28-01-15 16:26 pm
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The bankrupt fashion retailer Mexx makes a restart under the wings of the Turkish textile and retail company Eroglu. That made curator Frits Kemp and interim CEO Herman Hovestad announced today. The acquisition took place for “tens of millions” of euros
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In early December the Dutch fashion label went bankrupt. Curator Frits Kemp then quickly went looking for parties for a takeover. “I saw in the company several viable parts, and therefore thought of a new start.”
About ten interested parties participated in the bidding process. The final negotiations were under Kemp “very complicated” and therefore lasted long. “There were six parties who
reopen Stores
Ultimately, a deal with the Turkish Eroglu. The Company reserves the brand Mexx and go the next time, “several dozen” stores (re) open throughout Europe. It starts with eight stores in the Netherlands. Last Wednesday that Dutch Mexx stores were still closed. With the relaunch Hovestad Kemp and want to maintain a “substantial part” of employment. “At the head office is coming place for several hundred workers,” says Hovestad.
Kemp: ‘The traditional retail sales no longer exists. In the retail must renew, for example to speed with new stock. I have every confidence that Eroglu will expertly tackle. ”
The company is still negotiating the leases and the franchisees. Also talks are ongoing with the independent BV in Belgium. Eroglu Holding operates internationally with the fashion chains Colin’s and Loft
(By: Lisa Koetsenruijter).
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