Made.com
This coverage examines Made.com’s role and trajectory within the UK retail market. Reporting covers store operations, online strategy, product launches, marketing campaigns, financial performance, and leadership changes — all analysed for their implications on growth, brand positioning, and customer engagement. Content is tailored for retail executives, brand managers, and professionals in the home and furniture retail sector.
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Jan- 2023 -26 JanuaryDIY
The Cotswold Company appoints three to leadership team
Furniture and homewares brand, The Cotswold Company has announced the appointment of Jim Sharp as chairman, Matt Pollington as chief marketing officer, and Mike Ellis as director of merchandising. Sharp has built his career at Schroeder’s and Jimmy Choo, having chaired several high-growth digital brand-led retailers such as Seraphine, Feelunique,…
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Dec- 2022 -22 DecemberHigh Street
Made.com board proposes vote on liquidation
The board of Made.com has formally proposed the winding up of the business through a voluntary liquidation process. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange (LSE), Made said this will enable liquidators appointed by the company to realise the company’s remaining assets pending completion of the administration of MDL…
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2 DecemberAdvice
Tips for making a success of festive trading in a cost-of-living crisis
The most important trading season of the year has arrived, and in an intensely competitive market, retailers can’t afford to fail. With mounting costs eroding margins, and a cost-of-living crisis dissuading customers from indulging too heavily this season, retailers know they have to work harder and smarter to turn a…
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2 DecemberAnalysis
A ‘fall from grace’: what went wrong with Made.com
Made.com was once a force to be reckoned with in the retail landscape. Having launched 12 years ago, the group had since enjoyed a rise to dizzying new heights. The company used sleek marketing to tap into its millennial customer base, and became one of the most popular destinations for…
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Nov- 2022 -24 NovemberOnline & Digital
Made.com to repay 2% of £187m owed at time of collapse
Made.com collapsed into administration owing a total of £186.6m to unsecured creditors and is set to repay less than 2% of this, according to new documents from its administrators. In its latest filings with Companies House, PwC said it only expects to pay out 1.6p in the pound to creditors…
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9 NovemberOnline & Digital
Next snaps up Made.com brand following collapse
Next has acquired the Made.com brand for £3.4m following the furniture retailer’s collapse into administration, which may see the loss of up to 500 jobs. It comes as MDL, Made’s operating subsidiary, appointed Zelf Hussain, Peter David Dickens and Rachael Maria Wilkinson of PwC as administrators of the group. Following…
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7 NovemberHigh Street
Made.com expected to fall into administration this week
Made.com is reportedly expected to enter administration early this week (7 November) after failing to find a buyer. According to reports it is thought that fashion retailer Next is the current frontrunner to acquire the Made brand name, with PwC set to oversee the sale of its intellectual property. The…
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1 NovemberNews
Made.com nears administration as shares suspended
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…
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Oct- 2022 -26 OctoberOnline & Digital
Made.com rescue talks collapse
Made.com has edged closer to collapse after rescue talks for the group fell through. Having invited a “select” number of parties to submit firm offers by the end of the month, the group said the potential buyers have since confirmed they were “unable to meet the necessary timetable”. In light…
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17 OctoberOnline & Digital
Eve Sleep calls in administrators as it abandons sale process
Mattress company Eve Sleep has reportedly appointed New York-based Kroll Advisory as its administrator after abandoning its efforts to secure a buyer. The business is said to have tried restructuring and reducing its cost base, but “lacked” the scale to continue as an independent business. The news comes as the…
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