Why did Le Château close?

Why did Le Chateau close? Back in October 2020, the Quebec fashion retailer confirmed that it had filed to have its assets liquidated to close down its stores across Canada. The company cited low sales, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic and related store closures.

Who is Le Château owned by?

Silverstone
Le Chateau now has over 240 stores in Canada. While Le Château is publicly traded, the company is tightly held with 67% of shares owned by Silverstone, the company’s board, executives and two institutional investors.

Where is Le Château clothes made?

Le Chateau is a Canadian clothing company founded in 1959 that offers a wide variety of casual and formal clothing styles and accessories for men and women. Their clothes are primary made in Canada with additional outsourcing done to China, Bangladesh and related countries.

How many Le Château stores are there in Canada?

The Canadian fashion company Le Château operated 129 stores in Canada in 2019, a decrease from 139 stores the previous year.

Do Le Chateau clothes fit small?

Le Chateau carries fashionable, trendy clothing for men and women and is a Canadian-based company. Their sizes range from XXS to XXL although I find their sizing to be inconsistent and one shirt style in a small would fit like a medium in another style.

Is Le Chateau going out of business?

The CCAA proceedings will mean Le Château will soon begin the process of selling off all its remaining merchandise and shutting stores. It brings an end to the chain’s 60-year history and an end to a Canadian brand that was at various points at the top of Canada’s fashion world, fashion journalist Jeanne Beker said.

Who bought Bluenotes?

YM Inc.
Thrifty’s’ 107 stores were bought out by U.S. retailer American Eagle Outfitters from Dylex and rebranded the store with name Bluenotes in 2000….Bluenotes.

Does Le Chateau fit small?

How long does Le Chateau take to deliver?

Starting this fall, the company said all purchases will be shipped within 24 hours from a fully stocked location; right now, some items may take extra time to source from a smaller warehouse or stores. The announcement was made at its annual meeting Wednesday.

Are Le Chateau shoes good quality?

Le chateau sells overly trendy, shiny, poor quality merchandise. I have very small feet and needed a pair of shoes for a Christmas party. I shopped at the last minute and le Chateau was the only place that had some size five heels. I tried them on quickly and they seemed fine so i bought them.

What will happen to Le Chateau?

Le Chateau is liquidating as it prepares to close after about 60 years of operation. Segal started the company in the late 1950s and later co-founded DavidsTea, which is also in creditor protection but is restructuring under the leadership of daughter Sarah.

Where is the Chateau de Falaise in France?

Falaise Castle. The Château de Falaise is a castle located in the south of the commune of Falaise (“cliff” in French) in the département of Calvados, in the region of Normandy, France.

What kind of clothing does Le Chateau make?

Le Château Inc. is a fashion company founded in 1959 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada that designs, imports and retails a wide range of women’s and men’s apparel, accessories and footwear. In 2015, the company generated sales of about CA$237 million.

When did Le Chateau Mens Wear store close?

On October 23, 2020, it was announced that Le Château would be filing for CCAA bankruptcy protection, liquidating its inventory and closing all 123 stores. Founded by Herschel Segal in 1959, as “Le Chateau Men’s Wear”, it began as a menswear store in downtown Montreal Victoria Square.

When did Le Chateau change to fast fashion?

With many US retailers expanding into Canada, including competitor Express, and fast fashion stores such as H&M and Zara gaining market share, Le Château relaunched their brand in 2012. The company went from apparel for young shoppers to “new concept” stores carrying better quality, grown-up clothes at various price points.