Rewe in Gelsenkirchen: Fresh counter in the past - what is behind it?

Rewe in Gelsenkirchen: Fresh counter in the past - what is behind it?

A shock for Rewe's customers in Gelsenkirchen! After a long working day, a woman in the branch in Ückendorf wanted to stop by the fresh food counter, but she experienced a nasty surprise: a sign announced that the counter is now only open until 2 p.m. For many who have a 9-to-5 job, this is a real frustration because they are often in front of closed doors. The reason? Lack of staff, as the customer suspects.

But what does Rewe say about it? A spokeswoman for the company explains that the shortened opening times were introduced for "organizational reasons", but assures that the times could already be expanded. Customers do not have to say goodbye to their beloved freshness offer. There is also a large selection of fresh cheese, meat and sausage products in self-service that are available at all times. The service counters are only a supplement to this offer and play an important role in competition.

The future of the fresh food counter in Gelsenkirchen

But the concerns of customers are not unfounded. Again and again, fresh foods close or reduce their opening times, and the staff behind the counter becomes rarer. Many ask themselves: Does the fresh counter still have a future? However, Rewe's spokeswoman calms down: "Of course, the service counters continue to have the future at REWE and are an important heart of our markets." Many customers appreciate the personal advice and the individual portioning of the goods they receive at the counter.