Wayward Brewing Enter Voluntary Administration

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…

Vacuum cleaner retail chain Godfreys enters voluntary administration amid ‘challenging’ economic conditions

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…

More challenges for brewers as Hawkers and Big Shed enter voluntary administration

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…

Fashion label Nique enters voluntary administration

Australian fashion label Nique has entered voluntary administration, becoming the latest high-street brand to falter in a tumultuous economic environment. The 26-year-old label, best known for its minimal black and white designs and earth-tone apparel, on Wednesday appointed Justin Howlett of SMB Advisory as administrator. Nique has since ceased trading, while Howlett pursues urgent expressions…

NetComm Wireless enters voluntary administration

Telco equipment supplier NetComm Wireless has entered voluntary administration after operating for over 40 years. Documents listed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on March 13 show Kate Conneely and Rahul Goyal from Cor Cordis have been appointed administrators of the company. NetComm Wireless provides telecommunications infrastructure equipment to telco companies in Australia…