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Luxury homeware brand Designers Guild ceases trading, putting 93 jobs at risk

Designers Guild Limited, a UK homeware brand founded in 1970, has gone into administration due to a tough trading environment and rising costs. The company, known for its luxury home products, has stopped trading completely, meaning 93 staff are expected to lose their jobs. Rick Harrison and Howard Smith were appointed joint administrators on September 24.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 September 2026 at 6:20

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