Joules clothing has gone bust!

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

Whaaat?!

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.

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.

No surprise at all. Joules was very dated.

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

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

It's a shame though.

That will be another empty shop in our town then 🙁

Oh I liked their stuff

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.

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

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.

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

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..

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

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

They are still trading online?

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Next bought the made.com name but not their stock

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

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.