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Heimatliebe Owner Store Concept Enters Insolvency, Putting 400 Retailers at Risk

The collapse exposes hundreds of small retailers to losses, highlighting mounting pressure from low‑cost imports.

Overview

  • The District Court of Dortmund opened insolvency proceedings against Store Concept GmbH & Co. KG on 29 September, according to TextilWirtschaft.
  • Heimatliebe supplies more than 400 retailers who rely on its monthly, Italy‑made women’s collections priced in the mid range.
  • Coverage cites pandemic‑era revenue losses and a lasting shift in consumer behavior as key drivers of the company’s decline.
  • Reports warn that a liquidation could leave affected retailers stuck with already incurred costs.
  • The company has not responded to media questions about employee consequences, while the industry association textil+mode urges stricter liability and customs rules for non‑EU sellers.