High Street Fashion Chain Quiz Enters Administration
British clothing retailer Quiz has collapsed into administration, placing hundreds of jobs in jeopardy across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company's 109 head office and warehouse employees are being made redundant immediately, while the future of its store workforce remains uncertain.
Immediate Redundancies and Store Operations
Administrators from Interpath have confirmed that redundancies are being made at Quiz's head office in Glasgow and its warehouse and distribution centre in Bellshill, Lanarkshire. However, the firm's 40 UK stores and seven concessions in Ireland will continue trading for the time being as administrators explore potential rescue options for the business.
The Quiz website has been shut down, and administrators have announced that gift cards and credit notes will no longer be accepted. Customers with online returns are advised to process exchanges in physical Quiz stores, though cash or card refunds will not be available. Those who have already made online returns but not received refunds have been told they will not receive money back from Quiz and should instead contact their payment card providers for assistance.
Second Administration in Twelve Months
This marks the second time Quiz has entered administration within a year. The company previously collapsed in February 2025 before being purchased in a pre-pack deal by Orion, a subsidiary of the founding Ramzan family. That transaction preserved 42 Quiz stores but resulted in the closure of 23 locations and approximately 200 job losses.
Quiz currently employs 565 workers in total. Administrators have clarified that concessions operating within New Look and Matalan stores in the UK are not included in the administration process and remain unaffected by the current collapse.
Administrators' Statements and Business Challenges
Alistair McAlinden, head of Interpath in Scotland and joint administrator, commented: "With Quiz the latest retailer to fall into administration, there's no doubt it's been a tough start to 2026 for the UK high street. It's our intention to continue to trade all stores and the concessions in Ireland as a going concern for as long as we can while we assess options for the business."
Fellow joint administrator Geoff Jacobs added: "Any parties with an interest in acquiring the stock, store operations and infrastructure of Quiz should contact us as a matter of urgency. We are ensuring that those employees impacted by redundancy are provided with all available support at this difficult time."
According to Interpath, Quiz had been struggling with difficult trading conditions throughout the past year, including weaker-than-expected sales during the crucial Christmas period. The company also faced significant economic challenges including changing consumer habits, business rate pressures, and increased employment costs. Efforts to secure additional funding to sustain the business ultimately proved unsuccessful.
