Metro AG operates as a food wholesaler in Germany and internationally. It is involved in store-based wholesale trade under the METRO and MAKRO brands; delivery services under the METRO, Aviludo, Caterite, Classic Fine Foods, GVS Group, Johan i Hallen & Bergfalk, Pro à Pro, Pro a Pro Spain, and R Express brands; and operates an online marketplace under the METRO MARKETS brands. The company also offers food and non-food products; digital solutions under the DISH brand; and logistics, IT, and procurement services. In addition, it develops, operates, and markets an international real estate portfolio. The company was formerly known as METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG and changed its name to METRO AG in August 2017. Metro AG was founded in 1964 and is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.