. · For the 9th time in a row, the international wholesale specialist is listed in the world-renowned sustainability ranking · METRO defends positions in the DJSI World and DJSI Europe Indexes METRO has once again asserted itself in the […]
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METRO with significant growth in Q3 2021/22, quarter also impacted by macroeconomic volatility
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. · Significant growth thanks to consistent implementation of the sCore strategy, supported by rising inflation and strong HoReCa momentum · Total sales growth of 27.2% in local currency · Adjusted EBITDA improved to €441 million (PY: €310 million) · […]
METRO sells its belgian operations
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. ● METRO aims for leading market positions in wholesale ● Belgian operations do not form part of METRO’s sCore growth strategy despite significant efforts to improve performance ● METRO has therefore taken the decision to sell operating business (METRO […]
METRO sales and EBITDA grow in Q2 2021/22 above pre-pandemic levels – negative EPS effects due to war in Ukraine
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Strong growth driven by positive business development and inflation: o Total sales growth of 26.3% in local currency o Adjusted EBITDA improved to €157 million (PY: €114 million) Consistent implementation of sCore strategy: Store-based sales grow to €4.9 billion (+14.4%), […]
Supervisory board appoints Christiane Giesen as CHRO to the management board of METRO AG
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Christiane Giesen takes over responsibility for Human Resources and becomes Labour Director Scheduled to start on 1 December 2022 or earlier Role with a strong operational focus The Supervisory Board of METRO AG has unanimously appointed Christiane Giesen to the […]
METRO launches “sCore” growth offensive with ambitious targets for 2030
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. • Wholesaler sharpening its focus on professional customers and expanding its multichannel model. Key measures planned through 2030: o Functional reorientation of stores for professional customers with focussed B2B assortments o Increase in share of own brands to over […]
METRO decides to wind down its japanese wholesale operations
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METRO aims for leading market positions in wholesale business METRO Japan will end its business operations by October 2021 (operational wind-down) The real estate portfolio will be sold (asset sales) Positive one-off and recurring cash flow impact expected As a […]
Together with METRO properties, Makro Portugal cashes in on value with sale-and-leaseback of lisbonalfragide asset
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MAKRO Portugal, together with METRO PROPERTIES, the real estate arm of METRO AG, sold its Lisbon location in a sale-and-leaseback transaction. Purchaser of the company’s administrative headquarters, including the store premises, in Lisbon-Alfragide (Portugal) is investment fund IMOFOMENTO, managed and […]
Climate neutral by 2040: METRO joins the ‘EU Code of Conduct on responsible business and marketing practices’ and sharpens its own climate target
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. ● METRO is among the first signatories of the Code of Conduct, which unites European stakeholders along the supply chain on a common path to a sustainable food economy ● The international wholesale specialist is tightening its own climate […]
3-year partnership of METRO Water Initiative and the One Drop Foundation benefits 500,000 people in Northern India
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. • 500,000 people in the northern Indian state of Bihar will receive sustainable access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services, thanks to the projects supported by METRO in the region • 18 METRO countries and 15 suppliers support […]