A popular men’s clothing brand from the UK has stopped operations after going into administration. Great Clothing Ltd, also known as Big Boys, specialized in offering plus-size clothing for men in sizes ranging from 2XL to 10XL. The retailer, based in Leeds, employed an average of 12 individuals during the year 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 the decision to cease trading was carefully considered and not taken lightly. Despite efforts to address financial challenges, continuing operations were no longer feasible.

An insolvency practice has been engaged to manage the company’s affairs, with a licensed Insolvency Practitioner soon to be appointed as the administrator. The appointed individual will oversee the company’s operations, business activities, and assets without incurring personal liability.

In other retail news, River Island is set to close a minimum of 27 stores this month as part of a significant restructuring plan. The struggling fashion retailer had previously announced the closure of 33 stores, including branches in Brighton, Edinburgh Princes Street, Great Yarmouth, and Stockton-on-Tees, which shut down in late 2025.

Additional locations like Norwich, Norfolk, and Workington, Cumbria, are also on the closure list, but specific closure dates are pending confirmation. River Island is also reducing rents at 71 other stores as part of its restructuring efforts. The clothing chain operated 223 stores in the UK and Ireland when its rescue plan was reviewed in court in August this year.

Poundland is also in the process of closing 12 shops in January following approval from the High Court for a restructure. The discount retailer had closed 57 stores by the end of September last year after being acquired by investment firm Gordon Brothers for £1. Poundland, which had 800 branches in the summer, expects to reduce its footprint to approximately 650 to 700 stores through closures and natural lease expirations.

The discount chain introduced a simplified pricing structure of £1, £2, and £3 in its UK stores. About 60% of grocery items will be priced at £1, while 20% will be at £2, and the remaining 20% at £3 under the new pricing strategy. Poundland has also updated its website to focus on product browsing only, with online purchasing no longer available.