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Background
Retailer Aldi had opened a branch in Neuchâtel city centre in 2021, at the corner of Rue du Bassin and Rue Saint-Honoré, in the former OVS premises. The Official Gazette of the canton of Neuchâtel announced the closure of this store on Friday 6 November 2026. Aldi will cease trading there on 28 November 2026.
The key points
German group Rossmann, an international drugstore chain, will take over the premises, according to ArcInfo. The information comes from Camille Gonseth, chairman of the family company Essor, which owns the building. Like Aldi, the future store will occupy two floors and the basement.
According to RTN, quoted by Watson, Aldi explains its decision by an assessment of the branch's economics, including rent and sales area. The retailer says it wants to maintain its presence in the region, at a site with reasonable rent and charges.
After two months of works, Rossmann would open at the earliest at the end of May 2027, according to ArcInfo. Its range will cover beauty, well-being, health, children's products, household and pet products.
Key figures
- 67 700 : Rossmann employees in Europe
- 5209 : stores in the group
- 28 November 2026 : closure of the Aldi store on Rue Saint-Honoré
What's next
- Rossmann's opening in Neuchâtel planned at the earliest at the end of May 2027.
Further reading
Sources
- ArcInfo – A drugstore giant will replace Aldi in Neuchâtel city centre
- Watson – Rossmann to replace Aldi in Neuchâtel
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