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The Gift List For People Who Say 'I Don't' |
A high street store is launching a gift list service for people getting divorced.
It comes at a time when "congratulations on your divorce" greetings cards are gaining popularity and divorce celebration parties are being held by the likes of Jordan, Gail Porter and Heather Mills.
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.
Mr Moore added: "Divorcing can be an expensive time and registering for a Divorce Gift List means that family and friends can help the newly separated begin their new life."
The retailer has run its Wedding Gift List service for more than a decade.
The average couple includes 120 items on their list, totalling ?1,500.