Zavvi

Zavvi the entertainment retailer became insolvent in 2009 after Administrators Ernst & Young declared the company bankrupt. The company went into administration after they were unable to compete with online retailers and the upcoming online video markets.

• Administrators: Ernst & Young
• Year Founded: 2009
• Total Number of Jobs Lost: 3,420
• Number of Retail Shops: 114
• Managing Director/CEO: Simon Douglas

…2019: Zavvi still maintains a web presents and continues to sell merchandise, lcothing DVDs, games, toys and homeware