debenhams.com and www.debenhams.ie
"Take care from the Debenhams Team”.
The Debenhams website will remain open.
