UK: Debenhams sales rise but margins falling

By Leonie Barrie | 28 June 2012

Increased footfall around events including Easter, Mother's Day, and the Diamond Jubilee has helped British department store group Debenhams Plc to a "good sales performance" so far in the second half of its financial year.

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