Michael Kläsgen
Business editor, Süddeutsche Zeitung
Michael Kläsgen is an editor in the business section of Süddeutsche Zeitung, one of Germany's leading daily newspapers. He reports on economics, with a focus on retail and consumer companies.
| Role | Editor, economics |
|---|---|
| Outlet | Süddeutsche Zeitung |
| Beat | Economics, retail, consumer goods |
| Previously | Correspondent for Süddeutsche Zeitung |
Who is Michael Kläsgen?
Michael Kläsgen is a German journalist and editor in the economics department of Süddeutsche Zeitung in Munich. His reporting explains how companies and markets work for a general newspaper readership, with retail and consumer goods among the sectors he follows most closely.
Career
Kläsgen has worked for Süddeutsche Zeitung for many years, including as a correspondent abroad before returning to the business desk. Through the newspaper's content partnership with Tamedia, his articles are also carried by Swiss titles such as Tages-Anzeiger, Basler Zeitung, Der Bund and Berner Zeitung, giving his work a readership in Switzerland as well as in Germany.
Coverage
His coverage centres on economics and the companies that shape everyday consumption. Topics in this area include:
- Food retail, discounters and drugstore chains
- Department stores, fashion retailers and shopping streets
- Prices, inflation and consumer behaviour
- Corporate strategy and ownership in the retail sector
For the fashion business, his reporting is a reference point on how German retailers are adapting to changing demand, online competition and pressure on city centre stores.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Michael Kläsgen?
Michael Kläsgen is an editor in the business section of Süddeutsche Zeitung.
What does Michael Kläsgen write about?
He writes about economics, retail and consumer companies in Germany.