Online retailer Studio Retail Group has called in administrators after failing to secure funding to keep it going.
The online retailer, which is part owned by former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, has around 2.5 million customers and employs around 1,000 people, mostly at its headquarters, call centre and warehouses in Accrington, Lancashire.
Studio made the move after it failed to secure a £25 million rescue loan last week and has suspended shares on the London Stock Exchange.