
Galeria is fighting for survival; at least 30 of the 83 department stores are threatened. The fourth bankruptcy in six years shows that the current owners had no concept either.
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Galeria has been struggling with economic difficulties for years and has already gone through several bankruptcies.
Galeria insolvency Germany's last major department store group is facing a radical downsizing
Galeria is fighting for survival; at least 30 of the 83 department stores are threatened. The fourth bankruptcy in six years shows that the current owners had no concept either.
By Kristina Gnirke
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