The Federal Court of Germany ruled that garden centers in North Rhine-Westphalia may sell Christmas decorations, including ornaments and cinnamon sticks, on Sundays. This decision, stemming from a dispute over competitors’ sales restrictions, is expected to influence other states. The court affirmed that such items are part of a ‘marginal assortment’ permitted for Sunday sales, alongside the core plant offerings, thus supporting the business practices of garden center owners like Heiko Mencke.

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