Globus closes in Wesel: Kaufland takes over two locations in January!

Globus closes in Wesel: Kaufland takes over two locations in January!

As part of the current restructuring, the globe department store chain has significant changes. The chain plans the closure of two locations in Wesel and another to prepare them for a handover to the competitor Kaufland. This decision is understood as part of the strategy to separate itself from non-profitable branches, with the closures, with the closures, such as the food newspaper reported.

The takeover affects a total of five branches, including locations in Bedburg near Cologne, Chemnitz, Essen and Neubrandenburg. The sales concept in these shops has proven to be inadequate, which leads to the company's decisions. According to a company spokeswoman, the choice fell on Kaufland, which will take over the business because its operating concept better fits the requirements of the locations and at the same time the jobs should be preserved. However, this agreement presupposes that the sale is still approved by the Bundeskartellamt, such as t-online notes

The Globus administration had long speculated about possible sales options because the company has been struggling with falling customer numbers and economic challenges for years. Since the takeover of the real branches a few years ago, it has been shown that not all businesses are economically profitable. The latest developments mark a decisive step in the consolidation and reorientation of the Globus brand on the German market, since the company currently runs 65 department stores nationwide and wants to secure its market position supported by the takeover by Kaufland.