7Days Group

What 7Days Group does

7Days Group is a privately held, owner-managed logistics and press distribution conglomerate headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, operating across Germany, Switzerland, and Luxembourg through 41+ locations and 950+ employees. The group traces its origins to the 1946 founding of PVG (Presse-Vertriebs-Gesellschaft) and was formally constituted under the 7Days name in 2014 following the acquisition of Valora Mediaservices AG (Switzerland) and MPK Luxembourg. Thomas Kirschner holds a majority stake acquired in 1999, and the group operates as a holding company over wholly-owned subsidiaries including PVG, 7Days Switzerland (7Days Media Services GmbH), MPK Luxembourg, VCA Logistik, and (until recent divestitures) Güll and Infox.

The company delivers three integrated service pillars: (1) print-media distribution, acting as a neutral press wholesaler serving ~9,200 retailers daily in Germany and ~350 outlets in Luxembourg, operating under the constitutionally protected Swiss press distribution framework; (2) logistics and fulfillment, providing warehousing, same-day/next-day delivery, temperature-controlled supply chain, customs clearance, and e-commerce fulfillment via VCA Logistik across German hubs and through the Swiss 7Days Home Delivery service (anchored by Migros Online since 2021); and (3) proprietary software solutions, including a 40+ year-old in-house ERP for press distribution, the read-it digital kiosk platform (2013), Market Partner Portal (2012), Päckli Punkt pick-up/drop-off network, iPIA field service app, and IMS Mediapool subscription system.

Revenue is generated through B2B managed services, transaction-based press distribution fees, subscription/recurring revenue (read-it premium), and professional services for software/IT. Customer segments span media & publishing, retail & e-commerce, FMCG, healthcare, fashion, industry/construction, and telecom/technology. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with key account management across DACH. Recent strategic activity reflects portfolio rationalization: divestiture of the subscription business (2020/21), Güll (2022), and Infox (2025), alongside offensive investment in the 7Days Home Delivery vertical. No public financial disclosure, external funding, or AI/ML capability is evident in the source data.

Name

7Days Group

Legal name

7Days Group GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://7days-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

7Days Group is a privately held, owner-managed DACH logistics and neutral press distribution conglomerate, operating 41+ hubs across Germany, Switzerland, and Luxembourg to serve publishers, retailers, and e-commerce clients including Migros Online.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics and Distribution Services

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Temperature-Controlled Food & Grocery Delivery (Chilled/Frozen) (TLAAAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Temperature-Controlled E-commerce & DTC Parcels (TLAAAJAJ)

Keywords

• Press distribution services
• Logistics fulfillment services
• Supply chain management
• Warehousing transportation
• Last-mile delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Egerkingen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Press Distribution Services: Core press wholesale distribution services including product procurement from publishers, volume control, delivery, and key account management. Services cover publisher support, product portfolio management, category management, customer care, and sales promotion.
2. Logistics and Fulfillment Services: End-to-end logistics solutions covering pre-collection, warehousing, shipping, customs clearance, and returns management. Services include transportation from over 41 hubs serving more than 18,000 delivery points weekly, temperature-controlled supply chain, and last-mile delivery.
3. Software Solutions and IT Services: Custom software development, web and mobile applications, business intelligence, and digital transformation consulting. Includes development of logistics systems, desktop/mobile data capture applications, and digital solutions for the press industry.
4. Digital Products (read-it): Digital kiosk platform offering free access with advertising or premium ad-free subscriptions. Targeted at young and digitally savvy readers as complement to established print products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

7Days Group is an owner-managed group providing neutral press wholesale distribution and end-to-end logistics and fulfillment services across Germany, Switzerland, and Luxembourg. Its core offerings cover the full physical supply chain from product procurement at publishers, through warehousing, transportation, customs clearance, and temperature-controlled last-mile delivery, complemented by proprietary ERP software and digital platforms for retail partners and consumers.

Product overview

7Days Group is an owner-managed group of companies providing innovative and sustainable distribution and logistics solutions across Switzerland, Germany, and Luxembourg. The company's product portfolio includes three main service pillars: (1) Logistics services offering end-to-end solutions from warehousing to last-mile delivery with temperature-controlled supply chain and track & trace capabilities; (2) Print-media distribution through subsidiaries PVG, MPK Luxembourg, and 7Days Media Services, ensuring neutral distribution of newspapers and magazines across their territories; and (3) Software solutions including digital platforms like read-it (B2C digital kiosk), IMS Mediapool (subscription management), Market Partner Portal (retail partner app), Päckli Punkt (pickup network app), and various mobile tools for field service and logistics operations. The company also operates fulfillment services through VCA Logistik, subscription management through Güll, and personalized print production through Infox.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• read-it: Digital kiosk platform launched in 2013 that transfers the Spotify usage principle to print products. Users can read newspapers and magazines free with regular advertising or purchase a premium subscription for an ad-free experience. Targeted at young and digitally savvy readers.
• Market Partner Portal (MPP)
• Päckli Punkt
• IMS Mediapool
• iPIA
• 7Days Home Delivery
• 7Days Digital

