Birthdays

Birthdays the stationery and greeting cards retailer became insolvent in 2009 and again in 2012 after Administrators Zolfo Cooper declared the company bankrupt. The company went into administration due to falling sales and demand for their products simultaneously. Birthdays became insolvent for two months in 2009 until Clinton Cards bought 180 stores, however in 2012 the company became permanently insolvent in 2012.

• Administrators: Zolfo Cooper
• Year Founded: 1966
• Total Number of Jobs Lost: 750
• Number of Retail Shops: 180
• Managing Director/CEO: Stuart Houlston