German drugstore chain Müller to open gigantic shop in Budapest

German retailer Müller is closing its Váci Street store in Budapest, but shoppers can look forward to the launch of Hungary’s largest Müller store, a three-storey flagship set to open nearby with a grand celebration.

Müller announces Budapest shop closure

24.hu writes that German retailer Müller has revealed plans to close its store at 19-21 Váci Street, Budapest, with a clearance sale offering 20% off all products from 12 November. The closure marks a strategic move as the German company gears up for an ambitious new chapter in Hungary. The announcement was made via the company’s Facebook page, where the German drugstore chain also teased an upcoming venture that promises to elevate its presence in the region.

Gigantic new shop

The German drugstore chain is set to open Hungary’s largest store, a three-storey, 2,800-square-metre flagship, just steps away from the old location at the corner of Váci Street and Régi Posta Street, where the historic Fontana House once stood. The site will also feature 40 upscale apartments as part of Müller Drogéria Magyarország Lp’s real estate development. With construction progressing rapidly, the chain has promised a grand opening celebration, though the exact date remains under wraps.

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