With the hard lockdown, the hardware stores in Germany have also closed with immediate effect.

At least for end users.

Craftsmen and tradespeople, on the other hand, are still allowed to shop in hardware stores, although not in every federal state.

In addition, in many places it is unclear which tissue producers are meant.

At least the option of Click & Collect remains as a way out, i.e. ordering and paying via the Internet with subsequent collection in the store.

Even for everyone.

Although this is not held the same in every federal state. “There is currently a catastrophic patchwork quilt,” says an audibly desperate DIY store operator who prefers not to give his name.