Employees Close to Home
All One (of Us)
The Claes Retail Group is a family-owned holding company that has grown organically since 1975 and is now the parent company of the three Belgian brands CKS, JBC, and Mayerline. Our secret? We live and breathe love: love for our customers, for what they want and what makes them feel good. Love for our brands and products. Love for our 1,400 direct and indirect employees. They are the beating heart of our company and effortlessly give their very best every day. They are genuinely proud and often showcase our clothing on social media. They embody our brands and represent what we stand for. They work with pride and passion, making them the best CRG ambassadors. We support and cherish them, because after all, we are one big family.
Our company culture: no-nonsense, warm, and family-oriented
Our company culture? A wonderful blend of our three brands in all their diversity. Combine the unique characteristics of each brand with the shared values of our family business, and you get a place where everyone can express their opinions freely, thoughtfully, and in a spirit of connection. Where transparency matters, and where honest and sincere communication is the norm. Even when things aren’t going so well. A flat organizational structure fosters this culture of transparency and feedback: the distance between employees, supervisors, management, and the CEO is short - in both directions. Our employees are closely involved and take a lot of initiative, something we encourage and support.
Collaboration and camaraderie are essential to us; a positive working relationship among colleagues, marked by mutual support and a warm sense of connection. As a Belgian family business in a fashion sector characterized by performance pressure, we do everything we can to further develop our supportive and warm corporate culture. This allows our employees to thrive and keeps us true to our family values. Today, but also for future generations within our company: #PassItOn.
Employees in Full Bloom
As a family business, we strive for long-term stability and continuity. To achieve this, it is essential that our employees not only feel connected to the organization but can also develop professionally and realize their full potential. Within our learning organization, we encourage self-leadership, growth, and innovation. As a result, our employees not only enjoy working with us but can also pass on their knowledge and skills if they do decide to leave.
Our talent management program offers a diverse range of initiatives, from a comprehensive and structured pre- and onboarding program to coaching and succession planning.
Want to know more?
Would you like to learn more about our sustainability strategy? Read all about it in our 2025 sustainability report, or visit the websites of our brands CKS, JBC, and Mayerline.