Sudden “Hewado” closure causes uncertainty among customers

By Vivienne Kraus It was only in February 2024 that the second-hand goods market "Hewado" moved from Nordhorn to the Lower Grafschaft region with a new managing director. "Everything will stay the same," promised Martin Bartels upon taking over the long-established Grafschaft company. But since the turn of the year, the market's doors in Wietmarschen have been closed. What remains is the uncertainty for customers, who fear for the whereabouts of…