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flag UK wholesaler The Food Merchant shut down March 18, causing 71 job losses and leaving small suppliers unpaid.

flag The UK wholesaler The Food Merchant, which supplied major retailers like Morrisons and Waitrose, has ceased trading after entering liquidation on March 18, resulting in 71 job losses. flag Based in East Kilbride and founded in 1994, the company helped independent food producers distribute products to over 2,500 stores and 1,000 catering units. flag Liquidator George Lafferty of BTG said debt restructuring failed, making the collapse inevitable. flag Many small suppliers are owed money, and unsecured creditors are unlikely to receive significant returns due to high secured debt. flag Affected employees are being supported through redundancy programs. flag The closure is part of a broader trend of retail struggles in early 2026, though some chains like Aldi, M&S, and Superdrug are opening new locations.

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