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.
Manufacturing (13 - 15) Manufacture of textiles, apparel and leather 14 - Manufacture of wearing apparel 14 - Manufacture of wearing apparel
350 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
27 October 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2011
Description
Fashion group Versace is to cut 350 jobs due to reduced sales in the last months. The plan envisages a reduction of overhead costs with the aim for returning the group to profitability in 2011. Versace group has 1,360 employees worldwide.
Sources
28 October 2009: L'Unità
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Versace, Internal restructuring in World, factsheet number 69759, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/69759.