Gerry Weber is finally bankrupt: all branches in Germany are closing!

Gerry Weber is finally bankrupt: all branches in Germany are closing!

Gerry Weber, the well-known fashion manufacturer based in Halle/Westphalia, is pulling the ripcord and will close all of its branches in Germany. This decision comes after the bankruptcy filing, which was filed in March 2025. The closure affects a total of around 40 stores, including 32 own shops and 11 outlets. The creditors' committee has provisionally approved a takeover concept from the Spanish company Victrix, which wants to continue to operate the Gerry Weber brand under its own structures in the future.

As Merkur reports, the closing dates will vary depending on the location. In the branch in Brühl (North Rhine-Westphalia) the end is set for August, while the Hamburg branch in Bergedorf is still looking for temporary help until August 31st - here too there are many indications that it will close soon. In Speyer, “summer” is only vaguely mentioned as the closing date, and several Berlin branches are also planning to operate until the end of August.

Clearance sale with big discounts

Of course, the closures are accompanied by a clearance sale that offers discounts of up to 70 percent. This could be one last chance for bargain hunters to snap up quality women's fashion before stores close for good. Gerry Weber's official website currently only displays a homepage that arouses customers' curiosity with the words "Something great is coming."

The company's economic problems are not new. Gerry Weber had been struggling with a tense financial situation for years, and attempts to restructure it in 2019 and 2023 were unsuccessful. Last year, the company closed 122 of its 171 stores, thereby reducing 450 jobs, which further exacerbated the situation. Tagesschau emphasizes that the economic details of the takeover by Victrix are being kept under wraps.

Burdens on the fashion industry

The challenges facing the fashion industry as a whole cannot be overlooked. KPMG reports declines in sales due to a weak economy, which are exacerbated by rising costs for energy, rents and salaries. This has led to a large proportion of consumers becoming more economical when shopping. Many companies in the industry are forced to drastically reduce their sales space - in some cases by up to 70 percent.

The closure of Gerry Weber is therefore not just a company decision, but reflects the difficulties that the entire fashion industry in Germany is facing. Brick-and-mortar retail has suffered heavy losses during the pandemic and is struggling to reach previous levels. While some consumers continue to prefer in-person shopping, success in this changing market requires skill and cooperation from all local players.