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German fashion chain Gerry Weber files for insolvency
Gerry Weber, a German women's fashion brand, has filed for insolvency again, aiming to restructure and continue operations. The court-appointed administrator is Lucas Flöther, and restructuring expert Christian Gerloff has joined the management board. All 32 stores and 11 outlets in Germany will remain open, and its 230 employees are unaffected for now. The filing is attributed to weak consumer demand and rising costs across Europe. 
 
Despite previous restructurings in 2019 and 2023 - including major store closures and job cuts - further strategic adjustments are needed. Founded in 1973, Gerry Weber joins other struggling retailers like Galeria, Esprit, and Sinn amid a tough retail climate and strong online competition.
 
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