Self-employed

From apprentice to boss of his own supermarket

Regional producers can now also be found in Zurndorf.(Bild: Charlotte Titz)

Hans-Peter Halasz started working at Rewe 22 years ago. Now he has taken over the Billa store in Zurndorf. 

The first merchant in Austria to take over a Billa store was in Gloggnitz.

Now there is also an independent Billa retailer in Burgenland. Hans-Peter Halasz started as an apprentice at Rewe 22 years ago and slowly worked his way up the ranks. First he was area manager, then deputy store manager and finally store manager in various stores. So he knows the ropes. That was also the reason why he decided to become self-employed. Responding to customers as a local merchant
Zurndorf is a thriving store - Halasz wants to make it even better. To do this, he focuses on regionality, and small producers also have a stage with him. For example, you can find Keringer wine from Mönchhof as well as Szigeti sparkling wine from Gols or AX schnapps from Apetlon. With a dedicated team of 31 employees, he focuses on personal advice and customer proximity.

"With this concept, I can respond even more to customers, fulfill individual wishes and also incorporate my personal ideas even more. And with Rewe, I have a strong partner at my side," says Halasz, looking forward to his future task.

After a small refurbishment, the store reopened yesterday. The rush was great, which Halasz observed with great pleasure. "I hope it stays that way," he grinned.