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Berlin's Möbel Hübner to Close After 117 Years as Clearance Sale Draws Crowds

Management calls it a proactive shutdown, not an insolvency.

Overview

  • A radical clearance sale that began on December 27 produced long lines and, on Saturday, more revenue than the entire month of November, according to the company.
  • About 115 employees are affected and are reported to receive severance payments totaling several million euros, with average tenure around 19 years.
  • Management plans to sell remaining inventory by the end of March, with on‑site goods valued at roughly €12 million.
  • The 14‑storey showroom on Genthiner Straße, often described as Germany’s tallest furniture store, is slated for conversion to housing and commercial space.
  • The company cites declining sales, high energy costs including electricity for about 6,000 spotlights, and difficulty replacing experienced sales staff.