McColl's convenience store this week admitted the firm may be put into administration if funders cannot be found to save the failing business.
In a statement issued on Thursday (May 5), the retail chain - which has 18 stores across Lanarkshire - said the possibility was looking "increasingly likely".
Back in March, McColl's confirmed a takeover bid to buy the company had been withdrawn, but that a number of parties were looking to buy different parts of the business.
