during the weekend of sunday 28 december the 75 year existing children ' s apparel retailer , adams childrenswear called in agents audit . adams had previous been placed in administration with audit in 2006 , but was rescued by northern british businessman john shannon in february 2007 . a large redesign began in 2008 , after 42 stores were open . it has outlets worldwide in places such as saudi kingdom , and also makes apparel under the small mode brand for boots . at the completion of the 2008 administration there were 260 sites in the united and 116 franchises overseas , employing only 2000 people . adams is reported to owe another £20 000 to mr shannon and £10 million to burdale .
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