
Carnival redistributes supermarket visits in NRW
Using Accurat’s AI-powered mobility intelligence, we analysed supermarket visits in NRW during the four weeks leading up to Ash Wednesday (22 January – 18 February 2026).
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Using Accurat’s AI-powered mobility intelligence, we analysed supermarket visits in NRW during the four weeks leading up to Ash Wednesday (22 January – 18 February 2026).

Using Accurat’s AI-powered market research, we analysed fast food visits in the Netherlands shortly after the period ended.

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The festive season remains one of the most decisive periods for fashion retailers. Between 17 November 2025 and 4 January 2026, Dutch shoppers visited fashion stores in large numbers

The festive season remains one of the most decisive periods for fashion retailers.
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The Dutch supermarket landscape shows how local heritage and network strength continue to shape regional performance. In North Holland, Albert Heijn, Vomar, DekaMarkt and Dirk dominate the supermarket scene.

From January 2024 to September 2025, Germany’s supermarket landscape has continued to evolve — and the trend is unmistakable: discounters are gaining ground.