Quiz Clothing, a high street giant based in Glasgow, has collapsed into administration on May 1, 2026, for the third time in six years. The company now faces debts exceeding £40 million and potential store closures across the UK.
Key facts:
- Quiz Clothing owes more than £40 million, including £15.4 million to connected parties and £6.1 million to trade creditors for Orion Retail Limited.
- The company operates 40 stores in the UK, with 11 located in Scotland.
- A total of 109 redundancies occurred at the Glasgow head office and distribution centre upon entering administration.
Interpath Advisory was appointed as the administrator for Quiz Clothing in February 2026. Sheraz Ramzan, CEO of Quiz, stated that the board made a difficult decision to seek administration due to challenging trading conditions affecting the group’s performance.
A stock clearance sale commenced immediately across all stores following the announcement. However, gift cards and credit notes cannot be honored due to the insolvency proceedings. To date, no offers have been received for the company’s business on a going concern basis.
The administration trading period is expected to last until mid-May 2026. Officials have not provided a clear timeline regarding potential store closures or the future of Quiz Clothing’s operations.
Founded in Glasgow, Quiz Clothing has been part of the retail landscape for over 33 years. The next decision regarding the fate of its stores is anticipated within days as stakeholders await further developments.
