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The Latest Breaking News from The Original Factory Shop

WH Smith buyer seeks help with dozens of shops at risk of closure

WH Smith sold its high street stores to Modella last year, but held onto its travel shops

The Independent UK

TG Jones owner calls in help for possible shop closure plan – reports

Modella Capital is reportedly in talks with Teneo over a plan for the chain, formerly WH Smith’s high street shops.

Evening Standard

Where does The Original Factory Shop have stores across the UK?

Administrators said the firm will continue to trade from its 137 stores while they look at options to help secure its future.

Evening Standard

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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

Full list of Original Factory Shop stores as retailer enters administration

Administrators said the retailer will continue to trade from its 137 stores while they assess options

The Independent UK

The Original Factory Shop enters administration putting 1,180 jobs at risk

It will continue to trade from its stores across the UK as insolvency experts assess options in a bid to keep it afloat.

Evening Standard

The Full List: Every Major UK Store Closing in January 2026 — And How Many Jobs Will Be Lost

Britain's high streets face a brutal January with hundreds of closures confirmed. Here's the complete breakdown of shops shutting and jobs vanishing.

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What is Modella Capital? Firm in spotlight as Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop face collapse

Investment firm that also bought WH Smith’s high street business has reputation for rapid and hard-nosed restructuring

The Guardian - UK

High Street Meltdown: 2,550 Jobs Hang in the Balance as Claire's and TOFS Near Collapse

Britain's high streets face renewed strain as Claire's and The Original Factory Shop edge towards administration, placing 2,550 jobs at risk amid weak demand and rising costs.

International Business Times UK

Two UK high street chains go into administration as thousands of jobs are put at risk

The two high street stores have been put into administration after facing significant financial difficulties

Evening Standard

Two high street chains collapse into administration

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The Independent UK

Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop collapse into administration with 2,500 jobs at risk

Owner Modella Capital said it had been a ‘very tough decision’

The Independent UK

Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop collapse into administration

It will mean 1,355 employees in the UK and Ireland at 154 Claire’s shops will be put at risk, and 1,220 staff across 140 TOFS’ stores.

Evening Standard

Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop near collapse, putting 2,550 jobs at risk

Owner Modella starts insolvency proceedings for both chains, saying trading is ‘extremely challenging’

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Evening Standard

August 2025 shop closures - full list revealed

A number of big names on the High Street will close in the coming weeks

Evening Standard

July 2025 shop closures - full list revealed

A number of big names from the High Street will leave for good in the coming weeks

Evening Standard

June 2025 shop closures - full list revealed

Several beloved British shops will close for good in coming weeks

International Business Times UK

Complete List Of Hobbycraft Stores Closing: 250 Employees In Danger Of Losing Their Jobs

Up to 27 Hobbycraft stores may close, threatening 250 jobs as the retailer battles retail challenges. Can this crafting icon survive?

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Embattled Topps Tiles chairman to join JD Sports' board

A former CEO of N Brown and The Original Factory Shop will also join the board

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