Retail Case Studies

Over more than 30 years, Ferrier Hodgson has worked on some of the biggest corporate collapses and corporate litigation cases in Australia and Asia. Our Case Studies section contains summaries of some of our key appointments.

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Red Group REDgroup Retail was placed into Voluntary Administration in February 2011 following a difficult Christmas trading period. more...
Colorado Group Ferrier Hodgson was appointed Receivers of the Colorado Group in March 2011. more...
Australian Discount Retail (ADR) ADR was Australia’s largest discount variety retailer with sales of more than $900m across four brands more...
Harris Scarfe Harris Scarfe, Australia’s third-largest department store chain, was placed in receivership in 2001 after accounting irregularities were discovered leading to the restatement of its historical financial accounts. more...
Project RSL The performance of this major electronics and white goods retailer (sales c. $430m) was impacted by the GFC and a tough, competitive landscape. more...
Sportsgirl Sportscraft Group The Sportsgirl Sportscraft Group was placed into Voluntary Administration in 1999 after its South African parent withdrew funding for the business comprising three core retail brands: Sportsgirl; Sportscraft and David Lawrence. more...
Kleins Ferrier Hodgson was appointed as Administrators to the Kleins franchise network after management determined the Group was insolvent. more...
Steve Madden Steve Madden shoes was placed in Administration after management failed to secure the ongoing support of the Group’s financier. more...
Project Ash This highly profitable specialist apparel retailer (sales c. $500m) was refinancing its business. more...
Project Castro This specialist wholesaler of apparel was a well-established operator with strong links into China and major department store clientele. more...
Project Feet This business was a specialist internet retailer of music CDs and DVDs. more...
Project Marvel This iconic Queensland furniture retailer (sales c. $400m) had a history of being one of Australia’s great retail success stories more...
Project Nepal This specialist retailer of outdoor and adventure apparel was suffering under difficult economic conditions during the GFC and a crowded and competitive market place. more...

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