Preissenkung: Lidl Macht Schokolade Billiger
Lidl announced a permanent price reduction across 26 items of its own‑brand Fin Carré chocolate range, making the sweets cheaper for shoppers. The cuts come as the retailer seeks to cushion customers from higher oil and gas prices that are squeezing household budgets. By lowering prices across the entire private‑label chocolate portfolio, Lidl aims to retain price‑sensitive consumers during a period of elevated inflation. The move also positions Lidl more aggressively against rivals such as Aldi in the confectionery aisle.
Kosmetikhersteller: Kneipp Hat Neuen Finanzchef
Kneipp, the German bath‑additive and natural cosmetics maker, announced that Maximilian von Kempis will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer on April 1. The CFO position had been vacant since the start of 2026, leaving the finance function without a...
Freihandel: Mercosur-Abkommen Kann Ab Mai Angewendet Werden
The European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur will provisionally apply their free‑trade agreement starting 1 May 2026, ahead of full ratification. This provisional rollout grants German and other EU firms immediate access to reduced tariffs on a wide range...
