Wed, 09 Jan 2013 | ADMINISTRATION
Photography retailer Jessops has entered administration, appointing PwC to handle the situation
Sources from Sky News confirmed that an application for administration was filed on the morning of Wednesday 9 January, making the company one of the first major high street casualties of 2013.
The business has experienced difficulties for some time now despite its long history as a successful retailer. It appears that the changes within the sector have now proved too much for the firm to keep up with.
It is thought that the shift to online trading and the increasing use of camera phones have proved particularly problematic for the business.
Jessops have said that it will not honour gift vouchers or accept returned goods. While the administrators have confirmed that around 2,00 jobs are at risk.
Operating across North Yorkshire, the company has two divisions, one that provides IT infrastructure and one offering renewable energy solutions, including solar PV systems and electric vehicle charging points.
The group specialises in supplying and installing UPVC windows, doors and conservatories in a wide array of styles. Bespoke bathroom panelling and high-quality guttering products are also provided by the two companies.
The company is a well-regarded specialist provider of hygienic wall, floor, and ceiling cladding systems. To complement its core supply of PVC cladding, the business offers hot welded joints to prevent the build-up of bacteria and can supply stainles...
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