A men’s fashion brand based in the UK has stopped operating after going into administration. Great Clothing Ltd, also known as Big Boys, specialized in offering plus-size clothing for men ranging from 2XL to 10XL. The company, situated in Leeds, had an average workforce of 12 employees in 2025.
Chris Brooksbank from CB Business Recovery Ltd has been named as the administrator for the company. A statement on the Big Boys website explained that despite efforts to resolve financial difficulties, continuing operations became unfeasible. An insolvency practice has been engaged to manage the company’s affairs, with their licensed Insolvency Practitioner set to take on the role of administrator soon.
In other retail news, River Island is set to close a minimum of 27 stores this month as part of a reorganization strategy. Several stores, including those in Brighton, Edinburgh Princes Street, Great Yarmouth, and Stockton-on-Tees, have already closed in recent months. The closure dates for the Norwich, Norfolk, and Workington, Cumbria branches are yet to be confirmed.
Alongside store closures, River Island is reducing rents at an additional 71 locations as part of its restructuring plan. Earlier this year, the clothing chain had 223 stores across the UK and Ireland when the rescue plan was presented in court in August.
Poundland, a discount retailer, is also undergoing changes, with plans to close 12 stores in January following approval by the High Court. The company previously closed 57 stores by the end of September after being acquired by investment firm Gordon Brothers for £1. Poundland had around 800 branches last summer, but anticipates reducing this number to approximately 650 to 700 stores through closures and natural lease expirations.
As part of its restructuring, Poundland is implementing a simplified pricing structure of £1, £2, and £3 in its UK stores. The company estimates that 60% of grocery items will be priced at £1, with 20% at £2 and 20% at £3 under the new system. Additionally, Poundland has updated its website to allow browsing only, with no online purchasing options available.