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Credit: REWE Group
Credit: REWE Group

REWE Group Concludes a “challenging” but “successful” first half year

German retailer REWE Group announced that its revenue rose by 3.7% year-on-year to €44 billion in the first half of the financial year, calling the period both “challenging” and “successful” at the same time.


Despite solid revenue growth, REWE Group faced some headwinds, with Group EBITDA declining and net debt rising compared to last year. The company highlighted that targeted investments in future growth and rising market costs contributed to the temporary dip in profitability, while key segments such as international retail and travel & tourism delivered strong performance.

Key highlights from REWE Group’s H1 2025:

  • Revenue: €44.0 bn (+3.7% YoY)

  • Group EBITDA: €2.5 bn (–4.2% YoY)

  • Net debt: +€1.1 bn YoY

  • Full-year revenue forecast: ~€91.5 bn

  • Retail (Germany): €20.9 bn (+2.8%)

  • International retail: €10.3 bn (+5.1%)

  • Convenience segment: €7.5 bn (flat YoY)

  • Travel & tourism: €3.5 bn (+17.4%)

  • DIY segment: –1.2% YoY

  • Fleet investment: ~€5 m in eSprinters (Berlin & Neuss)