The Bermudan-Chinese clothing chain Esprit is closing the 15 shops in Belgium that it runs itself the socialist trade union BBTK says. The closure means the loss of 148 jobs.
Esprit stores in Belgium have not been performing well for a while, with some running at a loss.
"Esprit's 15 retail shops are closing. However, the shops run by independent operators can continue," a union spokesman told Belgian press agency Belga.
A receiver will be appointed on Tuesday.