Sheffield shopping: Future of former Debenhams in limbo after almost five years closed

NewRiver, the owner of The Moor, says it has “no update” on the future of the former Debenhams store, which occupies a huge site on the traffic-free shopping street.

Debenhams closed in 2021 after the retail chain went bust.

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NewRiver bought The Moor in late 2021 and acquired the former department store in December 2024.

A spokesperson said: “There is no update on the Debenhams unit at this time. Will keep you posted as and when that changes.”

In 2023, Sheffield City Council gave ‘pre-application approval’ for its replacement with two blocks of flats.

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