Online retailer Zavvi collapses into administration

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 13:08 · Archive

Online retailer Zavvi has ceased trading immediately with a significant number of customers affected.

Online retailer Zavvi has ceased trading with immediate effect and entered administration due to financial difficulties. Chris Skey and Kerry Bailey of BDO LLP were appointed joint administrators of ZavviGroup Ltd on 12 October.

All jobs are at risk. The company said it is unable to fulfil any outstanding orders or pre-orders, and customers should not place new orders through its website. The company is also unable to accept returns of any kind.

A significant number of people are affected by the collapse. Customers who have paid for goods that have not been received are advised to contact their bank, card issuer or payment provider promptly to establish whether they may be entitled to recover their payment.

How it is being reported

• Major UK retailer in administration as 'significant' number affectedAll jobs are at risk after a major UK retailer collapsed into administration.Oxford Mail · 13 Oct, 12:30
• Major UK retailer in administration as 'significant' number affectedAll jobs are at risk after a major UK retailer collapsed into administration.Oxfordshire Guardian · 13 Oct, 12:30

In this story: Zavvi · BDO LLP · Chris Skey · Kerry Bailey · Oxford

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