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Munich, October 16 – A popular Tegut supermarket in the Ramersdorf-Perlach district of Munich is experiencing unprecedented crowds as it prepares to close its doors at the end of October. A 50% discount on all items has triggered a massive influx of customers, leading to chaotic scenes and even temporary closures due to overcrowding.
Scenes of Chaos as Tegut Neuperlach Prepares to Close
The Tegut branch at Thomas-Dehler-Straße 15 in Neuperlach is one of many Tegut stores being sold off as part of a restructuring. Edeka is set to acquire a significant portion of these stores, including 17 in Munich alone, which will save over 3,700 jobs nationwide.
On Thursday evening, the store was so crowded that queues stretched into the entrance area. An eyewitness reported that the market had to be temporarily closed due to overcrowding. “There was a lot going on at the checkouts,” explained a local resident. On Friday, the situation remained intense, with shelves partially emptied and long queues at the tills. “It’s hell,” the resident added.
The Reason Behind the Rush: A 50% Discount
The primary reason for the massive customer turnout is a prominent sign at the entrance announcing “50% Rabatt auf alles” (50% off everything). This significant discount has undoubtedly fueled the rush, as residents eagerly snap up bargains before the store closes permanently. The local resident expressed curiosity about whether the crowds would continue for the next two weeks, “if there’s anything left by then.”
Edeka to Take Over: Future of the Store and Employees
Despite the closure of the Tegut brand, residents of Neuperlach need not worry too much about losing their local supermarket. This particular branch is among those being taken over by Edeka. According to the Federal Cartel Office, Edeka is permitted to acquire 178 branches of the struggling Tegut supermarket chain. This acquisition is a positive development, securing employment for more than 3,700 people across Germany.
The current situation highlights the strong connection residents have with their local supermarkets and the impact of significant sales events. While the closure of Tegut marks an end of an era for some, the takeover by Edeka promises continuity for the community.
Source: https://www.tz.de/muenchen/stadt/ramersdorf-perlach-ort43348/beliebter-supermarkt-tegut-muenchen-schliesst-bald-filiale-aktion-ansturm-94544783.html
