Jednota Kaplice

What Jednota Kaplice does

Jednota Kaplice (legal name: Jednota družstvo spotřebitelů v Kaplici) is a Czech consumer cooperative founded on August 8, 1919, through the merger of pre-existing South Bohemian consumer associations. It operates 41 retail grocery stores across the Český Krumlov and České Budějovice districts in South Bohemia, distributed across five store formats (TERNO supermarkets, TIP, TUTY, JEDNOTA convenience, and PARTNER 24/7 unmanned stores), with the unmanned format accessible via the ČSOB DoKapsy mobile banking application. The cooperative also runs three wholesale distribution centers — koloniál (dry goods), chilled goods (730 dairy SKUs and 420 sausage/meat SKUs), and fruits & vegetables — supported by an in-house refrigerated fleet (Iveco, Liaz) and an auto workshop.

The cooperative is owned by approximately 860 members who hold voting rights, pay a refundable 1,000 CZK entry share, and receive tiered benefits including loyalty discounts of 1.5–3.0% on monthly purchases, 2.0% bonus interest on stored card balances (1,000–100,000 CZK), and access to member loans at 2.30–3.30% annual interest. Beyond grocery, stores bundle Sazka lottery sales, Pošta Partner postal services, ČSOB-bill payment (39 CZK/transaction), CashBack cash withdrawal to 3,000 CZK, mobile top-up, meal-voucher acceptance (Sodexo, Edenred, Chèque Déjeuner), and the COOP Mobil virtual mobile operator.

The technology stack is standard retail infrastructure — POS, inventory management, cashback terminals — overlaid with ČSOB's DoKapsy app for unmanned 24/7 access and, since 2025, an EU co-funded 'VirtuPro' virtual sales assistant in pilot deployment. Private-label brands (COOP Klasik, COOP Standard, COOP Premium, Dobré Jistoty, Naše zdraví, COOP Mobil) are sourced collectively through COOP Centrum Praha, of which Jednota is a founding member since 1999. Approximately 310 employees, 860 cooperative members, and an annual regional investment of 600,000 CZK underpin the operating footprint.

Name

Jednota Kaplice

Legal name

Jednota družstvo spotřebitelů v Kaplici

Website

https://jednotakaplice.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jednota Kaplice is a Czech consumer cooperative founded in 1919, operating 41 retail grocery stores and three wholesale distribution centers across the Český Krumlov and České Budějovice districts of South Bohemia, serving approximately 860 cooperative members and the broader regional consumer and small-business market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Grocery Retail (Consumer Cooperative)

NAICS

Grocery and Convenience Retailers (4451), Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers (4244), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (424480)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Member-Owned Food Cooperatives (CRAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm-to-Consumer Cooperative Markets (Local Producer Co-ops) (CRAHALAG), Bulk Food Buying Clubs & Cooperative Bulk Programs (CRAHAMAM)

Keywords

• Retail grocery
• Consumer cooperative
• Wholesale distribution
• Private label brands
• Loyalty programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Střítež (Kalice-nádraží)

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail grocery sales: Retail sales of food and daily necessities through 41 COOP stores operating under various formats (TERNO, TIP, TUTY, JEDNOTA) across South Bohemia. Primary revenue stream with focus on fresh produce and regional products.
2. Wholesale distribution: Wholesale operations including koloniál (dry goods), chilled products (730 dairy items, 420 sausages/meat products), and fresh produce distribution. Minimum order 10,000 CZK with own fleet delivery.
3. Transport and auto services: Fleet transport services (Iveco, Liaz vehicles) and auto workshop services including tire changes, oil changes, and repairs. Charges per kilometer or hourly rates.
4. Membership fees and loan interest: Revenue from loan interest (2.3-3.3% for 6-12 month loans) provided by cooperative members. Member entrance fee of 1,000 CZK which is refundable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jednota Kaplice is a consumer cooperative operating 41 retail grocery stores under multiple COOP store formats (TERNO, TIP, TUTY, JEDNOTA, PARTNER 24/7) across the Český Krumlov and České Budějovice districts in South Bohemia, Czech Republic. The cooperative also runs three wholesale distribution warehouses (dry goods, chilled products, fresh produce), private-label food and non-food brands, member loyalty and loan services, and auxiliary in-store services including bill payment, cash withdrawal, mobile top-up, lottery sales, and a virtual mobile operator (COOP Mobil).

Product overview

Jednota Kaplice is a Czech retail cooperative operating 41 grocery stores across Český Krumlov and České Budějovice districts, wholesale distribution centers, and auxiliary services. The company runs multiple store formats under the COOP brand: full-service TERNO supermarkets, COOP TIP, COOP TUTY, and automated COOP 24/7/COOP PARTNER 24/7 unmanned stores accessible via DoKapsy mobile app. Wholesale operations include three distribution centers (Koloniál, chilled goods, fruits and vegetables) with own refrigerated fleet. The company offers private-label products under COOP Klasik, COOP Standard, COOP Premium, Dobré Jistoty, and Naše zdraví brands. Additional services include loyalty program, cooperative membership, COOP Mobil virtual operator, cash withdrawal, bill payment, mobile top-up, meal voucher acceptance, gift cards, and lottery sales. The company also operates autodistribution and auto workshop services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COOP Klasik: Basic Czech products at low prices.
• COOP Standard
• COOP Premium
• Dobré jistoty COOP
• COOP Naše zdraví
• COOP Mobil

