Overview
- Interpath Advisory was appointed on January 28, with in‑store trading continuing while the retailer’s online shop is closed.
- The administration puts 137 branches and about 1,180 jobs at risk across the UK.
- Branches have begun clearance events offering discounts typically up to 30%, with some local promotions reported at up to 50%.
- Some outlets have announced local closures, including Shildon, which posted an “everything must go” notice.
- Administrators attribute the situation to high cost inflation, rising labour costs, weaker sales and issues with a third‑party warehouse and logistics operator, and they will assess options over the coming weeks.