Advertisement Jessops Closure Impact Leicester-based Jessops, which has been on our high streets since 1935, has gone into administration, the first big name to go under in 2013. Share Tweet Reddit
23 January 2013 at 7:18pm Jessops administrators in talks with potential buyer The closure of Jessops has resulted in the loss of 1,370 jobs Credit: PA Restructuring firm, Hilco UK, is in discussions with the administrators of Jesspos, Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), about buying the brand. PwC has already closed all of the Leicester-based chain's 187 shops with the loss of 1,370 jobs. Reports are suggesting Hilco UK is considering opening Jessops concessions in HMV stores, which the group have bought this week. Last updated Mon 21 Jul 2014 Read more 25 updates Jessops Closure Impact UK Jessops Leicester administration Share Tweet Reddit
Jobs threatened as Jessops goes into administration Some 2000 jobs have been put at risk as camera chain Jessops became the first retail casualty of 2013, with store closures "inevitable".
Jessops could become first high street casualty of 2013 Jessops looks set to become the first high street casualty of 2013 as the retailer is understood to be on the brink of administration.