Tag "Németország"
How Edeka-discounter Netto Marken-Discount differentiates against Lidl and Aldi
Leveraging the brand sourcing expertise of its parent company and German market leader Edeka Group, Netto Marken-Discount offers a “value with choice” discount experience without sacrificing brand choice. Thanks to...
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Spending on snacks up 70% in Germany
German snack consumption has soared in recent years, with spending up 70% since 2018, according to the latest YouGov research. While nearly one in two Germans snack regularly, a third...
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Aldi Süd expands its fresh food network
Aldi Süd is expanding its network of fresh produce platforms in the fruit and vegetable sector, with the opening of a new site near Karlsruhe at the end of 2025,...
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Amazon experiencing bottlenecks in logistics
Ecommerce giant Amazon is currently having capacity problems in its logistics centers in Europe. It is now warning sellers that it cannot accept all shipments. This means that merchants might...
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Aldi Süd Unveils ‘Aldi DX’ Digitalisation Arm
Aldi Süd has announced a new umbrella brand for its IT services, Aldi DX, which will be responsible for future digitalisation projects and initiatives operated by the discounter. The ‘DX’...
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Inside Aldi Nord’s ANIKo discounters in Germany
The latest store concept of Aldi Nord in Germany enhances efficiency and spotlights fruit and vegetables, reflecting its commitment to price leadership in the market. By optimizing in-store processes and...
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Lidl Germany returns to its discount roots
Lidl is modernizing its German stores to counter Aldi’s return to growth and to reflect changing consumer preferences. The new strategy emphasizes simplicity and efficiency while reinforcing Lidl’s discounter image....
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Aldi needs more customer data
Aldi must dig deeper into data to get closer to its customers. Germany’s Aldi is doubling down on price to defend its position as the price setter in its domestic...
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Amazon stops offering Fresh home delivery in Germany
After seven years, US-based Amazon is to discontinue its Fresh food delivery service in Germany. The service will cease in Berlin, Hamburg and Munich on 14 December and will be...
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Seven In Ten Younger Consumers Use Self-Checkouts Regularly In Germany
A new study by KPMG and the EHI Retail Institute has found that more than seven in ten (71%) younger consumers (aged 18 to 24) in Germany use self-checkouts regularly...
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German consumers save a record amount on sustainable food
The propensity to buy sustainable products in Germany has fallen to a record low. The GfK Sustainability Index for October fell to 88.1 points for FMCG-goods, thus hitting an all-time...
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ProVeg: Lidl in Germany offers the best value vegan basket
Following the introduction of price parity a year ago, Lidl is now the first German grocer to offer a vegan basket at no extra charge compared to the animal basket,...
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Aldi Süd returns to printed leaflets in Germany
Aldi Süd is returning to paper leaflet distribution in Germany, where it began phasing out and replacing them with digital platforms less than four months ago. Recognising that many shoppers...
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In Germany, Prime members can now shop for groceries from Knuspr on Amazon
A new online grocery superpower has been formed in Germany, with a partnership between US e-commerce giant Amazon and Knuspr, the German subsidiary of Czech online supermarket group Rohlik. The...
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One in two German households are struggling with food prices
Rising food prices hit hard more than half of the German population – especially low-income households – in 2023. According to a representative survey by TeamBank, two out of three...
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Aldi underscores its price leadership
Aldi moves first to permanently reduce prices for olive oil in Germany. The discounter is the reference points for essential food prices in Germany, but rivals Lidl and Kaufland are...
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Lidl Announces Digital Partnership With Disney+
Lidl customers in Germany who use the Lidl Plus app and reach a certain monthly purchase volume will have the option of selecting the Disney+ subscription option ‘Standard with Advertising’...
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Plant-based alternatives generate more sales in Germany than ever before
The market for plant-based meat and dairy substitutes in Germany set a new record in 2023. Sales rose to €2.2 billion, an 8% increase on the previous year, according to...
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Mineral water site added to Refresco’s portfolio in Germany
In Germany Refresco has reached an agreement with Vivaris to acquire the Grüneberg mineral water plant in Brandenburg. The transaction will expand the company’s branded product and contract manufacturing activities,...
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Kaufland works on innovative and sustainable packaging solutions
Last year German retailer Kaufland modified the packaging of many private label products to save resources, in line with its belief that as a food retailer it must take responsibility...
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Aldi Nord launches cash withdrawal service in Germany
From 14 October 2024, Aldi Nord allows customers to withdraw cash at the checkout in all its stores in Germany. Under the service shoppers will be able to withdraw up...
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Soccer star Harry Kane invests in porridge-maker 3 Bears
England soccer star and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has invested in porridge manufacturer 3 Bears, launching his first ever business venture in Germany. Kane, who has been playing in...
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Penny invests into urban convenience
German discounter Penny is modernizing its store segment of small, urban discount stores. Updating towards a stronger convenience-oriented concept avoids a direct confrontation with channel leaders Lidl and Aldi. The...
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Sales of Fairtrade products increased in Germany
Sales of Fairtrade products in Germany increased by 3% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to Fairtrade Deutschland Association. Banana, flowers and...
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Edeka Südwest to offer wine in refillable bottles
As first among retailers in Germany, Edeka Südwest is to introduce reusable wine bottles in an effort to reduce waste. The 0.75 l refillable bottles, which can be refilled up...
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Live shopping known but still little loved in Germany
More and more Germans are becoming familiar with live shopping. Six out of ten consumers know what the term means, which is twice as many as three years ago. However,...
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Half of Germans buy food close to expiry, but much food still ends up in the bin
According to a recent Kaufland survey, 50% of Germans regularly buy food that is close to its expiry date. Still, one in two households throws food in the trash every...
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Kaufland strengthens its market position in Germany
Kaufland in Germany extends its lead in the hypermarket channel with the acquisition of five Globus hypermarkets. Despite its leading position in the hypermarket channel, the retailer is under pressure....
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German inflation slowed more strongly than expected in September on an annual basis
Inflation in Germany slowed more significantly than analysts had expected in September on an annual basis, according to Monday’s report based on preliminary data from the German Federal Statistical Office,...
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Aldi Süd supports nutrition education with new organic promotion
Aldi Süd is launching a new initiative on 30 September 2024 to support nutrition education in Germany, Lebensmittelzeitung reported. The discount chain announced that between 30 September and 19 October,...
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