Retailer opens gift list service for divorcees

A HIGH street retailer is introducing a divorce gift list service to cater for the growing numbers of people saying "I don't" rather than "I do".

Debenhams said its divorce gift list service was being opened today amid a reported boom in couples deciding to divorce after the festive period.

The firm added this came at a time when “congratulations on your divorce” greetings cards had gathered in popularity alongside divorce celebration parties complete with divorce cakes, famously held by celebrities such as Jordan, Gail Porter and Heather Mills.

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Peter Moore, head of retail services at Debenhams said: “With so many couples now living together before they marry, the wedding gift list concept is now regarded as more of an upgrade service, rather than stocking up the first home with the basics.

“However, a divorce means that one partner will be leaving the marital home and therefore be left without any essentials in their new house.”

The retailer said items expected to be popular included: cookware, cutlery, crockery, glasses, bed linen, towels, small electrical goods such as toasters and microwaves as well as non-iron shirts, large plasma screen TVs and computer games.

“Divorcing can be an expensive time,” added Mr Moore.

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