Japan’s oldest automaker, Nissan, is finally shutting down production

Datsun is considered the oldest car brand in Japan, now production has ended forever. The end was first announced in 1981. But an attempt at resuscitation was unsuccessful. In 2021, only 7,000 cars rolled off the assembly line. Less than ten years after the resurrection, the Japanese carmaker is wearing Nissan the Datsun brand is … Read more

An energy embargo would really hit Germany that hard

Can Germany afford to stop supplying Russian gas? The Bundesbank is now positioning itself on this issue for the first time. The result of their calculation is clear. Factory closures, unemployment, horror inflation: If no more Russian gas flows to Germany, that would have fatal consequences for the economy and consumer. At least that’s what … Read more

Belgian prosecutors are investigating Ferrero

Ferrero sweets on a supermarket shelf (symbolic image): Various products have been recalled in the past few days, and the group is now being investigated. (Source: Federico Pestellini/Panoramic/imago images) After a salmonella outbreak in a Belgian Ferrero plant, the public prosecutor is now investigating. The factory’s production license had previously been revoked. The Belgian public … Read more

With the gas deal, Germany is caught in the middle of Putin’s trap

Russian money for Russian gas: That’s what Putin’s latest move is all about in appearance. Russia is actually testing how serious Germany is about the sanctions. It was a historic speech, the Chancellor Olaf Scholz held in the Bundestag at the end of February, one that made waves internationally. “In essence, it’s about the question … Read more

Burger King wants to get out of Russia – but branches remain open

After McDonald’s, the parent company of competitor Burger King also wants to suspend its activities in Russia. However, according to the company, this is likely to be a difficult undertaking. The parent company of the fast food chain Burger King wants to give up his business in Russia in view of the war against Ukraine. … Read more

Kaufland is allowed to take over 13 branches – it’s about these shops

Good news for Kaufland: The retail chain is allowed to take over 13 Real branches, the cartel office sees no objections. However, it is questionable whether all shops will also become the property of Kaufland. Green light for Real competitor Kaufland: The trading company that like Lidl to the Black group belongs, may take over … Read more

Expert warns of “price shock” for food in Germany

Consumers will have to adjust to higher food prices in the coming months. This is the result of surveys by the Ifo Institute. Some supermarkets are already raising prices. Groceries are expected to become significantly more expensive in Germany. “According to our surveys, more than two-thirds of food manufacturers are planning further price increases in … Read more

Douglas buys Dutch online pharmacy

Cosmetics retailer Douglas is venturing into new business areas. With the purchase of the Dutch online pharmacy disapo.de the company is expanding its online business. The perfumery chain Douglas wants to cut a slice of the rapidly growing online pharmacy market and takes over the Dutch shipping pharmacy for this purpose disapo.de . “We are … Read more