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The Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (vzbv) is suing Netto at the Higher Regional Court in Bamberg because a 15 percent discount advertised in a prospectus could only be redeemed via an app by registered customers and, according to the consumer advocates, violates the General Equal Treatment Act. They criticize that this disadvantages disabled, older or younger people; the vzbv is demanding equal discounts for everyone. The Handelsverband stresses that base prices apply to all customers and that apps serve customer retention; parallel proceedings against Penny and Lidl are underway, and Rewe has already lost a ruling. A YouGov survey shows a divided opinion on app-exclusive offers (41 percent in favor, 40 percent against). » More on finanzen.net

Verkkokauppa.com reported Q4 2025 revenue growth of 20.1% to €168.3m, driven by online sales growth of 29.3%, which now account for 72.1% of total sales. International business rose sharply (+88.8% in the quarter), particularly Sweden (+190%), and rapid delivery options were massively expanded. Despite a promotion‑intensive environment, margins remained stable; comparable EBIT for 2025 increased to €14.8m (vs. €1.8m in 2024), and liquidity and the equity ratio improved. The board proposes a dividend of €0.194 per share; management expects further revenue and earnings growth in 2026. » More on de.investing.com

Haivivi is rolling out its second-generation CocoMate Ultraman AI plush as part of China’s expanding $4 billion AI toy industry, a sector encouraged by government policy to integrate AI more widely. The CocoMate offers parental controls, including conversation transcripts, and gives safety-oriented responses on sensitive topics. Analysts and safety groups warn of privacy, hallucination and developmental risks for children as manufacturers deploy large language models. » More on cnbc.com