2024-03-13 18:39:33
Friday evening, ChaussExpo will disappear. Many of the 177 stores of the northern brand, in liquidation, have already closed due to a lack of shoes to sell. The few rare ones that are still open are because they appear in the list of 74 stores which will be taken over: 2 in the west of France, a clearance store, one in Libourne by a group which rather targets the top of range. And then the big one, 71 points of sale, one more than expected, will pass into the hands of Chaussea, its 4,000 employees, 500 stores and 700 million euros in turnover.
This change of brand, but also the saving of 239 jobs in stores, was recorded this Wednesday by the commercial court of Lille Métropole. But in Templemars, the 41 employees of the warehouse, the 79 of the headquarters, will not be taken back. “ We cannot spit on job protection “, bitterly admits Jérôme Gérin, from FO. The CSE lawyer for ChaussExpo employees also admitted to having mixed feelings. Of the 732 employees, there were ultimately only 615 left after the departure of CDD. “ There are 376 layoffs and 103 stores are closing “, she concedes. Two unions, Unsa and CFDT, voted for the job protection plan which provides for an exceptional activity bonus of 1,500 euros and a minimum of 2,500 euros for support.
What future for those who remain? “ Chaussea’s 4,000 employees are delighted to welcome ChaussExpo employees », insists Stéphane Grieco, general manager of the brand created by his father. “ We allow 60 to 90 days to change all the signs. From summer onwards, there will be Chaussea collections in all stores. There is an investment plan. A large majority of branches will be renovated. These stores will complete our territorial network to provide the best value for money as close as possible to the French. » Et « from Monday, we will put a sponsor in each point of sale, someone who knows Chaussea, to explain the integration. »
ChaussExpo veterans will change brands, but won’t they experience new disappointments? “ We will take good care of these great teams, give them great stores » and, turning away the fear of lasting employment over just two years, Stéphane Grieco assures us: “ We took over these stores for more than 24 months. To invest, trade. We aim for a whole professional life for all people. »
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