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Rewe Group strengthens convenience competence
Rewe Group is reaffirming its role as Germany’s leading innovator in the convenience retail segment. The retail giant has launched its first highway-based Rewe To Go and expanded its autonomous...
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Watermelons have become cheaper in Poland – Hungarian imports are also pushing up prices
Watermelons are significantly cheaper to buy in Poland than at this time last year. Thanks to the abundant supply and cheap Hungarian and Serbian imports, the average price is more...
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Europe’s largest horticultural fair opens in Tulln
The highlight of Austria’s horticultural year will once again be the Tulln International Horticultural Fair, taking place from August 28 to September 1, 2025. At the region’s largest horticultural event,...
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Significant simplification in sustainability reporting: the scope of data to be disclosed can be reduced by up to 57%
According to the EFRAG draft, significant simplifications are coming to the ESRS standards, while companies will have more time to prepare thanks to the “Stop the Clock” measure in the...
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Lidl’s “Deluxe” Move in Bakery: A New Layer in the Discounters’ Premiumization Strategy
Lidl is quietly premiumizing its bakery section – inviting shoppers to see rustic breads as crafted indulgence, not discount staples. Lidl has taken a notable step forward by introducing its...
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Production recovery, with a nuanced picture – BMI at 50.7 points in July
According to the latest report by the Hungarian Association of Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Management (MLBKT), Hungary’s seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reached 50.7 points in July 2025, signaling...
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Alko – Finland’s State Sommelier Navigates Changing Times
A store format unlike any other in Europe: Alko is Finland’s state-owned liquor retailer, operating under strict legal and social mandates. This exclusive shop-floor report offers first-hand insight into how...
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K&H: breakthrough missed: sentiment among large companies is down again
The K&H Large Company Growth Index, which gives an idea of the economic outlook and expectations of domestic large companies, has once again approached the level measured at the end...
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Government tightens cyber rules with ban on ransom payments
The UK government has announced a tough new package of anti-ransomware measures aimed at curbing cybercrime and protecting essential services. Following public consultation, the Home Office confirmed that public sector...
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AI could be the key to sustainable cost cutting
In recent years economic uncertainty has fundamentally changed the market conditions for retail: high inflation has entailedcost increases across the supply chain, forcing consumers to save and increasing competition. This...
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