Overview
We’re making the following changes to certain DE-EN Germany Industry Report titles:
Report title changes
These changes will be introduced in phases as part of an ongoing initiative to keep our report titles relevant and up-to-date and to make it easier to identify the right report across our collections.
This article will be updated regularly, and affected reports will be flagged on the platform ahead of each change.
Note that these changes will only impact the DE-EN German report titles and will have no effect on DE-DE titles.
Learn about changes to Europe Industry Report Titles.
Why is IBISWorld making these changes?
We’re updating reports across collections, starting with the US and Canada, to streamline your research experience and make reports easier to find.
We’re updating select Germany Industry Report titles to:
Standardize report naming conventions
Ensure consistency across collections
Improve clarity and discoverability on our platform
When will these changes be made?
The first update is scheduled for February 19, 2026. We’ll continue updating this article as additional changes are scheduled and implemented.
What changes is IBISWorld making?
These changes will be reflected in all corresponding Risk Ratings Reports and Industry data tools like the Industry Wizard.
Report title changes
View the full list of report title changes in this spreadsheet.
Old Report Title | New Report Title | Change date |
Audio & Video Equipment Retailers in Germany | Audio & Video Equipment Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Bakery Product Retailers in Germany | Bakery Product Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Beverage Retailers in Germany | Beverage Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours in Germany | Cafes & Ice-Cream Parlours in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Carpet, Rug & Curtain Retailers in Germany | Carpet, Rug & Curtain Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Clothing Retailers in Germany | Clothing Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Computer & Gaming Product Retailers in Germany | Computer & Gaming Product Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Cosmetics & Toiletries Retailers in Germany | Cosmetic & Toiletry Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
E-Commerce & Online Auctions in Germany | E-commerce & Online Auctions in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Electrical Household Appliance Retailers in Germany | Electrical Household Appliance Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Food and Beverage Service Activities in Germany | Food & Beverage Service Activities in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Food-Service Contractors in Germany | Food Service Contractors in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Footwear & Leather Goods Retailers in Germany | Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Fruit & Vegetable Retailers in Germany | Fruit & Vegetable Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Furniture, Lighting & Homeware Retailers in Germany | Furniture, Lighting & Homeware Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Holiday Homes and Flats in Germany | Holiday Homes & Flats in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Installation of Industrial Machinery & Equipment in Germany | Industrial Machinery & Equipment installation in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Letting & Operating of Real Estate in Germany | Real Estate Letting & Operating in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Materials Recovery in Germany | Material Recovery in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Meat & Meat Product Retailers in Germany | Meat & Meat Product Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Medical & Orthopaedic Supplies Retailers in Germany | Medical & Orthopaedic Supply Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Motor Vehicle Parts Retailers in Germany | Motor Vehicle Parts Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Music & Video Recording Retailers in Germany | Music & Video Recording Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Newsagents & Stationary Stores in Germany | Newsagents & Stationery Stores in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Perfume & Cosmetics Wholesaling in Germany | Perfume & Cosmetic Wholesaling in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Saunas, Spas and Solariums in Germany | Saunas, Spas & Solariums in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Seafood Retailers in Germany | Seafood Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Second-Hand Clothing Retailers in Germany | Second-Hand Clothing Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Software Development in Germany | Software Developers in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Sporting & Outdoor Equipment Retailers in Germany | Sporting & Outdoor Equipment Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Sports and Camping Gear Retailing in Germany | Sport & Camping Gear Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Telecommunications Equipment Retailers in Germany | Telecommunications Equipment Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Television Programming & Broadcasting in Germany | TV Programming & Broadcasting in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Temporary-Employment Placement Agencies in Germany | Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Textile Retailers in Germany | Textile Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Toy Retailers in Germany | Toy Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Treatment & Coating of Metals in Germany | Metal Treatment & Coating in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Watch & Jewellery Retailers in Germany | Watch & Jewellery Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Weapons & Ammunition Manufacturing in Germany | Weapon & Ammunition Manufacturing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Accounting, Bookkeeping & Auditing in Germany | Accounting & Auditing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Airports in Germany | Airport Operations in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Book Retailers in Germany | Book Retailing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Call Centres in Germany | Call Centre Operation in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Car & Light Motor Vehicle Dealers in Germany | Car & Light Motor Vehicle Sales in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Car Garages in Germany | Auto Repair in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Car Parks in Germany | Car Park Operation in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Car Sharing in Germany | Car Sharing Providers in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Caravan & Camping Sites in Germany | Caravan Parks & Camping Sites in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Casinos and Gambling Houses in Germany | Casino & Gambling Club Operation in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Combined Facilities Support Activities in Germany | Facility Support Services in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Commercial Banks in Germany | Commercial Banking in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Commercial Vehicle Garages in Germany | Commercial Vehicle Repair in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Computer Consultants in Germany | Computer Consulting in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Electric Power in Germany | Electric Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Gambling & Betting Activities in Germany | Gambling & Betting Operation in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
General Medical Practices in Germany | General Medical Practice Services in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Gyms & Fitness Centres in Germany | Gym & Fitness Centre Operation in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Magazine & Journal Publishing in Germany | Magazine & Periodical Publishing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Management Consultants in Germany | Management Consulting in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Meat Wholesaling in Germany | Meat & Meat Product Wholesaling in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Mechanical Working in Germany | Machining in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Online Book Retailing in Germany | Online Book Sales in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Online Clothing Retailing in Germany | Online Clothing Sales in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Online Food Retailing in Germany | Online Food Sales in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Online Footwear Retailing in Germany | Online Footwear Sales in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Other Electrical Equipment Manufacturing in Germany | Electrical Equipment Manufacturing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Other Food Wholesaling in Germany | Fish & Other Food Wholesaling in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Other Furniture Manufacturing in Germany | Household Furniture Manufacturing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing in Germany | Filling Systems & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Other Plastic Product Manufacturing in Germany | Plastic Product Manufacturing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Other Rubber Product Manufacturing in Germany | Rubber Product Manufacturing in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Personnel Consulting in Germany | HR & Recruitment Consulting in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Pharmaceutical Wholesaling in Germany | Pharmaceutical Goods Wholesaling in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Renewable Energy Generation in Germany | Renewable Electricity Generation in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Urban Passenger Land Transport in Germany | Local Public Transport in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Other Healthcare Activities in Germany | Physiotherapy, Alternative & Other Healthcare Services in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
Other Motor Vehicle Sales in Germany | Lorry, Trailer & Caravan Sales in Germany | May 15, 2026 |
FAQs
Will the data or content inside the reports change?
No, the data and content will not change for reports with updated titles, codes or collection changes.
Will these changes affect any other products?
Yes. Changes to an industry report will also impact the related Risk Ratings Reports.
Industry data tools like the Industry Wizard will also reflect these updates.
For any additional questions about the report title changes, please reach out to your Client Relationship Manager. If you’re not an IBISWorld member, please contact us to learn more about our membership options.