Opening of the Penny market in Fulda is delayed again!

Opening of the Penny market in Fulda is delayed again!

The planned opening of the new Penny market at Frankfurter Straße 71 in Fulda is delayed. Originally scheduled for the first half of 2025, those responsible must wait indefinitely, since the necessary renovation work is more extensive than initially assumed. This information was provided by Fuldaer Zeitung

The location was a Staples branch before the planned conversion that has been empty for over two years. According to Penny-Markt GmbH, the building application for change in use was submitted to the city of Fulda in 2024 and received the necessary approval. Nevertheless, the renovation is challenging what Anne Behrendt, assistant to the Südwest region of Penny Markt GmbH, confirms.

construction work and future plans

Behrendt explained that the company is currently planning the next steps in close coordination with various specialist companies. However, a specific construction period cannot be created at the moment. The decision to open a Penny market at this location came after the completion of OfficeCentre GmbH, which registered bankruptcy in February 2022. As a result, six Staples locations were closed in Hesse, which underlined the need for new shops in the region.

The new Penny market will offer a variety of items on a sales area of ​​around 800 square meters, up to 3,500. The concept aims to integrate optimized customer management and special themed worlds on the shelves, which should upgrade the shopping experience as a whole.

penny in the German food discounter market

Penny, a leading German food discounter, has been part of the Rewe Group since 1989 and currently operates numerous branches throughout Germany. The first Penny branch opened in Limburg an der Lahn in 1973. According to Handels data Geduced food discounter in Germany 2022 net a total of 88.5 billion euros. With a focus on self -service and a limited range, Penny is a supporting pillar in retail together with other discounters such as Lidl and Aldi.

The opening of the Penny market is eagerly awaited, since the discounter in the Fulda region could be a welcome option for consumers thanks to its attractive offer and the planned concept. However, it remains to be seen how long the construction work will continue before the doors can finally be opened.