Another number seems particularly explosive. During the failed negotiations with the real estate investor Redos, there were 40 branches that were to be closed. The German-Russian consortium led by SCP and x + Bricks does not want to commit itself. It is crucial that no potential buyer can be found for this sales area.
It is positive that there is at least interest from Kaufland. The company could take over up to 100 branches. Klaus Gehring, CEO of the Schwarz Group, to which Lidl and Kaufland belong, had already expressed public interest and emphasized that he wanted to pay the investment. Kaufland intends to keep the employees there, but it is also said from Lidl sister companies that many real stores need to be renovated and converted.
This is intended to take them off the network for a certain period of time and put their operating business on hold. Another package of branches could go to Edeka. The company had also previously expressed interest in Real stores.
Markets that cannot be sold as a whole should be converted into smaller mini-malls. For example, gyms, hardware stores, post offices and small supermarket chains could open up in a real market.
–
