Shock in Germany: Gerry Weber closes all branches with mega discounts!

Shock in Germany: Gerry Weber closes all branches with mega discounts!

In a sad chapter for the fashion industry in Germany, the traditional brand Gerry Weber will close all 40 branches in the country. The fashion manufacturer, based in Halle/Westphalia, registered bankruptcy on June 18, 2025, which means the final retreat from inpatient retail. With around 560 employees, including many long -time employees, the loss will now be tangible, since the shops will be given up and will only be available via trading partners in the future. According to Merkur , the clearing sales in the affected branches are already running, and discounts from up to 70 percent Customers lure into the shops.

The wave of closures includes branches in cities such as Brühl and Hamburg as well as in various Berlin districts, which are expected to close many of their goals by the end of August 2025. A closure in Speyer is still uncertain and is vague in summer. In the meantime, a branch of the fashion group remains open in Viersen, which is a little ray of hope in this dark time.

difficult times for the fashion industry

Gerry Weber is not only in his misery. The entire fashion industry in Germany is under pressure. In 2023, it was particularly challenging, characterized by uncertain economic conditions, inflation and a decline in consumer confidence. According to a report by McKinsey have also filed for insolvency. The inpatient fashion trade experienced a decline in sales of 12% in the third quarter of 2023, which further burdened the fragile ecosystem.

The situation for Gerry Weber has been tense for a long time. After failed renovation attempts in 2019 and 2023, the pressure continues to increase. The takeover by the Spanish company Victrix, which the Gerry Weber brand wants to restart under its own structures, will raise some questions, especially with regard to the economic details of the takeover that has been kept secret. Victrix plans to centralize production and expand the Punt Roma brand, but the fate of the Gerry Weber branches seems sealed.

The outlook in the future

For the many consumers, this wave of closure meets an economic climate in which economy is the new catchphrase. Increasing costs for energy, rent and salaries put a strain on households, while demand for clothing and shoes drops. According to Tagesschau Planning 76% of German consumers to spend less money on fashion, which underlines the uncertain future for companies like Gerry Weber.

In the middle of all of these challenges, the fashion industry is required to reinvent itself. Trends such as sustainability and authentic brand communication gain in importance. The coming years could be crucial for Gerry Weber and the entire industry - whether these challenges are assessed as opportunities for change remains.