[2] In September 2008 it was announced that Rosebys had become a victim of the recession caused by the 2008 credit crunch and had been placed into administration.

[3] As of 2024, the defunct brand is still owned by Indian manufacturing company, GHCL Limited, who bought the chain in June 2006.

In 2004, Rosebys and Fabric Warehouse were acquired by Lloyds Development Capital and split into two separate companies.

[5] In 2006, Rosebys was acquired by Gujarat Heavy Chemicals Ltd., part of the India-based Dalmia Group.

[7] On Friday 26 September 2008, with quarterly rents being due on the following Monday,[8] it was announced that Rosebys had been placed into administration, with the loss of 2,000 jobs.