Popular now
Debenhams Group returns to growth amid PLT recovery

Debenhams Group returns to growth amid PLT recovery

Currys appoints Fredrik Tønnesen as Group CEO

Currys appoints Fredrik Tønnesen as Group CEO

Inditex sales rise 5.8% after strong start to summer trading

Inditex sales rise 5.8% after strong start to summer trading

Made.com nears administration as shares suspended
https://www.made.com/press-hub

Made.com nears administration as shares suspended

On this episode of Talking Shop I’m joined by Alain Bejjani—former Group CEO of Middle East retail giant Majid Al Futtaim, and author of the definitive new book, NEXT: Leading Through the New Realities. Drawing on his childhood in war-torn Beirut, and his experience steering a $9.5bn dollar retail and lifestyle empire through a global pandemic, Alain brings an unmatched perspective on leadership under pressure. Today, we break down his crisis survival playbook for retailers operating in distress. We discuss why resilience must always outpace efficiency, the four assets a brand must protect at all costs, and how to turn macro-turmoil into a long-term direction that scales.

Register to get free articles

No spam Unsubscribe anytime

Want unlimited access? View Plans

Already have an account? Sign in

Made.com has announced its shares have been suspended from trading on the London Stock Exchange this morning (1 November) as the retailer announced its intention to enter into administration after failing to secure a buyer for the group.

Its operating subsidiary, Made.com Design Ltd (MDL), has appointed Zelf Hussain, Peter David Dickens and Rachael Maria Wilkinson of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) as administrators.

Made.com said its board expects that the listing of its ordinary shares will be cancelled, any residual value will be distributed to the company’s shareholders, and the company will be wound up.

On 23 September, Made.com announced a strategic review, including a formal sale process to sell the business. The company and its advisers have since held discussions with a number of interested parties and have explored possible offers.

However, on 25 October, the retailer said that the select number of interested parties were unable to meet the deadline for the end of October, and those discussions had consequently been terminated.

The board also temporarily suspended new customer orders on 26 October in light of MDL’s requirement for further funding and in order to preserve value for its creditors.

Previous Post
Footfall sees largest increase since Easter during half-term week

Footfall sees largest increase since Easter during half-term week

Next Post
Ocado partners with South Korea’s Lotte Shopping

Ocado partners with South Korea’s Lotte Shopping