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Feneberg Starts Court-Supervised Overhaul, Stores Stay Open

Suspended voucher redemptions signal the restructuring's immediate strain on shoppers.

Overview

  • Feneberg filed for a Schutzschirmverfahren at the Kempten district court, keeping management in place under court supervision and with provisional administrator Martin Hörmann named, according to trade reports.
  • The regional grocer operates more than 70 locations with about 3,000 employees and reports annual sales above €500 million, with all markets continuing to trade.
  • Customers cannot currently redeem vouchers or gift certificates, with the company directing inquiries via email as part of the court process.
  • The union ver.di expects store closures and job cuts, rejects wage reductions, and criticizes the company’s handling of staff communication about the filing.
  • Restructuring lead Stephan Leibold and advisers from Grub Brugger are steering a turnaround slated through 2026, while creditors have engaged Roland Berger for an investor process and Edeka Südbayern could face losses of up to €30 million, according to the Lebensmittel Zeitung.