The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Wholesale / Retail 47 - Retail trade 47.6 - Retail sale of cultural and recreational goods 47.61 - Retail sale of books
165 - 170 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
3 February 2014
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Online book seller ECI was declared bankrupt in January 2014. On 3 February 2014 it was announced that part of the activities will be continued under a new owner, Novamedia. Out of the 200 ECI employees, only 30-35 will keep their jobs.
Sources
4 February 2014: Het Financieele Dagblad
Citation
Eurofound (2014), ECI, Bankruptcy in Netherlands, factsheet number 76545, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/76545.