
The Toulouse commercial court orders a six-month observation period and sets a new hearing for January 8.
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The GiFi group, in great difficulty, was placed in receivership by the Toulouse commercial court. A six-month observation period was ordered, and a new hearing is set for January 8. 6,000 jobs are threatened in France.
The Toulouse commercial court orders a six-month observation period and sets an appointment on January 8 for a new hearing.
In great difficulty, the GiFi group placed in receivership, 6,000 jobs threatened in France
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A decision on GiFi's future will be made at the January 8 hearing.
Very likely · Within weeks

The Gifi group, with nearly 500 stores and 6,000 employees in France, was placed in receivership by the Toulouse commercial court on November 2. A six-month observation period is open, with a hearing on January 8 to assess the financial viability of the brand, weakened by competition, a failing ERP and unstable management.

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