UK kitchens firm closes down after plunging into administration – in business since 1947 | UK | News

A UK kitchen manufacturer entered administration early this year, resulting in 124 redundancies. Moores was partially sold through a pre-pack deal to Wren Trade Kitchen, and had joint administrators, James Clark and Will Wright of Interpath, appointed on January 19.

Moores’s customer list and intellectual property assets were sold to Wrens Kitchen Group, with administrators confirming the loss of 124 jobs. Bosses say rising costs and challenging market conditions drove the decision to sell the company. The UK continues to see businesses across industries collapse due to the current economic climate.

Customers attempting to visit the Moores website will come across an update and be directed to the Wrens Contracts website.

The message reads: “Moores Furniture Group entered administration on the 19th January 2026

“Wren Kitchens has a growing contract division and is perfectly placed to support former Moores customers and suppliers, following the purchase of certain intellectual property and welcoming a substantial number of former Moores employees in key areas, who bring with them a wealth of experience.

“Wren offers best-in-class design, manufacture and installation services for private developers, housebuilders, and public sector organisations.

You will be automatically redirected to the Wren Contracts website – If you are not redirected, click here.”

Moores was founded in 1947 and was one of the UK’s longest-standing kitchen manufacturers. The West Yorkshire-based company worked with housing developers, social housing providers, independent retailers, builders’ merchants, and large DIY stores to deliver kitchens to homeowners and housebuilders.

A shift in the industry, driven by pressures across the construction supply chain, contributed to the company’s collapse, leading to difficult months of trading. Rising input costs and a fall in housebuilding activity also played a significant role in the final decision.

At the time, Wren said it was sad to see Moores go under but hopes the deal could create opportunities for affected staff elsewhere in the UK.

“Whilst the company was a competitor of ours, we believe it is in everyone’s interests to have a strong kitchen industry based here in the UK,” the company said.