Products and services

• COOP Retail Store Network (TERNO, TIP, TUTY, JEDNOTA)
• COOP 24/7 and COOP PARTNER 24/7 Unmanned Stores
• Koloniál Wholesale
• Chilled Goods Wholesale
• Fruits and Vegetables Wholesale
• Vehicle Transport and Auto Workshop Services
• COOP Private Label Brands (Klasik, Standard, Premium, Dobré Jistoty, Naše zdraví)
• COOP Mobil Virtual Mobile Operator
• Loyalty Program (Věrnostní program)
• Cooperative Membership Program and Member Loans
• CashBack Cash Withdrawal Service
• Bill Payment Service
• Mobile Phone Top-up Service
• Gift Cards
• Meal Voucher Acceptance
• Lottery and Scratch Ticket Sales
• Property Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• 3% maximum discount on monthly purchases for members
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• COOP Centrum PrahacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1999Founding member of COOP Centrum Praha, the largest purchasing alliance in Czech Republic. Enables collective purchasing power and private label brand development (COOP Klasik, Standard, Premium, Dobré Jistoty) since 1999.
• Svaz českých a moravských spotřebních družstevcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the union of Czech and Moravian consumer cooperatives, providing networking and advocacy for cooperative retail sector.
• Regionální agrární komoraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Regional Agricultural Chamber on 'Chutná hezky. Jihočesky' project supporting regional food producers.
• Jihočeská univerzita v Českých BudějovicíchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on automated 24/7 COOP store project at university campus. Unique modular sustainable store built in cooperation with the university, focusing on food service, technology innovation, and educational purposes.
• Vysoká škola technická a ekonomická v Českých Budějovicích (VŠTE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on automated 24/7 COOP PARTNER store at VŠTE campus, focusing on food service and technology demonstration.
• ČSOB (Československá obchodní banka)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for DoKapsy mobile application enabling 24/7 automated store access. Uses ČSOB's banking infrastructure for app-based store entry and payment.
• SazkaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of lottery products including Sportka, Euromiliony, Šťastných 10, Eurojackpot, and scratch tickets across COOP stores.
• MASO UZENINY PÍSEKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional supplier of fresh cut meat and sausages provided to select COOP stores (Rožmitál na Šumavě, Větřní, Vyšší Brod, Chvalšiny, and TERNO Český Krumlov).
• Vltavotýnské lahůdkyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of delicatessen products featured in various COOP stores including Rychnov nad Malší, Ločenice, Nové Homole, and others.
• Jihočeské konsumní a úsporné družstvo (historical merger)minorOthersConsumer cooperatives that merged on August 8, 1919 to form the predecessor of Jednota Kaplice. Historical partnership marking the cooperative's founding.
• Česká poštaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPošta Partner program in select stores (Černá v Pošumaví, Rožmitál na Šumavě) providing postal services including letter services and bill payments.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Penny Market (REWE Group): German discount chain with nationwide Czech footprint. Competes on price in the same grocery categories as COOP stores, with continued expansion in regional Czech towns adjacent to Jednota Kaplice's catchment.
• Billa (REWE Group): Austrian supermarket chain operating in Czech Republic including South Bohemia. Competes in similar supermarket format with COOP Jednota stores (TERNO/TIP) on assortment, fresh produce, and loyalty programs.
• Albert (Albert Česká republika): Dutch-origin supermarket chain (Ahold) operating in Czech Republic. Competes in supermarket format comparable to TERNO with fresh produce focus and loyalty program overlap.
• Lidl Česká republika: German discount chain with extensive Czech store network including South Bohemian locations. Represents the principal discount competitor that pressures COOP store economics on price-sensitive grocery categories.
• TESCO Stores ČR: British-origin hypermarket chain with Czech operations. Larger format competitor in towns where Jednota Kaplice operates TERNO supermarkets, competing on broader assortment and convenience.
• Kaufland Česká republika: Major German hypermarket chain with nationwide Czech presence including South Bohemia. Competes directly with Jednota Kaplice's larger stores and is part of the foreign chain competitive pressure explicitly referenced in Jednota's 2005 crisis history.

Regional players

• Hruška (HRUŠKA, s.r.o.): Czech regional grocery chain with focus on smaller towns and rural areas. Direct competitor for the same rural/micro-town consumer base that Jednota Kaplice's TIP and JEDNOTA formats serve.

Direct peers

• Svaz českých a moravských spotřebních družstev: Union of Czech and Moravian Consumer Cooperatives of which Jednota Kaplice is a member. Represents the broader peer set of regional COOP cooperatives (Jednota) operating grocery retail under the same alliance model across the Czech Republic.
• Jednota Tábor (spotřební družstvo): Another regional Czech consumer cooperative operating COOP grocery stores. Direct peer with the same cooperative ownership model, private label strategy, and rural/regional store footprint, but serving a different South Bohemian catchment.
• COOP Centrum Praha: Czech purchasing alliance for consumer cooperatives of which Jednota Kaplice is a founding member since 1999. Directly comparable as the structural counterpart that provides private label brands and collective procurement for the entire COOP network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jednotakaplice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jednota-kaplice

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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