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METRO GROUP is one of the leading international trade and retail companies. In 2009, it generated sales of about €66 billion. The company does business at more than 2,100 locations in 33 countries and employs about 290,000 people.
To create a foundation for profitable growth in the long term at METRO GROUP, the efficiency- and value- enhancing programme Shape 2012 was launched on 20 January 2009. The guiding principle of Shape 2012 is: As decentrally as possible, as centrally as necessary. The changes initiated as part of the programme are primarily designed to streamline the company’s organisational structure, to transfer responsibility for the operational business completely to the sales divisions, and to strengthen the areas of finance, controlling and compliance in the holding company. Shape 2012 enables METRO GROUP to respond more quickly and flexibly to the needs of its customers.
METRO AG based in Düsseldorf remains at the head of the company. As a strategic management holding company, it oversees such areas as finance, controlling and compliance for the entire Group. The operational business of METRO GROUP is managed by the sales divisions Metro Cash & Carry, Real, Media Markt and Saturn, as well as Galeria Kaufhof, which maintain leading positions in their individual segments. The company's real-estate business is overseen and administered by METRO Group Asset Management.
The sales divisions have undivided responsibility for their entire process chain – from procurement to sales. Cross-divisional service companies support the segments in such areas as logistics, advertising purchasing and information technology.
An overview of METRO GROUP and its segments cbi:///cms/64604
To create a foundation for profitable growth in the long term at METRO GROUP, the efficiency- and value- enhancing programme Shape 2012 was launched on 20 January 2009. The guiding principle of Shape 2012 is: As decentrally as possible, as centrally as necessary. The changes initiated as part of the programme are primarily designed to streamline the company’s organisational structure, to transfer responsibility for the operational business completely to the sales divisions, and to strengthen the areas of finance, controlling and compliance in the holding company. Shape 2012 enables METRO GROUP to respond more quickly and flexibly to the needs of its customers.
METRO AG based in Düsseldorf remains at the head of the company. As a strategic management holding company, it oversees such areas as finance, controlling and compliance for the entire Group. The operational business of METRO GROUP is managed by the sales divisions Metro Cash & Carry, Real, Media Markt and Saturn, as well as Galeria Kaufhof, which maintain leading positions in their individual segments. The company's real-estate business is overseen and administered by METRO Group Asset Management.
The sales divisions have undivided responsibility for their entire process chain – from procurement to sales. Cross-divisional service companies support the segments in such areas as logistics, advertising purchasing and information technology.
An overview of METRO GROUP and its segments cbi:///cms/64604
The segments of METRO GROUP cbi:///cms/100116
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Metro Cash & Carry is the international market leader in the cash & carry sector. Through the brands, Metro and Makro, it now does business in 30 countries. The product range is designed specifically to meet the needs of commercial customers, including hotel operators, restaurant owners and caterers.
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Real is one of the leading hypermarket operators in Germany and Poland. The sales division has locations in such countries as Romania, Russia, Ukraine and Turkey. All stores are known for their broad range of food and non-food assortments.
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One sales division, two strong brands: Media Markt and Saturn rank No. 1 among European consumer electronics centres. A decentralised organisational structure, attractive product ranges and innovative marketing campaigns fuel the success of the sales division, which now does business in 16 countries.
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Galeria Kaufhof is the concept and system leader among German department stores and the market leader in Belgium, where the sales division is known as Galeria Inno. The high-quality, international product line, the pleasant atmosphere and the comprehensive range of services provide the customer with both inspiration and a true shopping experience.
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METRO Group Asset Management oversees the real-estate holdings of METRO GROUP in 32 countries. Its responsibilities include actively enhancing the portfolio's value, developing new stores and locations, as well as managing existing locations.
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