Premium lingerie and swimwear brands distributed through boutique partnerships and owned retail
Van de Velde operates a three-brand lingerie portfolio (PrimaDonna, Marie Jo, Sarda) across 3,600 independent boutiques plus owned retail (Rigby & Peller, Lincherie). Sales-led hiring (35 roles) combined with active projects around key account plans and sales excellence roadmap signal aggressive wholesale channel expansion, while concurrent work on automated marketing flows and multichannel B2C communication indicates a shift toward direct-to-consumer infrastructure.
Notable leadership hires: Facility Lead
Van de Velde is a Belgian lingerie and swimwear manufacturer founded in 1919, operating three premium brands across premium and contemporary segments. The company sells primarily through a wholesale network of 3,600 independent boutiques worldwide, supplemented by its own retail banners in key markets. The organization employs approximately 1,500 people and is publicly listed on Euronext Brussels. Geography focuses on Europe and North America, with active expansion efforts in Spain and eastern Canada.
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Headquartered in Schellebelle, Belgium. Operates boutique network and retail across Europe and North America, with active hiring in Belgium, Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, and Canada. Strategic expansion underway in Spain and eastern Canada.
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