Germany's food retail sector achieved a new sales record of 204.5 billion euros, driven by major gains from discounters like Aldi and Lidl. Supermarkets Edeka and Rewe claimed a 42% market share, while smaller stores made up the remainder.
The industry saw a decrease in the number of food stores, with 16,000 discounters and 12,200 supermarkets in operation. However, the sales growth lagged behind soaring food prices, which escalated by over 12%.
Consumer behavior shifts due to changing crises have significantly impacted the success of different business models.
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