Ready-to-wear group IKKS plans to reduce its workforce and number of stores. Job Protection Plan (PSE) could concern 202 employees in France (out of 1,328) and provides for the closure of 77 stores and corners.

Other textile or shoe brands have announced difficulties in recent months such as San Marina, Kaporal, Don't Call Me Jennyfer, Naf Naf, André, Minelli and Gap France. The Covid crisis also hit brands already weakened by the rise of “fast fashion” giants like Zara or H&M and online sales.