Frasers to take over Debenhams store in Wolverhampton

Debenhams in Wolverhampton will be taken over by Frasers.

Mander Centre owner Benson Elliot has announced that Frasers will take over Debenhams in Wolverhampton City Centre when the store closes next year.

The multi-level shop will then become a home to Sports Direct, Frasers, Flannels, and USC.

Sports Direct will be on the bottom floor, Frasers and USC will be on the middle floor, and Flannels will occupy the top floor.

Jonathan Ratnage, retail sector specialist at Benson Elliot, said: "We are delighted to welcome Frasers to the Mander Centre. This is terrific news for our loyal shoppers who will see a significant upgrade in our premium brand line up."

Michael Murray, Head of Elevation at Sports Direct International said: "We are really proud to have secured this retail destination in the heart of Wolverhampton and look forward to bringing our new elevated multi-brand concept to the Mander Centre in 2020."

Councillor Ian Brookfield, leader of City of Wolverhampton Council, said: "This is fantastic news for Wolverhampton."

"It shows how our city is agile in responding to the difficult challenges that city centres up and down the country are facing."

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