By reopening the market after its renovation, ADEG Kogler stresses the importance of regional local supply: 60 employees, five ADEG markets, two generations, one success story. Just how well a business can prosper when father and son work together has been shown by ADEG merchants Franz Kogler jr. and Franz Kogler from October 27th in their renovated market in Grafendorf, Austria.
After a week of renovations, the ADEG market was reopened in the Austrian municipality. The father-son duo runs five ADEG markets in Styria and have 60 employees. That is why they contribute considerably to maintaining the importance of regional products in Styria. In addition to their commercial insight, focusing on regionality is the key to their success.
Many constumers from the region, but also mayor Johann Handler (4.f.l.) and ADEG manager Elisabeth Fantic-Jantschgi (2.f.r.), congratulate Franz Kogler jr. (2.f.l.) und Franz Kogler sr. (4.f.r.) - Photo: ADEG Österreich Handels AG/APA-Fotoservice/Hautzinger
The ADEG market Kogler in Grafendorf, Austria, was subjected to an intensive renovation that lasted one week, before it was reopened on friday the 27th October. "It was odd that our market was closed for an entire week, but it was an exciting time during which we and our customers were impatiently waiting for the reopening," Franz Kogler jr. said. The result of the renovation is great to see. From the interior design with cash register and specialty dish counter, to the rearrangement of the shelves, to the switch to environmentally friendly LED lighting. Everything has been improved.
"In our market, both the inner and outer values count," the ADEG businessman says lightheartedly. Amongst the inner values, are the large selection of products from suppliers in the region and a broad assortment with strong house brands such as "Ja! Natürlich" and "clever®".
Franz Kogler sr. and Franz Kogler jr. put regionality first - Photo: ADEG Österreich Handels AG/APA-Fotoservice/Hautzinger
Successful thanks to businessman gene
Franz Kogler sr. and Franz Kogler jr. put regionality first - Photo: ADEG Österreich Handels AG/APA-Fotoservice/Hautzinger
Successful thanks to businessman gene
For the 39 year old businessman, Franz Kogler jr, his career as a businessman came early, as he started learning in an ADEG market that was run by the family. He entered the family business 24 years ago and then became a merchant due to his feeling for products, quality and the needs of customers. Now, he has been running the family business together with his father for 14 years. "Talent for business is obviously a family trait," says Franz Kogler jr. with a smile. "Consistency, a strong connection with the region and a commitment to the Styrian local supply are what distinguish the Kogler businessmen from others. We wish them good luck with their markets," says ADEG CEO Alexandra Draxler-Zima.
The philosophy behind their success
"The quality of the products and the quantity in the assortment make a good local supply." That is what the businessmen are convinced of. "Customers like being able to choose from a large assortment. We often suprise them with specialties that they would want, but possibly had not expected at all," Franz Kogler sr. says.
"The quality of the products and the quantity in the assortment make a good local supply." That is what the businessmen are convinced of. "Customers like being able to choose from a large assortment. We often suprise them with specialties that they would want, but possibly had not expected at all," Franz Kogler sr. says.
The ADEG businessmen are very passionate about their job and very confident about the future: "If we keep developing, stay modern and focus on the needs of customers, I see many opportunities for our small company in the future in the regional local supply business. We will guarantee a shopping experience at eye level and build upon the trust that our customers have in us as merchants."