Metro Group sets out blueprint for growth

German retail giant looks to shake-up to revive growth

In the spotlight: Metro's upbeat outlook

17 March 2010

German retailer Metro Group today (17 March) posted declining earnings for 2009. However, the company also unveiled a major shake-up of management at its wholesale unit and insisted that cost cuts and investment in emerging markets positioned it well for future growth. Katy Humphries reports.

On the money: Metro focuses on international to drive profits

17 March 2010

Metro Group today (17 March) raised its mid-term profit targets, insisting that its focus on international expansion coupled with its Shape 2012 cost-cutting programme will drive growth at the German retailer.

UPDATE: GERMANY: Metro management shake-up to streamline business

17 March 2010

Metro Group is to integrate the management structure of its Metro AG holding company and Metro Cash & Carry units in order to drive growth in new markets and reduce costs.

GERMANY: Metro remains upbeat as profits slide

17 March 2010

Metro Group has said that it expects to see a “tangible” increase in profits in the coming year despite this morning (17 March) posting a drop in earnings for fiscal 2009.