Debenhams

Debenhams is a historic British retail company founded in 1778 as a drapers' store in London. It grew to become the largest department store chain in the UK, known for its wide range of products including clothing, beauty items, household goods, and furniture. The company was incorporated as Debenhams Limited in 1905 and became a publicly traded entity in 1928. It featured notable collaborations through its "Designers at Debenhams" range, which launched in 1993. In recent years, Debenhams transitioned to an online-only retail platform after being acquired by Boohoo in 2021. This marked a significant shift from its traditional department store model, allowing the brand to continue its legacy in a new format. Debenhams has a strong brand recognition and has served a broad customer base across the UK, focusing on quality and affordable fashion and household products.

Retail London, United Kingdom Founded 1778 ~151 employees

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Employees
151
-1.9% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$12.2M
Revenue ~$1.8B
12-month attrition
7.4%
Tech: 0%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
19
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Debenhams went from 165 employees in Jul 2023 to 151 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 0 people joined, 5 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other80
Sales50
Operations9
Success6
Finance3
Marketing1
Design1
Engineering1

Debenhams FAQ

How many employees does Debenhams have?

Debenhams has about 151 employees, down 1.9% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is Debenhams's revenue per employee?

Debenhams makes about $12.22M in revenue per employee, based on $1.84B annual revenue and 151 employees.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.