JD.com’s 85% stake in Ceconomy AG signals a seismic shift in Europe’s consumer‑electronics retail, blending a German retail titan with Chinese logistics and Turkey’s high‑growth market—while regulators keep a close eye on competition and governance …
Ceconomy AG, a German consumer electronics retailer, has been removed from the SDAX index due to a lack of free-float, a move that has sent its stock price plummeting and raises concerns about the company’s liquidity and long-term viability.
JD.com has made a voluntary takeover offer for CECONOMY AG, the parent company of German retail chains MediaMarkt and Saturn, in a move that could create a leading next-generation consumer electronics platform in Europe.
Ceconomy AG, parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn, reported mixed Q2 2025 results, with revenue declining but profitability improving due to cost management and operational efficiency.
Ceconomy AG, parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn, reported mixed Q2 results, with revenue decline but improved profitability, driven by effective cost management and online growth.
CECONOMY AG, parent company of Mediamarkt and Saturn, has demonstrated financial resilience by improving profitability despite a decline in revenue, but faces ongoing challenges in a volatile consumer electronics market.
Ceconomy AG has announced a leadership transition with CFO Kai-Ulrich Deissner taking over as interim CEO, ensuring continuity and stability as the company looks to build on its strategic foundation.