Kaufland closes five branches in NRW - what does that mean for customers?

Kaufland closes five branches in NRW - what does that mean for customers?

Kaufland will close several branches in Germany in the coming months, including significant locations in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). A total of five closures have been announced, with a clear focus on the economic profitability of the markets concerned.

According to information from Ruhr24 2025 set your operation. The branch in Dortmund-Mengede will also close in March 2025. Other planned closures have currently been announced. A spokesman for Kaufland emphasized that there is no direct connection between the individual closings and have these economic reasons. The company evaluates each location in terms of long -term developmental opportunities and rental contractual conditions.

affected branches and closing dates

The wave of closures begins in the course of 2024. According to Ruhr Nachrichten Siegen, Fludersbach, already closed in June 2024, followed by the Bochum branch in the Ruhr Park, which closes in September 2024. In addition, the branch in Dortmund-Mengede will be closed in April 2025 and the Recklinghausen branch in January 2025. Another branch in Greiz, Thuringia, will also close in June 2024.

Kaufland has announced that the employees concerned offer solutions for further employment. Despite the closures, the branch network in North Rhine -Westphalia remains stable, while Kaufland also takes on new locations as part of its expansion strategy, especially after the closure of Real. Another discounter is also planning to open 800 new branches in Germany.