Kika/Leiner before the end: Visitors flock to a big sale!

Kika/Leiner before the end: Visitors flock to a big sale!

Hadikgasse, 1130 Wien, Österreich - The furniture giant Kika/Leiner is faced with a dramatic change: after years of crises and several ownership changes, the company registered bankruptcy. On Thursday, after the bankruptcy became known, a large sale of the Vienna branch in Hadikgasse started with discount campaigns of up to 50 percent to many products. During a local inspection, the Austrian agency for press (APA) formed for a long time from customers who were looking for bargains. There were only a few articles left on the shelves, especially the high -quality bed washes were quickly out of print.

consequences for employees and customers

The bankruptcy has an immediate impact on the approximately 1,350 employees of Kika/Leiner. Like The KSV reported , there is the possibility that the remaining 17 locations will be closed in January or February. Despite the supposed bargain position and a visit to the restaurant on the top floor, the furniture itself seems less in demand. Meanwhile, the GPA union calls for a working foundation for employees and urges financial support to enable a smooth transition to new professional opportunities. According to the GPA, the employees are well trained and have opportunities on the job market.

The insolvency administration led by Leitner is faced with the challenge of legally correcting customer orders. Many customers who have made payments may see themselves as damaged creditors and have to assert their claims in the bankruptcy proceedings. The Situation is tense because customers often express resentment towards the employees who also suffer from the consequences of bankruptcy. A contact person emphasized that the employees were also affected and cannot be accused of the company's insolvency.