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Penny Ends Online Grocery Delivery in Germany

Penny cites declining post‑pandemic interest in delivery.

Overview

  • All German e‑commerce activity has been wound down after a pilot that began in 2021.
  • Partnerships with delivery providers Bringoo and Wolt have been terminated.
  • The discounter points to falling demand, high delivery costs, and the convenience of its dense, long‑hours store network.
  • No new online rollout is planned in Germany, with the option to tap parent Rewe’s delivery infrastructure if demand improves.
  • Delivery continues in Austria and the Czech Republic, and July’s relabeling of about 400 private‑label items signals a focus on in‑store execution.