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My Local retailer faces administration after Morrisons sale | My Local retailer faces administration after Morrisons sale |
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The owner of the My Local convenience stores chain, sold by Morrisons last September, may put the retailer into administration. | The owner of the My Local convenience stores chain, sold by Morrisons last September, may put the retailer into administration. |
The Usdaw union said Greybull Capital has lined up accountancy firm KPMG to be administrator for the 120-store business, which employs 1,650 people. | The Usdaw union said Greybull Capital has lined up accountancy firm KPMG to be administrator for the 120-store business, which employs 1,650 people. |
Joanne McGuinness, Usdaw national officer, said she is in talks to try to get staff the best deal. | Joanne McGuinness, Usdaw national officer, said she is in talks to try to get staff the best deal. |
It is more bad news for sector, coming after BHS and Austin Reed hit trouble. | |
Greybull's decision to file a notice of intention of appoint administrators gives it protection from creditors for 10 days. | Greybull's decision to file a notice of intention of appoint administrators gives it protection from creditors for 10 days. |
Although Greybull has not commented, it is understood that staff were briefed about the decision on Tuesday. | Although Greybull has not commented, it is understood that staff were briefed about the decision on Tuesday. |
My Local, formally known as Morrisons' M Local, was sold to Greybull for £25m in a deal fronted by retail veteran Mike Greene, who appeared on Channel 4 show The Secret Millionaire. | My Local, formally known as Morrisons' M Local, was sold to Greybull for £25m in a deal fronted by retail veteran Mike Greene, who appeared on Channel 4 show The Secret Millionaire. |
The chain has struggled to compete in the cut-throat grocery sector, which is embroiled in a bitter price war. | The chain has struggled to compete in the cut-throat grocery sector, which is embroiled in a bitter price war. |
However, the convenience market remains one of the fastest growing areas of the sector. | However, the convenience market remains one of the fastest growing areas of the sector. |
There are reports, including by the Daily Telegraph and the Guardian, that Morrisons faces liabilities of up to £20m if My Local goes under. | There are reports, including by the Daily Telegraph and the Guardian, that Morrisons faces liabilities of up to £20m if My Local goes under. |
Ms McGuinness said: "My Local staff are devastated by the news that the company is going into administration. Having been sold by Morrisons last year, there was a mood of optimism that the new owners could turn around the business. | Ms McGuinness said: "My Local staff are devastated by the news that the company is going into administration. Having been sold by Morrisons last year, there was a mood of optimism that the new owners could turn around the business. |
"We are talking with the company in a bid to save jobs and get the best deal for staff. In the meantime Usdaw is providing the support, advice and representation they need at this unsettling time." | "We are talking with the company in a bid to save jobs and get the best deal for staff. In the meantime Usdaw is providing the support, advice and representation they need at this unsettling time." |
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