Skupina COOP

What Skupina COOP does

Skupina COOP (legal name Svaz českých a moravských spotřebních družstev, founded 1847 in Prague) is the Union of Czech and Moravian Consumer Cooperatives and operates the largest food retail network in the Czech Republic. The group federates 45 member cooperatives running nearly 2,400 physical stores with a combined sales area of approximately 400,000 m², serving rural communities and small towns in which COOP is often the sole food retailer. SKupina COOP is a member-owned cooperative, not publicly traded and not venture- or private-equity-backed.

The retail network is organized into four store formats: COOP TUTY (neighborhood stores, 100-299 m²), COOP TIP (supermarkets, 300-999 m²), COOP TERNO (large supermarkets, ≥500 m²), and COOP DISKONT (discount, established 1997). Beyond standard retail, COOP operates automated 24/7 unmanned stores that use payment cards, bank identity (Bankovní identita), and the DoKapsy mobile application by ČSOB for round-the-clock shopping in underserved and tourist locations, plus the E-COOP online pickup platform serving smaller municipalities. The technology layer includes AI-powered self-checkout with computer vision (Novum Global), digital shelf labels for remote pricing, and rooftop solar power on ~90 stores (target 100). The group also runs COOP Mobil (a mobile virtual network operator), three private-label tiers (COOP Klasik, COOP Premium, COOP Quality Standard), CashBack withdrawal and postal-service counters through Česká pošta, and a network of 8 secondary vocational schools.

Revenue is generated primarily through B2C grocery sales across the multi-format network, supplemented by subscription MVNO revenue, private-label margins, transaction fees on cashback/postal services, and ad hoc services to food bank charities. Group turnover reached nearly 33 billion CZK in 2021 (7% growth). Centralized procurement is handled by two regional purchasing alliances — COOP Centrum družstvo (Bohemia/Moravia, founded 1993) and COOP Morava, s.r.o. (founded 1992) — sourcing private label products from 450+ suppliers. The cooperative is governed by its 107,000-150,000 members and led by Chairman Pavel Březina (since December 2015), with Deputy Chairman Ladislav Kravák, MBA.

Name

Skupina COOP

Legal name

Svaz českých a moravských spotřebních družstev

Website

https://skupina.coop

Company type

Private

Founded year

1847

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skupina COOP is the Union of Czech and Moravian Consumer Cooperatives operating the Czech Republic's largest food retail network with ~2,400 multi-format stores, automated 24/7 unmanned locations, e-commerce, MVNO, financial and postal services, and 8 vocational schools, serving rural and small-town consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Grocery Retail

NAICS

Grocery and Convenience Retailers (4451), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (42448)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Member-Owned Food Cooperatives (CRAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural/Organic Food Co-ops & Community Natural Grocers (CRAHAEAJ), Farm-to-Consumer Produce Boxes / CSA Delivery (AFAIANAC)

Keywords

• Consumer cooperative retail
• Grocery store network
• Private label products
• Automated retail stores
• Mobile virtual operator

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Food Sales: Core revenue from sale of food and grocery products through 2,400+ physical retail stores across Czech Republic under COOP brand formats
2. Private Label Products: Sale of proprietary brand products including COOP Klasik (budget), COOP Premium (premium quality), and COOP Quality Standard (value with brand names)
3. Financial Services: Cashback withdrawals (up to CZK 1,500 with minimum CZK 300 purchase), bill payments, and cash deposits through store payment terminals
4. Postal Services: Provision of postal services through partnership with Česká pošta, including full service points and pickup item distribution
5. COOP Mobil: Mobile virtual network operator offering prepaid cards and flat-rate tariffs with data services and roaming, recharge available through COOP stores

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Skupina COOP is the umbrella federation for Czech and Moravian consumer cooperatives, operating roughly 2,400 grocery retail outlets across four banners (COOP TUTY, COOP TIP, COOP TERNO, COOP DISKONT). Beyond the core grocery retail business, the group sells private-label food ranges (COOP Klasik, COOP Premium, COOP Quality Standard), operates 24/7 automated unmanned stores, an E-COOP online grocery platform, a COOP Mobil mobile virtual network, and offers in-store ancillary services (cashback, postal, bill payment, food collection, COOP Schools).

