According to the insolvency proceedings in Germany and the Netherlands that have already been initiated, Gerry Weber’s Belgian branch was now declared for insolvent, as the company confirmed at the request of Fashionunited. Previously, the Dutch newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws (HLN) reports on the further bankruptcy.

The Gerry Weber International Group – parent company of the brands Gerry Weber, Taifun and Samoon – has been in a difficult financial situation for several years. In the past, the company had to apply for a multiple creditor protection. In March 2025, the German parent company reported bankruptcy for the third time within a few years, followed by the Dutch subsidiary’s bankruptcy in April.

Further bankruptcy at Gerry Weber

Despite the bankruptcy, the Gerry Weber brand remains popular in the Netherlands. The branches there are such a strong announcement: interior demand that the Dutch insolvency administrators have decided to order new goods inside.

“It is unusual to buy new goods during insolvency proceedings. But in view of the high customers: Interior demand in the Netherlands, we consider this step to be responsible,” says the report.

The insolvency administrators: Inside, the lively activity in the shops regarded as a positive signal: “Potential investors also see that there is a strong demand for Gerry-Weber products. This is an important basis for a possible restart of the company.”

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