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Debenhams plc is a leading multi-category retailer in the United Kingdom and has a strong presence in key product categories, such as womenswear, menswear, homeware and health and beauty. The first Debenhams department store opened in 1905 and the Debenhams brand name is widely recognised in the United Kingdom. Debenhams was acquired by CVC Capital Partners, Texas Pacific Group, Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity and the management team, comprising John Lovering, Rob Templeman and Chris Woodhouse, during December 2003 and ceased trading on the London Stock Exchange. Debenhams has 123 stores in the UK and Ireland, including three Desire by Debenhams stores, which is a new and small store concept featuring a mix of women's fashion, accessories, lingerie and cosmetics. Debenhams is the second largest department store chain in the UK with approximately 18.6% of total UK department store sales (source: Verdict 2005), having increased its market share by 3.4% from 15.2% in 2003. Designers at Debenhams include Nigel Cabourn, Jasper Conran, Theo Fennell, Pearce Fionda, Frost French, Betty Jackson, Ben de Lisi, Julien Macdonald, John Richmond, John Rocha and Matthew Williamson.
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