Product overview

Skupina COOP (Union of Czech and Moravian Consumer Cooperatives) operates a multi-format retail network with nearly 2,400 grocery stores under sub-brands COOP TUTY (neighborhood stores, 100-299 m²), COOP TIP (supermarkets, 300-999 m²), COOP TERNO (large supermarkets, 500+ m²), and COOP DISKONT (discount stores). The company also operates automated 24/7 stores enabling unstaffed shopping. Supporting services include E-COOP online shopping platform, COOP Mobil virtual mobile operator, COOP Dobrá karta loyalty program, CashBack cash withdrawal, and private label brands COOP Klasik, COOP Premium, and COOP Quality Standard. Educational services include 8 secondary vocational schools. The network is integrated with ČSOB/Mastercard payment systems and offers postal services through Česká pošta.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth of 7% to nearly 33 billion CZK in 2021 compared to 2020
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Svaz měst a obcí ČR, Ministerstvo zdravotnictví, Hlas onkologických pacientůcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026Memorandum on cooperation to strengthen public awareness of health prevention options, support early detection of serious diseases, and bring preventive programs to people across regions.
• Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu, Svaz obchodu a cestovního ruchu ČR, Asociace českého tradičního obchoducoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2025Memorandum to support faster modernization of Czech retail trade, building on Czech Republic's leadership in e-commerce and brick-and-mortar store digitalization.
• ORLENcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst automated 24/7 store combined with fuel station at D7 highway near Panenský Týnec, featuring digital avatar for customer assistance. First such concept at a fuel station in Czech Republic.
• ČSOB (Československá obchodní banka)coreTechnology or IntegrationBanking partner for payment terminals and cashback services. DoKapsy mobile application for 24/7 store access. ČSOB cardholders get free cashback service.
• MastercardcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment technology partner for cashless payments and contactless transactions across COOP store network, including 24/7 automated stores.
• Česká poštaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for postal services provision in COOP stores - both full-service points and pickup item distribution. Also testing food delivery service in Hlinecko region.
• Bankovní identita (Bank Identity)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigital banking identity system used for customer authentication in 24/7 automated stores, enabling cardless entry and verification.
• EuroCOOPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean organization representing consumer cooperatives. COOP Group is member. EuroCOOP founded 1957, represents 5,000+ local cooperatives in 19 countries with 32 million members.
• COOP Jednota SlovakiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovak consumer cooperative network, market leader with 2,200+ stores and 150,000 members. Joint private label COOP Premium, shared experience exchange.
• COOP Centrum družstvocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCentral purchasing alliance for Czech and Moravian cooperatives. Founded 1993. Winner of National Quality Award 2007. Provides private label products (COOP Klasik, COOP Premium, COOP Quality Standard) from 450+ suppliers.
• COOP Morava, s.r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional purchasing center for Moravian cooperatives. Founded 1992 by Moravian consumer cooperatives for integrated food and non-food purchasing.
• COOP ItaliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian consumer cooperative - market leader in Italian retail. COOP Group imports selected Italian specialty products. Coop Italia products rated as highest quality private label in Italy.
• COOP Norge (Norway)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian consumer cooperative and event sponsor. Shares sponsorship of international sporting events with COOP Group.
• Zemědělský svaz ČRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support regional food producers. Agricultural union represents employers in agriculture with members farming 1/3 of agricultural land.
• Česká federace potravinových bankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for food collection charity. COOP stores participate in national food drives collecting food for people in need.
• Fóra mobilních hospicůminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia partnership for 'Dožít doma' campaign supporting home hospice care. COOP supports mobile hospice services.
• Erasmus+minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean mobility program enabling COOP school students and staff to participate in international professional exchanges and internships.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lidl Czech Republic: Schwarz Group discount supermarket operating in Czechia with broad private-label assortment. Competes directly with COOP DISKONT and COOP TUTY formats on price-sensitive grocery basket.
• Globus (Czech Republic): German-origin hypermarket chain operating in Czechia with large-format stores and full grocery assortment. Competes with COOP TERNO for weekly family shopping trips.
• Coop Italia: Italy's largest consumer cooperative and fellow EuroCOOP member. Operates as a hypermarket/grocery chain with similar member-owned governance and a leading private-label program (Coop Italia).
• Tesco Stores CR: UK-origin grocery and hypermarket chain operating in Czechia. Competes with COOP on full-line grocery and online grocery and squeezes COOP's mid-market weekly shopper segment.
• COOP Jednota Slovakia: Slovak consumer cooperative operating 2,200+ stores with 150,000 members. Direct cooperative peer sharing the COOP Premium private label and procurement ties — among the closest structural analogues to Skupina COOP.
• Albert (Ahold Delhaize) Czech Republic: Ahold Delhaize supermarket chain operating in Czechia, competing across urban and suburban catchment areas with COOP formats. Similar fresh and private-label assortment strategy.
• Kaufland Czech Republic: Schwarz Group hypermarket chain operating across Czechia with similar full-grocery assortment and price competition. Direct competitor to COOP TERNO and COOP TIP large-format stores, competing for weekly family shops.
• Penny Market Czech Republic: REWE Group discount chain in Czechia with strong small-town strategy. Direct competitor to COOP DISKONT and to COOP TUTY neighborhood stores in rural markets.
• Billa (REWE Group) Czech Republic: REWE Group supermarket chain with strong presence in Czech cities and towns. Direct competitor to COOP TIP and COOP TUTY formats, with overlapping mid-market grocery positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Makro Cash & Carry Czech Republic: Metro AG cash-and-carry wholesale operator serving B2B and HoReCa customers in Czechia. Overlaps with COOP's wholesale procurement operations (COOP Centrum, COOP Morava) on groceries distribution to smaller resellers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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