the 2,600 employees of Camaïeu in shock after the announcement of the compulsory liquidation

Wednesday, September 28, the employees of Camaïeu learned of their dismissal due to the judicial liquidation of the company. “For them, it was a cold shower (…) The Lille Commercial Court therefore decided, it is compulsory liquidation”, reports Valériane Porcher, live from the Commercial Court of Lille (North). The brand had experienced a first recovery in 2020, then another in August 2022, and some employees still believed in the future of the company, keeping a glimmer of hope.

“Anger now predominates. For many, the Camaïeu company is a whole life (…) years of seniority which suddenly come to an end in one day”, continues the journalist. The ready-to-wear giant will definitely lower its doors on Saturday 1st October, after 38 years of existence. “In total, 514 stores will be closed and 2,600 jobs cut”concludes Valériane Porcher.