USC controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2015
Employee consultation controversy during administration
The 2015 administration involved the rapid closure of USC's Dundonald warehouse and redundancies reportedly communicated with only around 15 minutes' notice. The handling of the workforce was criticised by MPs, and Sports Direct chief executive David Forsey was charged over alleged consultation failures.
2015
Supplier and creditor controversy
USC's administration generated criticism over unpaid suppliers, including Diesel, and the use of a pre-packaged sale to a related Sports Direct company. The process reportedly wrote off substantial debt while leaving significant liabilities to trade creditors, HMRC and gift-voucher holders.