Austin Reed entered administration on 26th April, ending 116 years of retailing quality mens & women wear from central London and well heeled towns around the UK. The business had made a number of acquisitions over the years including Country Casuals (CC), and Viyella
A number of retail businesses have been quick to express interest in the chain of Austin Reed stores following the collapse of the traditional British retailer. These include Moss Bros, White Stuff, Joules and Jones the Bootmaker, as well as Caffe Nero and Vodafone. The prime Regent Street site is also attracting many international retailers.
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