It is understood that the question of whether any outlets here can be saved will be one for the liquidator. Department store Debenhams is on the brink of entering administration for the second time in a year, after the The retailer has closed 22 shops in recent months as part of its plans to close 50 sites, bringing its total number of locations to 110. A spokesman for Debenhams … Those ads you do see are predominantly from

Editor-in-Chief, Marcus Herbert It is also unlikely that you will get a refund on the gift card. Customers who have a Debenhams gift card can still spend it online, although the cards cannot be exchanged for cash or vouchers. For more information click here. Another frustrated customers wrote: "@Debenhams seems like there is a common theme - Sent order back 17th March and still waiting for a refund. Don't miss out But remember that with any gift card, you've no protection if things go wrong – so it's always wise to spend them sooner rather than later. Debenhams says that all outstanding orders, refunds and returns will be honoured, but if you do have a Debenhams purchase you've been meaning to return, it's worth doing so sooner rather than later, as this could change. Get involved with the news in your communityData returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. "We are desperately sorry not to be able to keep the Irish business operating but are faced with no alternative option in the current environment.©JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.However, its Irish business, which runs 11 stores with around 1,400 staff, will cease trading as part of the move. The department store was forced to stop trading after the Prime Minister announced a UK lockdown on March 23, with the measures initially put in place for a period of three weeks. Customers who have a Debenhams gift card can still spend it online, although the cards cannot be exchanged for cash or vouchers. Debenhams said it has the support of its lenders to enter administration, and employees and suppliers are being kept informed over the move.The terms and conditions on Debenhams gift cards warns that the funds are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme and in the "unlikely event of the issuer of this product becoming insolvent, some funds on the card may not be available to spend".Stefaan Vansteenkiste, chief executive officer of Debenhams, said: "In these unprecedented circumstances the appointment of the administrators will protect our business, our employees, and other important stakeholders, so that we are in a position to resume trading from our stores when Government restrictions are lifted.If a company goes into administration, it is the responsibility of the administrator to decide whether or not it will allow gift cards to be used.The retailer said it will work to reopen and trade as many of its stores as possible.The retailer has closed 22 shops in recent months as part of its plans to close 50 sites, bringing its total number of locations to 110.These are the toys that are predicted to top children’s Christmas lists for 2020A further 28 stores are expected to close in the next 12 months.The department store has appointed administrators from the FRP Advisory to oversee the process, following a notice of intent to appoint administrators on Monday (6 Apr).The department store made the decision to enter administration in an effort to protect both the business and staff during the current lockdown, with the intent to resume trading once restrictions are lifted.