Metro Group

Metro AG, otherwise known as Metro Group, is a German multinational wholesale/cash and carry group based in Düsseldorf. It was established in 1964 by Ernst Schmidt and Wilhelm Schmidt-Ruthenbeck. As of 2010, it was the fourth-largest retailer in the world measured by revenues.

METRO AG engages in the provision of wholesale and foodservice distribution. It operates through the Metro Wholesale and Real segments. The Metro Wholesale segment consists of wholesale business including warehouse and delivery primarily for business-to-business customers. The Real segment provides German food retail business for business-to-consumer customer. The company was founded on December 18, 1997 and is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany.