“Another closing. When will it stop? One by one, the customers stop in front of the sign. This Saturday, February 18, for its last day of opening, the curtain “sadly remained down. We have the impression of not having supported the employees enough. There was not even an end clap, ”deplores with emotion Victoria, 31 years old.
On the front, some signs warn of the situation. “Thank you for these 42 years. Due to lack of staff, the store will remain closed this Saturday. »
San Marina sign: shoe stores will definitely close in February
The brand, placed in compulsory liquidation, because indebted since the health crisis, was forced to stop the activity of its 163 stores distributed throughout France and its some 600 employees. This Saturday, February 18 was to be the last day of opening.
“It must be a way for the boss to express her disagreement and she is right. It’s like a national day of mourning. »
Maryvonne, 47 years old (loyal customer “for years”)
The announcement, made on Wednesday, came as a shock to most regulars. And even for those who have never set foot there. Marc, who “didn’t even know the brand”, lingered for a long time in front of the few pairs of shoes still on display in the window. “It’s weird and it makes you very angry. The small French brands are eaten up by the big ones. We are really sad, especially for the staff. »
” Who’s next ? »
In the Leclerc gallery, just behind San Marina, another store has gone out. A few months ago, Camaïeu greeted the world of ready-to-wear. Also placed in compulsory liquidation, the 550 shops never reopened after October 1.
The Camaïeu shops in Lucé and Barjouville will close on Saturday evening: “I am thinking of the people who are going to lose their jobs”
Former shopkeeper, now converted into the artistic field, Céline, 58, is “indignant”:
“Camaïeu, Kookaï and now San Marina… Who’s next? Closures follow one another and accelerate. There is also Go sport. Pimkie will probably be the next to be buried. »
Celine, 58 years old
The Go Sport brand is concerned by a receivership. The very recent shop in the city center of Chartres is franchised and is therefore not directly affected by a possible closure.
Go Sport: the Chartres franchise store will remain open
Regarding Pimkie, the brand is about to be sold to new buyers. This takeover, according to the unions, could lead to the elimination of around 500 jobs. There are two shops in the Chartres agglomeration. One in the city center, the other in the gallery of the Leclerc center in Barjouville.
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