Opening of EDEKA Center in Salzgitter-Livenstedt
The newly opened EDEKA Center in Salzgitter-Lebenstedt, which commenced operations on the 7th of August, 2025, places a strong emphasis on sustainability, local variety, and community engagement. Spanning over 4,700 square meters, the market offers a modern shopping experience with fresh counters for meat, sausage, cheese, baked goods, fish, and soon a sushi department [3][4].
Sustainable Services are showcased through the market's commitment to fresh and regional produce, sourced locally, and its comprehensive service offerings, which include a café named "Eisenherz" as part of the gastronomy. The team, consisting of 85 dedicated individuals, ensures a high level of service quality daily and contributes significantly to sustainable customer satisfaction [1][3].
Local Variety is represented by numerous food items from the surrounding area, enhancing the local supply in Lebenstedt and boosting the local economy [3][4]. The extensive selection of approximately 30,000 products caters not only to fresh produce but also includes bakery and service areas such as fish and meat counters [4].
Community Engagement is fostered through the market as a new meeting place with inviting gastronomy offerings and an ambience that encourages lingering. Market manager Tanja Sander emphasizes the team spirit as a key factor for success and the importance of connecting people in the area with the market [3].
In summary, the new EDEKA Center in Salzgitter-Lebenstedt presents itself as a modern, sustainable full-range retailer with a strong local connection and a high standard for service and community [3][5]. Additionally, some employees from the former real market have been taken over by EDEKA and are now part of the new team. The market's design incorporates motifs from the industrial history of Lebenstedt. The market's operating hours are from Monday to Saturday, from 7 am to 10 pm. Customers can use their own reusable containers for fresh goods at the service counters. The market regularly supports the local food bank with food donations.
At the EDEKA Center in Salzgitter-Lebenstedt, the emphasis on sustainability is reflected in the market's commitment to fresh and regional produce, creating a sustainable lifestyle for its customers. The extensive food-and-drink selection, including local variety such as sausages, cheese, fish, and soon a sushi department, caters to a diverse home-and-garden lifestyle within the community.
