What’s Really Happening with Select Fashion?
It’s not just a headline – it’s a reality for 35 former shop‑owners.
Rapid Collapse
- The womenswear chain, once a staple on the high street, officially wound down last month.
- All 35 stores had to close their doors for good, leaving customers in the dark and staff scrambling.
- Key words: unpaid wages, liquidation, government redundancy help.
How It All Unfolds
On Friday, creditors met to decide whether to let the company go into voluntary liquidation. The agenda? Probably nothing more exciting than “Okay, go liquid, please.”
Staff were told they would not receive their earned wages – not because the company was stingy, but because the books were in disarray. The notice said they might receive a government-backed redundancy scheme.
Inside Scoop from the Teams
In a still‑slick email, the remaining staff at 48 shops got an update: “Your wages will be processed and paid out next week.” A calm reassurance, a corporate attempt to keep everyone calm.
“We’re doing everything we can to resolve this matter as swiftly as possible and appreciate your understanding during this difficult time,” the message read.
We’ve all watched the news, but it’s the people on the shop floor that’re juggling uncertainty. A little humor can’t help, but we know the stakes are high.
Your Quick Takeaway
• Select Fashion collapsed last month. 35 stores shut forever.
• Staff are unpaid and awaiting redundancy support.
• Management promises pay will come next week, but the reality lives in a cash‑flow nightmare.
Stay tuned for updates – this story is far from finished.
