Debenhams closes online business in Ireland as 50 major UK retailers face EU tariffs
Created with Sketch. Debenhams has been forced to close its online business in Ireland to avoid the cost of tariffs which are now required under the trade deal agreed between the UK and the EU. The Debenhams.ie website was taken offline on Christmas Eve as the Trade and Cooperation Agreement was published. Customers were informed that it is no longer possible for Debenhams to deliver orders to the Republic of Ireland "due to uncertainty around post-Brexit trade rules". Debenhams is not alone. At least 50 major UK retailers, including Marks and Spencer and Tesco, are in the process of going t...