Observed Signal · Sep 3, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: Horizont · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Rewe Group Launches Retail Media Advertising at Toom
Rewe Group has extended its retail media business to its DIY chain Toom, launching an omnichannel advertising portfolio that includes digital ads in the Toom online shop, display, newsletters, social media, and its app, with plans to expand digital in-store screens across approximately 300 German markets. Commercialization is managed by Rewe Group Retail Media Connect (RMC), leveraging existing technologies and data structures. Toom is the fourth Rewe brand (after Rewe, Penny, and ZooRoyal) to open its inventory, adding over two million square meters of physical retail space. The initiative aims to connect digital and stationary point-of-sale advertising along DIY customers' project-based purchase journeys, integrating onsite, offsite, and in-store channels. Key executives highlight synergies within the group and the ability to scale effectively, offering advertisers access to a purchase-close environment.
Significant expansion of Rewe Group's retail media network to its major DIY chain Toom, adding omnichannel ad inventory and strengthening the German retail media market.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Rewe Group has launched retail media at its DIY chain Toom, managed by Rewe Group Retail Media Connect (RMC).
- Advertisers can use an omnichannel portfolio including online shop ads, display, newsletter, social media, app integrations, and in-store screens across ~300 stores.
- Toom is the fourth Rewe Group retail brand, after Rewe, Penny, and ZooRoyal, to offer retail media.
- Toom adds over 2 million square meters of physical retail space and will expand its digital in-store screen network.
- The offering focuses on contextual advertising along project-based purchase journeys and integrates onsite, offsite, and in-store channels.
Connected Companies & Entities
2 Entities mappedPENNY
Discount supermarket chain with loyalty app and ancillary commerce services.
“Nach Rewe, Penny und ZooRoyal öffnet die Rewe Group nun auch die Baumarktkette Toom für die Werbevermarktung....”
REWE Group
German retail group spanning grocery, logistics and travel operations.
“Nach Rewe, Penny und ZooRoyal öffnet die Rewe Group nun auch die Baumarktkette Toom für die Werbevermarktung....”
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