Marks & Spencer buys Jaeger out of administration January 11, 2021 Marks & Spencer today confirmed it has bought fashion brand Jaeger, which collapsed into administration last year. The retailer has agreed to take over the Jaeger brand, and is finalising terms to buy up stock and marketing assets. The deal will not include any stores, and it is unclear whether any jobs will be saved. [...]
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Jaeger and Peacocks collapse into administration, putting 4,700 jobs at risk November 19, 2020 Fashion chains Jaeger and Peacocks have collapsed into administration, putting 4,700 jobs and almost 500 shops at risk. The latest blow to the UK high street comes just weeks after the owner of both retailers began insolvency proceedings for sister brand Edinburgh Woollen Mill. Administrators have been unable to find a buyer for Jaeger or [...]