High street giant plunges into administration - full list of 40 stores at risk of closure this month

Temie Laleye
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:10:49 +0000

The future of all 40 Quiz fashion outlets throughout Britain hangs in the balance, with administrator Interpath scheduled to conduct a crucial assessment at the conclusion of April.

Should negotiations fail to secure a buyer by month's end, the entire operation could face complete shutdown, placing approximately 565 employees in jeopardy.

The womenswear chain entered administration during February following disappointing festive season performance and challenging market conditions.

Interpath has urged any prospective purchasers interested in acquiring Quiz's stock, retail operations and infrastructure to make contact immediately.

Seven concession locations in Ireland also remain uncertain as the deadline approaches.

This marks the second occasion Quiz has tumbled into administration, having previously collapsed in February 2025 before being swiftly acquired by Orion, a subsidiary connected to the founding Ramzan family.

That earlier rescue package preserved the brand and 42 shops, though 23 stores were shuttered with 200 positions lost.

The latest failure has already resulted in 109 redundancies across the company's Glasgow headquarters and its Bellshill warehouse and distribution facility in Lanarkshire.

Interpath attributed the retailer's difficulties to weaker than anticipated Christmas trading combined with significant economic pressures, including shifting consumer behaviour, elevated business rates and recent rises in employment costs.

Alistair McAlinden, head of Interpath in Scotland and joint administrator, said: "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.

"It's our intention to continue to trade all stores and the concessions in Ireland as a going concern for as long as we can while we assess options for the business."

All retail locations across Britain and the Republic of Ireland continue operating whilst administrators explore potential solutions for the struggling brand.

The company's website, however, remains offline following the February collapse.

Clearance sales at Quiz outlets have intensified in recent weeks, with reductions now ranging between 40 and 70 per cent across all merchandise.

Customers should note that gift cards and credit notes are no longer valid at any UK store.

Those wishing to return items purchased online must now visit a physical shop for an exchange, as cash and card refunds have been discontinued.

Shoppers awaiting refunds for returns made prior to the administration will not receive their money back from Quiz and should instead contact their card provider for assistance.

Notably, Quiz concessions operating within New Look and Matalan branches remain unaffected by the administration proceedings.

Full list of 40 stores at risk

Aberdeen

Basingstoke

CastleCourt shopping centre, Belfast

Bracknell

Cardiff

Carlisle

Castleford

Clydebank

Craigavon

Derby

Dunfermline

Eastbourne

Metrocentre shopping centre, Gateshead

Braehead shopping centre, Glasgow

Buchanan Galleries shopping centre, Glasgow

Glasgow Fort shopping centre, Glasgow

St Enoch shopping centre, Glasgow

Hanley

Hull

Inverness

Irvine

White Rose shopping centre, Leeds

Leicester

Livingston

Manchester Arndale shopping centre

The Trafford Centre, Arndale

Mansfield

Merryhill

Newry

Newtownabbey

Northampton

Norwich

Portsmouth

Romford

Meadowhall shopping centre, Sheffield

Stirling

Telford

Lakeside shopping centre, Thurrock

Warrington

Watford