Post by Pieter Waasdorp

A growing number of consumers are choosing refurbished Apple iPhones and Samsung Mobile smartphones instead of buying new ones. GALERIA’s latest move taps into this shift. GALERIA has launched a new partnership with mySWOOOP in 20 of its department stores across Germany. The initiative allows customers to sell used smartphones and tablets directly on-site, with the option to receive instant cash or a GALERIA voucher worth 10% more than the device value. What makes this particularly relevant is the combination of trade-ins and refurbished sales. Customers can now also buy refurbished Apple and Samsung Mobile devices from #GOECO in GALERIA stores. For shoppers, this means faster, more transparent transactions and a wider choice. For GALERIA, it strengthens sustainability efforts and positions the department store chain as a local hub for circular retail. Sailer Christian, Chief Financial Officer of GALERIA, emphasized that the partnership is about meeting customer needs and adding real value to physical stores. Simon Gabriel, Founder and CEO of mySWOOOP, described the service as the “Lieferando of re-commerce,” highlighting the speed and convenience of instant in-store payouts. Congratulations GALERIA Sailer Christian and mySWOOOP Simon Gabriel, Benjamin Gabriel. #CircularEconomy #Refurbished #RetailInnovation #AppleiPhone #SamsungSmartphone