Closing of the Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof branch in the Ring Center: District Mayor horrified

Closing of the Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof branch in the Ring Center: District Mayor horrified

As a result of the bankruptcy of the Galeria Karstadt department store, the Lichtenberger branch is imminent in the Ring Center. District Mayor Martin Schaefer (CDU) is horrified by this decision and emphasizes the importance of the branch as an important location for the local supply of the surrounding residential areas. He calls on the employer to find socially acceptable solutions for the employees.

The branch in the Ring Center in Lichtenberg has a long history and has been an important point of contact for shopping and supply in the region for many years. With its location directly on the subway station and ring railway as well as on the district border between Lichtenberg and Friedrichshain, she attracted customers from various parts of the city.

The closure of the branch will not only have a negative impact on the local supply of the surroundings, but will also lead to vacancy in the center. It is important that the employer finds alternative solutions to keep the location attractive and get jobs.

In the following table, some facts about the Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof branch in the Ring-Center Lichtenberg are summarized:

| Location | Ring Center Lichtenberg, Berlin |
| ————————- | --————————- |
| Opening | 1994 |
| Area | XX,000 square meters |
| Number of employees | XX |
| Range | Clothing, household goods, etc. |
| Meaning | Local supply, shopping center |

It remains to be seen how the situation around the closure of the branch will develop and what measures are taken to maintain the location and to secure the jobs. It is now up to the employer and those responsible to find a solution that is both economically and socially compatible.

Source: www.berlin.de