The developers of The Point shopping centre at Tigné Point have handed over the keys of the property that will host Malta's first Debenhams to United Departments Stores Ltd. United will operate Debenhams Malta under a franchise agreement.

Debenhams will be the anchor tenant at The Point Shopping Centre, due to open in Spring 2010. It will have 3,000 sqm of space.

With over 150 department stores in the UK and Ireland and over another 50 in other countries, Debenhams is a leading department store group specialising in womenswear, menswear, kidswear and homeware.

The design of Debenhams Malta has been entrusted to thesame international company responsible for all new international Debenhams stores, reflecting the franchise's concept of incorporating the latest design elements to create an environment which is aesthetically pleasing and enhancing the customers experience.

Simon Gatt Baldacchino, Managing Director of United Department Stores Ltd, said this was an exciting moment for the company as preparations for the opening were in full swing.

"The department store's management team is already in place and we are currently in the process of recruiting the sales assistants. At Debenhams we have the opportunity to offer some exciting jobs which come with a training package to ensure that all staff members are skilled to give an efficient and professional service to meet the personal needs of our customers."

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