Drug market in Wangen: shelves empty, panic customers!

Drug market in Wangen: shelves empty, panic customers!

Siemensstraße, 88239 Wangen, Deutschland - In Wangen, a drugstore causes excitement among customers. On Tuesday afternoon, the shelves in DM-Drogeriemarkt Almost empty in Siemensstrasse, many areas were even cordoned off. The hamster purchases of the customers who searched in vain for the familiar products such as shampoo, toothpaste, detergent and toilet paper were particularly striking-a situation that was reminiscent of the beginnings of the Corona crisis.

The drugstore started on April 28 with a three-day sale that offered a 20 percent estate on almost everything as long as the stock lasts. Some products were no longer available on Monday, although the entire range was on the shelves at the beginning. The market with an area of ​​around 800 square meters is closed from May 2 to June 14th due to a conversion. The innovations should include a new design, an expansion of the offer and service as well as new accents in the beauty area. This includes self-service health insurance companies, a pick-up station for online orders and a newly designed photo area, while the converted drugstore is to be reopened on June 16.

strategic redesign in the drugstore industry

The DM drugstore chain plans extensive investments to modernize the branches. Overall, one billion euros is to be invested in the redesign of the branches, such as HNA reported. The aim is to rebuild 300 branches annually with the "Glory & Chill" concept. "Glory" stands for an open piazza that leads to beauty products, while "Chill" includes an improvement in the quality of stay, for example through a children's corner and a photo corner with bar stools.

The redesign is gradually taken over five to six years until the end of 2029. Customers should receive better orientation in the market through thematic product placements and thus make the shopping experience more pleasant. The first pilot market with the new changes is visible in the Durlach Center in Karlsruhe. In addition, the opening of a new supermarket and a drugstore with a focus on sustainable construction is planned in Willingen.