Kika/Leiner: bargain frenzy or grief for the old days?

Kika/Leiner: bargain frenzy or grief for the old days?

Wien Hadikgasse, Österreich - The bankruptcy of the Austrian furniture store Kika/Leiner has excited the customers. After the failed attempt to renovate, the company, which is in bankruptcy, had to stretch the wings on Wednesday. This has led to a comprehensive sale, which was already started on Thursday, December 6th and offers discounts of up to 50 percent on various articles, such as kosmo.at . The branch in Wiener Hadikgasse in particular experienced a rush of bargain hunters that were waiting for admission in long snakes. Christmas decorations and high -quality bed linen were among the most sought -after products.

The circumstances when selling out are not entirely smooth. Numerous articles were issued without clear price information, which led to confusion among buyers. Despite these challenges, the business staff tried to maintain customer service, while long snakes were formed at the health insurers. The gastronomy in the Kika/Leiner branches, which was operated by Leiki Gastro Alpha and Beta, is now facing the end, since the renovation plans have also been withdrawn there, such as meinbezirk.at reported.

future of employees and customers uncertain

The closure of the remaining 17 branches could cost 1,350 employees their job. For many customers who have already made down payments, the news is alarming. Maximilian Eder from the Association for Consumer Information (VKI) warned that many will "probably lose" their deposits, while the insolvency administrator decides on the fate of these funds. By January 10, 2025, customers have time to register their claims so as not to go empty. This uncertain location gives many hope for a solution, similar to an earlier renovation procedure, but the chances disappear to retain the payments made.