These figures relate to 29 largest retail corporations that went into legal administration between 2008 and 2018. Inclusion into this list is based on (a) administration and (b) national significance. Companies may have either disappeared or survive in a robust manner. Inclusion does not imply that the brand is no longer used or does not trade.
* Car parts, cards, DIY, floors, furniture, furnishings.
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Number of stores affected by retail failures in the UK 2008-2018, by sector
This statistic shows the number of stores affected by the largest retail failures in the United Kingdom (UK) between 2008 and 2018, by sector. The clothing, outerwear and sportswear sector has been most affected by the retail failures, seeing stores closing over the ten year period. Music, DVD rental and video games rank in third place, with store closures.
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