Coop Szolnok

What Coop Szolnok does

Coop Szolnok Zrt is a Hungarian-privately-held regional grocery retail chain headquartered in Szolnok at Szapáry utca 25-27. Founded in 1990 and operating under the broader COOP brand umbrella, the company runs more than 150 stores across at least 10 Hungarian counties — Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Hajdú-Bihar, Heves, Békés, Győr-Moson-Sopron, Komárom-Esztergom, Csongrád-Csanád, and Pest among them — using a multi-format model spanning convenience (Coop ABC, Mini) and full-line supermarkets (Coop Szuper, Coop Szuper Plusz). It serves individual Hungarian consumers and households as its primary segment, with secondary reach into local communities through its foundation, in-store events, and donations to schools, kindergartens, and hospitals.

The company's core product is the physical retail network complemented by the COOP@HOME online delivery service (launched 2020 through the foodpanda and Wolt platforms), the Coop Klub mobile-app loyalty program, and private label brands COOP Márka and Tallér Termékek. Underlying technology is standard grocery retail infrastructure: modern point-of-sale systems, contactless payment, energy-efficient refrigeration, LED lighting, automated beverage container return machines (REPONT), and basic web analytics. Environmental and community programs — Coop Olajpont used cooking oil collection at 66+ stores, Helyi Termékek (local products) sourcing, and the COOP Szolnok A Közösségért Alapítvány foundation — function as both community engagement and, in the case of Olajpont, foot-traffic drivers.

Coop Szolnok generates revenue primarily through one-time brick-and-mortar grocery sales across 150+ stores. A subscription-style recurring revenue stream is approximated by the Coop Klub loyalty program, which offers member discounts and partner benefits. Pricing is standard retail, with no public disclosure, and the business relies on footfall, loyalty membership, and weekly promotional flyers rather than enterprise contracts. Customer concentration is structurally low: the customer base is the dispersed Hungarian consumer population, supplemented by community/CSR engagements with institutions such as Hetényi Géza Kórház. Go-to-market combines physical retail storefronts with online delivery via third-party aggregators (foodpanda, Wolt) and community event marketing (Coop Mikulás train, Coop Séf Túra, Coop Májusfa Running).

Name

Coop Szolnok

Legal name

COOP Szolnok Kereskedelmi Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság

Website

https://coopszolnok.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Coop Szolnok Zrt operates a regional grocery retail chain with 150+ stores across 10 Hungarian counties, serving local communities through multi-format stores, the Coop Klub loyalty program, online delivery, and private label brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Grocery Retail

NAICS

Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) (445110)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Line Supermarkets (National/Regional Chains) (CRAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Grocery retail chain
• Food retail stores
• Private label products
• Loyalty program
• Online grocery delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Szolnok

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail Food Sales: Brick-and-mortar grocery retail across 150+ stores in 10 Hungarian counties. Revenue generated from sale of food and consumer goods to individual consumers.
2. Coop Private Label Products: Proprietary brand products including COOP Márka and Tallér Termékek sold through store network.
3. Coop Klub Loyalty Program: Törzsvásárlói rendszer with member discounts, coupons, and partner benefits generating customer retention and repeat purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Coop Szolnok Zrt operates a regional grocery retail chain with 150+ stores across 10 Hungarian counties under multiple store formats (ABC, Mini, Szuper, Szuper Plusz). The company sells fresh and packaged food, household goods, and private label products (COOP MÁRKA, TALLÉR TERMÉKEK) through brick-and-mortar stores complemented by an online delivery service (COOP@HOME) and a customer loyalty program (COOP KLUB).

Product overview

Coop Szolnok Zrt. is a regional grocery retail chain operating approximately 154 stores across 10+ Hungarian counties. The company offers a multi-format retail network (Coop ABC, Coop Szuper, Coop Szuper Plusz, Mini stores) complemented by online shopping via COOP@HOME (through foodpanda and Wolt platforms), the COOP KLUB loyalty program, and private label brands (COOP MÁRKA and TALLÉR). The company operates environmental programs including Coop Olajpont (used cooking oil collection) and REPONT (bottle return), and maintains community engagement through the COOP SZOLNOK A KÖZÖSSÉGÉRT ALAPÍTVÁNY foundation, annual events (Coop Mikulás, Coop Angyal, Coop Séftúra, COOP Májusfa Futás), and a Helyi Termékek local products program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COOP Márka (COOP Brand): Private label brand products sold at COOP stores.
• Tallér Termékek
• Coop Klub

