Jobs lost as Glasgow firm Bradfords Bakers collapses

More than 100 jobs have been lost following the collapse of one of Glasgow's oldest family bakery firms.

About a dozen retail stores and tearooms run by Bradfords Bakers have closed after liquidators were appointed.

Bradfords, which was founded in the south side of Glasgow in 1924, said the move followed action from creditors.

Its flagship shop in Sauchiehall Street was one of the UK's largest artisan bakery stores.

The East Renfrewshire-based company said its gift website and Bakery ATM - a cupcake vending machine service - would continue to trade.

Grainger Corporate has been appointed as liquidators of the company.

In a statement, Bradfords said it was "with great sadness" that its retail branches had now closed.

It said: "We would like to thank all of our customers and employees for their loyal support over the years.

"It has been a pleasure to serve the Glasgow public through our branches, but we regret that due to the impact of increasing costs and adverse trading conditions we were unable to continue despite our best efforts following action from creditors.

"In keeping with our desire to provide the best possible service to customers, we will be contacting all those who have placed an order with us so that we may either fulfil the order, or provide a refund.

"Bradfords Gift Website and The Bakery ATM will continue to trade and are not affected by the branch closures."

Bradfords, which also owned the Miss Cranston's brand of shops and tearooms, came close to liquidation two years ago after HM Revenue and Customs attempted through the courts to have the business wound down.

The family baker opened its first city centre shop in 1984, when it expanded its range to include hand-made chocolates.