Germany

Metro AG Reports Sales Growth Of 7.2% In Second Quarter

Metro AG has reported sales growth of 7.2% in the second quarter of its financial year, with all business segments and channels contributing to its perform...

Germany Sees 8.5% Increase In Fairtrade Sales In 2023

The sales of Fairtrade products in Germany amounted to €2.6 billion in 2023, marking an increase of 8.5% compared to the previous year.

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Pet Owners Spent More Than €182bn Worldwide Last Year

Pet owners spent €182.7 billion on their pets last year on a global level, a 6% increase on the previous year.

Henkel Lifts Full-Year Sales, Earnings Outlook After A 'Good' First Quarter

Consumer goods giant Henkel has raised its sales and earnings outlook for full-year 2024, after a solid performance in its first quarter.

Business Climate In German Retail 'Brighter', Says Ifo Institut

The business climate for German retailers 'brightened further' in April, compared to the previous month, the Ifo Institut has said in its latest update.

Edeka Jaeger Introduces AI-Powered Age Verification At Self-Service Checkouts

Edeka Jaeger is now offering customers in the 24/7 store at Stuttgart Airport the opportunity to authorise the purchase of age-restricted goods at the self...

German Retail Sales Rise More Than Expected In March, Boding Well For Economy

German retail sales rose more than expected in March, pointing to a recovery in consumption at the end of the month and boding well for the overall economy...