Administration
This coverage explores retail administrations and insolvencies within the UK market, examining the circumstances, decisions, and consequences for businesses, employees, and creditors. Reporting highlights notable cases, restructuring efforts, store closures, and leadership actions aimed at recovery or winding down. Designed for executives and managers, it offers insights into risk, resilience, and lessons from commercial failures.
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Sep- 2025 -15 SeptemberShopping Centres
Laura Ashley to return to UK retail with Lakeside flagship
Laura Ashley is set to return to the UK high street with the opening of a 10,000 sq ft flagship store at Lakeside Shopping Centre on 26 September, marking its first physical store launch in five years. The home, fashion and lifestyle brand, founded in London in 1953, has not…
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8 SeptemberHigh Street
Modella and Doug Putman vie for collapsed Claire’s UK stores
Modella Capital along with Doug Putman, the businessman who rescued HMV, are both reportedly bidding to take over Claire’s UK operations after the fashion accessories chain fell into administration, according to Sky News. Modella Capital, which this year agreed to buy WH Smith’s 480 UK high street stores and plans…
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5 SeptemberFeatures
What does the future hold for Poundland?
Last week Poundland was saved from collapse just days before the company ran out of money after its restructuring plan was approved by a High Court. Barristers told a hearing that it would fall into administration by Friday and could run out of money by 7 September if the plan…
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4 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Topshop to return to high street through John Lewis partnership
Topshop and Topman will return to the high street through a new partnership with John Lewis, five years after it closed all of its UK stores. From February 2026, Topshop will be available in 32 John Lewis stores while Topman will be available in six. The brand will also be…
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Aug- 2025 -27 AugustHigh Street
Poundland saved from collapse as restructure is approved
Poundland has been saved from collapse just days before the retailer was due to run out of money. Its restructuring plan was approved by a High Court after barristers told a hearing that it would fall into administration by Friday and could run out of money by 7 September if…
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21 AugustFeatures
River Island’s predicament: High Court rescue buys time, not certainty
River Island has won a crucial lifeline after a High Court judge sanctioned its restructuring plan, allowing the embattled fashion retailer to push ahead with sweeping store closures, deep rent cuts, and a debt write-off. The ruling came just days before the company warned it would run out of money…
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21 AugustEconomy
Consumer sentiment improves slightly but remains in ‘doldrums’, BRC finds
Consumer expectations for the next three months improved marginally in August but remain historically low, according to the latest data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Opinium. Expectations for the state of the economy rose slightly to -32, up from -33 in July. Views on personal finances also improved…
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20 AugustDIY
Tapi opens new Bishopbriggs store after Carpetright acquisition
Tapi Carpets and Floors has opened a new store in Bishopbriggs this weekend, occupying the site of a former Carpetright branch. The launch follows the company’s acquisition of Carpetright in July 2024, when the retailer entered administration. The deal included the takeover of 54 stores across the region. The new…
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11 AugustSupermarkets
Asda nears £1bn IT upgrade completion
Asda is reportedly nearing completion of its £1bn IT upgrade, six months later than originally planned, according to reports from The Telegraph. The supermarket is expected to finish separating its own computer systems from the systems of former owner Walmart within the next couple of weeks. The company has spent…
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7 AugustHealth & Beauty
The Body Shop hires ex-L’Occitane MD to lead brand strategy
The Body Shop has announced the appointment of former L’Occitane managing director, Alia Sirina Hawa, to the role of chief commercial and brand officer, as the beauty retailer looks to grow under new ownership. Hawa, who has just joined the group this August, brings more than 15 years of experience…
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