Surfstitch, Ginger & Smart sold amid new strategy

Alquemie Group has sold both Surfstitch and Ginger & Smart brands to a mystery buyer.  The company confirmed the news with Ragtrader, saying the sale of these smaller portfolio businesses is a major milestone in delivering on its ‘Simplify to Grow’ strategy, which management and team members have been implementing in recent months.  “This transaction…

Rights of creditors during company liquidation in Oman

Under Royal Decree 18/2019, the Commercial Companies Law provides a strong safety net for those owed money, ensuring they are not forgotten when a business dissolves. When a company enters liquidation, whether by shareholder decision or court order, creditors are given clear rights that put them first in line before anyone else gets paid. In…

Geospatial Council of Australia enters Liquidation

In an announcement to its members, the Geospatial Council of Australia (GCA) revealed last Friday that it has officially entered liquidation, effective Thursday, 21 August 2025. The statement, titled “Liquidation-Final,” expressed deep regret but underscores that the decision was unavoidable after exhaustive efforts involving administrators and the geospatial community to salvage the organisation. After months under voluntary administration—initiated in late May…

Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Sections 7 and 9 of the IBC Section 7 of the IBC deals with applications made by financial creditors in respect of defaults in payment of financial debt. Whereas, Section 9 of the IBC deals with applications made by operational creditors in respect of defaults in payment of operational debts. The process of initiating CIRP…

Multiple UK travel firms collapse leaving holidays and trips in limbo

A string of UK travel firms have collapsed in recent months with customers reporting cancelled holidays as companies enter liquidation or administration. Oxfordshire Travel Limited, previously based in Oxfordshire, went into creditors’ voluntary liquidation on October 30, 2025, according to Companies House. The company, registered under number 09515078, is listed as operating in “other passenger…

Food 4 Less New Lynn Ltd enters liquidation

Supplied ContentAuckland, February 27, 2026 In a significant development, Iconic Food 4 Less New Lynn Ltd has entered into liquidation. The High Court in Auckland made this decision on February 24, 2026, following a petition from a creditor, supported by other major creditors.  Pritesh Patel, a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner, is the Court-Appointed Liquidator. The Liquidator…