Cologne city centre is seeing a significant new establishment in brick-and-mortar retail. TEMPUR, internationally known for high-quality mattresses and sleep systems, will open a new location on Apostelnstraße. The corresponding retail space was brokered by MANAI Immobilien. The showroom's opening is scheduled for November 2026, with conversion work commencing shortly.
With this new location, TEMPUR is positioning itself in an established inner-city shopping area of Cologne. The forthcoming showroom will offer customers the opportunity to comprehensively experience and test the brand's products and sleep solutions, as well as to receive personal and professional advice.
The successful tenancy is the result of a targeted site search by TEMPUR in Cologne, which spanned over a year. The company placed particular emphasis on a central location, the quality and visibility of the space, and an environment that suits its advice-intensive concept. MANAI Immobilien successfully matched TEMPUR's requirements with the available space on Apostelnstraße and managed the leasing process.
Significance for inner-city trade
For MANAI Immobilien, this letting holds significance beyond a single transaction. The inner-city leasing market has undergone a considerable transformation in recent years, with gastronomic concepts showing increasing demand for space, while traditional retailers are adopting a more selective approach to their expansion. The deliberate decision by an established brand like TEMPUR for a premium brick-and-mortar location in Cologne city centre is noteworthy in this context.
Imen Manai, managing partner of MANAI Immobilien, stated that the letting demonstrates that attractive prime locations and high-quality retail spaces continue to be in demand. She highlighted that TEMPUR had clear requirements for the new Cologne site and had been searching for a suitable space for over a year. Bringing together the brand, location, and property represents a positive outcome and also a strong signal for brick-and-mortar retail in Cologne.
- —High-quality product range
- —Comprehensive personal advice
- —Physical product experience on site
Especially for advice-intensive products such as mattresses and sleep systems, brick-and-mortar retail can leverage its strengths and offer a shopping experience that goes beyond a mere product purchase. Cologne city centre and the demands on successful retail concepts are evolving, according to Ms Manai. She believes it is crucial today to unite the right brand with the right property and the right location. TEMPUR's decision for Apostelnstraße, in her view, underscores the quality of this location and the continuing potential of brick-and-mortar retail in Cologne.
With the commencement of conversion work, the new TEMPUR store is now taking concrete shape. The opening in November 2026 will enable customers to visit the new showroom on Apostelnstraße.
