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Dolcis
Dolcis the shoe retailer became insolvent in 2008 after Administrators KPMG declared the company bankrupt. The company went into administration partially as a result of the slowdown in spending due to the onset of the credit crunch, which led to a recession. Dolcis launched an online collection in 2012.
- Administrators: KPMG
- Year Founded: 1920
- Total Number of Jobs Lost: 800
- Number of Retail Shops: 185
- Managing Director/CEO: John Kinnaird
…2019: Dolcis footwear can still be found in online outlet retailers.
2008
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
2009
Threshers
Threshers (Owned by First Quench – traded as Threshers, Wine Rack, Haddows and The Local) the off-license retail chain became insolvent in 2009 after Administrators KPMG declared the company bankrupt. The company went into administration due to strong competition from the supermarket’s purchasing power combined with the credit crunch caused an extremely competitive market. The brand name was bought by Midlands-based newsagent, off-licence and convenience store operator Dave’s Discount Group.
- Administrators: KPMG
- Year Founded: 1898
- Total Number of Employees: 6,500
- Number of Jobs Lost: 6,300
- Number of Retail Shops: 1,300
…2019: The brand name is still operating online, offering a selection of wines, beers, spirits, champagnes and cigars.
2009
