Landlords want 'New Look to take a gamble' that risks 475 Irish jobs, court hears

A lawyer for fashion retailer New Look told the High Court that examinership was its 'only means of survival' amid ongoing financial losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

New Look has said some of its store landlords want the fashion retailer to take a “gamble” that could result in the eventual winding up of its Irish arm, with the loss of 475 jobs.

A lawyer for the company told the High Court that examinership was its “only means of survival” amid ongoing financial losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic.