It will continue to trade from its stores across the UK as the insolvency experts assess options in a bid to keep it afloat. Administrators said The Original Factory Shop’s troubles have been driven by challenging trading conditions, linked to high cost inflation, fragile consumer confidence and rising labour costs caused by government policies. The Original Factory Shop located in Heathfield (Image: Google)Problems were then exacerbated by issues linked to its third-party warehouse and logistics operator, weakening sales further. Here are the five stores currently operating in Sussex which could possibly close:Bexhill, East SussexCrowborough, East SussexHeathfield, East SussexNewhaven, East SussexRustington, West SussexA planning application to turn The Original Factory Shop in the High Street, Heathfield, into a gym has already been given the go-ahead by Wealden District Council. Rick Harrison, managing director at Interpath and joint administrator, said: “The Original Factory Shop has long-been a cornerstone of local high streets up and down the country.