Rewe to take over part of insolvent Feneberg supermarket locations

The German supermarket chain Rewe has announced plans to acquire a portion of the locations belonging to Feneberg, a supermarket chain that filed for insolvency. Feneberg has been operating under self-administered insolvency proceedings since April 1, 2026.

According to a statement, the agreement involves the future independent operation of a "significant part" of Feneberg's 72 locations. These will be managed by the investor group LEH-Allgäu GmbH and Rewe. This move is considered a crucial step towards the long-term preservation of these sites, the jobs they provide, and the local supply chain in the affected regions.

The plan is to be implemented through an insolvency plan, which still requires the approval of Feneberg Lebensmittel GmbH's creditors. The overarching goal is to maintain the traditional company while simultaneously strengthening local supply and employment opportunities in the Allgäu and southern Germany areas. The agreement also aims to lay the groundwork for the future development of these acquired locations.

Feneberg is a well-established supermarket chain, particularly prevalent in the German states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The insolvency proceedings and subsequent acquisition plans highlight the ongoing challenges within the retail sector. The agreement remains conditional pending a decision from the relevant authorities.