The Gadget Shop will be placed in administration either today or tomorrow.
The retail chain has collapsed with debts of £3m after talks with a possible buyer failed.
The group has 65 shops.
References: The Guardian 14/03/05 page 23 (Monday briefing), The Daily Telegraph 14/03/05 page 27, page 29 (The City Checklist), The Independent 14/03/05 page 36