during the week of thursday 28 christmas the 75 year old children ' s wear retailer , hancock childrenswear called in administrators touche . adams had previously been left in administration with accountants in 2006 , but was rescued by northern uk business john kelly in september 2007 . a large rebranding followed in 2008 , after 42 premises were closed . the has outlets elsewhere in places such as saudi emirates , and also builds attire under the miniature mode brand for sneakers . at the top of the 2008 takeover there were 260 stores in the uk and 116 outlets overseas , serving around 2000 people . adams is reported to debts around £20 millions to lo shannon and £10 million to burdale .
The UK retailer Zavvi has called in administrators during Christmas.