Major UK clothing retailer collapses into administration

A tough start to the year for the high street

Quiz, which currently has 40 stores across Britain, cited “disappointing” profits over the festive period and the rising costs as issues.

Less than a week ago, the chain filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators.

And the fashion brand’s website is officially offline as of Thursday, 5 February.

The company, which has operated since 1993, appointed Alistair McAlinden and Geoff Jacobs from Interpath as joint administrators.

The chain also operates seven concessions in Ireland, and according to Interpath it employed around 565 members of staff.

The fashion retailer has gone through “challenging trading conditions” over the past year, the advisory firm said.

Revenue fell below expectations during the Christmas trading period, both online and in-store, despite stronger than anticipated sales through to the end of September.

No “solvent solutions” were available which led to the decision to place the company into insolvency, in spite of “tireless” efforts to safeguard the future of the chain.

“We regret to inform you Quiz is currently offline. Our stores will remain open for a period of time. We are grateful to everyone that has supported us over the years”, a notice reads on the official Quiz website.

However, Interpath did confirm that while they assess options for the business, it will continue to trade all 40 stores and seven concessions.

All items “sold as seen” and returns are only accepted on the grounds that the goods are faulty, while a stock clearance sale will commence immediately across all stores, with all items “sold as seen”.

No cash or credit card refunds will be issued for customers, while there is an option given to substitute the purchase for an item or equal or lesser value.

Customers are also informed that anyone who has “yet to receive a refund [online], will regrettably, not receive a refund”, while the Quiz website will not go back online.

“Customers should contact the provider of the credit or debit card which was used for payment and seek assistance”, the online statement continued.

Meanwhile, it was also confirmed that “online orders that have not yet been despatched will, regrettably, not be fulfilled”.

“With Quiz the latest retailer to fall into administration, there’s no doubt it’s been a tough start to 2026 for the UK high street”, Alistair McAlinden, head of Interpath in Scotland and joint administrator said.

“We are tremendously grateful for the support of Quiz’s employees and directors who will work alongside us as we trade the business over the coming weeks.”