A British men’s clothing brand, known as Big Boys, has shut down operations due to entering administration. The company, officially named Great Clothing Ltd, specialized in offering plus-size clothing for men ranging from sizes 2XL to 10XL. Situated in Leeds, the retailer employed an average of 12 workers throughout 2025.
Chris Brooksbank from CB Business Recovery Ltd has been designated as the administrator for the company. A statement on the Big Boys website expressed that the decision to cease trading was carefully considered and not taken lightly. Despite efforts to address financial difficulties, sustaining operations became unfeasible.
An insolvency practice has been engaged to manage the company’s affairs, with an appointed Insolvency Practitioner set to act as the administrator. The administrator will oversee the company’s business, assets, and operations while acting as the company’s agent without bearing personal liability.
Additionally, in the retail sector, River Island is set to close a minimum of 27 stores this month as part of a significant restructuring effort. Several branches, including those in Brighton, Edinburgh Princes Street, Great Yarmouth, and Stockton-on-Tees, have already ceased operations. Norwich, Norfolk, and Workington, Cumbria, are also on the list of closures, although specific closure dates are pending confirmation.
As part of its restructuring, River Island is reducing rents at an additional 71 locations. The clothing chain, which had 223 stores in the UK and Ireland when its rescue plan was presented in court in August, is undergoing these strategic changes.
Poundland, a discount retailer, is planning to shut down 12 stores in January following approval from the High Court. The company had previously closed 57 stores by the end of September under a reorganization plan after being acquired by investment firm Gordon Brothers for a nominal fee. Poundland, which had 800 branches last summer, anticipates reducing its store count to approximately 650 to 700 through closures and natural lease expirations.
The discount chain is introducing a simplified pricing structure of £1, £2, and £3 at its UK stores. Under this new system, around 60% of grocery items will be priced at £1, with 20% at £2 and 20% at £3. Poundland has also updated its website to allow browsing only, with online purchasing disabled for shoppers.