Taking on the fashion challenge

Fashion boutiques need to reinvent themselves to survive the competition from Internet sales and greenfield outlets. Customers must have fun to go shopping, making it an event for all their senses. This is the new philosophy of Modehaus Ronellenfitsch in Merzig, Saarland founded as early as in 1826.

Norbert (right) during the renovation works

Norbert Schoser, responsible for purchasing and training at Ronellenfitsch, is deeply involved in the renovation of the boutique. The new floor will appear three dimensional imitating cobble stones. The lighting will play an important role in creating an appealing atmosphere. While the works are on-going, Norbert rejoices "When we close the shop in the evening, it mostly looks different from the morning. We see progress every day. It's a good feeling. It is amazing what can be achieved within a day."

About eagles and other birdies

More than any other sport, Golf seems to have developed its own particular language. Some say the challenge of playing golf is less learning how to get from the 'tee' to the 'putting green', but to know what it means.

Norbert Schoser has learnt the necessary vocabulary and has entered the miraculous world of golf courses and tournaments. In July 2009 and July 2010, Norbert took part in the annual tournament at Wendelinus Golfpark. His score cards tell us that both times he must have made it to hole 18. But while this is trivial information, we leave it to the instructed reader to identify the number of albatrosses, eagles and other birdies, Norbert came across when walking those 6,265 meters.