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Wade Smith closes shop

Wade Smith, the famed Liverpool retail independent is closing its doors a second time in a failure to secure funds to keep trading. Owner Robert Wade-Smith bought the store out of administration only last year, however was unable to prevent the store being closed for good. According to Draper's Record, Wade-Smith had been refurbishing the...

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Wade Smith In Administration

Liverpool retailer Wade Smith, one of the UK 's most influential independent stores, has gone into administration following a decision by its bank to fund the business. Owner Robert Wade-Smith told Drapers Record last week "He was determined to buy back the business, that he wasn't beaten yet, and is in talks with stakeholders to try to salvage...