Group Chief Executive Officer, Debenhams
Search every verified Dan Finley interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Dan Finley, Group Chief Executive Officer at Debenhams, discussed the company's transition from physical stores to a digital marketplace in a June 2023 interview. He described Debenhams as a "Great British iconic Heritage brand" with over 240 years of history, and stated that under new ownership the company has adopted a strategy to become a "digital department store." Finley noted that the shift to a digital-first model allows the company to offer more brands than was possible in physical retail, citing 1,500 brands available through its marketplace solution. Finley said Debenhams is seeking new partners across categories including sportswear, outdoor goods, toys, gaming, and health and wellness. He stated that the company works with various technology integrators and can accommodate sellers regardless of their technical setup. Finley invited potential partners to contact him directly via email, adding that the company aims to onboard new sellers within "a couple of hours" or weeks.
“Debenhams is a Great British iconic Heritage brand everyone knows Devlin for over 240 years it's played a small part in the moments at MATA in people's lives um it's one of the founders of department stores it's one of the founders of Oxford streets and we think pretty much everybody in the UK certainly over the age of...”
“Debenhams has always been known for offering a great selection of Brands and one of the challenges that physical retail can have is just the sheer space that you have and the cost of operating that space as we're now a digital first digital department store it provides us with a great opportunity to offer more Brands t...”
Dan Finlay talks about the Debenhams.com marketplace and the opportunities on Debenhams for new partner sellers. 00:18 ...
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