Depot closes all stores in Austria. This affects 24 places. The company stops work by January 31, 2027. About 140 workers lose their jobs.
There is no social plan for workers. A social plan is a help for money when people lose work. The boss Christian Gries hopes for new jobs. The main reason is a bankruptcy in Germany.
Customers can use vouchers until January. Depot plans a big sale before Christmas. There are many low prices. The chain fights against strong rivals on the internet.