Meet the Other Phone. Flexible and made to last.

Meet the Other Phone.
Flexible and made to last.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Chat

Join the discussion and chat with other Mumsnetters about everyday life, relationships and parenting.

Joules clothing has gone bust!

434 replies

Zrt · 14/11/2022 07:24

I just heard on the radio. Don't know what others think but I used to love their brightly coloured pyjamas.

OP posts:
MissyB1 · 14/11/2022 07:25

Whaaat?!

gawditswindy · 14/11/2022 07:25

Their stuff is very expensive and a bit niche. It's a shame though as they have shops in small tourist towns that would be left empty if they shut down.

PriamFarrl · 14/11/2022 07:25

I know!! I just heard too. They are the only people who sell trousers that fit me. I live in there Henesford chinos. I must have about 10 pairs.

Byelaws · 14/11/2022 07:26

No surprise at all. Joules was very dated.

There will be lots more administrations over the next year or so.

LolaSmiles · 14/11/2022 07:27

I quite like some of their things, but find it's been getting a bit samey in recent years.

It's a shame though.

MissyB1 · 14/11/2022 07:27

That will be another empty shop in our town then 🙁

clockapp · 14/11/2022 07:27

Oh I liked their stuff

olivehater · 14/11/2022 07:27

It’s a shame but that Breton and quilted jacket look is synonymous with the 10s and they done appear to have updated their look at all.

theswoot · 14/11/2022 07:28

Maybe Mike Ashley will pick it up and make it another part of his empire

Kanaloa · 14/11/2022 07:28

I didn’t know this - used to like some of the kids stuff when mine were small. Although if I’m being honest I only ever bought it second hand. It was a bit expensive for what it was.

MichelleScarn · 14/11/2022 07:29

Oh no!! I am living in their thick cotton dress while pregnant as so roomy!!

familyissues12345 · 14/11/2022 07:29

Oh no! I liked the baby stuff when buying gifts and have a couple of tops and a coat for myself. Our local, fairly new store, closed down recently so I did wonder if it was about to go bust..

BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 14/11/2022 07:30

What happens with all the stock currently sat on the High Street?

OLDanonymous · 14/11/2022 07:31

Assuming this means the garden trading company too? I love their stuff!

CornishTiger · 14/11/2022 07:32

They are still trading online?

Sparklingbrook · 14/11/2022 07:33

I thought it was vastly expensive for what it was and was never sure who their target market was.
I know someone in their 70s that’s a huge fan.

CucumberCool · 14/11/2022 07:33

They have a sale on at the moment, would it be silly to buy from them now?

APurpleSquirrel · 14/11/2022 07:33

It's not gone bust, they have brought in administrators. Most likely it will be bought up by another company.

Brogues · 14/11/2022 07:34

I thought Next had already bought them for some reason. Perhaps I’m thinking of another company!

Riskofbeingsued · 14/11/2022 07:35

I don't find this too surprising. I'm a 50 year old woman and I walk in their ships and never ever find anything I'd wear - all a bit dated and frumpy (although I do own and love a pair of their wellies). I feel as though their main rivals are places like White Stuff and Seasalt which seem to do better with shapes and patterns.

greenstrawberries · 14/11/2022 07:37

I find most of their stuff quite dated but the bits I have are excellent quality. I’ve a field coat that must be nearly 10 years old and still looks as good as the day I bought it.

Beanbagtrap · 14/11/2022 07:37

Not surprised. All the clothing always is very recognisable as joules. Stripes with a load of flowers over the top? Joules. And I think people don't necessarily want that at that price point.

Haventhadaneggsinceeaster · 14/11/2022 07:38

Brogues · 14/11/2022 07:34

I thought Next had already bought them for some reason. Perhaps I’m thinking of another company!

Next bought the made.com name but not their stock

HeraldicBlazoning · 14/11/2022 07:40

Their stuff was lovely quality. I have a great cotton stripe jumper which is indestructible from there.

CreamArran · 14/11/2022 07:40

I hate those stripes tops with flowers all over them! Agree it’s quite frumpy. I have the odd thing from there but bought in the sale, the quality is generally not worth the prices they charge.