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Germany's Retail Sector Shrinks: Fewer Than 300,000 Stores Expected Soon

July 11, 2026Сергей Рязанцев1 мин

German consumers are increasingly turning to online shopping or exercising greater caution with their spending. This trend has profound consequences for city centers and traditional brick-and-mortar retail. Since the end of 2015, the number of physical stores has decreased by approximately 70,000.