Germany

Street stalls/kiosks demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability navigating the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite facing temporary closures and restrictions during the height of the pandemic, many vendors quickly pivoted…

Self-service cafeterias in Germany witnessed robust growth in current value terms and transaction volumes in 2023, and low growth in outlet numbers. The German consumer landscape favours quick and convenient eating out options that align with busy…

Current value sales in limited-service restaurants in Germany experienced another year of notable recovery in 2023, signalling a departure from the challenges and uncertainties of previous years. After navigating through periods of economic…

As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…