Wren Kitchens & Bedrooms has acquired Moores Furniture Group after the long-established manufacturer entered administration, securing parts of the business while resulting in significant job losses.
Administrators James Clark and Will Wright of Interpath were appointed to Moores Furniture Group Limited before completing an immediate sale to Wren Trade Kitchens Limited, a subsidiary of Wren Kitchens.
Jobs and Customer Impact
As part of the transition, 336 employees have been retained on a temporary basis to help complete existing orders and minimise disruption to customers. However, approximately 124 roles have been made redundant.
Those affected are being supported by the administrators and are being guided through the process of claiming via the Redundancy Payments Service.
Background to Moores’ Collapse
Moores has a long history dating back to 1947, when founder George Moore started a joinery business in Bingley, West Yorkshire, with just £45 and a second-hand hen hut.
The company later became part of Masco Corporation in 1996 before undergoing a management buyout in 2017, backed by Hilco Capital. More recently, in September last year, Hilco sold its stake back to the management team for £1 in a further buyout.
Despite employing around 500 people as of December 2024, the business struggled in recent years. Administrators cited rising input costs and a slowdown in housebuilding activity as key factors behind its failure, despite efforts to cut costs and grow market share.
Wren’s Position and Next Steps
In a statement, Wren said that while Moores had been a competitor, supporting a strong UK kitchen industry was in the wider interest.
The company also highlighted its ability to support affected customers by supplying cabinets and doors in the bespoke sizes previously offered by Moores. This is expected to help housebuilders and public sector landlords address ongoing or future warranty issues.
Wren added that it will work closely with Moores’ management team to explore potential employment opportunities for displaced staff, particularly across sales, operations, and support functions.
The move follows Wren’s recent commitment to a new contract sales office in Harrogate and reflects its continued expansion in the sector.
A Major Industry Player
Wren Kitchens & Bedrooms kept up an impressive pace in 2025 and defied the market trends by opening ten new showrooms, so to kick off 2026 with news that Wren acquires Moores Furniture indicates continued growth for Wren.
Wren remains one of the of Europe’s largest kitchen manufacturers, with more than three million square feet of UK manufacturing capacity. The company produces and delivers over 3,000 kitchens and bedrooms each week to homes across the UK alone.
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