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Jobs at risk as Allied Carpets in Merseyside and Cheshire goes into administration
Jul 18 2009 by Alistair Houghton, Liverpool Echo
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DOZENS of jobs at retailer Allied Carpets, in Merseyside and Cheshire, are hanging in the balance after the chain went into administration.

The company blamed the “stagnation” in the housing market which it said meant people were not buying as many carpets.

The move put about 1,100 jobs under threat across the UK.

Administrators for the firm said they had immediately sold 51 stores and Allied Carpets’ insurance inspection business, protecting around 400 jobs.

But the remaining stores – including those in Aintree, Wallasey, Widnes, Southport, Chester and Warrington – are in the hands of administrators BDO Stoy Hayward. The stores, which together employ up to 40 people, will stay open and the administrators hope to sell them as going concerns.

Allied Carpets, which had a total of about 1,500 workers and 217 stores across the country, has suffered in recent months thanks to the housing market stagnation.

BDO sold the stores and Allied Carpets brand to a new firm set up by Allied chief executive Clive Hutchings.

It is hoped this company – Allied Carpets Retail Limited – will also buy some of the remaining stores over the next two weeks.

But BDO said this was “subject to a satisfactory outcome being reached in ongoing negotiations with the firm’s existing landlords”.

Mr Hutchings said: “Allied Carpets is a good business and, through this sale and additional funding, both the retail and inspections businesses now have the opportunity to strengthen their respective market positions, build on the Allied brand and ensure an ongoing commitment to unrivalled customer service.” Allied has its headquarters in Kent and a distribution centre in Bolton.

Customer deposits are protected, the administrators said, and outstanding customer orders will continue to be fulfilled from all stores.

Dermot Power, BDO Stoy Hayward business restructuring partner, said: “Allied Carpets is a well-established brand in the marketplace but, like many companies, has suffered because of the economic climate and difficult trading conditions.

“The stagnation of the housing market has meant that fewer people are buying carpets and flooring.

“We’re pleased to have safeguarded the future of 51 stores and more than 400 jobs.”

He said administrators were working to secure the sale of the remaining Allied Carpets stores.

All staff wages will be paid on the normal payment dates and customers who have any questions about purchases should contact their local store.

Allied Carpets is the latest chain to have been hit by the recession and collapse of consumer spending. Casualties include MFI, Woolworths and Zavvi

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/live...oes-into-administration-100252-24182089/

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