Fashion retailer Quiz collapses into administration again with 109 jobs axed
Fashion retailer Quiz has once again gone into administration, leading to 109 immediate redundancies across head office and warehouse staff, with hundreds more jobs now at risk.
Administrators Interpath confirmed that the fashion chain’s 40 stores in the UK and seven concessions in Ireland will continue to operate while business options are explored.
However, the company’s website will be closed. The job losses affect staff at Quiz’s Glasgow head office and distribution center in Bellshill, Lanarkshire.
Exam discounts, available in New Look and Matalan stores across the UK, are not part of the administration and are not affected.
The company currently has a total of 565 employees.
This marks the second time Quiz has gone into administration in a year. The firm previously collapsed in February 2025 and was subsequently quickly acquired in a pre-pack deal by Orion, a subsidiary of the founding Ramzan family.
This deal led to Orion acquiring the Quiz brand and 42 stores, but resulted in the closure of 23 stores and affected 200 jobs.
Alistair McAlinden, chairman and joint director of Interpath in Scotland, said: “There is no doubt it is a challenging start to 2026 for the UK high street, with Quiz becoming the latest retailer to enter administration.
“We intend to continue to trade all stores and concessions in Ireland to the best of our ability while we evaluate business options.”
Geoff Jacobs, joint director and managing director of Interpath, added: “Any parties interested in acquiring Quiz’s stock, store operations and infrastructure should contact us urgently.
“We are ensuring that employees affected by the redundancy are provided with all available support at this difficult time.”
Interpath said Quiz struggled last year due to difficult trading conditions, with sales weaker than expected during the crucial Christmas season.
“In addition, Quiz has had to contend with strong economic headwinds, including changing consumer habits, cost pressures from business rates and recent increases in employment costs,” he added.
According to Interpath, the firm looked at options to secure its future, including additional financing, but the efforts were unsuccessful.
Admin-approved gift cards and credit notes will no longer be accepted, while those with online refunds will need to do so at a Quiz store for exchange, but will not receive a cash or card refund.
Shoppers who return online but do not receive the money will “unfortunately not receive a refund from Quiz”.
Customers should contact the provider of the credit or debit card used for payment and ask for assistance.
