In reply to Post #30
Stockport branch just reopened after a total refit. Perhaps there are ulterior motives....

In reply to Post #31
Haven't they done this to protect themselves why they negotiate rents etc. Think its standard procedure now cath kitson lauran ashley and quite a few have done it recently with covid.

Going into administration does not mean a company have gone BUST!! ..... and all sorted today, reports suggest JD have bought the brand back and will continue to trade

In reply to Post #33
so in other words they worked a fiddle ?

In reply to Post #34
someone, somewhere will be out of pocket and doesn't sound like it will be JD

In reply to Post #34
It's all about cutting costs and paying as little tax as possible
Every Large company does it

In reply to Post #34
I believe the official legal term would be restructuring

In reply to Post #37
Pre packed Administration

Are they still open and looking for a new owner My nearest previously Stapely then bought out becomes fishing republic then Go Outdoors. Who knows who will be next owners. Probably be AD they seem o be taking over Hopefully they will carry more stock Fed up with out of stock all the time Feel sorry for staff

INTU the shopping centre owners gone into admin but centres are still staying open hopefully Fishing shops until new buyer is found

In reply to Post #39
Got to HF Angling instead far better shop than the shop by Lakemore

In reply to Post #33
And probably have a lot of debt, outstanding rent, and tax written off in the process.
Clean sheet and start again.
Hopefully as many staff as possible are kept on. 🤞