Metro: latest news, analysis and trading updates | ESM Magazine

Metro Italia Expands In Sardinia With Olbia Store Plans

Wholesaler Metro Italia has announced plans to open its third store in Sardinia in the spring of 2025.

Premium

How Private Label Continues To Thrive In Ukraine Despite The War

Despite more than two years of war, Ukrainian retailers are as active as ever when it comes to private-label development, writes Nina Mishchenko.

Makro Spain Expands Private-Label Assortment

Wholesaler Makro Spain has launched more than 400 new own-brand SKUs during the 2022/23 fiscal year, strengthening its own-brand offering.

Next-Generation Thinking – Olaf Koch On Funding The Future Of Food

ESM's Stephen Wynne-Jones catches up with former Metro chief executive Olaf Koch, who is now funding the future of food with his Zintinus investment vehicl...

Metro To Invest €18m In Remodelling Its Düsseldorf Campus

German wholesaler Metro is investing €18 million in remodelling the office buildings at its Düsseldorf campus.

Kretinsky To Install Former Metro Executive At Casino If Offer Succeeds: Reports

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky and his partners are prepared to hire former Metro and Lactalis executive Philippe Palazzi as the new boss of French sup...

Metro AG’s Lena vom Stein Discusses The ‘My Sustainable Restaurant’ Initiative

ESM caught up with Lena vom Stein, head of corporate responsibility at Metro AG, to learn more about the group's My Sustainable Restaurant initiative, and...