Peacocks have not managed to survive the recession

Peacocks have not managed to survive the recession

The popular store, with a successful line with Pearl Lowe, Peacocks has gone into administration. 

The future of the store within the Macaulay Road Co-op is unclear at the Peacock Group have announced their intention to appoint an administrator. 

A spokesperson for the company said: "The Board of The Peacock Group and its advisers have been discussing for some time the restructing of the business with the Group's lenders. 

"Unfortunately these talks have now concluded and no agreement has been reached. However, discussions with other potential investors are on-going. To protect the business whilst discussions with such nvestors are progressed, the Directors of The Peacock Group have files a notice of Intention to Appoint an Administrator. 

"Existing management remain in place as an administrator has not been appointed."

So, with this news, we pick out the best bits from the store at the moment. 

Let's see what we can buy to bring some finance back to the company. 

Get shopping ladies! 

Peacocks By Design Tailored Shorts

These 70s inspired shorts are perfect for all-year round. 

Wear them with tights, a pussy-bow blouse and a big floppy hat to channel the Charlie's Angels look. 

Then when summer comes around wear with cute sandals and a chiffon blouse - it'll keep you cool in the office. 

An absolute bargain at £11, reduced from £22. Peacocks

Peacocks By Design High Waisted Pencil Skirt

This dress will see you through the office day and straight into the after hour drinks. 

If you even have a date after work, wear this dress, take a change of bag and shoes, put on a slick of lipstick and you'll be ready to go. 

Wear with chunky platform heels and a smart blazer for work, then slip on some sexy slingbacks for afterwards. 

This dress is an investment piece and will see you through many board meetings and late nights, whether behind the desk or not. 

It's another bargain at £7.50 reduced from £25. Click through to buy now before they all go, and believe me, they will soon enough. Peacocks

Peacocks by Design Dipped Hem Skirt

Dipped hemmed skirts, or mullet hems have been all the rage throughout autumn and winter. So why not join the trend?

Another piece that will see you through all-year round. 

Wear with a simple vest and sandals in the summer breeze - perfect for a night on holiday. 

Then whilst the winter weather is still upon us, wear calf length brown or tan boots and a buttoned up shirt. A look perfect for shopping or a weekend afternoon in the pub. 

Again, this piece is on sale too reduced to £8.40 from £24. Peacocks

Femalefirst Taryn Davies 


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