Thuringian Tech-Riese Intershop fights with red numbers and difficult location

Thuringian Tech-Riese Intershop fights with red numbers and difficult location

The challenges with which companies are faced with often reflect broader economic trends. The Thuringian Tech-Riese Intershop is currently facing considerable financial difficulties. After the first half of the year, the company's figures show a worrying development that affects not only the employees but also the local economy.

Effects on the community

The effects of the red numbers are not just an internal problem. If such an important company as Intershop gets into difficulties, it has far -reaching consequences for the community in Jena. The reduced visibility of the company in the cityscape, especially after removing the "Intershop "letter, allows questions about the future of the company.

New Horizons in Blick

Despite the dark situation, the managers see a way to turn. CEO Markus Klahn emphasizes: "We want to write black". With a loss of 700,000 euros this year and a minus in the result of interest and taxes (EBIT) of 400,000 euros, the company shows that there is still potential to change the direction.

economic challenges

The weak economy is identified as the main reason for the sales flair. Klahn explains that customers are currently reserved, which is also reflected in the sales figures. With sales of 19.0 million euros in the first half of the year, Intershop is slightly below the previous year's level of 19.4 million euros.

Future visions

calm confidence is nevertheless noticeable. Klahn speaks of a slight revitalization of the economy, which could potentially bring a turn for Intershop. "The economy is not really happy to invest. It doesn't make it easy," said Klahn. The company remains focused on its core competence, the internet shopping software, which can either be rented or licensed.

The current developments at Intershop Burden not only the company itself, but also the economic landscape in Thuringia as a whole. The next few months will be crucial to see whether the tech giant can correct its course and whether the positive turn that everyone hopes will be reality.

- Nag