Financial year 2013/14 was a challenging one for METRO GROUP, particularly in light of the current geopolitical situation. Nonetheless, we can look back on a satisfying year in this report – and not just because of the 50th anniversary of METRO Cash & Carry that we celebrated during the reporting period.
We have made definite progress in every sales line by systematically focusing on our customer groups in the areas of product range, services and solution expertise. And this progress is reflected in our figures. In financial year 2013/14, the trend improved from quarter to quarter. We also realise that continued progress will not just happen on its own. It requires continuous optimisation. For this reason, one of our core jobs in the years to come will be to not only continue this transformation process, but also to intensify it.
