The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Wholesale / Retail Retail trade Retail sale of other goods, except motor vehicles and motorcycles 47.71 - Retail sale of clothing
100 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
6 May 2025
Employment effect (start)
5 May 2025
Foreseen end date
Description
Standard SAS, which owns the ready-to-wear and accessories brand Blue Box, is preparing to close 21 stores in France. The Occitane company, which has been in receivership since September 2024, employs nearly 400 people across its 74 stores. The company has seen a significant decrease in turnover. It has been announced that the Saint-Brieuc-based store will close its doors in June 2025, whereas stores in Pontivy, Quimper as well and Ploërmel may also close in the near future.
Eurofound (2025), Blue Box, Bankruptcy in France, factsheet number 202696, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/202696.
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