3 d. ago Shoppers name 3 key reasons why so many High Street store closures are happening

As River Island, Claire's and The Original Factory Shop announce closures affecting thousands of jobs, shoppers have shared three reasons for why they think so many High Street stores are closing

Politics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves is blamed for crashing Claire's chain as she 'blocks business rates bailout to save pubs' despite PM's hints at another U

Fingers have been pointed at Rachel Reeves' policies after Modella Capital announced that the chain and the Original Factory Shop are being put into administration.

Events

8 d. ago Labour tax hikes blamed for collapse of TWO high street chains

Claire's and The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) collapsed putting a combined 2,500 jobs at risk amid 'extremely challenging' conditions on the high street.

Politics

8 d. ago Two UK high street chains go into administration as thousands of jobs are put at risk

The two high street stores have been put into administration after facing significant financial difficulties

Events

8 d. ago Claire's and The Original Factory Shop are being put into administration: 2,500 jobs at risk

A spokesperson for the owner said: 'This has been a very tough decision. We have worked intensively in an effort to save both businesses.'

Society

8 d. ago Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop collapse into administration

It will mean 1,355 employees in the UK and Ireland at 154 Claire’s shops will be put at risk, and 1,220 staff across 140 TOFS’ stores.

Politics

8 d. ago Claire's and The Original Factory Shop in administration with 2,500 jobs at risk

Both chains were restructured and bought by Modella Capital last year, which has now started insolvency proceedings.

Society

8 d. ago Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop collapse into administration with 2,500 jobs at risk

Owner Modella Capital said it had been a ‘very tough decision’

Society

8 d. ago High street chains Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop put into administration

Thousands of jobs are at risk

Politics

8 d. ago BREAKING: Claire's and The Original Factory Shop plunge into administration putting 2,500 at risk

Two major high street chains have collapsed into administration, putting 2,500 jobs at risk - this is a breaking story

Events

8 d. ago Claire's and The Original Factory Shop plunge into administration putting 2,500 at risk

Claire's and The Original Factory Shop have collapsed into administration, putting around 2,500 jobs at risk, after their owner reported 'an alarming drop-off in pre-Christmas footfall'

Events

8 d. ago Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop near collapse, putting 2,550 jobs at risk

Owner Modella starts insolvency proceedings for both chains, saying trading is ‘extremely challenging’The retailers Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop are on the brink of administration, putting 2,550 jobs at risk.Both chains are owned by Modella Capital, a private equity firm, which recently bought the high street arm of WH Smith – renamed TG Jones. Modella said in a statement that the climate on UK high streets was “extremely challenging” and data suggested “an alarming drop-off in pre-Christmas footfall”. Continue reading...

Society

8 d. ago Claire's and The Original Factory Shop ‘on brink of collapse’ with 2,500 jobs at risk

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

Society

8 d. ago Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop ‘on brink of collapsing into administration’ with 2,500 jobs at risk

THE British high street has been dealt a devastating New Year hammer blow as two major chains teeter on the brink of collapse. Accessories giant Claire’s and discount favourite The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) are understood to be filing notices of intention to appoint administrators just days after Christmas. The legal move essentially hits the...

Society