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Liberty Damenmoden files for insolvency, but its 115 stores remain open
Liberty Damenmoden has entered insolvency proceedings as it seeks to restructure and secure the company’s future.
The women’s fashion retailer, also known as Liberty Woman, is based in Lübbecke, Germany.
It runs 115 stores across Germany and Austria, including 109 in Germany and six in Austria.
The company says the proceedings will not interrupt business, so its stores will remain open.
It cites a challenging market, fewer customers and a seasonal drop in demand as reasons for the move.
Liberty plans to review its stores, internal processes and costs as it works to secure its future.
Liberty Damenmoden GmbH has filed for insolvency in self-administration as it seeks to restructure the business.
The Bielefeld district court approved the company’s application, according to Liberty.
Its 115 stores in Germany and Austria remain open, and business operations are continuing.
Liberty cited a challenging market, fewer customers and a seasonal decline in demand.
The company plans to review its store network, internal processes and cost structures.
- Who
- Liberty Damenmoden GmbH, also known as Liberty Woman.
- What
- The company filed for insolvency in self-administration to restructure its business.
- When
- The application was reported on 6 November 2026.
- Where
- Liberty is based in Lübbecke, Germany, and operates stores in Germany and Austria.
- Why
- The company cited a challenging market, fewer customers and a seasonal decline in demand.
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Liberty opened its first store in Herford, selling sports collections for women and men.
The company moved its headquarters to Lübbecke and began expanding.
Liberty changed its range to sporty-feminine fashion.
The company’s insolvency application and the court’s approval were reported.
- Stores
- 115 total: 109 in Germany and six in Austria
- Headquarters
- Lübbecke, Germany
- Court
- Bielefeld district court
- Insolvency process
- Self-administration
- First store
- Herford, 1976