Migros sells Tegut to Edeka in dramatic exit from German market

A decade of losses ends as Migros walks away from Germany. What's next for 7,400 employees—and the stores left behind?

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2026 March 11 . 4:01 PM

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Migros sells Tegut to Edeka in dramatic exit from German market

Migros has sold its struggling German organic supermarket chain Tegut to Edeka in a major restructuring move. The deal, already finalised, marks the end of Tegut as a brand after years of financial losses. Around 7,400 employees will now transition to new ownership or face uncertainty as remaining stores seek buyers.

Tegut's financial troubles stretched back over a decade. Under Migros ownership, the chain turned a profit just three times in 13 years—twice only during the Covid-19 pandemic. Net losses reached €600 million, with €270 million written off in 2025 alone. The persistent underperformance led Migros to abandon its foreign ventures and refocus entirely on the Swiss market.

Edeka has acquired roughly 200 of Tegut's 338 branches, along with all 40 unstaffed Teo kiosks. The deal also includes the logistics hub in Michelsrombach and the Herzberger bakery. Sales staff at these locations will transfer to Edeka, though the purchase price remains undisclosed. Migros retains the remaining stores, which are now in advanced talks with competitors like Rewe, pending approval from Germany's competition regulator. The sale follows leadership changes at Migros. Jörg Blunschi, who championed foreign expansions like Tegut, stepped down as CEO of Migros Zurich in 2024. After a brief stint at Migros Aare, he resigned in 2025 amid backlash over his promotion during the restructuring. His successor, Patrik Pörtig, oversaw the final decision to divest Tegut, closing a chapter on Migros' costly international ambitions.

With Tegut's brand disappearing, Edeka will absorb a significant portion of its operations, including staff and infrastructure. Migros now looks to offload the remaining stores to rivals such as Rewe, Aldi, or Lidl. The outcome for employees at those locations depends on whether new buyers secure regulatory approval in the coming months.