It’s the beginning of the winter sales. It’s off for 4 weeks this year instead of 6. After a gloomy end of the year, merchants expect a lot from this period which represents nearly a quarter of their turnover. Example in L'Usine stores in Roubaix
Motte Bossut filed for bankruptcy following the company’s cash flow difficulties. Paul FONTAINE, attached to the General Management, explains the causes that caused the cash difficulties: the market conditions and the failures of the French textile policy. Francesco COCILOVO for the CGT, expresses the concerns of the workers of the company as well as his hopes for a recovery that would not lead to a definitive closure.
One of the former factories of the textile group Motte Bossut is transformed into a factory store in Roubaix. This new concept will bring together 30 outlet stores. A saleswoman indicates that the price is 20 to 50% cheaper than in traditional shops without competing with them since they are end of series.
As part of the Heritage Days, visitors had the opportunity to go back in time in the former Motte Bossu factory in Roubaix, transformed into a factory store 35 years ago. Interviews with the guide and visitors.
In Roubaix, for the first time, more than 50 factory outlets are grouped in the same building. Ghislain DALLE, manager of the store "l'Usine" presents this new concept designed to simplify the life of consumers. It ensures that this concept does not compete with traditional businesses.
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