Aircel bankruptcy move signals Indian telecom shakeout nearly over – Nikkei Asian Review

MUMBAI — The fierce competition and price war in India’s telecommunications sector has claimed another victim. Malaysia-based Maxis Communications’ India unit Aircel said Wednesday it had filed for bankruptcy in the local courts. The move by the last surviving small telecom operator signals that the end may near for industry consolidation triggered by the most…

Hawke’s Bay’s A1 Homes franchise collapses, liquidators contacting customers left with unfinished houses – New Zealand Herald

A booming construction industry has not been enough to stop a Hawke’s Bay building company from going under – leaving dozens of homes unbuilt. About 100 subcontracting companies have also been left out of pocket. Just a month after building company owner Rob Fargher told Hawke’s Bay Today that he was “rushed off his feet”,…

Zachary the Label Voluntary Administration – Power Retail

Melbourne-based fashion chain Zachary the Label was placed into voluntary administration on Monday 26th February according to insolvency firm Jirsch Sutherland who has been appointed administrators. Managing partner, Glenn Crisp, of Jirsch Sutherland has confirmed the decision was as a result of rapid expansion, in addition to restricted funds required to continue the operation of the business, produce stock…

Another retailer has just gone bust – Ragtrader

National insolvency specialist Jirsch Sutherland has been appointed to handle the voluntary administration of Melbourne-based Australian fashion label and boutique retailer, Zachary the Label. The established brand was placed into Voluntary Administration on February 26. According to Jirsch Sutherland Melbourne managing partner Glenn Crisp, this was as a result of rapid expansion, in addition to…