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La Senza
La Senza the ladies underwear retailer became insolvent in 2011 after Administrators KPMG declared the company bankrupt. The company went into administration due to “poor high street trading conditions” and the economic environment.
- Administrators: KPMG
- Year Founded: 1990
- Total Number of Employees: 2,600
- Total Number of Jobs Lost: 1,300
- Number of Retail Shops: 164
- Managing Director/CEO: Leslie H. Wexner
…2019: There are no La Senza stores on the UK high street any more, but as La Senza is an international brand (the USA has physical stores) there is a web presence, which UK customers can use.
Hawkins Bazaar
Hawkins Bazaar the unusual toys, gifts, gadgets and curiosities retailer became insolvent in 2011 after Administrators Zolfo Cooper declared the company bankrupt. The company went into administration due to falling sales and demand for their products simultaneously.
- Administrators: Zolfo Cooper
- Year Founded: 1973
- Total Number of Employees: 380
- Total Number of Jobs Lost: 300
- Number of Retail Shops: 65
- Managing Director/CEO: Lyle Finlay
…2019: Now owned by Tobar group, Hawkin’s Bazaar continues to trade both online and off. It has 42 shops across the UK.