Berlin, Berlin, Germany. 31st Mar, 2026. Customers gather outside a neighborhood grocery store specializing in fruits, vegetables, and Middle Eastern food in Berlin, Germany, on March 31, 2026, as rising food prices and higher living costs push consumers toward essential purchases while many non-essential retail businesses continue to struggle or close. (Credit Image: © Michael Kuenne/PRESSCOV via ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE!

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