
After four years of renovation, the REWE Center in Olching has been completely refurbished and modernised since the beginning of June. At 11,000 square metres, it is the largest in Germany.
The REWE Centre in Olching is one of 17 centres in the southern region. With 11,000 square metres of retail space, including the beverage store, it is the largest REWE store in Germany. The remodelling work was correspondingly extensive: It took a whole four years to refurbish the store - without any closures. Each area was gradually modernised in seven construction phases. During this time, REWE invested tens of millions of euros.
The reopening was a complete success: (from left) Volker Hornsteiner, Markus Randelzhofer, Andreas Magg, store manager Jörg Löffler
State-of-the-art technology
The result is a state-of-the-art REWE Centre with a huge selection: In addition to the pick-up service, there is also Scan & Go and six self-service checkouts. The store has also been equipped with LED lighting and CO2 refrigeration systems. Outside, eight electric charging stations for electric cars and an electric charging station for bikes await users. „I want to offer many special products and focus on own brands by always placing the new items prominently. That way I stay competitive.“Jörg Löffler, store manager at the REWE Centre Olching
The shopping experience is not neglected for customers: they are spoilt for choice with over 45,000 items and can shop in a feel-good atmosphere. Designed like a hypermarket, Olching also offers a wide range of non-food products, such as clothing and shoes, in addition to food. Other highlights include the large wine department, which invites you to browse with its warm lighting and cosy wine barrels, the colourful stationery, book and magazine department and the huge flower shop with gift service. The store also has a cosmetics department and a spacious pet food section. In the spacious, separate organic department, customers can find all groceries from the dry range to frozen and mopro products in organic quality.
In-house production and craftsmanship
REWE Centre Olching focuses on in-house production
The REWE Centre's focus is on in-house production: "Here in Olching, we rely heavily on craftsmanship and in-house production, particularly in the butchery and snack area. 130 employees ensure that our core competences come to fruition here," says store manager Jörg Löffler.
"While the butcher's shop previously consisted of a self-service counter, the employees now welcome their customers at a full-service counter. Among other things, we serve homemade brawn and veal sausages from our own production." The principle of craftsmanship also continues with the fish: the fish department - the largest in Bavaria - has its own smokehouse. Fresh salads and snacks as well as "Eat Happy ToGo" sushi are available daily. The gastronomy convinces with "Deli am Markt" delicacies.
A successful restart
Sales Manager Markus Randelzhofer oversaw the renovation and sums up: "We are delighted that the renovation of the REWE Centre has now been successfully completed and are certain that the renovated store with its large, special selection of products will appeal to our customers."

REWE Centre Olching
Hermann-Böcker-Strasse 13
82140 Olching
Phone: 08142 - 47610
Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 7am-8pm
Sales area: 11,000 square metres
Number of articles: 45,000
Number of employees: 130
Store manager: Jörg Löffler
E-charging stations: 8 for cars, 1 for bicycles