A MAJOR home improvement store has collapsed into administration impacting hundreds of customers. The Floor Room, which sells carpets, laminate and other types of flooring has closed both of its Scottish concessions and 32 others across the UK . 2 John Lewis stores in Glasgow and Edinburgh are affected Credit: Reuters 2 Administrators say that customers with outstanding orders should contact their card providers Credit: Alamy With two concessions in John Lewis stores in Glasgow and Edinburgh , it is understood that scores of customers will be impacted as the administrators say that any outstanding orders will not be fulfilled.
And across the UK, 196 head office, customer service and in-home service staff, have already been made redundant. The Floor Room is a sister company of Carpetright, which filed for administration just last month . Adam Seres, joint administrator at PwC UK, which has been brought in to oversee the administration of The Floor Room, said: "The Floor Room depended on its sister company, Carpetright , for much of its trading infrastructure.
READ MORE ON THE SCOTTISH SUN MONDAY MAYHEM Scotland faces thunderstorm carnage as country told 'protect your homes' SHOE IN Opening date revealed for major sports brand’s new store at Scots shopping outlet "Following the latter’s insolvency, management worked to find an alternative solution to preserve the Floor Room’s business as a going concern. "However, its financial position meant that it was impossible for the business to continue trading." PwC said some The Floor Room staff will keep their jobs for now, as the company winds down its operations.
These impacted workers will receive their legal redundancy pay "as soon as possible", PwC said. Most read in Money LUXURY LIVING Huge mansion in Scots countryside once owned by fashion icon hits market NO-USE We live in the picturesque Scottish Highlands, now ruined by a giant phone mast FAIRY TALE I live alone in Scotland's most expensive castle - but now I'm selling up PARK PARADISE Inside stunning Glasgow townhouse once owned by TV duo as it hits the market The administrator urged any customers with outstanding orders from The Floor Room to contact their card provider about any refunds. John Lewis said although it did not own The Floor Room, it was working urgently to see what its winding down meant for customers and staff.
Huge chain Carpetright survives A statement from the retailer added: "If anyone has an outstanding order with The Floor Room, we are committed to doing everything in our power to help and support them." It comes after Carpetright filed for administration in July, as administrators PwC sought a "period of protection" to secure additional investment. Later that month, Flooring retailer Tapi was understood to have struck a multimillion-pound rescue deal to save the brand and dozens of stores.
However, the pre-pack administration deal still left 200 stores and 1,000 jobs in peril. It was believed the executives at the retailer were reluctant to approach Tapi about a deal over fears it could gain access to sensitive trading information. Earlier this month, Bensons for Beds swooped in and bought out 19 former Carpetright sites while also pledging to offer new jobs for ex-Carpetright staff.
A lack of consumer spending in recent years and a rise in competition are thought to have caused problems for the brand. Retailers closing stores in 2024 RETAILERS have been feeling the squeeze since the pandemic, while shoppers are cutting back on spending due to the soaring cost of living crisis. High energy costs and a move to shopping online are also taking a toll, and many high street shops have struggled to keep going.
Here's a list of all the big-name brands closing stores this year: Argos - The brand announced plans to close 100 standalone UK branches last year as it looks to move away from the high street and focus on expanding its presence in supermarkets. B&Q - The chain has over 300 shops across the UK, so chances are you have one near you, but some stores have closed in recent months. Boots - The health and beauty chain announced that it would be closing 300 stores last July.
Closures are ongoing and this will see the retailer's estate reduced from 2,200 to 1,900 shops. Clintons - Clintons mulled plans to close 38 shops in a bid to avoid insolvency late last year. We've listed the stores affected .
Costa Coffee - The caffeine giant has around 2,000 sites nationwide, so chances are you'll have one near you. The chain has shut the doors to dozens of its sites recently. We've revealed which stores are due to close this year .
Iceland - The supermarket has more than 900 stores but closed nearly two dozen sites in 2023, and more selected shops are due to shut . Lidl - The supermarket, which has 950 stores, is changing up shop locations, which has meant that some stores have to close . But the retailer is also looking to open 12 new supermarkets .
M&S - M&S, which runs 405 stores across the country, has been closing a string of branches across the country in a blow for shoppers. It's not all bad news, though, because the chain also has big plans to open dozens of new shops as well . Trespass - The firm announced in July last year that it was closing six branches, but more are on the way .
WHSmith - The retail giant, which runs over 1,100 stores, has shuttered eight stores since March 2023, but more are coming ..
