Well, some of them, just had an email saying that Hein Gericke Germany has made a succesful bid for a certain number of stores, see link below
http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/
I'll be interested to see if they go back to all things German,or selling stuff that Brits think is German!!!,not suprised that the B'Ham store has gone,way too much competion around these parts.
Im a bit disappointed that I wont have a store anywhere near me, still, online I suppose
Mine is now Braintree, which isn't too bad as it's a nice ride, and the shopping village there has a Bose outlet shop. Hang on tho' it's also got Barbour, Tula and Radley ..... (if you're married you'll know to be well scared of those particular brands :doubt)