Products and services

• Press Distribution Services Neutral wholesale press distribution connecting newspaper and magazine publishers with retail outlets. Operated through subsidiaries PVG (Germany, ~9,200 retailers daily in the Rhein-Main region), 7Days Media Services (German- and Italian-speaking Switzerland), and MPK Luxembourg (market leader, ~350 sales outlets). Includes publisher key account management, category management, customer care, and sales promotion under Swiss constitutional protections for press neutrality.
• Logistics & Fulfillment Services (VCA Logistik) End-to-end B2B and B2C fulfillment including warehousing, transportation, customs clearance, order picking, temperature-controlled supply chain, returns management, and last-mile delivery. Operated primarily through VCA Logistik across multiple German hubs and complemented by group-wide customs clearance and cross-border capabilities.
• 7Days Home Delivery White-label food home delivery service in Switzerland, operated in partnership with major Swiss retailers (notably Migros Online since 2021). Provides nationwide coverage with same/next-day delivery of fresh and cooled products, transshipment, distribution to routes, front-door handover with personal delivery, and immediate empty-container return for consolidation.
• read-it digital kiosk platform B2C digital reading platform for newspapers and magazines offering free access funded by advertising or an ad-free premium subscription. Targeted at young, digitally savvy readers as a digital complement to traditional print.
• Market Partner Portal (MPP) B2B mobile application for print-media retail partners that enables synchronous interaction with 7Days' operational ERP system, providing immediate binding responses for customer transactions, real-time order management, and inventory visibility.
• Päckli Punkt app Consumer-facing mobile and web application backing a flexible pick-up and drop-off network for packages throughout Switzerland. Lets users track packages and locate the nearest Päckli Punkt station, connecting digital and physical worlds for last-mile convenience.
• IMS Mediapool Complete electronic subscription, management and order system for independent media procurement, covering digital processing, ordering, and subscription management for publishers and media buyers.
• 7Days Digital / 7Days Software Solutions IT service provider and consulting division of 7Days Group offering custom software development (web, desktop, and mobile), business intelligence, big data, and digital transformation consulting — including the development of the group's logistics systems, data capture applications, and digital solutions for the press industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,000+ delivery points served weekly
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Migros OnlinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20217Days provides customized food home delivery solutions for Migros Online, operating since 2021. The partnership involves 7Days' logistics network providing nationwide coverage in Switzerland, delivering fresh, cooled products directly to customers' doors. Migros Online benefits from short lead times and daily delivery slots from Monday to Saturday. 7Days handles transshipment, distribution to routes, and end-customer delivery with personal handover at front doors, with empty containers immediately taken away for consolidation and return.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Valora: Swiss press distribution and convenience retail group. 7Days acquired Valora Mediaservices AG in 2014, but Valora continues to operate press retail and convenience formats, making it a direct comparable for Swiss press distribution economics and retail-channel dynamics.
• DPV Deutscher Pressevertrieb: German press wholesaler, the largest in Germany, operating as the neutral link between publishers and retailers — analogous to 7Days' PVG business. Highly comparable on customer base (publishers and retailers), regulatory framework, and route-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Group: Global logistics and parcel delivery incumbent. Competes with VCA Logistik and 7Days Home Delivery in B2C fulfillment and last-mile across DACH, though with a much broader service portfolio.
• Kühne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders and contract logistics providers, with strong European road and contract logistics operations that overlap with 7Days' VCA fulfillment and warehousing services.
• DPD: Major European parcel delivery network with strong DACH presence. Competes with 7Days' last-mile delivery capabilities for B2C parcels, including temperature-controlled shipments where 7Days also operates.
• GLS (General Logistics Systems): European parcel and logistics provider, particularly strong in Germany. Directly comparable on B2B and B2C parcel delivery and is a relevant incumbent against VCA Logistik's same/next-day delivery offering.
• Swiss Post: Swiss national postal operator with parcel, logistics, and last-mile capabilities. A natural competitor to 7Days' Swiss operations in fulfillment and home delivery (including the Päckli Punkt network).
• Dachser: European road logistics and contract logistics provider headquartered in Germany. Comparable to 7Days on warehousing, B2B distribution, and European road freight.
• Lineage Logistics: Global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and cold-chain logistics. Comparable to 7Days' refrigerated and cold-chain capabilities supporting food, healthcare, and grocery customers.
• DB Schenker: European land, air, and ocean logistics provider owned by Deutsche Bahn. Competes with 7Days' contract logistics and B2B distribution operations across the DACH region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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