Who owns Rewe?
Rewe
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- Brand origin
- Germany
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Germany
REWE is a German supermarket and food retail brand headquartered in Cologne. REWE is ultimately owned by REWE-Zentralfinanz eG, a German cooperative.
rewe.deOwnership chain
- BrandReweGermany
- REWE Markt GmbH
- REWE-Zentral-AG
- Ultimate ownerREWE-Zentralfinanz eGGermany
About Rewe
What is REWE?
REWE is a German food retail brand operated through supermarkets and online grocery services. REWE is part of the wider REWE Group, which also operates retail, tourism and other businesses in Germany and Europe. The REWE Group reported total external sales of €100.4 billion and 380,000 employees in 2025.
Who owns REWE?
REWE is ultimately owned by REWE-Zentralfinanz eG, according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is REWE, REWE Markt GmbH, REWE-Zentral-AG, and REWE-Zentralfinanz eG. REWE-Zentralfinanz eG is structured as a cooperative, with the group’s ownership rooted in independent retailers. REWE-Zentralfinanz eG is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.
Where does REWE come from?
REWE originated in Germany in 1927. Seventeen food wholesale cooperatives founded the organisation in Cologne as the Revisionsverband der Westkauf-Genossenschaften. The name REWE is derived from that original German name. The organisation initially focused on joint purchasing for its cooperative members. REWE resumed operations at its Cologne headquarters in August 1945 after the Second World War.
What products does REWE make?
REWE operates supermarkets and sells food, household goods and other everyday consumer products. REWE stores offer fresh food, packaged groceries, beverages, personal care products and household goods. REWE also provides online grocery ordering and delivery services in Germany. The wider REWE Group includes the PENNY discount retail brand and international retail brands such as BILLA, BIPA and ADEG.
Frequently asked questions about Rewe
Is REWE a German brand?
- Yes. REWE originated in Germany in 1927, and REWE is headquartered in Cologne.
Who is the parent company of REWE?
- REWE is ultimately owned by REWE-Zentralfinanz eG. REWE-Zentralfinanz eG is a German cooperative and the parent organisation at the top of the ownership chain.
Does REWE sell only groceries?
- No. REWE sells groceries as well as household goods, personal care products and other everyday consumer products. REWE also offers online grocery ordering and delivery services.
Is REWE the same as REWE Group?
- No. REWE is the supermarket and food retail brand, while REWE Group is the wider group that includes REWE, PENNY, international retail businesses and tourism companies.
Where is REWE headquartered?
- REWE is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. REWE-Zentralfinanz eG, the ultimate owner of REWE, is also headquartered in Cologne.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, uamr.de, gabot.de, lobbyregister.bundestag.de: RZF Finanzbericht 31 12 2025 final DE.pdf, rewe-group.com, rundschau.de, rwe.com, lobbyregister.bundestag.de: R001003
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Sources: rewe-group.com, en.wikipedia.org
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Products from Rewe
29- REWE Feine Spezialitäten Tomate FritoFood – Condiment / Tomato Sauce
- REWE WalnutsFood – Snack Nuts & Seeds
- REWE Strawberry QuarkFood – Dairy product (Quark/Curd)
- REWE Kanadische Heidelbeere fruit spreadFood – Fruit Spread/Jam
- REWE TortelliniFood – Fresh Pasta
- REWE Sunflower OilFood – Cooking Oil
- REWE Fresh Produce (Grapes/Table Grapes)Food – fresh fruit
- REWE Brauner Rohrzucker FTFood – Sweetener (Brown Cane Sugar)
- REWE Cocktail SauceFood – Condiment (Cocktail Sauce)
- REWE ColaBeverage – Cola Soft Drink
- REWE – Zentral GmbH Bamboo SkewersKitchenware – Wooden Skewers
- REWE MayonnaiseFood – Condiment (Mayonnaise)
- Rewe Kartoffeln ExtraFood – Fresh Potatoes
- REWE Erdnüsse Wasabi StyleFood – Snack (Coated Peanuts)
- REWE Shrub Support (Strauchstütze)Garden supply – Plant support
- REWE Creamy CookiesFood – Confectionery (Keks)
- REWE Herring SaladFood – Fish Snacks
- REWE private label snack productFood – snack
- REWE Mini Donuts or BerlinerFood – Bakery and Pastry
- REWE Crunchy ErdnussbutterFood – Nut Spread
- REWE brand productsFood, Beverage, and Household goods - Private Label Retail Range
- REWE Beste Wahl / Eurogroup food productFood – General (Private Label)
- REWE Mandarinen (Nadorcott)Food – Fruit
- REWE Sweetener Tablets (Süßstoff)Food – Sugar Substitute / Sweeteners
and 5 more products