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Migros Exits Germany as Edeka Signs Deal for About 200 Tegut Stores

Antitrust scrutiny will determine the scope and pace of the carve-up.

Overview

  • The signed agreement would fold roughly 200 outlets into Edeka and includes the Michelsrombach logistics center, with pricing undisclosed.
  • Migros is negotiating additional packages with Rewe for a large tranche of sites, while Aldi Nord is eyeing a single-digit number of stores.
  • All transfers require Bundeskartellamt approval, and competition experts warn consolidation could be blocked or curtailed.
  • The Tegut name is expected to disappear in 2026 as locations are rebranded by new owners.
  • About 7,700 employees face uncertainty over roles and conditions, with union Verdi cautioning of "dramatic changes."