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.
Région Bruxelles-Capitale / Brussels Hoofdstedelijke Gewest;
Location of affected unit(s)
Anderlecht
Sector
Retail Retail Trade, Except Of Motor Vehicles And Motorcycles Retail Trade, Except Of Motor Vehicles And Motorcycles 47 - Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
150 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
30 June 2005
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
The French sporting goods chain Decathlon is to open a new store in Anderlecht (Brussels region). The multinational, which employs 25,000 people worldwide, finally received a positive answer from the ederal state despite protests from local retailers backed by the commune. The 4,500 square metres superstore will employ 70 people in the first place. In a second phase, some 150 people are expected to be working there. Decathlon already has seven stores in Belgium, including outlets in Liège and Antwerp.
Eurofound (2005), Decathlon, Business expansion in Belgium, factsheet number 61830, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/61830.
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