A former Apprentice contestant has said she was sorry she "couldn't finish what I started" following the liquidation of her clothes store.
Fran Bishop set up independent children's and nursery clothing retailer The Pud Store in 2015, opening stores in Mansfield, Newark and Doncaster.
An official notice on the website of her shop states it has ceased trading and is taking steps to enter into liquidation.
Nottingham Live said In addition to its three stores, it also operated a warehouse in Ealand, North Lincolnshire.
On Thursday, January 13, Ms Bishop posted a series of tweets updating her followers about the impact that the pandemic had on her business.
She also stated that the recent liquidation is "only the beginning of something new."
She tweeted: "As some of you know, last year The Pud Store went into liquidation.
"I put my heart and soul into everything I create, and I am incredibly proud of what we did achieve over the past 8 years.
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"I established Pud with very little, it was just an idea which became more than I ever imagined. I am eternally thankful for everyone along the way who guided, mentored and helped make Pud what it was.
"I am so sorry I couldn't finish what I started.
"Retail has forever changed in the aftermath of the pandemic, and no one could have ever predicted the impact it would have.
"However, with every end comes new beginnings and the chance to embark on a new adventure.
"I hope with this new chapter comes positivity, wisdom and strength knowing that this is only the beginning of something new."
Ms Bishop has spoken previously about how she believes in the high street and that her company’s wares were offered "at such good discounts the brands would rather she kept it to her customers".
What comes next for Ms Bishop remains to be seen, but she told readers to follow her Instagram @franmc91 for updates.
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