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This is how the chocolate manufacturer saves energy
Dusseldorf When you reach the village of Waldenbuch in the district of Böblingen, the smell of chocolate fills your nostrils. The chocolate manufacturer Ritter Sport employs 1,000 of its 1,900…
Why only ten percent of the retreat succeeds
Gas pipelines in Russia Wintershall can only withdraw from Russia with heavy losses. It’s the same with other companies. (Photo: Justin Jin/Wintershall) Dusseldorf, Stuttgart, Riga Whether detergent from Henkel, tablets…
Why only ten percent of the retreat succeeds
Gas pipelines in Russia Wintershall can only withdraw from Russia with heavy losses. It’s the same with other companies. (Photo: Justin Jin/Wintershall) Dusseldorf, Stuttgart, Riga Whether detergent from Henkel, tablets…
Consumer survey puts these companies ahead
Own brand Balea by dm Private label has benefited in the face of customer inflation in terms of value for money. (Photo: dpa) Cologne Butter: up 42 percent. UHT milk:…
These brands have gaps on supermarket shelves
Empty supermarket shelves (icon image) During the Corona lockdowns, customers kept the shelves empty. Now the price dispute is causing gaps in the supermarket offering. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf At Rewe,…
Federal government plans new China strategy
Dusseldorf The federal government is reacting to the changed Chinese policy under Xi Jinping by developing a new China strategy. The biggest concern: China could take Russia’s war of aggression…
Should German companies still trade with Russia?
Berlin The Ukrainian Ambassador Andriy Melnyk is not a man of timid words. Ritter-Sport Managing Director Andreas Ronken has been feeling this for some time. Melnyk called the product “square,…
“I also received personal threats”
Andrew Ronken The Ritter Sport boss wants to donate the profits from the Russian business. Dusseldorf, Berlin The managing director of the chocolate manufacturer Ritter Sport, Andreas Ronken, has been…
Consumers are now giving up fish and meat
Fish shelf at Aldi Because of retail inflation, many consumers are buying fewer fish products. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The price jumps in food lead to clear reactions from consumers. They…
Consumers are now giving up fish and meat
Fish shelf at Aldi Because of the rise in retail prices, many consumers are buying fewer fish products. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The price jumps in food lead to clear reactions…
Why the Allgäu cheese dairy stays in Russia
Dusseldorf The Hochland private cheese dairy is currently on an inglorious list from Yale University, dubbed the “Hall of Shame” by the press. In the negative ranking, economics professor Jeffrey…
Can German companies continue to do business in Russia?
On Tuesday it was the Dax companies Henkel and SAP. Numerous other companies from Germany had previously announced their withdrawal from Russia in view of the Russian war of aggression…
Hardware store chain is giving away shops in Russia to an investor
Russian Obi branch The hardware store chain has stopped all activities in Russia. (Photo: imago/fotoimedia) Dusseldorf The DIY chain Obi is taking the decisive steps towards the announced withdrawal from…
Hardware store chain is giving away Russian stores to an investor
Russian Obi branch The hardware store chain has stopped all activities in Russia. (Photo: imago/fotoimedia) Dusseldorf The DIY chain Obi is taking the decisive steps towards the announced withdrawal from…
What risks the economy has to deal with in the Ukraine war
Dusseldorf Rising energy prices, scarcity of raw materials, interrupted supply chains – the war in Ukraine poses a challenge for most German companies. Many companies have already adjusted their profit…
The Mulliez family has problems with the Russian business
Paris The protest against the hardware store chain Leroy Merlin started on March 21st. A Russian missile hit a shopping center in Kyiv, largely destroying it and killing several people.…
Ex-Siemens boss Kaeser advises against an immediate energy boycott
Multi-supervisory board member Joe Kaeser The longtime Siemens boss and current chief controller of Siemens Energy and Daimler Truck admits mistakes in dealing with Putin. (Photo: Thorsten Jochim for Handelsblatt)…
Ex-Siemens boss Kaeser advises against an immediate energy boycott
Multi-supervisory board member Joe Kaeser The longtime Siemens boss and current chief controller of Siemens Energy and Daimler Truck admits mistakes in dealing with Putin. (Photo: Thorsten Jochim for Handelsblatt)…
Reputational risk for Ritter Sport, Henkel and Ehrmann
Henkel Supervisory Board Chairwoman Simone Bagel-Trah Risk in Russia – for the company and managers. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Consumer goods manufacturer Henkel continues to produce in Russia, despite the war…
Reputational risk for Ritter Sport, Henkel and Ehrmann
Henkel, Ehrmann, Ritter Sport For the time being, the three consumer goods manufacturers want to continue to hold on to their Russian business, even if public pressure increases. (Photo: Bloomberg,…