Dancing Leopard Clothing Limited (09167476): administration
- Status
- In administration
- Administration began
- 2024-12-18
- Administrators
- Andrew Fender, Sandra Fender
- Administrators' firm
- Sanderlings Business Services
- Incorporated
- 2014-08-08
- Location
- Birmingham
- Industry
- 14190 Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories n.e.c.
From the administrators' statement
The company was established on 8th August 2014 by Jade Hildreth and Jack Burrows and it began operating as an online clothing retailer shortly thereafter. Business flourished and the company scaled to a peak turnover of £6 million by the end of 2022.
However, during the 2022/23 tax year, the company suffered a financial loss due to operational issues, particularly the move to an unsuitable third-party logistics (3PL) provider, which eventually required relocating to an in-house facility. Without sufficient cash flow, fulfilling the wholesale side of the business became increasingly difficult.
In response, the company re-strategized to focus on website sales while simultaneously seeking credit facilities to support wholesale demand and improve revenue. A trade finance application with Santander was declined in January 2024 after 3-6 months of discussions.
Administrators' statement of proposals (2025-02-06) · Companies House register