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METRO AG

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Last activity: 19.06.2026
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METRO is a leading international wholesale company with food and non-food assortments that specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent traders. Around the world, METRO has some 17 million customers who can choose whether to shop in one of the large-format stores, order online and collect their purchases at the store or have them delivered. METRO also supports the competitiveness of entrepreneurs and independent businesses with digital solutions and thereby contributes to cultural diversity in trade and the hospitality industry. Sustainability is a key pillar of METRO’s business. METRO has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 8 consecutive years. The company operates in more than 30 countries and employs more than 95,000 people worldwide. In financial year 2020/21, METRO generated sales of €24.8 billion.

Additionally, have a look in our online magazine MPULSE (www.mpulse.de/en), where we report on what moves our customers, employees, partners and suppliers – and what we move for them.

More information at www.metroag.de

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Location
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Dusseldorf
Employees
1001-5000
Founded date
1964

Mentions in press and media 39

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May 4, 2026DMALL Gains Momentum in Southeast Asia with AI-Driven Retail PlatformSINGAPORE, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As retailers across Southeast Asia face rising operational complexity, shifting consumer expectations and margin pressure, demand is growing for integrated, real-time retail operating systems. Dmall In...
Jan 13, 2026Mars names new Global Petcare PresidentMars, Incorporated announces Marc Carena as new Global President for $30bn Petcare business Carena is an internal promotion, having previously led the Mars Snacking organization across Europe and Central Asia Mars Petcare is a leading pet c...
Oct 13, 2025Following FDA approval, SQ Innovation closes Series B financing Lasix ONYU was developed to enable subcutaneous infusion of furosemide outside the healthcare setting for selected patients, as prescribed by a clinician without the need for a healthcare professional to administer the drug. Lasix ONYU con...
Jun 28, 2024Juicy Marbles Secures Major German Wholesale Listing for (Revamped) Vegan Ribs with BonesMarkus Thaller Neue Vege Unternhemensberatung (MTNV) this week announces it has secured a major listing for its well-known partner Juicy Marbles in the German market through wholesaler METRO AG. MTNV is a well-known consultancy for go-to-ma...
Jan 20, 2022METRO : is a Top Employer in Europe20 January 2022 METRO is a Top Employer in Europe for the 8th time Share Link METRO AG along with 8 METRO/MAKRO countries have been recognised as Top Employers in 2022. Top Employer - that means offering employees an outstanding working and...
Jan 3, 2022METRO AG: Announcement of the Convening of the General Meeting in Metro-Straße 1, 40235 Düsseldorf (virtuell) on 11.02.2022 according to article 121 AktG (German Stock Companies Act) with the objective of Europe-wide distributionDGAP-News: METRO AG / Announcement of the Convening of the General Meeting METRO AG: Announcement of the Convening of the General Meeting in Metro-Straße 1, 40235 Düsseldorf (virtuell) on 11.02.2022 according to article 121 AktG (German Sto...
Dec 17, 2021METRO : receives A- in the climate rating of the Carbon Disclosure Project17 December 2021 METRO receives A- in the climate rating of the Carbon Disclosure Project Share Link After the wholesale specialist made it to the A-list for the first time in the CDP ranking the year before, METRO is rated A- in the curren...
Dec 2, 2021METRO : Fish Seafood PolicyFish and Seafood Procurement Policy 0 / 18 Content: 1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 2 2. OBJECTIVE............................
Nov 15, 2021METRO : maintains listing in Dow Jones Sustainability Index15 November 2021 METRO maintains listing in Dow Jones Sustainability Index despite increasing competition Share Link Despite an all-time-high of a total of 1,834 companies participating, METRO is again included in the sustainability ranking...
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FAQ about METRO AG

When was METRO AG founded?

METRO AG was founded in 1964.

What has the press written about METRO AG?

Parsers VC has collected 39 articles mentioning METRO AG, among them “DMALL Gains Momentum in Southeast Asia with AI-Driven Retail Platform” (May 4, 2026) and “Mars names new Global Petcare President” (Jan 13, 2026).

Is METRO AG still active?

Yes, METRO AG is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 19, 2026.