Tag "Németország"
Edeka Nord launches new food test markets in Northern Germany
Edeka Nord and Food Harbour Hamburg have announced an exclusive cooperation allowing food manufacturers and start-ups to test their new products under real-life conditions in selected Edeka stores. The goal...
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Pepco gains new momentum after reorganization – a strategic winner in the Hungarian market
While the Pepco group is making a painful exit from Germany, it is gaining new momentum in the Central and Eastern European region, including Hungary. The discount giant is rebuilding...
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Fair trade grows by 11% in Germany
Fair trade sales in Germany rose by 11% in 2024 to €2.6 billion, according to the Forum Fairer Handel’s annual press conference. Coffee and chocolate drove much of the growth...
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Lidl to introduce digital deposit receitps in Germany
From August 4, 2025, Lidl will introduce digital bottle deposit receipts across all its stores in Germany. With the new system, customers can automatically store the refund amount for returned...
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German building minister: apartments could be built above supermarkets
Germany’s Building Minister Verena Hubertz is urging major retail chains such as Lidl and Aldi to construct apartments on top of their stores. She argues that this could help ease...
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Oetker to acquire local baking peer Kathi
Oetker told Just Food Kathi had a strong presence in eastern Germany and the deal would help the company expand further into the region. German food manufacturer Oetker Group has...
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Intersnack to invest €85m in Alsbach plant to expand production
The German snack manufacturer is hoping to halve CO2 emissions and expand production capacities with the new €85m investment. Germany-based snacks manufacturer Intersnack plans to invest €85m ($98m) in its...
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60% of German retailers advertise on social media
Social media is playing a big role in online retail in Germany. A majority of 59 percent of retailers in the country use a profile on social networks to promote...
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Wholesale prices in Germany rose in June
In Germany, the annual growth of wholesale prices accelerated in June, while the monthly rate remained the same as in May, according to data released by the German Federal Statistical...
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Schwarz Produktion eyes move for German honey maker Göbber
Schwarz Produktion, part of the Schwarz Group that owns retailers Lidl and Kaufland, plans to acquire German jam and honey producer, the Göbber Group. The deal, which is subject to...
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Vegan barbecues will cost more in Germany this year
In Germany the price of vegan grilling products grew by 7% compared to 2024, according to the latest retail analysis by Marktguru. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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German retail sales growth slowed more than expected in May
Retail sales in Germany slowed more than analysts had expected in May, year-on-year, and fell for the second consecutive month on a monthly basis, the German statistics office Destatis reported...
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The price of strawberries has doubled in ten years
While in 2015, a kilogram of domestically grown strawberries in Germany cost 3.94 euros, by 2024 this price had risen to 6.65 euros, Die Welt reported. This represents an increase...
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German consumers Rarely Shop via Social Media
German consumers remain skeptical about shopping through social media, according to a new study by Yougov and Coupons.de. Only 18% of Millennials and Gen Z have ever made a purchase...
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Vileda and Dr. Beckmann Join Forces for Cleaning Product Bundles in Germany
Vileda and Dr. Beckmann have announced a strategic brand partnership in Germany. Starting in the second quarter of 2025, the two well-known household brands will offer joint product bundles supported...
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Wholesale prices in Germany fell month-on-month, but rose year-on-year in May
In Germany, the monthly decline in wholesale prices accelerated in May, while the annual growth slowed, according to data released by the German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis, on Friday. Wholesale...
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Lekkerland Opens First Rewe To Go at a German Motorway Rest Stop
Convenience specialist Lekkerland, in cooperation with Tank & Rast, has opened the first Rewe To Go store at a German motorway service station. The pilot location is situated along the...
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Picnic opens advanced e-commerce distribution centre in Germany
In Oberhausen, Germany, Picnic has opened a fully robotised order fulfillment centre capable of processing up to 33,000 online orders per day. The figures are impressive: 21 kilometres of conveyor...
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Jägermeister Invests €6.7 Million in Sustainable Modernization of Production Site
German herbal liqueur maker Mast-Jägermeister has invested €6.7 million to upgrade its production facilities at its headquarters in Wolfenbüttel, focusing on expanding the company’s maceration process, where 56 natural ingredients...
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German industrial production fell in April
Industrial production in Germany fell more than expected in April, the statistics office (Destatis) said in a report on Friday. German industrial production in April shrank by 1.4 percent in...
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Campari Rolls Out Animated LED Shelf Displays in Germany to Boost Sales
Italian spirits brand Campari is launching animated LED shelf displays across 1,200 retail stores in Germany – including Edeka, Hit, and Rewe – in an effort to drive sales of...
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Vegdog Raises €9 Million To Expand Vegan Dog Food Business Across Europe
Munich-based vegan dog food producer Vegdog has secured €9 million in a recent funding round, aiming to strengthen its position as a European market leader in plant-based pet nutrition. The...
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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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