UK electronics chain Maplin in administration, too

Electronics retailer Maplin is the second UK chain to fall into administration today, following the earlier announcement of Toys R Us failing.

Talks with potential buyers for Maplin collapsed this morning, BBC News reported.

The company has 217 UK stores and more than 2500 staff - all of whom are now at risk. It's not known if any of the chain will survive.

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