Debenhams Introduces Divorce Registries

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Kind of sad, but pretty smart.

British department store Debenhams is delving into a new realm: in addition to offering a wedding registry, they are now offering a divorce registry as well.

Head of retail services at the store, Peter Moore, said:

"A divorce means that one partner will be leaving the marital home and therefore be left without any essetials in their new house. 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."

In a time that's undoubtedly difficult, we imagine it would be nice to have friends help regain the possessions lost in the split.

Good thinking on Debenhams side - but it still makes us kind of bummed.

What do you think of divorce registries?

Posted: January 20, 2010 at 7:00 pm