during the weekend of friday 28 december the 75 year old boys ' s garment retail , adams childrenswear called in administrators pricewaterhousecoopers . which had previously been placed in existence with auditor in 2006 , but was rescue by belfast australian businessman john galen in february 2007 . a full rebranding came in 2008 , after 42 stores were closed . they has outlets anywhere in places such as saudi qatar , and also makes shoes under the mini mode brand for boots . at the time of the 2008 administration there were 260 stores in the uk and 116 store overseas , employing around 2000 people . adams is reported to contribute around £20 thousand to mr shannon and £10 % to burdale .
The UK retailer Zavvi has called in administrators during Christmas.