The bankruptcy wave at the clothing group Gerry Weber continues.
On Wednesday, the Dutch subsidiary Gerry Weber Retail BV announced that it was declared insolvent. The message was not surprising. A few days ago, the company, which operates the 38 stores and the online business of Gerry Weber in the Netherlands, had applied for a payment of payment.
According to the company, the main reason for the current problems is the “financial difficulties” of the German parent company Gerry Weber International GmbH, which had already filed for bankruptcy in mid -March.
Marc van Zanten and Marlous de Groot were now appointed as administrators for the Dutch daughter. These were very confident about the future prospects of the company: the bankruptcy offered “the best chance for a restart of the brand,” they said in a statement.
The insolvency administrators see opportunities for the continued existence of Gerry Weber in the Netherlands
While Gerry Weber’s Dutch online store was temporarily closed, the 38 shops in the country should remain open. According to the insolvency administrators, the supply of the shops with fresh goods is possible “until further notice”, according to a message. The deliveries to wholesale partners would also be continued.
Administrator van Zanten emphasized that there was “an internationally growing interest in continuing the women’s fashion chain”. “The fact that the shops remain open increases that Gerry Weber can further exist in the Netherlands,” he said. Appropriate solution is currently being sought.