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Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop (TOFS)

Retail corporation

Layoff History

Date
January 5, 2026
Impact
2,500 employees
Location
United Kingdom

Summary

As of early February 2026, UK retailers Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) have entered administration, with over 2,500 jobs at risk. Owned by Modella Capital, both chains cited poor Christmas trading, weak consumer demand, and high costs. TOFS has already made a third of head office staff redundant following the collapse