A major fashion brand, used by the Princess of Wales, is making a return to the UK after closing all its stores and shutting down its website earlier this year.
LK Bennett, founded in the 1990s and known for its luxury womenswear, fell into administration back in January.
The brand and related intellectual property were sold to US firm Gordon Brothers, which also owns Laura Ashley and Poundland.
However, LK Bennett’s nine stand-alone and 13 concession stores were not included in the deal, forcing them to close in April, along with the company’s website.
LK Bennett set for UK relaunch after closing all stores and website
Six months later, it appears LK Bennett is making a return to the UK market, according to a message posted on its website.
It said: “Since 1990, L.K.Bennett has believed in crafting beautiful pieces for women to love, wear and enjoy every single day.
“While times change, our ethos has stayed the same.
“Our founding principle of attainable luxury continues today as L.K.Bennett steps into an exciting new chapter.
“With a renewed vision, fresh energy and plenty more to come, we’re bringing everything you’ve always loved about L.K.Bennett into what comes next.
“We look forward to sharing it with you.
“FULL WEBSITE & NEW COLLECTION COMING SOON!”
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Shoppers can now sign up to a mailing list on the LK Bennett website to receive updates on the full relaunch and future collections.
UK companies that have closed or entered administration/liquidation in 2026
It has been a tough year for the UK high street, with several retailers entering administration or liquidation and others announcing widespread store closures.
Major high street brands Claire’s and Quiz have been forced to close all their remaining stores after falling into administration.
UK fashion retailer Leading Labels is also set to close its remaining 15 stores after falling into liquidation in May.
Whitbread closed all its standalone branded restaurants across the UK last month, including:
TG Jones and the British Heart Foundation will also be closing around 150 stores each across the UK.
Wynsors World of Shoes is shutting 17 stores across the UK, with closing down sales already underway at several affected branches.
Popular UK-based online platform Laced, used for buying and selling rare trainers, is also set to close down after 11 years, having fallen into administration.
Other retailers have been forced to close stores this year, including:
Several UK travel companies have ceased trading or entered administration in 2026, including:
Wayfairer Travel Limited has also suspended all services “until further notice” as it looks to appoint an administrator.
Meanwhile, four UK airlines have fallen into administration or liquidation:
UK delivery company Yodel is set to be phased out after being acquired by InPost.
Meanwhile, iconic fashion brand Nasty Gal has shut down its website after being sold by Debenhams in a deal worth around £12 million (US$16 million).
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It hasn’t all been bad news for the UK high street, with several major brands announcing new store openings for 2026, including Joules, Aldi, M&S, and Superdrug.
Meanwhile, brands including Evans and Bodycare have returned to the UK high street this year after previously closing all their stores.
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