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German Consumer Sentiment Deteriorates In January: HDE

Consumer sentiment in Germany has dropped significantly in January 2025 to its lowest value since February of last year, according to the German Retail Ass...

German Retailers Expect Higher Revenues This Christmas Season, HDE Forecasts

The German retail sector is expecting a slight increase in sales this Christmas season compared with the previous year.

German Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly In November: HDE

Consumer sentiment in Germany has improved slightly in November, just ahead of the Christmas period, according to the German Retail Association (HDE).

HDE Sees 'Great Potential' For AI Technologies In Retail

The German Retail Association (HDE) noted that AI technologies have 'great potential' in retail and urged against implementing overly strict regulations as...

Decline In German Consumer Sentiment Continues In October

The decline in consumer sentiment in Germany, which has been ongoing for a number of months, has continued in October.

German Consumer Sentiment 'Stagnates' In August

The latest barometer of the German Retail Association (HDE) indicates that there will be 'no imminent recovery' in private consumption after disappointing...

HDE Calls For Enhanced Law Enforcement As Shoplifting Incidents Rise

The German Retail Association (HDE) has reiterated its call for more consistent criminal prosecution given the increasing number of shoplifting incidents.

HDE Urges Caution Against Amendments To Agricultural Organisations And Supply Chains Act

The German Retail Association (HDE) has warned against hasty decisions on calls to amend the German Agricultural Organisations and Supply Chains Act (Agrar...