5 major UK high street brands plunge into administration - full list
Britain's high street continues to struggle as businesses are hit with soaring costs and a decrease in footfall.
For many businesses, customers' shift to online shopping has played a huge role in the decision to close stores altogether.
The high street crisis has continued into 2026, with a number of companies entering administration.
Below is a list of brands that have entered administration, with a breakdown of stores that are set to close and the number of jobs that could be lost.
In January, Claire's Accessories plunged into administration, putting more than 1,000 high street jobs at risk.
Owners Modella Capital appointed Kroll as administrators.
They said in a statement: "Philip Dakin, Benjamin Wiles and Janet Burt of Kroll Advisory Ltd were appointed as joint administrators of CAUKI Ltd on 26 January 2026.
"The company is continuing to trade during this period."
The Original Factory ShopModella Capital also appointed administrators for The Original Factory Shop, citing an "alarming" Christmas period.
They added: "A combination of very weak consumer confidence, highly adverse government fiscal policies and continued cost inflation is causing many established and much-loved businesses to suffer badly."
Modella took over The Original Factory Shop - a discount retailer - last year.
Quiz entered administration just this week, with 109 jobs reportedly lost.
The chain's 40 stores and seven concessions are still open, but clearance sales are being planned.
Alistair McAlinden, joint administrator and head of Interpath in Scotlan,d said: "With Quiz, the latest retailer to fall into administration, there's no doubt it's been a tough start to 2026 for the UK High Street.
"It's our intention to continue to trade all stores and the concessions in Ireland as a going concern for as long as we can while we assess options for the business."
GAMEThe video game retailer will close all of its standalone stores as the company's director departs.
These stores that will close are in Dudley, Lancaster, and Sutton.
Concession stores will remain open as GAME continues to reduce its high street presence.
Malin and GoetzThe skincare and beauty brand entered administration last month.
It plans to close all of its UK stores and offices, but will look to secure wholesale partnerships.
All seven branches in Islington, Canary Wharf, Soho, Battersea, Seven Dials, Spitalfields and Borough Yards will close.
The company has also stopped taking online orders