Vroom & Dreesmann
Vroom & Dreesmann (V&D) was a Dutch chain of department stores founded in 1887. It was declared bankrupt on 31 December 2015, although its branches were still in operation until 15 February 2016. On 16 February 2016, it was announced that takeover negotiations had not led to an agreement, ultimately resulting in the company's demise.
Vroom & Dreesmann logo in the 1980s | |
| Industry | Department store |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Founder |
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| Defunct | 15 February 2016 |
| Fate | Bankruptcy |
| Headquarters | The Netherlands |
Number of locations | 67 (2016) |
Area served | The Netherlands |
Key people | John van der Ent (CEO) |
| Brands | V&D, La Place |
Number of employees | 10,000 (2016) |
| Parent | Sun Capital Partners |
| Website | vd |
In 2015, V&D operated 67 branches throughout the Netherlands, of which 64 department stores and 3 standalone locations of La Place, V&D's former subsidiary restaurant chain which had in-house and standalone restaurants throughout the country. The department stores' product range included clothing and shoes, jewelry, cosmetics, books, home-entertainment products, electric goods, stationery, cards and posters, furniture and homewares. Most branches also had a La Place in-house restaurant, a travel agent and an ATM. Larger branches also had a bakery.