REWE Group is a Cologne-based cooperative operating across 21 countries with approximately 384,000 employees serving 12 million customers daily. Founded in 1927 through the merger of 17 purchasing cooperatives, the group manages over 3,800 stores in Germany and operates through multiple retail divisions including PENNY discount markets, toom home improvement stores, BIPA specialty drugstores, and the DERTOUR Group travel business.
The organisation's cooperative structure shapes its operational approach, with democratic governance embedded in decision-making across the enterprise. Supply chain practices reflect regional focus - in Austria, for example, 100% of fresh meat is sourced from local suppliers. The group has committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2040 and maintains initiatives addressing sustainability, animal welfare, and organic product development.