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Genk gets a new hotspot for tech enthusiasts: MediaMarkt opens Limburg’s largest store

Team in red coats cuts red ribbon at MediaMarkt opening, under the arc of balloons with confetti in the air.

Limburg is gaining a new place where technology comes to life: today, MediaMarkt is opening the doors of its brand-new store at Hasseltweg 197 in Genk. With a surface area of 1,800 m², it is immediately the largest MediaMarkt in the province. The store is located on a vibrant commercial axis between Hasselt and Genk, where supermarkets and home and kitchen stores reinforce one another. Thanks to the easy connection with the E313 and E314, the ample parking and being open seven days a week, MediaMarkt Genk will quickly become a regular stop for everyone with a passion for technology.

Large in floor space, even larger in experience
The new branch has been set up according to the modernised Core concept, MediaMarkt’s store model that focuses on comfort, clarity and experience. Visitors enter a bright, open retail space where all categories come together: from multimedia and household appliances to smartphones, gaming and entertainment.

In addition to the wide range, the store strongly emphasises service and personal advice. The Smartbar helps customers with data transfer, screen protection and repairs, and for those who want it there are calibrations, extended warranties, insurance options, financing solutions and premium installations at home.

“With the opening in Genk, MediaMarkt is strengthening its presence in Limburg at a strategic location between two important cities,” says Olivier van den Bossche, CEO MediaMarkt Benelux. “The region is lively, easily accessible and has great potential. Here, we want to create a place where technology becomes tangible and personal.”

Busy electronics store with racks full of gadgets, rear Smartbar board and red and white balloons at the service desk.

A Limburg home match for the new store manager

The opening also has a special meaning for store manager (CCO) Koen Vorstermans. After MediaMarkt stints in Antwerp, Ghent, Brussels and Rotterdam, he sees the new Genk branch as a personal milestone.

“After so many years in other cities, it feels special to be able to open a store here in Limburg that embodies everything MediaMarkt stands for: a passion for technology, accessibility and a personal approach,” says Koen Vorstermans, the newly appointed CCO of MediaMarkt Genk. “For me, this is a home match and at the same time the start of something new.”

Festive launch full of flavour and music

To give the opening some extra impact, MediaMarkt Genk is organising a festive opening week. Visitors can enjoy food trucks, DJ sets, live product demos, a pizza baker and Nespresso tastings. In addition, there will be special opening deals on top of the national Black Friday promotions – the perfect moment to discover the new store in a warm, lively atmosphere.