Delikatesy Centrum abruptly closes stores, up to 150 locations may vanish

The Delikatesy Centrum chain is rapidly closing its stores, with reports indicating that as many as 150 locations might cease operations. In recent instances in Łowicz and Wyszków, employees claim they were only informed about the closures when they received their termination notices, according to the DlaHandlu.pl portal.

These liquidations are part of a larger strategy by the Eurocash Group to streamline its retail network. The group has been working for months to reorganize its stores, closing or converting unprofitable outlets. In 2025 alone, approximately 68 company-owned and partner stores, including 41 Delikatesy Centrum branches, have already been shut down. The company aims to eventually close around 150 of its own stores while converting over 1,000 others into franchise operations, hoping these changes will boost the group's profitability.

In Łowicz, the Delikatesy Centrum on Warszawska Street closed at the end of June. The decision surprised both customers and the 11 employees, who were officially notified of the liquidation on the store's final day of operation. Although there were prior indications that the store might close if a franchisee wasn't found, the abruptness of the closure was unexpected.

A similar situation unfolded in Wyszków, where two Delikatesy Centrum stores on Prosta and Centralna streets closed on July 1. Employees reportedly received their termination letters the day before, potentially affecting around 30 workers. A farewell message was posted on one of the store doors, thanking customers for their trust and long-standing patronage, with employees emphasizing their surprise at the decision.