A men’s clothing brand from the UK has shut down its operations after entering administration. Great Clothing Ltd, known as Big Boys, specialized in offering plus-size clothing for men in sizes ranging from 2XL to 10XL. The company, based in Leeds, employed an average of 12 staff members in 2025.
Chris Brooksbank from CB Business Recovery Ltd has been appointed as the administrator for the company. A statement on Big Boys’ website explained that the decision to cease trading was carefully considered due to ongoing financial challenges that could not be overcome.
An insolvency practice has been engaged to manage the company’s affairs, business, and assets, with a licensed Insolvency Practitioner soon to be appointed as the administrator on behalf of the company without assuming personal liability.
In other retail news, River Island has announced the closure of at least 27 stores this month as part of a restructuring effort. The struggling fashion retailer had previously disclosed plans to close 33 stores, including locations in Brighton, Edinburgh Princes Street, Great Yarmouth, and Stockton-on-Tees that shut down in late 2025.
Additional stores in Norwich, Norfolk, and Workington, Cumbria are also set to close, although specific closure dates have not been confirmed. River Island is also reducing rents at 71 other stores as part of the restructuring plan. The chain had 223 stores in the UK and Ireland at the time of its recent court-approved rescue plan.
Poundland is also undergoing changes, with 12 stores set to close in January following approval from the High Court. The discount retailer had shut down 57 stores by the end of the previous September after being acquired by investment firm Gordon Brothers for £1. Poundland, which had 800 stores last summer, anticipates reducing its footprint to around 650 to 700 stores through closures and lease expirations.
As part of its transformation, Poundland is introducing a simplified pricing structure of £1, £2, and £3 in its UK stores, with approximately 60% of grocery items priced at £1, 20% at £2, and 20% at £3. The company has also updated its website to focus on product browsing only, discontinuing online purchasing options.