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German Shoe Chain Onygo to Close All Stores After Rescue Effort Fails

Management cites a sharp pullback in shoe spending, with about 150 jobs lost.

Overview

  • Onygo will shut all remaining locations nationwide and cease operations following an unsuccessful investor search.
  • Roughly 150 employees will lose their jobs as the company carries out an orderly wind-down under insolvency proceedings.
  • The retailer filed for insolvency in self-administration in April 2025, when it still operated 23 stores.
  • Insolvency supervisor Michael Kuleisa said the last closures will occur in the coming weeks, preceded by short clearance sales.
  • Executives blamed “massive consumer restraint” in the shoe segment despite landlord and supplier concessions and earlier plans to broaden into textiles and home goods.