The Original Factory Shop calls in administrators, putting 1,200 jobs at risk Homeware chain will continue to trade on high streets while administrators ‘assess options’ for business The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
The Original Factory Shop guarantees interviews for redundant Wilko, New Look, Argos, B&Q, M&Co, Paperchase and TK Maxx staff New figures recently revealed that UK retailers have slashed almost 15,000 jobs since the start of 2023 after a raft of collapses and restructurings on the high street Birmingham Post · Feb 21, 2023
The Original Factory Shop makes first pre-tax profit since 2019 after £30m sales jump The business has been owned by private equity firm Duke Street since 2007 Birmingham Post · Sep 1, 2022
Staple Hill trader says high street footfall 'worse each week' as Original Factory Shop closes The shop was a much used outlet in the suburb, but there are concerns the worst is yet to come Bristol Post · Jul 20, 2022
Closure of the Original Factory Shop in Staple Hill 'disgusts' shoppers 'We want some proper shops here' Bristol Post · Jul 2, 2022
New bargain store opens in Nottinghamshire selling top brands like Christian Lacroix and Adidas Discounts are on offer Nottingham Post · Jul 2, 2022
The Original Factory Shop in Staple Hill closing down The shop sells thousands of branded and high street products and will be missed by the community Bristol Post · Jun 28, 2022
Business life: community and charity involvement by North East firms This week's round-up from the North East business community takes in careers, culture and charity Birmingham Post · Apr 26, 2022
Man who attempted to rob Shildon shop by 'snatching' clothes from rail is jailed Kevin Aldworth, who had been taking drugs, attempted to rob the Original Factory Shop in Shildon on March 22 Chronicle Live · Apr 14, 2022