A joint venture between German department store operator Karstadt-Quelle and food retailer Rewe may be in jeopardy according to German media.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Go deeper with GlobalData

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


Rewe has pledged an investment of €50m (US$60.5m) in the venture, which will help Karstadt modernise its 72 in-store grocery departments.


However, Rewe could be seeking to withdraw from the venture and has an option to do so in June 2005, according to the German News Digest.


As part of the deal Rewe has vowed to offer better purchasing conditions to Karstadt than Edeka, the supermarket chain which had previously supplied the department store operator’s grocery divisions.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact