A men’s fashion brand based in the UK has stopped operating due to entering administration. Known as Great Clothing Ltd but trading under the name Big Boys, the company specialized in offering plus-size clothing for men ranging from 2XL to 10XL. Situated in Leeds, the retailer had an average workforce of 12 employees in 2025.
Chris Brooksbank from CB Business Recovery Ltd has been appointed as the administrator for the company. A notice on the Big Boys website explains that despite efforts to address financial challenges, the decision to cease trading was made after careful consideration.
An insolvency practice has been engaged to manage the company’s affairs, with their licensed Insolvency Practitioner soon to be appointed as the administrator. The appointed administrator will oversee the company’s operations, business, and assets, acting as a representative of the company without personal liability.
In other retail updates, River Island will be closing a minimum of 27 stores this month as part of a restructuring plan. The struggling fashion retailer had previously announced the closure of 33 stores, with closures in locations such as Brighton, Edinburgh Princes Street, Great Yarmouth, and Stockton-on-Tees already completed by the end of 2025.
Stores in Norwich, Norfolk, and Workington, Cumbria are also on the list for closure, with specific closure dates yet to be confirmed. Additionally, River Island is renegotiating rents at 71 other stores as part of the restructuring efforts. Before the rescue plan was finalized in court in August, the clothing chain had 223 stores across the UK and Ireland.
Poundland is also set to shut down 12 stores in January following approval from the High Court as part of a restructuring plan. The discount retailer had closed 57 stores by the end of September as part of previous plans after being acquired by investment firm Gordon Brothers for £1.
From around 800 branches last summer, Poundland anticipates reducing its store count to approximately 650 to 700 through closures and natural lease expirations. The discount chain has introduced a new pricing structure of £1, £2, and £3 for products in its UK stores, with most grocery items priced at £1 under the new system. Additionally, Poundland’s website has been updated to only allow product browsing, discontinuing online purchases.