Maplin the latest high street retailer to fall into difficulties

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Electronics and computer chain the latest high street retailer to fall into difficulties

High street electronics and components retail chain Maplin is at risk of being placed into administration after trade-credit insurance was withdrawn from the company late last year, while the compa...

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