The department store was once a popular attraction for shoppers in Wigan town centre and became the anchor tenant at the Grand Arcade shopping centre.
However, it closed in 2021 when Debenhams went bust and stood empty for two years.
Charity Rebuild With Hope moved into the large space in 2023 to open what was dubbed “Britain’s biggest charity shop”.
And now structural work is taking place to convert it into the Stack hospitality and entertainment hub, which will include bars, food hall operators and a stage area hosting live entertainment events.
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Shoppers queue outside Debenhams in April 2021 as the store reopens after the coronavirus lockdown Photo: National World
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Shoppers queue outside Debenhams at the Grand Arcade for the final day of trading in May 2021 Photo: National World
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A cosmetics evening at Debenhams raises money for a good cause in 1999 Photo: National World