RNS Number:0973I
Debenhams PLC
27 February 2003


                                 Debenhams PLC

                                SHARE REPURCHASE


Debenhams PLC announces that on 27th February 2003 it purchased for cancellation
250,000 of its Ordinary  shares from Credit Suisse First Boston at a price of
270.16 pence per share.


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