Tato Paride

What Tato Paride does

Tatò Paride S.p.A. is a family-owned Italian retail company headquartered in Barletta, Puglia, founded in 1850 as a delicatessen and evolved through wholesale (1896), supermarket (1975), and organized distribution (1978). Since 2019 it has operated as the Master Franchisee of Coop Alleanza 3.0 for the regions of Puglia and Basilicata, trading under the COOP Master Centro Sud / Coop Master Puglia / Alter Supermercati brands, and manages more than 200 points of sale spanning INCOOP proximity stores (under 300 sqm), supermarkets (300–1,000 sqm), and superstores (over 1,000 sqm). The company is led by Bartolo Tatò (sole administrator) together with his children Paride, Domenico, and Francesca, and operates a 35,000 sqm logistics platform in Molfetta's ASI industrial zone that supports both its own stores and a franchise affiliate network.

The core business is grocery and household goods retail, delivered through three distribution channels: direct retail stores, a franchise/affiliated retailer network, and an online grocery platform (Spesa Online) with home delivery. The product offering combines national-brand groceries with an extensive private-label portfolio (Vivi Verde, IO COOP, BeneSi, Fior Fiore, D'Osa, Origine, Solidal, Crescendo, Amici Speciali, COOP BASE, Chiringuito, Casa Coop, and the 2025 value-tier launch Gli Spesotti with roughly 300 SKUs). Customer engagement is driven by the free Coop Card loyalty program and the Short Collection points-based reward campaigns, which feature rotating co-branded partnerships (TVS, Pagnossin, Tucano). The company also runs the Fondazione Tatò Paride per L'Italia (established February 2020) and a workplace-inclusion partnership with the Work-Aut social cooperative at its Barletta store.

Revenue is generated through retail sales (transaction-based) and franchise fees/support (recurring) paid by affiliated retailers using the Coop brand. The company is privately held with no disclosed revenue, no external funding rounds, and no public listing. It does not publish pricing for individual retail products and does not offer public APIs, SDKs, or documented AI/ML capabilities. Geographic scope is restricted to Southern Italy (Puglia and Basilicata).

Name

Tato Paride

Legal name

TATO' PARIDE S.P.A.

Website

https://coopmasterpuglia.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Tatò Paride S.p.A. is a family-owned Italian retailer that, since 2019, has operated as the Master Franchisee of Coop Alleanza 3.0 across Puglia and Basilicata, managing 200+ points of sale (proximity stores, supermarkets, and superstores) plus online grocery and a loyalty program, serving regional consumer staples demand under the Coop brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Grocery Retail

NAICS

Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) (445110), Food and Beverage Retailers (445)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411), Retail-Convenience Stores (5412)

akta.pro primary industry

Chain vs. Independent Convenience Retail (Franchise/Dealer-Owned) (CRAHABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Discount Convenience with Foodservice / QSR Attach (CRAEAJAD), Omnichannel Commerce & Click-and-Collect Platforms (BPAMAGAL)

Keywords

• Grocery retail
• Supermarket operations
• Master franchising
• Online grocery
• Private label products

Headquarters

HQ city

Barletta

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Sales: Revenue generated from retail sales of Coop branded products through owned and affiliated stores in Puglia and Basilicata
2. Franchise Fees: Revenue from franchise partnerships with affiliated retailers using the Coop brand and commercial support

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tato Paride S.p.A. operates as the Master Franchisee of Coop Alleanza 3.0 for Puglia and Basilicata, running a retail network of over 200 points of sale including INCOOP proximity stores, supermarkets, and superstores. The company sells everyday grocery, household, fresh produce, pet, and personal care products through branded and private-label lines, supplemented by a loyalty program (Coop Card), an online grocery service with home delivery (Spesa Online), and a points-based rewards collection (Short Collection).

Product overview

Tato Paride S.p.A. operates a retail supermarket network across Puglia and Basilicata as Master Franchise of Coop Alleanza 3.0. The offering is a unified retail platform centered on physical supermarket stores complemented by online grocery services (Spesa Online), a loyalty program (Coop Card), and promotional reward collection programs (Short Collection). The company carries multiple private-label product sub-brands including Gli Spesotti (budget essentials), COOP BASE (core values line), Chiringuito (beauty), Amici Speciali (pet products), and Coop Casa (home care), alongside branded grocery offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coop Card: Free loyalty card available at stores in the Coop Master and Coop Affiliati network in Puglia and Basilicata, offering exclusive benefits and discounts.

Products and services

• Coop Supermarket Retail Network Multi-format retail supermarket operations offering grocery products, household items, fresh produce, pet supplies, and personal care goods through physical stores in Puglia and Basilicata, targeting individual consumers and families.
• Spesa Online (Online Grocery) Online grocery shopping platform that allows customers to order groceries and household products for home delivery or in-store pickup, targeting individual consumers in Puglia and Basilicata.
• Coop Card Loyalty Program Free loyalty program offering members exclusive discounts, points collection (every 10 euros of purchases), and access to promotional campaigns and Short Collection rewards, available to individual consumers across the Coop Master and Coop Affiliati network.
• Short Collection (Points Collection Program) Electronic points-based reward collection program linked to the Coop Card that lets customers redeem accumulated points for branded rewards (cookware, tableware, travel accessories) from partner brands, targeting current Coop Card holders.
• Coop Master Franchising Partner Operations Master Franchising arrangement with Coop Alleanza 3.0 allowing Tato Paride S.p.A. to operate the Coop brand, commercialize Coop private label products, and recruit franchise affiliates across Puglia and Basilicata.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coop Alleanza 3.0coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaster Franchising agreement established in 2019 between Tato Paride S.p.A. and Coop Alleanza 3.0, the largest consumer cooperative in Italy and Europe. Tato Paride operates the Coop brand and commercializes Coop private label products in Puglia and Basilicata.
• Work-Aut Lavoro & AutismominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial cooperative partnership for workplace inclusion of autistic individuals. Six young adults are employed at the Coop store in Barletta, working in the produce department with proper support and supervision.
• Fondazione Tatò Paride per l'ItaliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation established in 2020 by the Tatò family to provide concrete opportunities to those in need through resources, experiences, and support for social ideas, projects, and initiatives.
• PagnossinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShort Collection loyalty program partner offering kitchen and tableware items in exchange for collected points from purchases, running from May to September 2026.
• TVSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian cookware manufacturer partner for Short Collection campaign featuring diamond-reinforced non-stick pans, running from February to May 2025.
• TucanominorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel accessories brand partner for Short Collection loyalty campaign offering travel bags and accessories made from recycled plastic, running January to May 2026.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/coopmastercentrosud
• Instagraminstagram.com/coopmastercentrosud/?hl=it
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tat-paride-spa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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