# Rewe Group corporate and retail operations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rewe-group-corporate-and-retail-operations
> Updated: 2026-08-15T18:00:42.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Rewe Group, a German-based retail cooperative, manages a diverse portfolio including the full-range supermarket chain Rewe and the discount retailer Penny. The group reported a consolidated annual surplus of 736.2 million euros in 2023 and exceeded 100 billion euros in total external revenue by 2025.

Corporate leadership is distributed across several board members, with CEO Lionel Souque serving until at least the end of 2028. The organization employs approximately 384,000 people globally and maintains interests in the tourism sector through DER Touristik.

On a local level, individual stores are undergoing modernization, such as a Rewe location in Trier which is scheduled for renovation in late 2026 to introduce self-service checkouts and expanded fresh produce sections.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Rewe Group operates as a cooperative with 100 billion euro revenue

The Rewe Group operates as a cooperative with a complex leadership structure, reporting over 100 billion euros in revenue for 2025 and employing 384,000 people worldwide.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rewe-group-operates-as-a-cooperative-with-100-billion-euro-revenue

### 2026-08-13: Rewe Group manages diverse retail brands and local store upgrades

The Rewe Group manages both Rewe and Penny supermarkets, maintaining distinct market strategies. Meanwhile, a Rewe location in Trier is undergoing a major renovation to introduce self-service checkouts.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rewe-group-manages-diverse-retail-brands-and-local-store-upgrades

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