The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Retail Retail Trade, Except Of Motor Vehicles And Motorcycles Retail Sale Of Other Household Equipment In Specialised Stores 47.52 - Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores
150 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
8 April 2010
Employment effect (start)
8 April 2010
Foreseen end date
Description
Construction retailer Bauhaus opened a new store in Tallinn on 4 April, employing 150 people.
Bauhaus offers a variety of goods including construction materials, gardening equipment and furnishing. The new store opened in Tallinn is the first one in Estonia. Bauhaus Eesti is part of a German chain which has about 200 stores in 14 European countries. The opening of a new store in Estonia was announced back in March 2008.
Eurofound (2010), Bauhaus Eesti, Business expansion in Estonia, factsheet number 70405, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/70405.
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