Quiz has launched an “everything must go” sale across its estate, as the fashion retailer’s collapse into administration continues to cast doubt over the future of its remaining stores.
The struggling high street chain, which appointed Interpath as administrator in February, is now offering steep discounts on stock as a review of its store portfolio continues.
Signs at its Metrocentre site in Gateshead show reductions of up to 80 per cent on dresses and up to 60 per cent on boots, footwear and handbags.
Staff at the Metrocentre store also confirmed the closure on the branch’s TikTok account, with further posts showing sale signage in the windows as prices were cut again.
According to reports, administrator Interpath is expected to complete a full review of the viability of Quiz’s shops by the end of the month, raising the prospect of further closures across the estate.
Quiz currently operates 40 stores across the UK and employs around 565 staff.
Its online store was shut down immediately after the administration was announced, with customers told that goods bought in-store would be sold as seen and only faulty items could be returned.
The business has been battling a prolonged period of difficult trading, culminating in its collapse earlier this year. At the time of the administration, 109 jobs were lost across Quiz’s Glasgow head office and Bellshill distribution centre.
Interpath said the retailer had faced weaker than expected sales over the key Christmas trading period, both online and in-store, alongside broader pressure from shifting consumer habits, rising business rates and higher employment costs.
The administrator also said prices were reduced further over Easter, with more stock lines added and all items discounted by between 40 per cent and 70 per cent.
Alistair McAlinden, head of Interpath in Scotland and joint administrator, said in February: “With Quiz the latest retailer to fall into administration, there’s no doubt it’s been a tough start to 2026 for the UK high street.
“It’s our intention to continue to trade all stores and the concessions in Ireland as a going concern for as long as we can while we assess options for the business.”
Quiz’s directors had explored a range of options to secure the future of the business, including attempts to source additional funding, but ultimately failed to find a viable solution.
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