Painful farewell: traditional business Laux closes in Landau!

Painful farewell: traditional business Laux closes in Landau!

Heike Laux, owner of the Laux shoe store in the pedestrian zone of Landau, announced that she will close her business in early July. The clearance sale begins on Wednesday and is advertised as a large sales campaign because the business has a long tradition in the region. Many retailers, including Laux, have to give up their shops due to the challenges such as the Corona crisis and the increasing online trade and are planning appropriate clearance sales. These developments cause concern among dealers and customers.

The closure of Laux is part of a larger trend that many retailers are currently experiencing. The shoe store offers a variety of shoes and the clearance sale should reduce the inventory. According to Ladenbau.de there are certain regulations that must be observed in the event of a clearance sales. So it is important that the use of the term "clearance sale" corresponds to the facts, since misleading advertising is prohibited.

Legal framework for evacuation sales

The requirements are that the clearance sale actually has to take place because the business closes. Information about the price reductions must be transparent and understandable. A misleading use of terms such as "Everything has to get out!" Could have legal consequences. So far it was necessary to submit an advertisement to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a regulation that no longer exists.

The duration of a clearance sale is not legally stipulated, but ideally it should not exceed four weeks. The transparency requirement stipulates that clear information about discounts must be given. The availability of the articles must also be guaranteed so that customers do not experience disappointments. The term "residual item" may be used to indicate the limited availability of the products.

The closure of the Laux shoe store is a big loss for many in Landau. The name Laux is known in the region, and customers feel the end of an era with the upcoming clearance sale. Despite the current challenges in retail, there is hope that the market can adapt to support the remaining business.