Overview

• The Hamburg District Court opened insolvency proceedings for Marlies Möller Holding GmbH and appointed lawyer Jennie Best as provisional administrator.
• Five salons—three in Hamburg, one in Hannover and one in Düsseldorf—remain open and are honoring existing appointments under the insolvency order.
• Around 75 employees have their salaries secured through an insolvency compensation pre-financing scheme until the end of August 2025.
• The company fell into insolvency after failing to recoup losses from COVID-19 shutdowns and the Ukraine war, compounded by rising operating costs.
• Founded in 2001 and led by hairdressing icon Marlies Möller, the chain is known for its proprietary cutting techniques and bespoke beauty and styling services.