The Feneberg supermarket chain, which operates under the Edeka brand in southern Germany, is in a critical financial situation, with the prospect of closing dozens of stores and thousands of employees at risk of being laid off. The company, which owns 73 locations, has announced a restructuring that involves up to 100 measures to save its business, but the exact list of targeted stores has not yet been communicated.
Despite a turnover of 531 million euros in the previous year, Feneberg is facing losses of tens of millions and a debt of over 80 million euros. The problems have been exacerbated by the bankruptcy of the meat processing company Allgäu Fresh Foods, and high personnel costs and unprofitable locations continue to affect the balance sheet. The company is receiving financial support from Edeka-Südbayern, but the future of the chain remains uncertain, and customers should expect changes and possible closures.