A men’s fashion brand based in the UK has gone out of business following its entry into administration.
Great Clothing Ltd, known as Big Boys, 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 designated as the administrator. A statement on Big Boys’ website explained that despite strenuous attempts to tackle the financial hurdles, sustaining operations was no longer feasible.
The company has engaged an insolvency practice, and an Insolvency Practitioner will soon be appointed as the administrator to oversee the company’s assets and operations.
Meanwhile, River Island is set to shut down a minimum of 27 stores this month as part of its restructuring strategy. The struggling fashion chain had previously announced the closure of 33 stores, including locations like Brighton, Edinburgh Princes Street, Great Yarmouth, and Stockton-on-Tees.
Additional stores in Norwich, Norfolk, and Workington, Cumbria are also part of the closure list, with specific closure dates pending confirmation. Furthermore, River Island plans to reduce rents at 71 other stores as part of its restructuring initiative, which was initiated in court in August.
Poundland is also on track to close 12 stores in January after receiving approval from the High Court for its restructuring plan. The discount retailer had already shut down 57 stores by the end of the previous September after being acquired by investment firm Gordon Brothers for a nominal fee.
With a reduction in the store count from 800 to an estimated 650-700 branches, Poundland is implementing a new pricing structure of £1, £2, and £3 on most grocery items. The company has also updated its website to showcase products for browsing only, with no online purchasing option available.