Observed Signal · Sep 15, 2026 · Partnership · Source: Wolt · Impact: 4/5
German supermarket chain REWE launches on Wolt
German supermarket chain REWE expands its partnership with Wolt by launching the new "REWE Sofort-Lieferung" express delivery service in Cologne, initially available from five REWE stores with more locations and cities to follow. Customers can order a wide range of groceries through the Wolt app for delivery in under an hour. The collaboration builds on existing REWE store presence on Wolt in Stuttgart and Munich, and marks a key milestone in Wolt's retail expansion in Germany.
This partnership significantly expands Wolt's retail presence in Germany by integrating one of the country's largest supermarket chains into its express grocery delivery model, strengthening its position beyond restaurant delivery.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- REWE launches the "REWE Sofort-Lieferung" express delivery service on Wolt in Cologne, initially from five REWE stores, with more locations and cities to follow.
- Groceries ordered via Wolt are delivered in under one hour; orders are picked directly at the respective REWE store.
- Wolt's first Retail Report, published last week, shows over 230 million retail orders and more than 2 million monthly retail customers.
- Retail accounts for more than a quarter of Wolt's global sales (Q4 2025), with over 40,000 retail venues active at the end of 2025, up 43% year-on-year.
- Existing collaboration includes independent REWE retailers in Stuttgart and Munich on Wolt, and Kölner Weinkeller, a REWE Group subsidiary, on the platform since March.
- Clemens Bauer, Director REWE E-Food, says fruit & vegetables, milk & dairy, and convenience foods are among the most popular categories for spontaneous purchases.
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REWE Sofort-Lieferung: Uber Eats, Wolt und Lieferando liefern aus REWE Märkten
Pressemitteilung vom 15. September 2026: REWE Group startet die 'REWE Sofort-Lieferung' in Zusammenarbeit mit Uber Eats, Wolt und Lieferando, die aus REWE Märkten liefern.
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