Most brands fail in German retail before they even enter. Not because the product is bad, but because they misunderstand the system. This podcast explains why, from someone who spent 16 years deciding what goes on the shelf. Hosted by Jan Wapelhorst, former buying director at EDEKA, REWE, and Lidl. New episodes starting April 2026.

Most brands fail in German retail before they even enter. Not because the product is bad, but because they misunderstand the system. This podcast explains why, from someone who spent 16 years deciding what goes on the shelf. Hosted by Jan Wapelhorst, former buying director at EDEKA, REWE, and Lidl. New episodes starting April 2026.

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How global brands win in European trade.Starting with Germany's toughest market.What does it really take to get your product listed in German grocery retail? And what can the German market teach you about winning across Europe?The German grocery market is worth over 250 billion euros, controlled by five retail groups, and governed by unwritten rules that most international brands never learn — until it's too late.Decoding German Retail is hosted by Jan Wapelhorst, former buying director at EDEKA, REWE, and Lidl. After 16 years on the other side of the table, he now helps international food manufacturers navigate the complexities of German retail — from Category Management and listing negotiations to pricing architecture and trade spend.Each episode decodes one specific mechanism of the German market. No theory, no fluff — just the insider perspective that buyers never share openly.Whether you're planning your market entry, preparing for a buyer meeting, or trying to understand why your product keeps getting rejected — this podcast gives you the answers you won't find anywhere else.New episodes bi-weekly.Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://wfr-advisory.com" target="_blank">wfr-advisory.com</a>Contact: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@wfr-advisory.com" target="_blank">info@wfr-advisory.com</a>LinkedIn: Jan WapelhorstAuthor: Jan WapelhorstLanguage: English

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How global brands win in European trade. Starting with Germany's toughest market. What does it really take to get your product listed in German grocery retail? And what can the German market teach you about winning across Europe? The German grocery market is worth over 250 billion euros, controlled by five retail groups, and governed by unwritten rules that most international brands never learn — until it's too late. Decoding German Retail is hosted by Jan Wapelhorst, former buying director at EDEKA, REWE, and Lidl. After 16 years on the other side of the table, he now helps international food manufacturers navigate the complexities of German retail — from Category Management and listing negotiations to pricing architecture and trade spend. Each episode decodes one specific mechanism of the German market. No theory, no fluff — just the insider perspective that buyers never share openly. Whether you're planning your market entry, preparing for a buyer meeting, or trying to understand why your product keeps getting rejected — this podcast gives you the answers you won't find anywhere else. New episodes bi-weekly. Website: wfr-advisory.com Contact: info@wfr-advisory.com LinkedIn: Jan Wapelhorst Author: Jan Wapelhorst Language: English

How global brands win in European trade.Starting with Germany's toughest market.What does it really take to get your product listed in German grocery retail? And what can the German market teach you about winning across Europe?The German grocery market is worth over 250 billion euros, controlled by five retail groups, and governed by unwritten rules that most international brands never learn — until it's too late.Decoding German Retail is hosted by Jan Wapelhorst, former buying director at EDEKA, REWE, and Lidl. After 16 years on the other side of the table, he now helps international food manufacturers navigate the complexities of German retail — from Category Management and listing negotiations to pricing architecture and trade spend.Each episode decodes one specific mechanism of the German market. No theory, no fluff — just the insider perspective that buyers never share openly.Whether you're planning your market entry, preparing for a buyer meeting, or trying to understand why your product keeps getting rejected — this podcast gives you the answers you won't find anywhere else.New episodes bi-weekly.Website: <a href="http://wfr-advisory.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">wfr-advisory.com</a>Contact: <a href="mailto:info@wfr-advisory.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">info@wfr-advisory.com</a>LinkedIn: Jan WapelhorstAuthor: Jan WapelhorstLanguage: English

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