Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Jean-Philippe LACOUR

German Family Businesses Desperately Seeking Buyers

Small businesses in Germany are struggling to find buyers due to an ageing population and stagnating economy (Credit: AFP)

The Scharringhausen deli has been selling fine foods and wines in northern Germany for 160 years, but its future is in doubt as it struggles to find a buyer to take over the business.

Juergen Scharringhausen, who is in his 70s, has been trying to sell the family business in Bremen on the banks of the river Weser for almost two years, but has yet to receive a serious offer.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.