Peacocks bought out of administration, 2,000 jobs saved
Peacocks has been bought out of administration by a consortium of investors led by Edinburgh Woollen Mill’s chief operating officer Steve Simpson.
The deal, which follows Peacocks falling into administration in November, is set to save up to 200 stores and around 2,000 jobs, following negotiations with FRP, the retailer’s administrators.
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