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Norma Launches New Digital Discount App
German discount retailer Norma is expanding its digital offering with the launch of its new Norma Plus app, that went live on June 2. The app allows customers to access...
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Consumer Trust in German Food Safety Reaches New High
Consumer confidence in the safety of food in Germany has risen to 89%, marking a three-percentage-point increase from the previous year, according to a representative Forsa survey commissioned by QS...
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German retail sales fell month-on-month in April
In Germany, retail sales fell by 1.1 percent in real terms in April on a monthly basis, after growing by 0.9 percent in March, the German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis,...
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dm Rolls Out Reusable Displays Across Europe to Cut Waste and Emissions
German drugstore chain dm is introducing reusable product displays in over 2,100 stores in Germany and expanding the initiative to other European countries. The displays, supplied by pallet pooling provider...
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Cashierless smart shops in Germany: slow start followed by rapid growth
Germany has started late to adopt cashierless grocery formats, yet 600 smart stores have emerged in just six years. The Smart Store 24/7 segment is expanding, particularly in rural areas,...
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Kneipp Launches Pilot for Reusable Cosmetic Packaging in Munich
Starting in July 2025, natural health and personal care brand Kneipp will test a reusable packaging system for its cosmetic products in the greater Munich area. As part of the...
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Lidl Announces Largest Price Reduction in Its History as Competitors Follow Suit
Lidl has unveiled the biggest price reduction in its corporate history, aiming to permanently cut prices of more than 500 products—by up to 35% in some regions. The move comes...
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Lekkerland partners with VusionGroup to digitalize its 24/7 smart kiosks
Lekkerland, REWE Group’s expert in convenience solutions, has partnered with VusionGroup to fully digitalize its rapidly expanding network of autonomous 24/7 smart kiosks that leverage self-checkout technology across Germany. Located...
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Aldi Süd reorganizes meat refrigerators by animal welfare standards instead of species
Aldi Süd has become the first major grocery retailer in Germany to reorganize its fresh meat section based on animal welfare standards rather than animal type. The change aims to make...
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Acceptance of 3D-Printed Meat Is Rising in Germany
German consumers are increasingly open to 3D-printed, lab-grown meat alternatives, according to a new survey by digital association Bitkom. While six years ago merely 13 per cent of people were...
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Paypal launches smartphone payment at German checkouts
Paypal is introducing smartphone payment at shop checkouts in Germany for the first time. In the future, customers will be able to pay for their purchases in instalments. The company...
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German trade associations call for more flexible opening hours
The chambers of industry and commerce and local governments in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany are calling for more flexible rules on opening hours of shops. In a joint position paper, initiators propose...
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Edeka launches new campaign to promote regional products
In Germany, Edeka has launched a new advertising campaign focusing on the retailer’s fresh produce counters and regionally produced products. The German supermarket chain is using the campaign to differentiate...
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Food offering is attracting more and more shoppers to drugstores in Germany
Buying groceries in drugstores continues to gain importance. According to a recent study by market research company Mafowerk, 42 per cent of customers visit drugstores mainly because of the food...
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GfK’s German consumer sentiment index for May improved
Instead of the deterioration expected by analysts, the German consumer sentiment index for May from the Nuremberg-based GfK economic research institute improved, reflecting households’ improved expectations about the economy and...
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German cities are considering a tax on single-use packaging
A growing number of German cities are considering introducing a tax on disposable packaging used in catering, according to a recent survey by the German Environmental Aid (DUH). According to...
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Non-food discounters gain momentum across Central Europe
Action, Woolworth and Tedi drive expansion into Central and Southeast Europe. The three leading non-food discounters are rapidly expanding their store networks, challenging mid-sized category specialists. Differentiated assortment strategies attract...
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Danone to drop Provamel in Germany
The French group is pulling the organic alt-milk brand in August. Danone is to stop selling its organic alt-milk brand Provamel in Germany. The French group is pulling the brand from...
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Alcohol-free beer becoming increasingly popular in Germany
More and more people in Germany are drinking non-alcoholic beer for health reasons, for taste or simply for the freedom of choice. The segment has become an economic success factor...
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Rossmann Introduces Modern Store Design in Germany
The Rossmann drugstore chain has launched a comprehensive store redesign project in Germany. According to Lebensmittelpraxis, the first store featuring the new concept opened at the end of March in...
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Tante Enso community smart stores conquer rural Germany
Tante Enso is Germany’s most expansive smart store operator in rural grocery retail. The hybrid format blends staffed service with 24/7 member access and digital self-checkout. Its unique community investment...
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Danone Restructures Production In Germany With Planned Closure Of Milk Factory
French dairy giant Danone has announced a restructuring of its production facilities in Germany, following extensive consultations. The company plans to close its Ochsenfurt milk production facility in the fourth quarter...
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Lidl and Eroski make life easier for households with price cuts
Lidl and Eroski have significantly reduced their prices in order to ease the financial burden on households. Both retailers are trying to make essential products more affordable without compromising on...
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Marketplace drives online growth for Decathlon
Last year, Decathlon generated 26 percent of its German trade volume online. The marketplace’s share within that has nearly doubled in just one year. The platform serves as a catalyst...
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German retailers expect increased Easter sales
German retailers expect sales of €2.3 billion this Easter, representing an increase of 3.8% compared to last year, according to the German Retail Federation (HDE). According to the HDE survey,...
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Beiersdorf among the first to offer Nivea-products on TikTok Shop in Germany
Beiersdorf, the manufacturer of the world-famous Nivea brand, was one of the first to join TikTok Shop, which has been available in Germany since 31 March, Lebensmittelpraxis reports. The e-commerce...
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German retail sales increase in February
German retail sales grew in February, instead of stagnating, as analysts had expected, the German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis, said in a report released on Monday. German retail sales grew...
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52% German online retailers are dissatisfied
A majority of German ecommerce businesses are not happy with how the industry is performing. Only 6 percent of online sellers are ‘very satisfied’, which is the lowest that has...
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Aldi to Shut Down Its Online Store in September
Aldi is withdrawing from the online business and will shut down its online store at the end of September 2024. This marks the end of a joint project between Aldi...
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Lidl and ProVeg join forces to find innovative cheese alternatives in new startup competition
The winner will have their product sold in selected Lidl in Germany stores under its Vemondo private label, ProVeg announced. (Image source: Jérémy-Günther-Heinz Jähnick/ Somain/ Lidl (01) / Wikimedia Commons...
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