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Meister Verbrauchermarkt

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German supermarket chain

Meister Verbrauchermarkt GmbH was a supermarket chain in Bavaria which was founded in 1959 by Ludwig A. Meister in Erbendorf. It was sold in 1978 to Metro's predecessor Asko Deutsche Kaufhaus AG and Deutsche SB-Kauf AG and finally was merged with Metro AG in 1996.2 It ceased to exist in 2002.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1959Founded1
  • Industryfood retail sector1
  • HeadquartersAmberg1
  • Legal formGesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung1

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Meister Verbrauchermarkt GmbH was a supermarket chain in Bavaria which was founded in 1959 by Ludwig A. Meister in Erbendorf. It was sold in 1978 to Metro's predecessor Asko Deutsche Kaufhaus AG and Deutsche SB-Kauf AG and finally was merged with Metro AG in 1996.2

Timeline

  1. 2002Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1959Founded Founded1

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