A popular British men’s fashion brand has closed down after entering administration. Great Clothing Ltd, operating under the name Big Boys, specialized in offering plus-size clothing for men ranging from 2XL to 10XL. The retailer, situated in Leeds, had an average workforce of 12 employees in 2025.
Chris Brooksbank from CB Business Recovery Ltd has been appointed as the administrator for the company. A statement on the Big Boys’ website explained that despite extensive efforts to tackle financial difficulties, continuing operations were no longer viable.
An insolvency practice has been engaged to oversee the company’s affairs, with their licensed Insolvency Practitioner to be appointed as the administrator soon. The appointed administrator will manage the company’s business, assets, and affairs as a representative of the company without personal liability.
In other retail news, River Island is set to shut down at least 27 stores this month as part of a strategic 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 ceased operations towards the end of 2025.
Additional stores in Norwich, Norfolk, and Workington, Cumbria are also on the closure list, pending confirmation of closure dates. As part of the restructuring, River Island is also reducing rents at 71 other stores. The fashion chain had 223 stores across the UK and Ireland at the time of its rescue plan approval in court earlier this year.
Poundland is also undergoing changes as it plans to close 12 stores in January following approval from the High Court. The discount retailer had already closed 57 stores by the end of the previous September after being acquired by investment firm Gordon Brothers for a nominal fee.
Having had 800 branches last summer, Poundland anticipates reducing its store count to around 650-700 through closures and lease expirations. The company is implementing a new pricing structure of £1, £2, and £3 for its products, with approximately 60% priced at £1, 20% at £2, and 20% at £3. Additionally, Poundland has updated its website to offer only product browsing, with no online purchasing options available.