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Mothercare warns Middle East franchise store closures put long-term solvency in doubt

PUBT·09/18/2026 06:00:49
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Mothercare warns Middle East franchise store closures put long-term solvency in doubt
  • Mothercare launched a strategic review to preserve stakeholder value following an expected collapse in its Middle East franchise footprint in 2027.
  • A leading Middle Eastern franchise partner began reviewing its Mothercare stores on Sept. 17, 2026, citing instability across several territories.
  • The partner expects to close the substantial majority of franchised stores in the territory in 2027.
  • Mothercare expects a material reduction in its FY28 order book, cutting revenue, profit, cash flow.
  • Longer-term solvency is highly uncertain despite resources to trade for a number of months.


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