In the midst of life, close to people: In our film series, we present impressive REWE Group retailers – strong personalities who have led their stores to success with their individual signature and a common sales concept.
Their stories are as diverse as they are – and yet they are united by a common foundation of values that is deeply rooted in the cooperative tradition of REWE Group. Today’s portrait: toom retailer Theodoros Lazaridis.
Uncomplicated, fast, close support – these are the words Theodoros Lazaridis uses to describe his path to self-employment at toom. in 2024, the family man opened his first Baumarkt hardware store near Stuttgart, making him one of around 30 retailers at toom. His store is characterized not only by its close ties to the local economy, but above all by its strong team, which is always committed to serving the needs of its customers.
Portrait of Theodoros Lazaridis
Theodoros Lazaridis on his path to becoming a toom retailer and the importance of the cooperative.
I have never regretted taking the step and would never want to do anything else today
, emphasizes Theodoros Lazaridis. The cooperative has contributed significantly to his success, as it offers security, stability and experience, making it easier for him to become self-employed. In addition, the cooperative structures of REWE Group enable sustainable growth because we invest in the future of our members – like a family that supports each other.
With around 300 stores in its portfolio, 18,000 employees and gross sales of around 3 billion euros, toom is one of the leading providers in the German DIY sector. Since 1989, toom Baumarkt hardware store has been operating under the umbrella of REWE Group.
