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The Original Factory Shop to Close 137 Stores
TOFS faces closure due to weak consumer confidence and high costs, risking 1,180 jobs and 137 stores as administrators seek to keep trading where possible.
- On Wednesday, January 28, The Original Factory Shop appointed Interpath Advisory administrators Rick Harrison and James Clark after entering administration, affecting 137 stores and 1,180 staff.
- Administrators said the collapse was driven by a mix of high cost inflation, fragile consumer confidence, rising labour costs linked to government policies, and problems with a third‑party warehouse and logistics operator.
- The retailer closed online operations but will keep physical stores trading as administrators work with TOFS staff over the coming weeks and deliver all online orders placed before Wednesday.
- Modella Capital, owner of TOFS, has launched a stock sale with discounts of 50-70% and free delivery on orders over 50, following the retailer’s administration earlier this month.
- Earlier this month TOFS filed a notice of intention alongside Claire's, and Modella said `last-ditch` rescue attempts failed with no realistic profitability.
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The Original Factory Shop to close 137 stores
1,180 jobs are at risk
·Liverpool, United Kingdom
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