The Russian group Torgservice has opened in Leipzig, the first branch of the discounter Mere and wants to steal Aldi and Lidl customers. However, the concept of the chain is on shaky feet.

In Leipzig has opened the first Mers-market. Mers belongs to Russian discount chain Torgservice, which would make the German market leaders Aldi and Lidl competition.

The concept of: Mainly food are on offer, to household goods, textiles and drugstore products. The equipment of the Mere branch is simple and pragmatic: neon tubes on the ceiling, the stacked part pallets, or in high metal shelves.

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