Bonmarché enters administration putting 2,900 jobs at risk across 318 stores

Bonmarché enters administration putting 2,900 jobs at risk across 318 stores The fashion chain has more than 300 shops and concessions and employs 2,900 people - it\'s now on the hunt for a new buyer Fashion chain Bonmarché has entered administration, putting almost 2,900 jobs at risk. The chain appointed FRP Advisory as administrators on Friday to look for a new buyer. There are no redundancies at this stage, with its 318 stores and concessions staying open. Chief executive Helen Connolly said: \"This is not the outcome we had hoped for and we will work with the administrators to do all it possibly can to protect as many jobs as possible and secure its future going forward.\" Tony Wright, joint administrator and partner at FRP, said: “Bonmarché has been a staple on the UK high street for nearly three decades, but the persistent challenges facing retail have taken their toll and led to t