The “IK Ihr Kaufmann” concept focuses on shops smaller than 300 sq m. These markets are run by traders, who are often long-established in the area, providing a particularly personal service and an attractive selection of products, especially in the field of fresh convenience products. Moreover, Bartels-Langness also supports motivated potential founders on their way to self-employment here.

Currently more than 30 “Ihr Kaufmann” markets can be found predominantly in rural areas. The concept takes advantage of changing age structures and the development towards one and two-person households.