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The tariff war is also hitting German industry
German manufacturing companies saw their export prospects for August worsen in comparison to the previous month, according to data released on Tuesday by the ifo Institute for Economic Research at...
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Kaufland Installs Myflexbox Parcel Stations at 40 Locations Across Germany
Retail giant Kaufland has taken another step toward enhancing customer convenience by installing Myflexbox parcel stations at 40 of its stores in Germany. These stations are compatible with multiple delivery...
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Google and the German Retail Federation join forces to train retailers
Google and the German Retail Federation (HDE) have launched a joint initiative to prepare German retailers for AI use. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. As...
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German business sentiment improved in August, ifo survey finds
Business sentiment in Germany improved more strongly than analysts had expected in August, according to the latest survey by the ifo Institute for Economic Research at the University of Munich,...
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Rossmann launches wine in paper bottle
Rossmann has become the first major retailer in Germany to introduce a Weißburgunder (pinot blanc) wine in an innovative paper bottle, marking a bold step toward sustainability. The new packaging...
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Demand has fallen: Penny discontinues online home delivery in Germany
Penny has announced that it will discontinue its online grocery delivery service in Germany, as customer interest has significantly decreased following the pandemic. The discount chain intends to focus entirely...
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AI-powered skin analysis now available at German dm stores thanks to Dermanostic
A new digital service has arrived at select dm drugstores in Germany: Dermanostic, a dermatology provider, now offers AI-supported skin analysis in five cities — Münster, Karlsruhe, Düsseldorf, Berlin, and...
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Industrial producer prices in Germany fell in July
In Germany, industrial producer prices fell more sharply than analysts had expected in July compared to the previous year, according to a report by the German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis,...
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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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German Gingerbread Makers Begin Christmas Production in Summer
In Germany, the festive spirit arrives early: gingerbread producers have already kicked off their Christmas baking more than three months before Advent. At Lebkuchen Schmidt in Nuremberg, production lines run...
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Bratwurst war rages in Germany
A minor gastronomic conflict has erupted between two German states, Bavaria and Thuringia: both claim the primacy of the famous Bratwurst, or fried sausage. The dispute is not only about...
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ZEW: economic sentiment in Germany deteriorated significantly in August
The ZEW economic sentiment index for Germany deteriorated more significantly than analysts had expected, according to data published on the institute’s website on Tuesday. The ZEW economic sentiment index for...
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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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