The demand stayed on the table. Every payment in it now sits on a condition.
Published on: 22/10/2026
In 2021 the Bundeskartellamt closed its proceeding on Kaufland's special demands to suppliers after the Real takeover, once each payment was tied to a listing, actual sales or advertising, with an end date and in writing.
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