Only 21 First Quench stores saved

Only 21 stores from the First Quench group have been purchased after adminstrators KPMG failed to find buyers for the remaining 391 stores, which means a further 2140 jobs lost. The Wine Rack brand has been purchased along with 13 of the 21 stores, by Venus Wne & Spirits Merchants plc.

The unsold stores will close their doors on December 20th.