Kaufland closes five branches: where the next markets fall!

Kaufland closes five branches: where the next markets fall!

The Supermarket Chain Kaufland has announced that it will close five more branches in Germany in the next few months. These measures are part of a strategy that is implemented according to economic challenges and market analyzes. In 2024 the company had already given up three locations, including branches in Siegen and Greiz.

The closed branches are in 2024:

• June: Siegen (North Rhine-Westphalia)
• June: Greiz (Thuringia)
• September: Bochum-Ruhrpark (North Rhine-Westphalia)

planned closures for 2025

For January 2025, the closure of the branch in the Palais Vest in Recklinghausen is targeted. The branch in Dortmund-Mengede will follow in March. These locations have already been economically unprofitable in the past, even during their time under the brand. This confirms the statement of Kaufland, which strongly indicates the current economic conditions that have led to these decisions.

Kaufland has emphasized that individual solutions are offered for affected employees. There is also an opportunity for personal discussions to support the employees concerned.

outlook and expansion

Despite the intended closures, the company's expansion continues into other regions. In 2024, two new branches in North Rhine-Westphalia have already been opened. Kaufland is also planning the opening of other locations for the future, including in Frankfurt, Waiblingen and Tuttlingen, whereby Tuttlingen is planned for 2025.

The Federal Cartel Office had already approved the takeover of four other locations by Kaufland in November 2024, which further fueled the week -long speculation about the growth of the company. In total, Kaufland operates over 770 branches in Germany and employs more than 90,000 people. At a global level, the company even counts 155,000 employees.

The current measures show that Kaufland reacts to market developments and continue to invest in the future to secure its market position. It remains to be seen how the strategy will have an impact in the competitive landscape. While some locations are closed, the company will actively seek new opportunities for expansion.