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FRANKFURT’S RETAIL INDUSTRY

DIVERSE AND VIBRANT

The retail industry in Frankfurt am Main is lively and diverse. The city boasts a wide range of retail options that cater to the needs and preferences of all residents and visitors. It is not just located centrally in one single area or along one particular street, rather it stretches across the entire city – and is just as multifaceted as Frankfurt itself: a truly great experience. 

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Landmarks in the city centre

The Zeil, one of Germany's best-known shopping streets, is the epicentre of Frankfurt's retail industry. It stretches from Hauptwache to Frankfurt Citizens' Office on the eastern end of the inner city green belt (Anlagenring). It is home to a large number of major department stores, fashion chains and international brands. Many large department stores, fashion chains and international brands are located here.

Goethestrasse attracts visitors with an impressive selection of luxury designer shops and boutiques.

Attractive urban neighbourhoods

Charming neighbourhoods featuring individual and independent shops add a very special flavour to Frankfurt's retail landscape. Berger Strasse, Schweizer Strasse, Leipziger Strasse, Königsteiner Strasse, Nordend and Oeder Weg each have their own individual mix of shops. Local products are waiting to be discovered in a relaxed atmosphere, while bookshops and second-hand shops invite shoppers to browse. Shopping centres such as MyZeil, Skyline Plaza, Hessen Center and Nordwestzentrum round off the retail opportunities that Frankfurt has to offer.

Weekly markets with a regional flavour

Frankfurt am Main is also famed for its many weekly markets. The Kleinmarkthalle, or indoor market, located in the heart of the city sells fresh food, regional specialities and international delicacies. The market stalls are a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike. The retail industry in Frankfurt am Main also benefits from its proximity to Messe Frankfurt, one of the world's largest trade fair and exhibition centres. Many of the exhibitors and visitors take the opportunity to explore what the city has to offer in terms of shopping.

Retail as a factor for a business location

Frankfurt am Main has something to suit every shopper's taste: From major shopping streets and international brands to individual boutiques and traditional markets. Frankfurt am Main's retail industry adds to the city's lively atmosphere and makes shopping a memorable experience.

IN FIGURES

RETAIL INDUSTRY IN FRANKFURT AM MAIN

ca. 5.800 Mio. €
Retail sales
8.163 €
Retail purchasing power per capita
109,4
Purchasing power index
107,3
Centrality rating
5.779
Ø-Footfall Zeil (Centre) per hour 2022
26.700
People employed in the retail industry

The numbers have been rounded for better visualisation. As at: 06/2023

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Markus Halbe

Markus Halbe
Project Director Competence Center Trade Counselling & Urban District Management

Districts: Bornheim, Nordend-West, Nordend-Ost

+49 69 212-40988
markus.halbe(at)frankfurt-business.net

FRANKFURT AM START

Local business development

In 2018, Frankfurt Economic Development launched its “Frankfurt am Start” scheme to support and promote businesses in the urban districts by means of trade shows, seasonal campaigns and events-based support, for example during the coronavirus lockdown. More

 

 

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Markus Halbe

Markus Halbe
Project Director Competence Center Trade Counselling & Urban District Management

+49 69 212-40988
markus.halbe(at)frankfurt-business.net