After announcing earlier this week that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris plans to take on corporate price gouging with the first-ever federal ban in the food and grocery industries, the Democratic presidential nominee’s campaign on Friday unveiled details about Harris’ broader economic agenda, making clear to advocates that she is focused on lowering numerous costs…
In short: After going into voluntary administration last October, dessert manufacturer Sara Lee is being sold. The company will be bought by the same family that bought Darrell Lea from administration in 2012. What’s next? The sale is expected to be made final in the coming weeks. Dessert manufacturer Sara Lee is being sold after it went…
After announcing earlier this week that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris plans to take on corporate price gouging with the first-ever federal ban in the food and grocery industries, the Democratic presidential nominee’s campaign on Friday unveiled details about Harris’ broader economic agenda, making clear to advocates that she is focused on lowering numerous costs…
The new year has started much as 2023 ended with another brewery entering voluntary administration. Wayward Brewing and the Local Drinks Collective formed with Batch Brewing Co in October 2022 have appointed administrators with the intention of restructuring the business and retaining ownership. Wayward was launched by Peter Philip in 2012, going on to build…
Rugby Australia is working with the debt-ridden Melbourne Rebels to ensure they field a team in this year’s Super Rugby Pacific competition but has offered no guarantees beyond that. Key points: Embattled Super Rugby club Melbourne Rebels have entered voluntary administration just a month before the season kicks off The Rebels are believed to be…
Vacuum cleaner retail chain Godfreys has collapsed, with cost of living pressures blamed for fewer sales and contributing to a “challenging economic and operating environment” for the business to remain viable. Key points: Godfreys has entered voluntary administration while looking for a potential buyer for the vacuum cleaner retailer The business has struggled with maintaining…
Katie Price was declared bankrupt yesterday after the High Court was told she had failed to stick to a plan to repay her debts. The Daily Mail says the 41-year-old former model and reality TV personality, who once charged thousands of pounds for a brief personal appearance, had been pursued by creditors and the taxman…
Hawkers have today become the latest brewery to enter voluntary administration in a move that will come as a major surprise to many in the industry. Since launching in 2015, the Reservoir-based business has grown into one of the largest and most highly-regarded operations in the country, with sales of their own brands, including the…
WeWork Inc. filed for bankruptcy, capping a tumultuous period that saw the once high-flying startup navigate a failed initial public offering, Covid-19 lockdowns, a blank-check merger and slow return-to-office trends. The company — which at its 2019 peak commanded a $47 billion valuation — listed $19 billion of liabilities and $15 billion of assets in…
Amid a difficult post-Covid operating environment, two more breweries, Hawkers Beer and Big Shed Brewing, have entered voluntary administration and are pursuing financial restructuring. Hawkers Beer has appointed DBA Reconstruction & Advisory as administrator to facilitate a financial restructuring of the business. Drewery operations will be continuing as usual and there will be no impact…