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Kik to close 150 stores in Germany as part of network restructuring
The textile and household goods discounter Kik is restructuring its retail network, with plans to close approximately 150 stores in Germany by the end of 2026.
In the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, eight stores across seven locations have already closed, including sites in Essen, Hamm, Marl, Ochtrup, Radevormwald, Troisdorf, and Wassenberg. In Hamm, two locations are affected, with one closing in August 2026 and another in October 2026.
Reports indicate that 65 stores have already been closed nationwide, including locations in Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich, and Stuttgart. On a broader scale, Kik aims to close a total of 300 stores across Europe. The company has declined to release specific lists of planned closures or provide further details regarding upcoming shutdowns in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Kik intends to close a total of 300 stores across Europe. www.halternerzeitung.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.hellwegeranzeiger.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] 65 stores have already closed across Germany. www.halternerzeitung.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.hellwegeranzeiger.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Kik declined to provide specific lists or information regarding planned closures in North Rhine-Westphalia. www.halternerzeitung.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.hellwegeranzeiger.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Eight stores at seven locations in North Rhine-Westphalia have already closed. www.halternerzeitung.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.hellwegeranzeiger.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Kik plans to close approximately 150 stores in Germany by the end of 2026. www.halternerzeitung.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.hellwegeranzeiger.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de