Kaufland closes branches in NRW: Where are the affected locations?

Kaufland announces the closure of several branches in Germany. A total of five locations are affected as part of the corporate strategy for economic reorientation, with four of these branches in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). The closures begin from mid -2024, the first branches will close this year.

like Ruhr24 are reported economically and are not profitable locations. Affected branches in NRW are:

affected branches and closure data

• Siegen, Fludersbach : closure in June 2024; The branch has existed since 2003.
• Bochum, Ruhr Park : closure in September 2024; Customers have to switch to other Bochum branches.
• Dortmund, mengede : closure in April 2025; economic situation is described as deficit.
• Recklinghausen, Palais Vest : closure in January 2025; The area is to be rebuilt, a new local supplier is expected to move in.

In addition, a Kaufland location in Greiz, Thuringia, also closed in June 2024. As Ruhr Nachrichten, the closures remain part of the long-term strategy of the company, with each location individually with regard to its Development potential is evaluated.