A popular British men’s clothing brand, known as Big Boys, has recently gone into administration, leading to the closure of its operations. Big Boys, which focused on offering plus-size clothing for men in sizes ranging from 2XL to 10XL, was situated in Leeds and had a workforce of approximately 12 employees in 2025.
The administration process is being overseen by Chris Brooksbank from CB Business Recovery Ltd, who has been appointed as the administrator for the company. A statement on the Big Boys website explained that despite efforts to address financial difficulties, the decision to cease trading was unavoidable.
The closure of River Island stores has also made headlines, with at least 27 stores shutting down this month as part of the company’s restructuring efforts. Locations like Brighton, Edinburgh Princes Street, Great Yarmouth, and Stockton-on-Tees have already closed, while others in Norwich, Norfolk, and Workington, Cumbria are awaiting confirmation on closure dates.
Poundland, a popular discount retailer, is set to close 12 shops in January following a High Court approval for its restructuring plans. The company had previously closed 57 stores by the end of September and anticipates reducing its total number of branches from 800 to around 650-700 through closures and natural lease expirations.
In response to evolving consumer demands, Poundland is introducing a new pricing structure of £1, £2, and £3 for its products, with the majority of grocery items priced at £1. Additionally, Poundland has revamped its website to offer product browsing only, discontinuing online purchasing options.