{"id":28673,"date":"2026-06-15T08:14:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T06:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/?page_id=28673"},"modified":"2026-09-30T10:39:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:39:11","slug":"foreword-to-the-rewe-group-2025-annual-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/annual-report-rewe-group-2025\/foreword-to-the-rewe-group-2025-annual-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Foreword to the REWE GROUP 2025 Annual Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues<\/h2>\n

We live in a time rife with political and economic challenges. The work we do is overshadowed by conflict and uncertainty. Especially in times like these, an important question arises: Who will take responsibility \u2013 even when the going gets tough? For us at REWE GROUP, the answer is clear. We are a co-operative. Responsibility is part of everything we do.<\/p>\n

We value stability, standing by our customers, and having a long-term mindset. We didn\u2019t wait and see, we invested. In good prices. In improved services. In digital offerings. And in the future of our company. We exceeded the 100 billion euro revenue mark for the first time. This is more than just a number for us.<\/p>\n

Above all, it shows the trust that is placed in us. This trust comes from people. Not only from our customers, but of course also from our 380,000 employees and our independent retailers. They take responsibility every day. For our customers, for their teams and for their regions. Their commitment, their attitude and their closeness to people make all the difference. I am so grateful for that! But we must not rest upon our laurels \u2013 we must keep looking ahead.<\/p>\n

We will continue to invest consistently in the coming years: In a better customer experience, in training and further education. In logistics and technology. In modern stores and new ideas. As a cooperative, we do not think in quarters, but always in generations. In short: We\u2019re keeping at it \u2013 reliable, courageous and with clarity of purpose.<\/p>\n

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

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

    From the REWE GROUP for customers: toom Baumarkt DIY store and fulfillmenttools lay the foundation for flexible omnichannel services<\/h3>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/li>\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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    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

    What\u2019s it like to play wheelchair basketball? Florian S\u00f6rensen, manager of the sales department, tried it out for himself at the inclusive family sports festival in Berlin-Reinickendorf in early July. A few meters away, European Para-Badminton Champion Rick Hellmann was playing with guests. Fifty meters away, children were climbing a tower made of empty water crates, while at the many other booths, people were discussing the theme of the day: the self-determined participation of people with disabilities in social life.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    CSD 2026: Take a Stand. Embrace Diversity.<\/h3>\n

    Together with our LGBTIQ employee network, DITO, we are once again participating in numerous Christopher Street Days and Pride events this year. For the first time, we\u2019ll have trucks in six German cities, and we\u2019re also supporting numerous regional Pride events as well as initiatives organized by our regional offices and retailers. We are also sending a clear message of diversity at our locations in Austria, Italy, and Slovakia. <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":0,"parent":28483,"menu_order":9,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"27052,25346,15254,27351,25518,26450","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28673","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28673"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28673\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31471,"href":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28673\/revisions\/31471"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28483"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}