Vacancies in Graz

Kastner boss: “The city must finally react!”

Kastner boss Martin Wäg is optimistic about the future, but he is concerned about the many empty stores.(Bild: Krone KREATIV/Christian Jauschowetz, Yvonne Gratzer)

Martin Wäg is a friend of clear words. In an interview with "Krone", the head of Kastner & Öhler calls on politicians to finally take action against the vacancies in Graz city center.

Kastner is undoubtedly the flagship of Graz city center retail. However, the ongoing crisis since the pandemic has not left the traditional department store (founded in 1873!) unscathed. A real effort has been made to turn the tide and it is now hoping to sail back into calmer seas. However, the current situation in the old town, with many empty stores and closures of traditional businesses such as the Sacher, is also weighing on Kastner's mind. CEO Martin Wäg is calling on the city government to finally take action.