Edeka has formally applied to acquire around 200 Tegut stores from Migros, with the application submitted at the end of March and now under review by Germany’s Federal Cartel Office.
The move comes after Migros announced in March its complete withdrawal from the German supermarket business, citing a strategic focus on its Swiss market. Tegut, which operates just over 300 stores nationwide, has been undergoing restructuring for years, including the closure of more than 30 locations and the cutting of 120 jobs by the end of 2024.
Rewe has as well entered the picture, signing a contract with Migros to capture over up to 40 Tegut stores, pending cartel approval. Under Rewe’s plan, the majority of those stores would be operated directly, while the remainder would be transferred to its discount subsidiary Penny.
Edeka and Rewe are positioning themselves as the primary successors to Tegut’s network
Edeka Hessenring managing director Florian Kramm confirmed that the company aims to preserve the Tegut brand where possible and has begun direct talks with employees, regardless of whether individual stores are ultimately acquired. These conversations, set to begin in the coming days, are intended to address staff concerns about job security and future working conditions.
Kramm emphasized that Edeka will not engage in direct product negotiations with Tegut locations during the review period, as both companies remain competitors under cartel law. However, he noted that popular items — particularly organic brands like Zwergenwiese — would be carefully evaluated for retention if the takeover proceeds.
Customers are worried about the fate of Tegut’s identity and pricing
The cartel office faces pressure to balance competition with regional supply concerns
<!– wp:paragraph /> wp:paragraph /> wp:heading>Will Tegut stores keep their current name and product range if taken over?
/wp:heading –> <!– wp:paragraph >Edeka says it will preserve the Tegut brand where feasible and assess high-demand items like organic products for retention, but final decisions depend on the outcome of the cartel review and integration planning.
/wp:paragraph –> <!– wp:heading>How many jobs are at stake in the Tegut takeover process?
/wp:heading –> <!– wp:paragraph >Tegut employs thousands across its 300-plus stores; while exact numbers aren’t specified, both Edeka and Rewe have pledged to produce job offers to employees, though final staffing levels will depend on how many stores are approved for transfer and how they are operated post-acquisition.
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