I am asked if any member of the Global Shorting Conspiracy has a view on Debenhams (DEB). The answer, as it happens, is no. However...
Hello Share Bundlers. About 10 years ago, I wrote a piece for a TV web channel extolling the advantages of buying shares in the big store chain of Debenhams (DEB). But since then I’ve rather changed my mind.
Hello Share Shufflers. I have commended Debenhams (DEB) shares in the past, but I’m changing my mind. This is not because I dislike the store. My nearest branch, which is fairly new, is well laid out, spacious and welcoming. But the truth is that many of us are ordering on-line these days. And sadly these big chain stores may become more and more unnecessary. I had hoped that the nation’s love of shopping would keep them hugely profitable, but hopes are fading.
Hello Share Plumpers. Among the eight likely risers for the up and coming Santa Rally (get your FREE copy here) my choice is Debenhams (DEB), the big department store. This is a bit obvious really. You would expect a company at the heart of the jolly bustle of Christmas to attract a rising share price. But maybe there will actually be better Christmas sales this year. You see, I have some evidence of better retail performances, which you may not be privy to.
When specialist retailers start to behave as though they were stock market traders, it makes you feel that old fashion capitalism as we have for long known, is doomed for further decline.
The first thing to note about the 4.6% Sports Direct (SPD) stakeholding in Debenhams, (DEB) announced today - or so it seems to me - is the fact that it is neither an Icelandic entrepreneur nor a hedge fund but a successful high street retailer.









