Margarete Henneke closes Ramosa: A look back on eleventh years in the trade

Margarete Henneke closed her Ramosa grocery store in Ramsen after eleven years. This decision is made as part of her early pension, which she looks back at. In a conversation, Henneke expressed her criticism of the decline of the business world and the challenges associated with it. The forecast of the top association for retail states that around 46,000 shops have been abandoned by the end of this year.

The situation of trade is further tightened by the current development. For example, food newspaper that the number of business tasks has fallen by 41,000 since 2019 has been a trend that has been strengthened by the coronapandemia. Even if many dealers try to keep their business going, there are numerous legal challenges. The Federal Court of Justice has found that a flat -rate rent reduction for dealers cannot be easily enforced due to corona -related closures.

legal uncertainties in trade

In addition, the inconsistent case law ensures business closures that retailers often have to go to court in order to enforce their rights. The uncertainty is increased by possible new measures, such as the reintroduction of mask obligation, which, according to HDE President Alexander von Preen, could lead to further retention of purchase and, in consequence, additional business closures. These challenges continue to bloom while the retail environment is in an already tense location.