Hennef loses Denn's organic market: new building plans call the future into question

Hennef loses Denn's organic market: new building plans call the future into question

The future of the Denns organic market in Hennef couldn't be more shaky. According to current information, the popular shop in Hennef city center has to give way. The reason for this is the planned demolition of the existing building to make space for new residential buildings and a parking lot. The owner of the property, Kreissparkasse Köln, already has big plans for the corner of Frankfurter Straße and Lindenstraße. However, these changes do not appear to provide any space for a food market, as the drafts in the city planning committee show.

Alexandra Terfort-Schülter, Denns' expansion manager, never tires of emphasizing that the company also wants to stay in Hennef. Various options for a new retail space in the city are already being examined. “We respect the development of the location and would like to accompany the situation constructively,” says Terfort-Schülter. However, concrete details about a move or a new property are not yet known. A long-term rental agreement at the current location secures the existence of the market for the time being.

Current situation for customers

The question for customers remains how long the beloved contact point for organic products will remain open. There is currently no fixed time frame for the relocation, but discussions about possible alternatives are ongoing. Those interested can also find out more in online directories such as Das Örtliche, where opening times and contact details for the Denns organic market are provided. There you will also find information that the information comes from user reports and is not always editorially checked.

The development of the location could bring new impetus to the city center of Hennef, but also poses the risk that local supply options will dwindle. The organic market has enjoyed great popularity, particularly in recent years, which is also reflected in the general trends in the organic food industry. According to a survey on the framework conditions of organic farming published by Boelw, sales in the organic sector continue to show a positive trend.

However, the challenges in retail are diverse. Whether the Denns organic market in Hennef dares to restart and finds a new home will depend on the future development of the city. The next few months will be crucial in determining what happens next. If regular customers have a good knack for supporting their favorite market, there could be greater hope of returning soon.