A deal to rescue iconic retailer Barbeques Galore from administration has collapsed, with up to 500 jobs to go as the group synonymous with Australia’s barbecue culture prepares to shut its remaining company stores in the coming weeks.
The group’s receivers said creditors had backed an agreement to keep Barbeques Galore operating but failed to reach commercially acceptable terms with landlords and suppliers. The retailer fell into administration and receivership in February.
Barbeques Galore has a network of 89 stores, 62 of which are…