Talking shop: Are German supermarkets seeing a renaissance?

By: Petah Marian | 18 February 2011

The German grocery sector is characterised by low-prices and discounter dominance, resulting in razor-thin margins for operators in this highly-competitive sector.

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The German grocery sector is characterised by low-prices and discounter dominance, resulting in razor-thin margins for operators in this highly-competitive sector.

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