Tegut supermarkets face uncertain future as 36 locations remain unsold

The retail landscape in Germany is undergoing significant changes as Migros Zürich, the owner of Tegut, proceeds with the sale of its supermarket chain. While Rewe, Edeka, and Tante Enso have secured a combined 252 Tegut locations, 36 stores remain without a buyer and are subject to an ongoing bidding process. The Federal Cartel Office approved Rewe’s acquisition of 38 stores under specific conditions to prevent excessive market concentration.

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