In an interview with Funke Mediengruppe, Schuchardt noted that past collaborations have led to effective, tailored solutions for both stores and employees. He urged that, should closures occur, prompt and coherent plans for subsequent use of the affected sites must be developed to prevent a downward spiral in local economies. Galeria has announced a review of the profitability of 33 out of its 83 locations, following its third bankruptcy filing in four years, which resulted in the immediate closure of nine stores.