Thomas Philipps concludes: Big bargains at the clearance sale!

Thomas Philipps concludes: Big bargains at the clearance sale!

On Monday morning, October 27th, there was a lot going on in the Karow business park on the B 106. Hundreds of customers flocked to the Thomas Philipps shopping market in the village of Mecklenburg, attracted by a large oneClearance sale, which offers discounts of a whopping 30 percent. Parking spaces were rare and the queues in front of the market seemed to never end. Sometimes there weren't even shopping carts available - this is where the rush is noticeable!

This market has been open since the 1990s and now acts as an important point of contact for many regular customers. But the joy about the low prices is overshadowed by sadness: the market has to close on Saturday, November 22nd. No renovations are planned and customers express regret because they shop here regularly. “It hurts to lose such a well-stocked market,” said a customer on Monday.

Uncertain future

The external appearance of the Thomas Philipps market resembles that of an old warehouse, a bit bleak for a place that attracts so many people. Mayor Jörg Dargel was not informed about the closure plans until this Monday. Rumors are doing the rounds: Is the hall in disrepair or could another market set up shop here? These speculations are further fueling conversations among customers.

Thomas Philipps GmbH & Co. KG is based in Bissendorf, Lower Saxony, and currently operates around 260 stores in Germany as well as some in Lithuania and Austria. The company plans to expand its branch network and wants to open around 20 new branches in Germany by the end of 2026. This expansion shows that Thomas Philipps is still on the way up, even if some locations now have to be closed to make room for new things, as lebensmittelzeitung.net reports.

An era is coming to an end

The closure of the market in Karow comes at a time when people are more dependent than ever on cheap shopping options. The market offered a standard range of around 18,000 items. Shoppers were happy to visit to get a good deal and find unique bargains. This welcome change will soon be a thing of the past.

The change is particularly sad for long-time customers who have fond memories of the market since its beginnings. You could say that the Thomas Philipps market represents a piece of local culture that for many was not just a shop, but an integral part of their everyday life. The mood in the market was a mixture of excitement about the bargains and sadness about the impending closure.

What will happen next remains uncertain. The rumors about a possible new tenant or even the dilapidation of the hall mean that the residents are looking forward to the coming developments.

Only time will tell whether Thomas Philipps will actually close its gaps on the map or whether there will be new markets. One thing is certain: people have remained loyal to their Thomas Philipps in Karow, and it remains to be seen what will become of this traditional location.