Celio takes over the Camaïeu brand, but not the customer base

An article by Sophie Baqué

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13 December 2022 à 15h58

Updated on 1 July 2024 à 15h38

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Four years after the implementation of the GDPR, Camaïeu's customers have finally not seen their data go to the highest bidder.

An article by Sophie Baqué

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13 December 2022 à 15h58

Updated on 1 July 2024 à 15h38

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Publication: 13 December 2022 à 15h58, Updated on 1 July 2024 à 15h38

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The receiver of Camaïeu fashion retailer (placed in liquidation in late September 2022, with 500 stores) announced the sale of the brand, the domain name, the logos and the customer base (3.8 million customers) on 7 December. The auction house estimated the total value to be between €1.5 and €2 million, with a starting price of €500,000.
According to the auctioneer, “20% of the bidders showed interest in the customer base by depositing a deposit of €50,000”. This is a significant figure.

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