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What is happening to the Retail Industry?

I suspect that at the tender age of 35, I am now something of ‘shopping dinosaur’ in that I do not shop online (although admittedly my household does receive packages courtesy of my wife’s online shopping habits). I prefer instead to purchase things the old-fashioned way, i.e. actually going to a shop and seeing (maybe even touching!) the item that I plan to buy before I decide to part with […]

Posted on 16th April 2018 by Amy
Will the demise of Carillion affect train projects?

The Carillion Collapse

The recent Compulsory Liquidation of Carillion was a complete shock to the UK economic and political system. It has been reported that Carillion’s involvement in low margin fixed price contracts (mainly with the Government), and a resulting inability to remain profitable when problems occurred, was the significant reason behind its failure. The ‘chattering classes’ will inevitably focus on such issues and who is to blame for the current situation, demanding […]

Posted on 24th January 2018 by Amy

2017 – What we’ve been up to so far

                                 The Disposals team here at Marriott & Co. aren’t sure where 2017 has gone. In fact, we have been so busy, we’re afraid that blog writing has rather gone out the window! But, we think it is about time we got around to telling everyone what we’ve been up to this year. A number of online business asset auctions, private treaty sales and business sales have been keeping us […]

Posted on 20th October 2017 by Amy

All lots exceed reserve in online auction of Dubois Naval Architects

Marriott & Co. secured an excellent result in the recent online auction of the assets of leading design firm Dubois Naval Architects Ltd (In Liquidation). Assets of Dubois Naval Architects sold at auction

Posted on 14th March 2017 by Amy

SESCA

The SESCA annual residential insolvency conference is just around the corner, on Thursday 30 June and Friday 1 July at the Surrey University, Guildford, have you booked your place? There are a range of speakers throughout the seminar covering topical subjects.  Marriott & Co. will be attending and also hosting pre-dinner drinks in the bar on Thursday 30 June. We hope you will be joining the event, further details can be […]

Posted on 20th June 2016 by Amy