The Center du Rasoir definitely put the key in the door on Wednesday, around two months after it was placed under bankruptcy protection.
The website of the Quebec chain, which specializes in small kitchen appliances and has been part of the landscape for more than 60 years, only shows internet users a short message.
“We regret to inform you that the Center du Rasoir is closing its doors. It was (sic) a pleasure to be by your side (sic) all these years,” we can read.
According to web archives on the Internet, the site was still offering a clearance sale until recently.
The president of Local 500 of the United Food and Commercial Workers union, which represented some workers at the chain, confirmed to Radio-Canada that its members heard the news on Wednesday.
“I was told that the syndic came quickly to change the locks and bolt the doors. He’ll be taking stock in the stores,” Tony Filato told the state-owned company.
The chain with 34 branches and around 150 employees was placed under judicial protection last December.
“I will use all my efforts to come up with a proposal that is acceptable to our creditors, landlords and suppliers. This will not change anything in your working conditions. Your job and your salary are not in jeopardy,” Patrice Demers, president of Groupe CDREM, the organization that managed the trademark, then reassured his employees, according to a statement sent by La Presse.