Debenhams in Bury St Edmunds to reopen on June 15

Bury St Edmunds' Debenhams will reopen this month having escaped the latest threat of closure facing the company's shops.

The arc shopping centre store is among 50 set to welcome back customers on Monday, June 15.

The retailer, which went into administration for the second time in April, agreed deals with landlords on 120 stores.

Steven Cook, managing director of Debenhams, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming customers back to our stores in the coming weeks.

"From the installation of perspex screens at till points to the roll-out of social distancing procedures and PPE, we have been working hard to ensure our colleagues and customers can work and shop with confidence.

"Our reopening plans follow the successful conclusion of lease negotiations on 120 stores, meaning that the vast majority of our stores will be reopening."