Overview
- Court filings show a notice of intention to appoint administrators was lodged for The Original Factory Shop and Claire’s on Monday.
- Modella Capital said last‑ditch attempts to keep the retailer trading were unsuccessful, citing weak consumer confidence, cost inflation and fiscal pressures.
- TOFS has begun large in‑store and online clearance sales, with reported discounts of up to 50–70% and free delivery on orders over £50.
- Branches are confirming shutdowns, including a Blandford store announcement, with local reports also highlighting a closure in Warminster.
- Reports indicate about 1,220 TOFS employees across roughly 140 stores are at risk, while media list many locations nationwide as vulnerable.