# Linens Direct Limited (02717720)

> Why UK company 02717720 went into administration, from the administrators' statement filed at Companies House, by companydig. Interactive version: https://companydig.co.uk/company/02717720

- **Status:** Administration ended
- **Administration began:** 2017-06-19
- **Administrators' firm:** Begbies Traynor
- **Incorporated:** 1992-05-26
- **Location:** Leigh on Sea
- **Industry:** 47510 Retail sale of textiles in specialised stores

## Why it went into administration

- Weak consumer demand
- Property / lease costs
- Brexit
- Competition / price pressure

## From the administrators' statement

Government/Media scaremongering with regard to Brexit and impact on consumer spending; Increase in competition, both online and retail shops;

Pressure on margins from the reduced value of Sterling;

A significant downturn in high street trade; and

Statement of proposals: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02717720/filing-history/MzE4MzcwMzM4NGFkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0
Companies House register: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02717720

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