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DEBENHAMS will close the doors of its Bournemouth department store for the final time tomorrow. The landmark store is all but empty as the final few items are sold off at discounted prices. Stores across the country are closing this week with the future of many sites uncertain. The closures mark the end of the company's 242-year history. But plans have been announced for the site in Bournemouth Square to re-open under the iconic Bobby & Co banner. Bobby & Co occupied the site from May 1915 but became Debenhams in 1972. Owners plan to restore the building as closely as possible t...

Richard Vernon said: “I’m really looking forward to this. “The middle of Bournemouth had lost its way. It’s an iconic building and to see it have new life breathed into it so quickly is a very positive story for the town.” This is great news, especially after the loss of Beales. It sounds like they have some good ideas too. https://t.co/tEe9IzCIMq— Ellie Warren (@patchworkbunny) May 10, 2021 Blogger Ellie Warren said: “This is great news, especially after the loss of Beales. “It sounds like they have some good ideas too.” Great news about Bobby’s opening in...

What's happening with the new store?  The first elements of the new store will open in mid-July, with more later this year and into 2022. These will be Bobby’s Beauty Hall, a traditional ice cream and coffee parlour, art gallery, and a dog café in the Lower Gardens.  There will also be a Sushi and plant-based Poke Bowl Bar, nail bar, treatment rooms and female and male grooming. On the first floor the large windows overlooking the Square will be opened up, new balconies installed, and the floor will house a food and market hall, including street food outlets, deli, bar and spec...

Bobby & Co opened in Bournemouth Square in May 1915 but became Debenhams in 1972. Verve say the iconic building will be restored as closely as possible to its original architectural splendour and the company is intent on "securing local and socially conscious brands to work with, to ensure that the regeneration has a positive impact." The first elements of the new store will open in mid-July, with more throughout the year and into 2022. First will be Bobby’s Beauty Hall, a traditional ice cream and coffee parlour, art gallery, and a dog café in the Lower Gardens. The beauty hall wi...

PREMIUM BUSINESS news has never been as important as it is today. Many people are still on furlough after months of lockdown restrictions which are being eased slowly. As government help for business is phased out over the coming weeks and months, we will see how many businesses can survive without further aid. But one of our top stories this week is a warning that we should expect a sharp and sustained rise in business failures. This week’s top stories also included the confirmation that Debenhams in Bournemouth Square would close for good on Wednesday, May 12. There was, however...