Retail in Germany

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List Of Contents And Tables

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Retail in 2024: The big picture
• Similar growth rates for discounters and supermarkets, while interest in organic food and drinks continues to rise
• Enhancing retail success through omnichannel integration
• What next for retail?

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

• Informal retail
• Opening hours for physical retail
• Summary 1 Standard Opening Hours by Channel Type 2024
• Seasonality
• Christmas
• Summer Sales

MARKET DATA

• Table 1 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2019-2024
• Table 2 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 3 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2019-2024
• Table 4 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 5 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2019-2024
• Table 6 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2019-2024
• Table 7 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2019-2024
• Table 8 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 9 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
• Table 10 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
• Table 11 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2019-2024
• Table 12 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 13 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2019-2024
• Table 14 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2019-2024
• Table 15 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
• Table 16 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
• Table 17 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2019-2024
• Table 18 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 19 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2019-2024
• Table 20 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2019-2024
• Table 21 Retail GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 22 Retail GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 23 Retail Offline GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 24 Retail Offline GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 25 Retail Offline LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
• Table 26 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 27 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 28 Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 29 Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 30 Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
• Table 31 Non-Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 32 Non-Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 33 Non-Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
• Table 34 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2024-2029
• Table 35 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 36 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2024-2029
• Table 37 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 38 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2024-2029
• Table 39 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2024-2029
• Table 40 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2024-2029
• Table 41 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 42 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
• Table 43 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
• Table 44 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2024-2029
• Table 45 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 46 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2024-2029
• Table 47 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2024-2029
• Table 48 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
• Table 49 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
• Table 50 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2024-2029
• Table 51 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 52 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2024-2029
• Table 53 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2024-2029

DISCLAIMER

SOURCES

• Summary 2 Research Sources

CONVENIENCE RETAILERS IN GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Slowdown due to return to normality, while rising number of rail journeys boosts convenience stores
• Shell & DEA remains largest player but Rewe Markt gains further ground
• Forecourt retailers dominate but convenience stores innovate

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Challenges will force convenience retailers to adapt store format for greater differentiation
• Operational shifts likely to give greater prominence to major grocery retailers
• Switch to electric cars will force forecourt retailers to rethink current business model

CHANNEL DATA

• Table 54 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
• Table 55 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
• Table 56 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2019-2024
• Table 57 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 58 Convenience Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 59 Convenience Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 60 Convenience Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
• Table 61 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
• Table 62 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
• Table 63 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2024-2029
• Table 64 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029

DISCOUNTERS IN GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Discounters continues to expand extensive private label offer to outperform grocery retailers
• Competitive landscape largely unchanged in a concentrated channel
• Challenges in non-grocery offer forces focus on selected categories

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Lack of expansion opportunities will encourage network optimisation and push into new types of store locations
• Tentative expansion in online grocery delivery and expansion of digital services
• Natural and organic food expected to play more prominent role

CHANNEL DATA

• Table 65 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
• Table 66 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
• Table 67 Discounters GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 68 Discounters GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 69 Discounters LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
• Table 70 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
• Table 71 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029

HYPERMARKETS IN GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Closure of last Mein Real outlets adds to long-term challenges for hypermarkets
• Kaufland's dominance unchallenged despite gains by competitors
• Competitive pricing and premium positioning boost competitiveness of Kaufland's private label

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Channel saturation but smaller hypermarkets offer some growth opportunities
• Omnichannel services to gain a competitive edge over pure-play e-commerce
• Local sourcing set to become key differentiator to competing with smaller store formats

CHANNEL DATA

• Table 72 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
• Table 73 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
• Table 74 Hypermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 75 Hypermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 76 Hypermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
• Table 77 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
• Table 78 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029

SUPERMARKETS IN GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Supermarkets adjust strategies by responding to price challenges from discounters
• Two dominant players focus on strengthening distinct competitive advantages
• Loyalty scheme competition intensifies as Payback partner changes

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Competing with discounters through premium products including organic, vegan food and local sourcing
• Adapting price positioning to macroeconomic conditions could boost consumer loyalty
• Two largest players set to develop e-commerce activities

CHANNEL DATA

• Table 79 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
• Table 80 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
• Table 81 Supermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 82 Supermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 83 Supermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
• Table 84 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
• Table 85 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029

SMALL LOCAL GROCERS IN GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Stagnant sales as channel suffers from higher prices compared to other grocery formats
• Fragmented channel dominated by independents, but several chains lead
• Greater focus on unique services to retain customer base

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Decline in outlet numbers and intense price competition set to impact future growth
• Reliance on nicotine and tobacco products likely to be reduced
• More services and differentiated product offering may help offset main challenges

CHANNEL DATA

• Table 86 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
• Table 87 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
• Table 88 Small Local Grocers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 89 Small Local Grocers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 90 Small Local Grocers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
• Table 91 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
• Table 92 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029

GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES IN GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Variety stores continues on upwards growth trajectory
• Galeria continues to lose share while main competitors make gains
• Department store chain Galeria focuses on path to profitability to remain afloat

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Variety stores set to record solid performance despite slowdown in growth
• No short-term relief for department stores due to significant challenges
• Closer integration of e-commerce with store-based activities expected

CHANNEL DATA

• Table 93 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
• Table 94 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
• Table 95 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2019-2024
• Table 96 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 97 General Merchandise Stores GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 98 General Merchandise Stores GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 99 General Merchandise Stores LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
• Table 100 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
• Table 101 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
• Table 102 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2024-2029
• Table 103 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029

APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR SPECIALISTS IN GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Offline stores face decline amid cost pressures and shifting consumer preferences
• Zara and Takko perform well by adapting to consumer trends and economic shifts
• E-commerce's strength and the struggles of mid-market players

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Future challenges amid economic pressures and shifting consumer habits
• Esprit's exit from local market set to reshape mid-market fashion
• Innovation and social commerce set to influence future strategies of apparel and footwear specialists

CHANNEL DATA

• Table 104 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
• Table 105 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
• Table 106 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 107 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 108 Apparel and Footwear Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
• Table 109 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
• Table 110 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029

APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS SPECIALISTS IN GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• E-commerce growth drives decline of store sales and function shift of outlets
• Media-Saturn-Holding GmbH strengthens leadership, with low number of smaller brands growing
• Brand success heavily depends on in-store consumer experience

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Continual sales decline due to further growth for appliances and electronics e-commerce
• Innovations in delivery will shape market dynamics
• Right to Repair will increase importance of repair services in appliances and electronics specialists

CHANNEL DATA

• Table 111 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
• Table 112 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
• Table 113 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 114 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 115 Appliances and Electronics Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
• Table 116 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
• Table 117 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029

HEALTH AND BEAUTY SPECIALISTS IN GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Sales of beauty specialists continue to recover in 2024
• Health concerns support sales of pharmacies and optical goods stores
• Wide price range benefits health and personal care stores

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Positive outlook for health and beauty specialists in Germany
• Challenges in the competitive landscape of pharmacies
• Differentiation and loyalty set to become increasingly important

CHANNEL DATA

• Table 118 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
• Table 119 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
• Table 120 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2019-2024
• Table 121 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 122 Health and Beauty Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 123 Health and Beauty Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 124 Health and Beauty Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
• Table 125 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
• Table 126 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
• Table 127 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2024-2029
• Table 128 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029

HOME PRODUCTS SPECIALISTS IN GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Home improvement and gardening stores suffer from poor weather conditions
• Homewares and home furnishings stores faces further challenges
• Pet shops and superstores remains strongest performer overall

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Number of outlets set to further fall, but value decline will start to ease
• Sustainability versus acquisition for homewares and home furnishing stores
• Facilitating purchases and developing stores to remain key strategies

CHANNEL DATA

• Table 129 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
• Table 130 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
• Table 131 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2019-2024
• Table 132 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 133 Home Products Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 134 Home Products Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 135 Home Products Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
• Table 136 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
• Table 137 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
• Table 138 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2024-2029
• Table 139 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029

DIRECT SELLING IN GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Direct selling sales approach stagnation in Germany
• Major exit illustrates shift away from direct selling towards retail e-commerce
• Health and beauty products remain a pillar of direct selling model in Germany

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Stagnation for direct selling as competition from retail e-commerce intensifies
• Embracing the digital aspects will be crucial to survival
• More consolidated competitive landscape ahead likely

CHANNEL DATA

• Table 140 Direct Selling by Product: Value 2019-2024
• Table 141 Direct Selling by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 142 Direct Selling GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 143 Direct Selling GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 144 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: Value 2024-2029
• Table 145 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029

VENDING IN GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Tobacco vending decline undermines channel's performance
• Tobaccoland consolidates its overall lead in 2024
• Broader food assortment to encompass greater variety of snacking options

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Healthier snacking options and alternative nicotine products set to become more widely available
• Consumer electronics and other non-food products offer opportunities for impulse purchases
• "Smarter" vending concepts may help offset competition from convenience retailers

CHANNEL DATA

• Table 146 Vending by Product: Value 2019-2024
• Table 147 Vending by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 148 Vending GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 149 Vending GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 150 Vending Forecasts by Product: Value 2024-2029
• Table 151 Vending Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029

RETAIL E-COMMERCE IN GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Retail e-commerce benefits from advanced technologies
• Rising competition within retail e-commerce landscape: Exits and entrants
• Convenience and price orientation remain key for retail e-commerce

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Further growth expected for retail e-commerce in Germany
• Highlighting unique value to compete with budget brands
• Facilitating online sales with even greater convenience

CHANNEL DATA

• Table 152 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2019-2024
• Table 153 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 154 Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2019-2024
• Table 155 Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 156 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 157 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 158 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2024-2029
• Table 159 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 160 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2024-2029
• Table 161 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029