Historic UK Bakery Chain Routledges Closes All Shops After 109 Years Wednesday, April 1, 2026 bakery closure ukbusiness highstreet routledges costs retail government economy shopclosures Routledges the Bakers, a renowned UK bakery chain with a 109-year legacy, has announced the permanent closure of all eight of its shops. The decision comes in response to relentless cost increases and mounting financial … Read More
UK’s Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Co Ends Nearly 20-Year Journey Tuesday, March 10, 2026 chocolate confectionery ukbusiness closure innovation gourmetchocolatepizzaco nottinghamshire smallbusiness retail bankruptcy The Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Co, a cherished UK chocolate brand known for its distinctive chocolate “pizzas,” has officially ceased trading after almost two decades in business. Based in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, the company … Read More
Historic Fish and Chip Shop Supplier Saved from Administration After 161 Years Tuesday, February 24, 2026 fishandchips henrynuttall rgmleeds administration supplier ukbusiness heritage catering foodservice acquisition Henry Nuttall Ltd, a British company with a 161-year legacy supplying fish and chip shops, has been saved from administration and will continue trading as part of the RGM Leeds Group. Founded in 1865, Henry Nuttall Ltd has … Read More
Major UK High Street Food Chain Faces Closure, Putting Jobs at Risk Wednesday, November 12, 2025 coconuttree administration ukbusiness restaurant tax hmrc vat paye jobs closure The Coconut Tree, a beloved UK restaurant chain, is on the brink of closing its high street locations, putting numerous jobs at risk. The popular eatery entered administration last week after failing to meet the terms of a … Read More