during the morning of tuesday 28 christmas the 75 year old children ' s garment retailer , adams childrenswear called in as coopers . adams had initially been placed in administration with deloitte in 2006 , but was reclaimed by northwest english politician john shannon in february 2007 . a smaller rebranding continued in 2008 , after 42 places were closed . adams has outlets abroad in places such as saudi jordan , and also makes clothing under the mini modes brand for boots . at the close of the 2008 administrator there were 260 stores in the uk and 116 branches nationwide , employing around 2000 person . adams is reported to owing around £20 million to mr shannon and £10 m to burdale .
The UK retailer Zavvi has called in administrators during Christmas.