{"id":21814,"date":"2024-06-14T14:12:56","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T12:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/de\/?page_id=36321"},"modified":"2026-09-30T09:41:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T07:41:02","slug":"foreword-to-the-rewe-group-2023-annual-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/annual-report-rewe-group-2023\/foreword-to-the-rewe-group-2023-annual-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Foreword to the REWE GROUP 2023 Annual Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues<\/h2>\n

Every year, the Association for the German Language selects a Word of the Year.<\/p>\n

Out of thousands of nominations. It’s a word that has reverberated most in public discourse.<\/p>\n

In 2023, it was “crisis mode”. That didn’t surprise me; we felt that too.<\/p>\n

The effects of the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East, extreme weather events and natural catastrophes, supply chain uncertainty, price hikes across the board \u2013 the state of emergency has become permanent. Do we wish things were simpler? Of course we do. But it’s not our style to simply sit out the tough times.<\/p>\n

We do what is in our cooperative DNA: Pitch in. Make a difference. Secure the future. This has been our remit for almost 100 years and we take it very seriously.<\/p>\n

We have invested three billion euros in order to successfully develop our business segments further sharpen our competitive edge. That is significantly more than most other European commercial companies invest.<\/p>\n

We have set the right priorities and can look back on a successful year thanks to our broad, stable positioning. Travel and Tourism in particular contributed to this, as did our international business. We owe this success above all to our team of 389,000 colleagues who give their best for REWE GROUP every day. Thank you for that!<\/p>\n

What I know is that the way we handle global and regional crises will be crucial to our success in the years to come. As a cooperative, we invest almost all of our earnings in the company \u2013 that makes us strong \u2013 for the benefit of our customers, our retailers and our employees.<\/p>\n

We will continue along this path. I am confident that we will master these challenging times together.<\/p>\n

Merci.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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    24 September 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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    14 September 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

    REWE GROUP Supports Cologne Cultural Fund<\/h3>\n

    Funding model helps the independent arts scene attract federal and EU funding to Cologne<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    21 August 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

    Sustainability Progress Report 2025<\/h3>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    17 August 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

    S&P Reaffirms REWE GROUP’s \u201cBBB\u201d Rating (Outlook Stable)\u00a0<\/h3>\n

    REWE Group remains in a strong financial position and is focused on long-term growth through strategic investments<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    Winter Vacation: The Waiting Game Is Over<\/h3>\n

    Recently, the number of bookings for the winter season has been picking up significantly again. Half of all bookings made with our tour operators are for long-haul destinations, and flexible travel options and unique experiences are very much in vogue. Here\u2019s an overview of the highlights from the new itineraries<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    Strategic Expansion of Hotel Operations: DERTOUR Group Becomes Sole Owner of DSR Hotel Holding<\/h3>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    “I’m an optimistic person. I’ve always been that way.”<\/h3>\n

    For Ines Batz of DERTOUR, the effectiveness of her appreciative, positive, and calm leadership style was evident not only during stressful periods at work but also during a personal crisis: Her team naturally stepped in and supported her through that time. From her own career experience, she also knows that no one is perfectly prepared for a leadership position. Her advice to other women: Take it one step at a time\u2014with courage, curiosity, and confidence.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    Sports Bring People Together: Inclusion Right in the Heart of the Neighborhood<\/h3>\n

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