Retail Chain Research Institute EY-Parthenon released its Consumer Preference Ranking for German retailers. The list covers 143 German retailers across 14 sectors, evaluating feedback from approximately 7,400 German consumers. 01. EDEKA — Full-Service Supermarket Leader Model: Independent merchant franchisees + strong regional buying offices. Sourcing Strategy: Quality, sustainability, and brand diversity take priority over bottom-dollar pricing. Target Categories: Kitchenwar

Discount Variety Retail Chain MR. DIY is growing in Poland, but instead of spectacular declarations, it focuses on cold calculation and selection of locations. In an interview, Łukasz Dobrowolski, country head MR. DIY in Poland reveals why the chain does not want to copy the Malaysian model, how it approaches acquisitions and whether it really sees the potential for hundreds of stores. This is an interview about a strategy that can change the balance of power in the non-food