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flag UK furniture maker Ashley Manor shuts down, ending operations and impacting 100+ workers.

flag Ashley Manor, a Dudley-based UK furniture manufacturer with over 100 employees, has entered administration after failing to secure a buyer, halting operations immediately. flag The company, part of the TCM Living Group alongside Alexander & James Sofas, faced mounting challenges including rising raw material and labor costs, shipping disruptions, and falling demand due to the cost-of-living crisis. flag Both businesses ceased trading, with factory closures on September 15. flag Opus Restructuring & Insolvency has been appointed administrator, and efforts are underway to support affected staff.

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