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HENKEL KGAA — Detergent Lichid Vase

Weekly Leaflet Promo Intelligence
2026-W39 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-27
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Executive Summary

2026-W39
Market : Hot
Promo pressure above 4-week average — intense promotional activity.
Promoted assortment breadth
% SKUs on promo / all SKUs seen in leaflets over the last 24 months
13.4%
32 promoted SKUs / 239 referenced
▲ 6.3 pp vs Y-1
▼ 1.9 pp vs last 4 weeks
Distinct Operations
Distinct catalogues / POs
32
54 promo occurrences across 32 operations
▲ 13 vs Y-1
▲ 1 vs last 4 weeks
Average max discount
Ø max discount
28.2%
▲ 7.4 pp vs Y-1
▲ 3.5 pp vs last 4 weeks
Cumulative Visibility ?
Σ visibility scores
266
▲ 116.3% vs Y-1
▼ 9.7% vs last 4 weeks
Top 2 Concentration ?
Visibility share of top 2 producers
81.2%
HENKEL KGAA + PROCTER & GAMBLE
▼ 1.7 pp vs Y-1
▲ 1.3 pp vs last 4 weeks

HENKEL KGAA

Promoted assortment breadth
% SKUs on promo / all SKUs seen in leaflets over the last 24 months
25.0%
8 promoted SKUs / 32 referenced
▲ 15.6 pp vs Y-1
▼ 10.2 pp vs last 4 weeks
Distinct Operations
Distinct catalogues / POs
13
17 promo occurrences across 13 operations
▲ 7 vs Y-1
▲ 2 vs last 4 weeks
Average max discount
Ø max discount
23.9%
▼ 5.8 pp vs Y-1
▲ 1.2 pp vs last 4 weeks
Cumulative Visibility ?
Σ visibility scores
123
▲ 173.3% vs Y-1
▲ 0.2% vs last 4 weeks
Promo operations penetration rate
Share of category promotional operations
40.6%
▲ 9.0 pp vs Y-1
▲ 5.5 pp vs last 4 weeks
Share of Voice (Visibility) ?
Share of promotional catalogue visibility (weighted score)
46.2%
▲ 9.6 pp vs Y-1
▲ 4.5 pp vs last 4 weeks

Executive Summary W39: Strong Share of Voice Growth for HENKEL KGAA (46.2% SOV)

The manufacturer HENKEL KGAA activated 25.0% of its reference catalog in promotions, exceeding the category benchmark of 13.4%. With 8 promoted SKUs, HENKEL KGAA's share of voice (SOV) is notably high at 46.2%.
HENKEL KGAA's promotional presence is reflected in 17 leaflet occurrences across 9 distinct retail chains, achieving a network coverage of 40.9% out of the 22 monitored chains.
The average maximum leaflet discount for HENKEL KGAA is 23.9%, which is below the market average of 28.2%, indicating a -4.3 pp difference. This suggests a more moderate pricing strategy compared to the category average.

Conclusion

HENKEL KGAA has successfully activated a significant portion of its catalog for promotions, achieving a strong share of voice of 46.2%. The manufacturer maintains a solid network coverage of 40.9%, although its average maximum discount is lower than the market average, reflecting a cautious pricing approach. Overall, the promotional strategy appears effective in enhancing visibility while balancing discount levels.
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Promo Pressure by Retailer

54 occurrences • 22 retailers
Promotional Landscape in Liquid Dish Detergent Category
This week, the Liquid Dish Detergent category witnessed 54 promotional occurrences across 22 retail chains, highlighting a vibrant promotional landscape. HENKEL KGAA is present in 9 retail partners, contributing 17 occurrences to the overall promotional activity. The leading retailers, MEGA IMAGE and PROFI, dominate the promotional scene with 6 and 4 occurrences respectively, collectively representing 18.5% of the total promotional volume. Notably, PROFI stands out as the primary retail partner for HENKEL KGAA, accounting for 23.5% of its promotional occurrences. Furthermore, KAUFLAND emerges as the retailer offering the most aggressive promotional discounts, boasting an average maximum discount of 48.0%, significantly surpassing the category benchmark of 24.2%. This data underscores the competitive dynamics and promotional aggressiveness within the Liquid Dish Detergent market.
HENKEL KGAA maintains a strong presence in a competitive market.
#RetailerSKU in Promo OccurrencesVisibility Σ scoresAvg max discount Ø max discountSKU Share of Voice
1 Logo MEGA IMAGE 6 18.0 36.7% 11.5%
2 Logo PROFI 4 20.0 29.0% 7.7%
3 Logo UNICARM 4 12.0 — 7.7%
4 Logo PROFI LOCO 4 8.0 29.0% 7.7%
5 Logo KAUFLAND 4 4.0 48.0% 3.8%
6 Logo AUCHAN 3 61.0 39.0% 5.8%
7 Logo MERKUR 3 20.0 28.7% 5.8%
8 Logo LIDL 3 15.0 — 5.8%
9 Logo PENNY 3 9.0 35.7% 5.8%
10 Logo SELGROS 3 7.0 17.0% 5.8%
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Competitive Activity

7 producers • 7 brands
HENKEL KGAA maintains a strong position with 46.2% share of voice.

