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Companies who tackled the digital transformation early on are at an advantage. This is illustrated by the example of the Berner Group, which did its homework before the coronavirus crisis began and has been growing strongly since the end of the lockdown, especially through its online channels.
The Berner Group is continuing the race to catch up in the 2020/2021 financial year. After sales slumped by up to 30% in April and May as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Group has nearly closed this gap within just four months. At around EUR 517 million, Group sales are now approximately 2% lower than comparable figures for the first half of the previous year.
The Berner Group combines tradition and modernity. The B2B wholesale dealer, a partner to professional users in the automotive, construction and industrial sectors for more than 60 years, is increasingly focusing on innovative solutions for its subsidiaries.
Since 2017, the B2B wholesale trader has regularly supported social projects at its locations throughout Europe with funds, product donations and manpower. The city of Cologne has now awarded the family business the honorary award “KölnEngagiert 2020” for this outstanding social commitment.
The Berner Group is sticking to its ambitious investment plan despite the coronavirus crisis: “We want to gain market share in the long term. That is why we are investing. And the past few months in particular have shown how well our business model can support us, even in crisis mode,” says Christian Berner, CEO of the Berner Group.
Since the end of the coronavirus lockdown phase, the Berner Group has been growing at double-digit rates.