Krefeld's shopping mile is changing: Schinke closes men's fashion store!

Krefeld's shopping mile is changing: Schinke closes men's fashion store!

There's a lot going on in Krefeld's Königsstrasse, but unfortunately it's not all good. There are more and more vacancies, which is making the city center less attractive. The news that a sound system business is planning to leave Krefeld at the end of the year is particularly explosive. This also includes men's clothing retailer JackeHose & Co, which is currently conducting a clearance sale and will close its store on December 20th. Wolfgang Schinke, the operator, has a total of three stores in Krefeld: in addition to JackeHose & Co, he also runs the women's fashion store Schinke Couture and a tailor-made clothing store - both on Marktstrasse. Despite the painful decisions, Schinke remains active when it comes to making Krefeld city more attractive.

The closures raise questions. What does this mean for customers and the shopping landscape in Krefeld? After all, ham has been an integral part of the city's fashion offering for years. What's particularly interesting is that Schinke is planning to open a new men's fashion store specifically for plus sizes. This could be a bright spot in Krefeld's struggling shopping street and serve a demand that may not have been adequately addressed so far. He probably also had some discussions with the city leadership about such considerations in order to work together on solutions to revitalize the city center.

The current situation on Königsstrasse

• Immer mehr Leerstände in der Königsstraße.
• Ein Soundsystemgeschäft verlässt die Stadt.
• Räumungsverkauf bei JackeHose & Co.
• Schließung von JackeHose & Co am 20. Dezember.
• Wolfgang Schinke betreibt in Krefeld drei Geschäfte.

It remains to be seen how the people of Krefeld will react to Schinke's new concept. There is certainly a need for plus-size fashion, and perhaps he will be able to bring a breath of fresh air to the shopping landscape with his new store. At a time when fashion and customization are at a premium, this could well be a good deal.

The condition of Königsstrasse not only impacts local businesses, but also the shopping behavior of Krefeld residents. When stores close, there is usually less choice, which can further reduce visitor numbers. The city should therefore also think about long-term measures to stop this development. Wolfgang Schinke has already started his initiative to make Krefeld city more attractive. This could be a groundbreaking step to increase interest and footfall in the city center.

We will keep you up to date on developments in the Krefeld fashion scene and hope for positive news that will make Krefeld more attractive again!