Media Markt is the German and European market leader in consumer electronics retailing.
cbi:///cms/236294With permanently low prices, an extensive network of consumer electronics stores and an assortment of the latest brand products that is unique in this sector, Media Markt succeeded in coming clear ahead of its competitors as the market leader. The Media Markt brand is synonym for a comprehensive assortment in the fields of consumer electronics, telecommunications, photography, entertainment, computers, software and household appliances. A wide range of services and competent, individual customer advice characterise the service standard.
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An important element of the company's management structure is the independence of the managing directors and employees at the stores. Lean hierarchies and a high level of self-responsibility are cultivated intentionally. Media Markt customers benefit from this policy: The employees’ strong motivation results in a particularly high level of service and customer advice in the individual stores. The large autonomy of the stores in putting together their assortment, setting prices and advertising guarantee a service offer that is tailored to the specific needs of the local custom base.
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Media Markt
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Locations 2
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705
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Number of countries 2
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14
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Sales Media Markt and Saturn 1
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€21 bn
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EBIT Media Markt and Saturn 1
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€326 mn
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Headcount Media Markt and Saturn 1
(full-time equivalents as of closing date 31 December)
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58,416
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Articles, overall assortment
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up to around 100,000
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The first Media Markt opened in an industrial park in Munich in 1979. At that time, the concept of a large selling space consumer electronics store was a novelty. Before, only small specialty stores and department stores had offered a limited range of consumer electronics products. From razor to television the comprehensive offer at Media Markt now covered the complete range of electrical goods. The central idea of the founders Helga and Erich Kellerhals, Leopold Stiefel and Walter Gunz was the following: a broad selection of brand products at permanently low prices, professional customer advice, competent repair service and, moreover, every customer was entitled to return his purchase if he found a better offer with a competitor. This fundamental idea still applies today.
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Compared with other retailers Media Markt offers a particular ownership structure: Each managing director of a Media Markt store is at the same time also co-owner of his establishment. He takes the role of a managing partner and acts as an independent entrepreneur with co-responsibility for assortment, pricing and marketing. This structure allows a quick response to market demands and opportunities. At the same time the stores also benefit from the advantage of the group structure when using the services offered by the Media Markt system headquarters in Ingolstadt. This results in cost savings, which can be passed directly to the customers.
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Compared with other retailers Media Markt offers a particular ownership structure: Each managing director of a Media Markt store is at the same time also co-owner of his establishment. He takes the role of a managing partner and acts as an independent entrepreneur with co-responsibility for assortment, pricing and marketing. This structure allows a quick response to market demands and opportunities. At the same time the stores also benefit from the advantage of the group structure when using the services offered by the Media Markt system headquarters in Ingolstadt. This results in cost savings, which can be passed directly to the customers.
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Within METRO GROUP, Media Markt belongs to the Media-Saturn sales division. Today, Media Markt stores with a selling space ranging between 2,500 and 8,000 sqm are found in 14 European countries. The expansion advances quickly both in Germany and abroad. In Germany, Media Markt and Saturn offer their customers the densest sales network in the consumer electronics sector.
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Located close to the city but at a sufficient distance from downtown parking problems, Media Markt offers brand products at guaranteed low prices. Since the founding of the company the stores have been focusing on continued low prices instead of short-term special offers. This had a lasting positive effect with the customers.
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The company’s claim to cover the broad spectrum of individual customer needs resulted in an extraordinarily wide offer of brand name products. Media Markt in Germany offers an extensive assortment of goods from the areas of consumer electronics, telecommunications, photography, entertainment, computers, software and household appliances, - including all major new products in a market segment that is subject to rapid technological change. All products are readily available for demonstration at the stores. This way, the customers can test the equipment at the store and inform themselves about their use. The well-structured store layout helps to quickly find one's way through the multitude of products on offer.
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The dynamic business development of Media Markt is linked to extensive advertising efforts. Surveys have shown that, with its attention-grabbing, emotional advertisements, Media Markt is by far making the best known advertisements in its market segment. The Media Markt slogans respond directly to the zeitgeist.
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Media Markt is not only a synonym for a broad product offer but also for a comprehensive service. From repair to delivery and installation through to warranty extension or financing Media Markt offers a portfolio of professional services. Lean hierarchies give the employees the largest possible leeway to be proactive and creative. The objective is to promptly provide qualified and individual customer advice. Special emphasis is placed on the continued education and training of the employees at Media Markt.
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