Quantifiable outcome

• Sales increased 180% and customer count to 134% at renovated Tét supermarket
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eger és Vidéke COOP ZrtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Regional COOP alliance partner. Joined Coop Mikulás program for Eger city in 2025.
• Hajdú-Coop ZrtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Regional COOP alliance partner. Joined Coop Mikulás program for Debrecen city in 2025.
• GYÖNGYSZÖV COOP ZrtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Regional COOP alliance partner. Joined Coop Mikulás program for Gyöngyös city in 2025.
• COOP Szeged ZrtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Regional COOP alliance partner. Joined Coop Mikulás program for Szeged city in 2025.
• Tisza-Coop ZrtminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Regional COOP partner based in Szolnok. Supporting partner for Coop Mikulás program in 4 cities in 2025.
• foodpandacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2021Online delivery partner for Coop@Home service. Available in Szolnok, Debrecen and other locations for grocery delivery through foodpanda platform.
• WoltcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2021Online delivery partner for Coop@Home service. Available in Szolnok and Debrecen for grocery delivery through Wolt platform.
• Gastroil Magyarország KftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2018Partnership for COOP Olajpont used cooking oil collection network. 66+ COOP stores collect used household cooking oil, rewarding customers with 80 HUF/liter shopping coupons. Supports environmental sustainability.
• VitajóminorOthersSmart Food member company. Specializes in functional 'okos élelmiszerek' (smart foods) including Vitajó breads.
• RitmusminorOthersSmart Food member company. Provides specialty breads under Ritmus brand for health-conscious consumers.
• BiopontminorOthersOrganic food partner. Provides Biopont bio products including gluten-free snacks and millet balls for health-conscious consumers.
• FornettiminorOthersBakery partner providing freshly baked goods for bakery sections in COOP stores across Hungary.
• Hetényi Géza Kórház (Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok Megyei Kórház)minorOthersLocal hospital receiving 1,000,000 HUF donation from COOP Szolnok for patient care quality improvement.
• Szolnoki Sportcentrum Nonprofit KftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of annual Coop Májusfa Running event and Coop Mikulás small train event in Szolnok.
• Szalay KönyvekminorOthersLocal bookstore partner. Jointly donated to hospital children's ward with COOP Szolnok.
• Coop Segély AlapítványminorOthersNational COOP charity foundation established during 2010 floods and red mud disaster to support children requiring special care.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SPAR Hungary: Major national supermarket operator with strong regional store presence in Hungary including SPAR, INTERSPAR, and franchise partners; competes with Coop Szuper and Szuper Plusz formats across multiple overlapping counties.
• PENNY Market Hungary: Hard-discount grocery chain with broad Hungarian regional coverage including many of the same counties Coop Szolnok serves; competes on price-sensitive grocery baskets and small/medium store formats.
• Lidl Hungary: Hard-discount grocer expanding aggressively across Hungarian regions; its standard small-format store footprint directly targets the same household grocery trips that Coop ABC and Mini stores depend on.
• Tesco Hungary: Leading national hypermarket and supermarket chain in Hungary; competes for weekly stock-up trips that overlap with Coop Szuper and Szuper Plusz store positioning across county seats.
• CO-OP Hungary Zrt: National brand and wholesale cooperative governing the COOP umbrella under which Coop Szolnok operates; comparable through shared brand identity, private label program (COOP Márka), and cross-regional supplier coordination.
• Auchan Hungary: Large-format hypermarket operator with regional supercenter locations; competes for higher-basket consumer shopping in many of the same urban areas where Coop Szolnok operates supermarkets.
• ALDI Hungary: Hard-discount competitor with growing density across regional Hungary; offers private-label-heavy assortment that competes directly with Coop's COOP Márka and Tallér private label lines.

Emerging players

• Spar Franchise Partner (e.g., Húsker / independent SPAR franchisees): Independent franchisees and regional partner networks within the SPAR system that operate small-format stores in rural Hungary — closely analogous to Coop Szolnok's multi-format, locally-anchored retail footprint.

Direct peers

• CBA (Central Bázis Coop): Hungarian cooperative retail chain of independently owned grocery stores operating under one brand — analogous to COOP Szolnok's role as a regional anchor within the COOP system, sharing similar multi-format, franchise/cooperative model and domestic sourcing priorities.
• Reál Hungária: Hungarian small-format discount grocery chain concentrated in smaller towns across the regions; competes head-to-head with Coop's ABC and Mini formats on price and proximity in similar counties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/coopadmin1
• Facebookfacebook.com/coopszolnok
• Instagraminstagram.com/coopszolnok

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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