Brantano Retail Limited - in Administration (“the Company”)

Tony Barrell and Mike Jervis of PwC were appointed as joint administrators of the Company on 22 March 2017.

The Company was a value shoe retailer operating 73 stores and 64 concessions across the UK, employing over 1,000 staff. The head office is based in Hinckley, Leicestershire.

In the year leading up to the appointment, the Company experienced difficult trading conditions, despite sustained efforts and streamlining to make the business more commercially viable. A sale of the Company was explored and whilst it generated interest, unfortunately was not possible to achieve. This resulted in the Company being placed into administration.

We initially continued to trade the business and assessed the trading strategy and interests in part of the business. However, all branches ceased trading at the end of May 2017. Regrettably, it was inevitable that there were redundancies.

Key messages for stakeholders:

Landlords

We have sent correspondence to landlords regarding the company’s property. Copies of this letter are available on request by contacting Mags Pollock on 0113 289 4739.

If you wish to submit a claim, please complete the attached Statement of Claim form detailing the amount you’re owed at 22 March 2017 and send to:

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Central Square

29 Wellington Street

Leeds

LS1 4DL

Creditors

We are now beginning to agree creditor claims,

If you wish to submit a claim, please complete the attached Statement of Claim form detailing the amount you’re owed at 22 March 2017, and send this to:

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Central Square
29 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 4DL

or via email to creditor.enquiries@uk.pwc.com

If you wish to speak with us, please contact Mags Pollock on 0113 289 4739.

Employees

Please direct any queries to Mags Pollock on 0113 289 47396 or contact Fiona Sutherland at the address below:

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Atria One

144 Morrison Street

Edinburgh

EH3 8EX

Suppliers

If you are claiming Retention of Title, please contact Mags Pollock on 0113 289 4739 and your enquiry will be re-directed.

If you wish to speak with us, please contact Mags Pollock on 0113 289 47396.

Documents for download:

• Joint administrators' final progress report for the period 22 September 2017 to 14 March 2018
• Joint administrators' progress report for the period 22 March 2017 to 21 September 2017
• Initial letter to creditors and suppliers
• Form 2.12B
• Statement of claim form
• Administrators' proposals
• Joint Administrators' remuneration report dated 29 August 2017

Anthony S Barrell and Michael J A Jervis have been appointed as joint administrators of Brantano Retail Limited to manage its affairs, business and property as agents and without personal liability. Anthony S Barrell and Michael J A Jervis are licensed in the United Kingdom to act as insolvency practitioners by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

The Joint Administrators are bound by the Insolvency Code of Ethics which can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/insolvency-practitioner-code-of-ethics.

The Joint Administrators are Data Controllers of personal data as defined by the Data Protection Act 1998. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will act as Data Processor on their instructions. Personal data will be kept secure and processed only for matters relating to the Administration.