Quiz, a prominent UK fashion retailer founded in 1993, has entered administration, initiating extensive “final clearance” sales in all 40 of its stores across the UK, as well as its seven concessions in Ireland. This marks a significant blow to the high street as the brand struggles to recover from a challenging year capped by disappointing sales during the last Christmas period.
Despite the administration, Quiz’s physical stores and concessions remain open for the time being, running clearance events but no longer accepting refunds. However, the retailer’s online store has been shut down, reflecting the scale of the company’s difficulties.
Alistair McAlinden, joint administrator and head of Interpath Scotland, commented, “The UK High Street has faced a tough start to 2026, and Quiz is sadly the latest retailer to succumb. We intend to keep trading all stores and concessions in Ireland as a going concern for as long as possible while exploring viable options for the future of the business.”
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Interpath reassured staff that support will be provided during this challenging period as the retailer navigates uncertainty. The closures and sales impact numerous locations, including major shopping centres such as Braehead in Glasgow, Manchester Arndale, Meadowhall in Sheffield, and St David’s Dewi Sant in Cardiff, among others across the UK and Ireland.
The closure of the online platform and implementation of final clearance sales signal a critical phase for Quiz, reflecting the wider difficulties faced by fashion retailers on the UK high street today.