A men’s fashion brand based in the UK has stopped operating following its entry into administration. Great Clothing Ltd, trading as Big Boys, specialized in offering plus-size clothing for men, ranging from sizes 2XL to 10XL. Situated in Leeds, the retailer employed an average of 12 staff members in 2025.
Chris Brooksbank from CB Business Recovery Ltd has been appointed as the administrator. A message on the Big Boys website states that the decision to cease trading was carefully considered due to ongoing financial challenges that could not be resolved despite efforts. An insolvency practice will oversee the administration process shortly.
In other retail news, River Island is set to close a minimum of 27 stores this month as part of a restructuring plan. Several branches, including those in Brighton, Edinburgh Princes Street, Great Yarmouth, and Stockton-on-Tees, have already shut down. Additional locations, such as Norwich, Norfolk, and Workington, Cumbria, are also on the closure list, with specific dates pending confirmation.
Furthermore, Poundland will close 12 stores in January as approved by the High Court, following the closure of 57 stores last September. The discount retailer, now under the ownership of investment firm Gordon Brothers, plans to reduce its store count from 800 to approximately 650 to 700 through closures and natural lease expirations. Poundland has introduced a simplified pricing structure of £1, £2, and £3 for groceries in its UK stores, with the majority of items priced at £1. The company has also updated its website to provide product browsing only, eliminating online purchases.