Metro AG is a Germany-based international wholesale company that operates under the METRO Cash & Carry brand, serving business customers across Europe and Asia. Through its network of cash-and-carry outlets, the company supplies a wide range of products to independent hotels, restaurants, caterers, small retailers and other professional users. Metro AG also maintains a growing digital platform aimed at streamlining procurement and offering value-added services to its business clientele.
The company’s product portfolio spans fresh and frozen foods, dry groceries, beverages, as well as non-food items such as kitchen equipment, tableware, hygiene products and small appliances. Metro AG complements its traditional wholesale business with targeted e-procurement solutions and industry-specific services including concept development, menu planning and sustainability consulting. These offerings are designed to support professional customers in optimizing their operations and cost structures.
Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, Metro AG can trace its origins back to the mid-1960s, when several regional wholesalers consolidated to form a national cash-and-carry group. Over the decades, the company has expanded its footprint to more than 30 countries, combining organic growth with strategic acquisitions and, in recent years, a focus on divesting non-core retail formats to concentrate on its B2B wholesale and foodservice operations.
Metro AG is governed by a Management Board and a Supervisory Board under German corporate law and is publicly listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. An American depositary receipt program allows U.S. investors to trade its shares under the ticker MTTWF on the OTC Markets. The company continues to pursue digital innovation and sustainability initiatives as it refines its position as a leading global wholesaler for professional customers.
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