Carpetright in race for lifeline as it teeters on the brink of collapse
- Carpetright plans to appoint administrators – leaving almost 2,000 jobs at risk
Carpetright is planning to appoint administrators, putting almost 2,000 jobs at risk.
The struggling flooring retailer, which has 272 stores and 1,852 staff in the UK, said a restructuring attempt had suffered a major setback after a cyberattack in April.
Yesterday, the company filed a notice with the High Court seeking to appoint administrators – believed to be PwC – as it seeks investment.
On the brink: The struggling flooring retailer, which has 272 stores and 1,852 staff in the UK, said a turnaround bid had suffered a major setback after a cyberattack in April
It has now been granted 10 days of protection from creditors and will continue to trade. Owner Nestware Holdings said it was in talks with interested parties and believed it had a “viable future”.
“We remain focused on attracting external investment,” said Kevin Barrett, CEO of the parent organization.
According to reports, the company could be bought in a pre-pack administration, with the assets being rescued by new owners without having to undergo a lengthy period of administration.
Administrators are in talks with The Floor Room, also owned by Nestware, according to a report in The Times. B&Q owner Kingfisher is understood to have been approached, as are investment groups Alteri, Hilco and Gordon Brothers, according to reports.
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