Schwarz Group invests 3.7 billion euros and remains loyal to Germany!

Von NAG Redaktion

Am 1. Juli 2025 bleibt die Schwarz-Gruppe trotz internationaler Verlagerungen ein Bekenntnis zu Deutschland und plant massive Investitionen.
On July 1, 2025, the black group remains a commitment to Germany despite international relocations and plans massive investments. (Symbolbild/NAG)

In times when many companies relocate production abroad due to high taxes and increasing costs, the Schwarz Group sets a strong sign for Germany. The company, which runs the well -known discounter Lidl and Kaufland, remains in the country and is full of strength to his roots. According to Merkur invests for 2025 around 3.7 billion euros in Germany. That is 400 million euros more than in the previous year!

The Schwarz Group has invested over 30 billion euros in Germany in the past ten years and has created 60,000 new jobs. The company, the foundation of which goes back to 1930, today employs around 575,000 people worldwide and generated sales of impressive 167.2 billion euros in the 2023/2024 financial year. Gerd Chrzanowski, who heads the group, emphasizes the belief in Germany. At a time when many German companies like Herrenknecht go abroad out of disappointment over the general conditions, Schwarz shows that there is another way.

strong growth and new opportunities

The numbers speak a clear language: In 2024, the black group generated sales of 175.4 billion euros, which means an increase of 4.9 percent compared to the previous year. Lidl increased his branch turn by 5.3 percent to 132.1 billion euros, while Kaufland came to 35.2 billion euros and thus grew by 2.9 percent. In addition, a stable sales of 1.7 billion euros were achieved in the online area. The black group thus shows that growth as well as workplace maintenance is possible in a challenging market environment and therefore further invests vigorously to expand the branch network.

In addition to the 3.7 billion euros already mentioned,

for 2025 are also planned for Germany for a total of 9.6 billion euros, which underlines the group's ambitions to open up new markets and implement promising growth strategies. Kaufland has already expanded its network by around 300 new branches to a total of around 14,200 locations, which shows that the plans become concrete and the expansion strategy applies.

The industry in change

deloitte , the service sector plans to reduce its investments in Germany. While 90 percent of companies are currently investing primarily here, it will only be 66 percent in five years. More and more companies are based on India, Europe or Southeast Asia to find better production conditions. The automotive sector in particular increasingly shifted its focus to North America.

The black group, however, demonstrates that opportunities can also be found in Germany. Despite the trend towards relocating production facilities, which is particularly pronounced in the automotive sector, the group remains optimistic and invested in the local association. The example of the Schwarz Group shows that it is possible for companies to invest in Germany, to create jobs and to increase sales while others are withdrawing.

A look at the developments in the industry and the investment plans of other companies makes it clear: The commitment of the Schwarz Group is viewed as a pioneering signal for Germany and could also serve as an incentive for other companies, also to consider how they can master the challenges of the future and at the same time strengthen their base in their home country.

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