Top 10 Producers — Visibility

Top 10 Brands — Visibility

In the Liquid Dish Detergent category, there are currently 7 manufacturers and 7 brands active in promotional leaflets. HENKEL KGAA holds the top position with a share of voice (SOV) of 46.2%, which is equal to the market leader, HENKEL KGAA, indicating a highly competitive landscape with no difference in visibility. The brand PUR is the most visible in promotional materials, highlighting its strong market presence. Notably, the top three producers dominate the category, accounting for 95.5% of total visibility, underscoring a concentrated market structure. Additionally, SANO ROMANIA SRL is emerging as a significant competitor, showing a sharp increase in visibility, which could pose a challenge to established players.
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Focus HENKEL KGAA

vs market
HENKEL KGAA
46.2%
Visibility share • 17 promo occurrences
Rest of market
53.8%
Visibility share • 37 promo occurrences
BrandVisibilityPromo OccurrencesSKUsAvg max discount
PUR 123.0 17 8 23.9%
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Promo Price Trends

Scenario: STABLE

Avg. promo price / unit [l;m;kg;pcs;m²] (12 weeks)

Avg. max discount (12 weeks)

In W39, HENKEL KGAA's average minimum advertised promo price (MAP) per unit stands at 11.37 Lei, reflecting a -6.2% gap compared to the category benchmark of 12.12 Lei. Over the past 12 weeks, HENKEL KGAA has consistently maintained a competitive price advantage with an average price of 11.21 Lei, compared to 12.38 Lei for the overall category. The analysis of promotional volatility indicates that W34 experienced the highest level, with HENKEL KGAA achieving an average maximum discount of 35.0%, significantly higher than the market average of 27.6%, coinciding with the lowest unit price of 11.05 Lei observed during the period. Furthermore, the data reveals a strong inverse correlation (r = -0.12) between discount depth and unit price, indicating that as discounts increase, unit prices tend to decrease. After a stabilization phase characterized by moderate discounting between W27 and W30, HENKEL KGAA adjusted its promotional discount to 23.9% in W39, aligning closely with the market average of 28.2%.
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Promotional Mechanics Mix

Dominant: Crossed price (35.2%)

Global Breakdown

MechanicPromosShare
Crossed price 19 35.2%
Promotions without consumer advantages 15 27.8%
X% From the 2nd product (identical) 14 25.9%
Card 5 9.3%
Gratuities 1 1.9%
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Top Promotions of the Week

Two Top 10 rankings: discount depth and visibility

🏷️ Top 10 — Discount Depth

#RetailerBrandDiscountPriceVis.
1 Logo MEGA IMAGE FAIRY 70.0% — 3.0
2 Logo MEGA IMAGE FAIRY 70.0% — 3.0
3 Logo PENNY FAIRY 53.0% 12.31 Lei 3.0 ⭐
4 Logo KAUFLAND FAIRY 48.0% 9.99 Lei 1.0 ⭐
5 Logo KAUFLAND FAIRY 48.0% 9.99 Lei 1.0 ⭐
6 Logo KAUFLAND FAIRY 48.0% 12.32 Lei 1.0 ⭐
7 Logo KAUFLAND FAIRY 48.0% 12.32 Lei 1.0 ⭐
8 Logo MERKUR LUDWIK 39.0% 9.53 Lei 5.0
9 Logo AUCHAN FAIRY 39.0% 11.1 Lei 1.0
10 Logo PENNY SANO 36.0% 7.32 Lei 3.0 ⭐

👁️ Top 10 — Visibility

#RetailerBrandVis.Discount
1 Logo AUCHAN PUR 30.0 —
2 Logo AUCHAN PUR 30.0 —
3 SENIC GROSS & MARKET SANO 15.0 21.0%
4 Logo MERKUR PUR 10.0 26.0%
5 Logo ATAC BY AUCHAN PUR 10.0 4.0%
6 Logo DCN EU FAIRY 10.0 —
7 Logo PROFI PUR 9.0 30.0%
8 Logo PROFI PUR 9.0 30.0%
9 Logo CARREFOUR FAIRY 9.0 18.0%
10 Logo DIANA FAIRY 9.0 15.0%
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Private Label vs National Brands

Private Label
1.9%
1 promos • 1 SKUs
National Brand
98.1%
53 promos • 31 SKUs • Max Discount 28.2%
In the current week's leaflets, national brands dominate the promotional landscape with 98.1% of promotional volume, represented by 53 occurrences across 31 SKUs, and a substantial 98.9% share of voice. In contrast, private labels account for only 1.9% of volume, with just 1 occurrence across 1 SKU, translating to a mere 1.1% share of voice. Pricing analysis reveals that private labels maintain an average maximum discount of 0% (MAP: 3.99 Lei), while national brands offer a competitive average maximum discount of 28.2% (MAP: 10.35 Lei). The share of voice for private labels remains stable with a negligible change of +0 pp compared to the previous week.
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News & Alerts (vs last 24 months)

