Vovos Realisations 2026 Limited (05146091): administration
- Status
- In administration
- Administration began
- 2026-01-28
- Administrators
- Mark Thornton, Benjamin Peterson
- Administrators' firm
- BDO
- Formerly
- Alpkit Ltd
- Incorporated
- 2004-06-04
- Location
- Liverpool
- Industry
- 15120 Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, saddlery and harness
Why it went into administration
- Weak consumer demand
- Rising costs / inflation
- Funding withdrawn / unable to refinance
- Energy costs
- Supply chain disruption
- HMRC / tax arrears
- Property / lease costs
- Sustained trading losses
- Rising interest rates
From the administrators' statement
The Company was incorporated on 4 June 2004 and its head office, including its manufacturing and warehousing facilities, was located at leasehold premises at Units 12-14 Oak House Engine Lane, Moorgreen Industrial Park, Newthorpe, Nottingham, NG16 3QU.
The Company was a designer and retailer of outdoor clothing and equipment. Targeting the outdoor enthusiast, the Company provided over 750 lines across clothing, equipment and bikes. It produced and retailed goods for six activities; biking, hiking, climbing, running, swimming and camping. The Company also had its own bike brand, Sonder. In 2025, the business acquired the business and assets of Trakke Bags, a premium Scottish bag manufacturer, which was incorporated into the business.
The Company’s Directors and largest shareholders, being shareholders holding shares greater than 10%, are detailed in the Glossary of Terms.
Administrators' statement of proposals (2026-02-16) · Companies House register