Debenhams is said to be in early - stage talks with Target over letting space at its flagship Oxford Street store in London . The retailer is also trialling smaller formats and in - store spaces to use space in its 240 stores . CoStar Group Inc. The talks with Debenhams, which involve the store on London’s Oxford Street, are at an early stage and there’s no guarantee an agreement will be reached, two of the people said, asking not to be identified as the discussions are private. IWG is also eyeing the wider retail sector , with CEO Mark Smith saying the group would have " quite a few locations in a year or two in more retail - type situations " , citing the lack of good locations , parking and other facilities . Sports Direct 's Mike Ashley recently added to his holding in Debenhams on share price weakness , prompting speculation of a takeover .
Debenhams is said to be in early - stage talks with Target over letting space at its flagship Oxford Street store in London . The retailer is also trialling smaller formats and in - store spaces to use space in its 240 stores . IWG is also eyeing the wider retail sector , with CEO Mark Smith saying the group would have " quite a few locations in a year or two in more retail - type situations " , citing the lack of good locations , parking and other facilities . Sports Direct 's Mike Ashley recently added to his holding in Debenhams on share price weakness , prompting speculation of a takeover .