# Depot to Close All 24 Austrian Stores by 2027 October 27, 2026 at 09:24 AM > Home accessories chain Depot will exit the Austrian market by January 31, 2027, affecting 140 employees across its 24 branch locations. Home accessories chain **Depot** is closing all 24 of its **Austrian** branches by January 31, 2027. Owner **Christian Gries** confirmed the market withdrawal during a Microsoft Teams call on October 27, 2026. The move follows recent store closures across **Germany**. Approximately 140 employees will lose their jobs but remain employed through January. While no social plan is offered, staff will receive regular pay and a double salary in November. A clearance sale with 30 percent discounts begins on October 28, 2026. The exit is an orderly liquidation without insolvency. New merchandise was purchased to fund operations during this period. Customers must redeem all existing vouchers by the final January deadline. Ten locations are currently operated with partner **SES**. #Depot [#Austria]() [#RetailNews]() #StoreClosures #Liquidation ## Related news ## [Austria Reaches Deal on Social Assistance Reform]() October 27, 2026 at 11:51 AM ## [IKEA Austria Invests €20 Million to Lower Prices]() October 21, 2026 at 07:16 PM ## [Spar Sells Hervis to New Investors After Losses]() October 15, 2026 at 08:56 PM ## [Austria Launches New Parcel Tax on E-Commerce]() October 1, 2026 at 02:40 PM ## [Austria to Launch New Parcel Tax on October 1]() September 29, 2026 at 10:52 AM