⚠️ FAIRY — PROCTER & GAMBLE
Discount this week: 70.0% (historical avg: 36.7%, delta: +90.9%)
at UNICARM
⚠️ FAIRY — PROCTER & GAMBLE
Discount this week: 70.0% (historical avg: 41.3%, delta: +69.4%)
at UNICARM
⚠️ FAIRY — PROCTER & GAMBLE
Discount this week: 53.0% (historical avg: 32.6%, delta: +62.8%)
at PENNY
🆕 FAIRY — New item — FAIRY
DETERGENT VASE MUSETEL (PROCTER & GAMBLE) — CARREFOUR
🆕 SANO — New item — SANO
DETERGENT VASE SPARK LAVANDA REZERVA (SANO ROMANIA SRL) — SENIC GROSS & MARKET
🆕 LUDWIK — New item — LUDWIK
DETERGENT VASE LAMAIE (GRUPA INCO SA) — MERKUR
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Conclusion & Recommendations

The upward momentum in promotional leaflet distribution indicates a strengthening market presence, with a share of voice at 46.2%. This suggests effective competitive positioning against the market leader, although continuous monitoring and strategic adjustments are essential to maintain and enhance this advantage.
💡 Increase collaboration with key retailers to optimize leaflet placement and visibility.
💡 Enhance promotional content to emphasize unique selling propositions and drive consumer engagement.
💡 Implement data analytics to track leaflet performance and consumer response for future campaign refinements.
Strategic focus on these areas will be crucial for sustaining growth and competitive edge.
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How to Read This Newsletter

This guide explains each section and metric used in this weekly newsletter.

1 — Promoted assortment breadth
Promo Pressure — Share of SKUs observed in promotion vs. the total referenced universe.
1 — Distinct Operations
Distinct Operations — Number of distinct catalogues or promotional operations detected during the week.
1 — Average max discount
Average max discount — Mean max discount depth (%) across all promotional occurrences.
1 — Cumulative Visibility
Cumulative Visibility — Sum of all individual visibility scores.
1 — Top 2 Concentration
Top 2 Concentration — Share of total visibility captured by the two most visible producers.
2 — Promo Pressure by Retailer
Promo Pressure by Retailer — Table ranking retailers by number of promo occurrences, total visibility, average discount depth, and number of distinct SKUs on promo.
3 — Competitive Activity
Competitive Activity — Comparative table of competitive positions across key promotional KPIs for major retailers, with a championship podium ranking.
4 — Focus HENKEL KGAA
Focus Producer — Compares the selected producer's promotional footprint against the rest of the market.
5 — Promo Price Trends
Promo Price Trends — Table comparing the most frequent price ranges (MAP) across retailers over 5 periods, with trend indicators.
6 — Promotional Mechanics Mix
Promotional Mechanics Mix — Table showing the breakdown of promotion types with mini pie chart indicators for each retailer.
7 — Top Promotions of the Week
Top promotions of the week — Two Top 10 rankings: by maximum discount depth (with ⭐ lowest observed price flags over 24 months) and by leaflet visibility score.
8 — Private Label vs National Brands
Displayed Discount Rate — Share of promotions that explicitly display a numerical discount percentage. Comparison across retailers over 5 periods, with trend indicators.
9 — News & Alerts (vs last 24 months)
News & Alerts — Flags products appearing in promotion for the first time within 24 months and unusual KPI deviations.
🏷️ Audited Topic Entities: Detergent Lichid Vase • HENKEL KGAA • MEGA IMAGE • PROFI • UNICARM • PROFI LOCO • KAUFLAND • AUCHAN • MERKUR • LIDL • PENNY • SELGROS • Romania (RO)
ℹ️ Audit information, methodology & FAQ (Rozwiń ↓)
📍 Market & Territory: Romania (RO)
🏷️ Category: Detergent Lichid Vase
🎯 Audited Entity: HENKEL KGAA
📊 Audit Pillar: Brand Leaflet & Promo Share of Voice Audit
🛒 Monitored Retailers: MEGA IMAGE, PROFI, UNICARM, PROFI LOCO, KAUFLAND, AUCHAN, MERKUR, LIDL, PENNY, SELGROS
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — Audit Data & Methodology:
Q: What was the Share of Voice (SOV) of HENKEL KGAA in Romania during Week 39 2026?

During Week 39 2026 in Romania, HENKEL KGAA achieved a 46.2% Share of Voice in Detergent Lichid Vase across retailers including MEGA IMAGE, PROFI, UNICARM, PROFI LOCO.

Q: What was the average maximum discount for HENKEL KGAA in Week 39?

The average maximum discount recorded for HENKEL KGAA was 23.9% across audited promotional flyers.

Q: Who is the HiperCom analytics and methodology lead?

The trade marketing audit and data methodology are verified by Yves Frérot, Lead Data Analyst & Head of Methodology (yves.frerot@hiper-com.eu).

Official Source: HiperCom / FCube FMCG Retail Intelligence Database • Verified by: Yves Frérot (Lead Data Analyst & Head of Methodology)
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