Pagazzi Lighting enters administration

Published: 10 March 2026

The English Chronicle Desk

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One of Scotland’s best‑known lighting retailers has collapsed into administration, forcing the closure of 11 stores and leaving 70 employees redundant.

Pagazzi Lighting, headquartered in Thornliebank, Glasgow, has been a fixture of the high street for nearly 45 years, specialising in decorative lighting, mirrors, and home furnishings. But rising costs, declining footfall, and sustained poor trading have left the company unable to continue operating.

Administrators from BTG Advisory confirmed the closures last week, citing “persistent cashflow difficulties” and “high trading costs” as decisive factors. Notable casualties include the Braehead Shopping Centre outlet in Glasgow and the Uddingston branch south‑east of the city centre.

Escalating overheads: Rent, energy bills, and staffing costs have surged.
Declining footfall: Shoppers continue to migrate online, leaving high street retailers struggling.
Competition: Increased rivalry from budget chains and online platforms eroded margins.
Failed restructure: Despite a significant restructuring two years ago, the company could not recover.

BTG’s managing partner Thomas McKay said: “The retail sector has seen some very tough months of late in Scotland and this has also affected the lighting sector, mainly due to increasing competition and high trading costs.”

The administrators confirmed they are working with affected staff to access redundancy entitlements through Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (PACE) and the Redundancy Payments Service.

While the physical stores have closed, Pagazzi’s online business arm — Pagazzi Lighting (Web) Limited — has purchased the brand and assets, ensuring the company will survive in a scaled‑back form. The retailer will continue trading online and through a handful of remaining outlets.

The closures have hit shopping centres and local high streets hard, with customers lamenting the loss of a trusted brand. Pagazzi was widely regarded as a household name in Scotland, known for its distinctive lighting designs and customer service.

Industry analysts warn that the collapse is part of a broader trend, with small and mid‑sized retailers increasingly squeezed by rising costs and online competition.

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