Alistair McAlinden and Geoff Jacobs of Interpath were appointed as administrators of Quiz on 5 February 2026.

In September, reporting its quarterly financials, Quiz said a wide-reaching operational streamlining strategy introduced in February 2025 had paid off in delivering a 14% surge in like-for-like store sales during July and August.

The restructuring came as the company fell into the hands of administrators after it announced it was delisting from the London Stock Exchange in a bid to turn the business around in the face of trading challenges.

As part of the restructure the company made significant investments in product design, buying and merchandising with the business recruiting new talent, introducing fresh product categories and adding supply partners from closer to home territories.

But Interpath said in a statement yesterday (5 February): “Over the past 12 months, the business has experienced challenging trading conditions. While sales were reported to be stronger than anticipated through to the end of September 2025, they fell below expectations during the crucial Christmas trading period, both online and in-store. In addition, Quiz had to contend with strong economic headwinds including changing consumer habits, cost pressures from business rates and the recent increases to employment costs.”

In an update, to its website Quiz said its online store had now closed and customers were no longer able to place orders via the website.

Online orders earmarked for return would need to be taken to Quiz stores for an exchange.

“Customers who have already returned items purchased via the website but who have yet to receive a refund will, regrettably, not receive a refund. Customers should contact the provider of the credit or debit card which was used for payment and seek assistance. Online orders that have not yet been dispatched will, regrettably, not be fulfilled,” the retailer said.

A stock clearance sale will commence immediately across all stores.

Returns will no longer be accepted unless faulty, no cash or card refunds will be provided and gift cards and credit notes are “unable to be honoured” said the retailer.

McAlinden, head of Interpath in Scotland and joint administrator, said: “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.

“We intend 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. We are tremendously grateful for the support of Quiz’s employees and directors who will work alongside us as we trade the business over the coming weeks.”

Jacobs, managing director at Interpath and joint administrator, added: “Any parties with an interest in acquiring the stock, store operations and infrastructure of Quiz should contact us as a matter of urgency. We are ensuring that those employees impacted by redundancy are provided with all available support at this difficult time.”