From then until today – TEDi-History

2004
Presentation of the new business concept and opening of the first TEDi store. The corner stone of our success story is laid: we open new stores every week and end the fiscal year with more than 120 locations throughout Germany.

2005
In August, 2005 we celebrate the opening of the 250th TEDi store in Germany. In this year we are already training 150 young people. In order to ensure a smooth process, and optimal delivery to our stores, we establish TEDi Logistik GmbH.

2006
We continue to remain in the fast lane. In July, we open the 400th store and the TEDi bear becomes our mascot.

2007
The success continues: In May, the 500th store opening follows. In addition we are training new employees in six different occupations.

2008
Due to our strong expansion, we are continually creating new jobs. Meantime TEDi has more than 650 stores in Germany.

2009
At the beginning of this year, we begin with the renovation and expansion work on the new headquarters and the German logistics centre in Dortmund-Brackel. The renovation of the headquarters and the far-reaching expansion work of the logistics centre extend over several months.

2010
In May 2010, we are pleased about the opening of the 1,000th TEDi store in East Frisian Moordorf (Germany), which at the same time is also TEDi’s first Green Building store. We have been a partner in the European Commission’s Green Building Program (GreenBuilding-Programms)  since February 2010. It certifies commercial properties, which comply with strict standards as regards energy efficiency and use of renewable energies. For the sake of our environment, additional Green Building stores will follow.

2011
The first  TEDi store beyond Germany opens on May 2, in Austrian Graz. In Germany TEDi counts more than 1,200 stores in Germany.

Outlook
Our next goals are certain: With at least 150 store openings per year we will solidify the store network in Germany to 2,000 stores in the medium term. In Austria we will expand the good start and will open 20 to 30 TEDi stores per year.