Nadacia Coop Jednota

What Nadacia Coop Jednota does

COOP Jednota Slovensko, spotrebné družstvo, is a Slovak consumer cooperative operating since 1874 under the COOP Jednota brand, headquartered in Bratislava at Bajkalská 25. It runs the largest grocery retail network in Slovakia with 1,930+ stores organized across three core formats (Tempo, Supermarket, Potraviny) and an additional 36 unmanned 24/7 self-service locations that use QR-code mobile entry, biometric identity verification and weight-based self-checkout. The business is structured as a federation of regional cooperatives including Nové Zámky, Krupina, Žilina, Prešov, Komárno and Martin, each operating stores in their respective territories.

Revenue is generated primarily through retail grocery sales of both third-party brands and a nine-tier private-label portfolio: Tradičná kvalita (dairy and staples), Mamičkine dobroty (traditional home-style foods), Zelovoc (local fresh produce), Biova (personal care), Perun (cleaning), Premium (premium tier), Junior (children's products), Dobrá cena (value tier) and TOMU VER (gluten-free, lactose-free and specialty dietary products). The company supplements core grocery revenue with adjacent in-store services: COOPKASA bill payment, COOP miniBANKOMAT cash withdrawal up to 100 euros, mobile-credit top-up for Slovak operators, gift cards and shopping vouchers.

Digital and delivery channels include e-coop.sk online shopping with home delivery and pickup, a delivery partnership with Wolt covering 11 Slovak cities, a mobile app with identity verification for 24/7 access, COOP Konto digital account with e-receipts and purchase history, the COOP Klub loyalty program, and a monthly publication (Časopis Jednota). Marketing is executed through organic social (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn), email newsletters, weekly promotional flyers, and paid media across Google, Meta, TikTok and Adform. Customer segments are general Slovak consumers in both urban and rural areas; no B2B or enterprise customer base is disclosed.

Name

Nadacia Coop Jednota

Legal name

COOP Jednota Slovensko, spotrebné družstvo

Website

https://coop.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

COOP Jednota Slovensko is a Slovak consumer cooperative operating 1,930+ grocery stores across Slovakia, including 36 unmanned 24/7 locations, serving general Slovak consumers with a multi-tier private-label portfolio and adjacent services such as bill payment, cash withdrawal and online grocery delivery.

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

Buying Clubs & Community Bulk Purchasing Co-ops (CRAHALAE)

Keywords

• Grocery retail
• Consumer cooperative
• Private label brands
• Online grocery delivery
• Unmanned convenience stores

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Grocery Sales: Revenue from selling grocery products through physical retail stores (Tempo, Supermarket, Potraviny formats) and online platform e-coop.sk across Slovakia

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

COOP Jednota Slovensko operates a nationwide network of approximately 1,930 retail grocery stores across Slovakia under Tempo, Supermarket, and Potraviny formats, supplemented by 36 24/7 unmanned self-service stores. It sells a multi-tier portfolio of nine own-label brands covering dairy, fresh produce, personal care, household cleaning, premium goods, children's products, value items, and specialty dietary foods, alongside third-party grocery brands. Adjacent retail-anchored services include online shopping (e-coop), delivery via Wolt, COOP Klub loyalty, COOP miniBANKOMAT cash withdrawal, COOPKASA bill payment, gift cards, vouchers, mobile top-up, and electronic receipts.

Product overview

COOP Jednota Slovensko operates a retail grocery cooperative network across Slovakia with approximately 1,930 stores. The company offers a multi-brand own label portfolio consisting of Tradičná kvalita (traditional dairy and staple foods), Mamičkine dobroty (traditional Slovak home-style foods), Zelovoc (fresh produce from local growers), Biova (personal care products), Perun (cleaning products), Premium (high-quality products), Junior (children's products), Dobrá cena (value everyday products), and TOMU VER (specialty foods for gluten/lactose intolerance). Services include E-coop online shopping, Wolt delivery partnership, COOP Klub loyalty program, 24/7 unmanned stores, COOP miniBANKOMAT cash withdrawal, COOPKASA bill payment, E-doklad electronic receipts, gift cards, shopping vouchers, and mobile credit top-up. The company also publishes Časopis Jednota magazine and operates promotional campaigns through its loyalty app.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tradičná kvalita: Popular products brand featuring dairy products and traditional Slovak specialties.
• Mamičkine dobroty
• Zelovoc
• Biova
• Perun
• Premium
• Junior
• Dobrá cena
• TOMU VER

Products and services

• TOMU VER (private label brand) Own-brand line of alternative foods for consumers with gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, and specific dietary preferences, including gluten-free pasta, bread, and bagettes, lactose-free products, pulses, bulgur, couscous, and high-protein products. Sold through COOP Jednota stores in Slovakia.
• Tradičná kvalita (private label brand) Private label brand of traditional Slovak-quality products including long-life and fresh milk, yogurts, cheeses, and other dairy staples with proven quality and taste.
• Mamičkine dobroty (private label brand) Private label brand of traditional Slovak food products combining tradition, quality, and home-style taste.
• Zelovoc (private label brand) Private label fresh produce brand with higher quality standards, prioritizing local Slovak growers from nearby regions for faster delivery and freshness.
• Biova (private label brand) Private label personal care line including shower gels, shampoos, hand creams with beeswax, and hair styling products.
• Perun (private label brand) Private label household cleaning brand including cleaning tools, washing detergents, fabric softeners, and other household cleaning items.
• Premium (private label brand) Premium-quality own-brand products for demanding consumers, offering high quality at advantageous prices.
• Junior (private label brand) Private label products for children and infants, including baby food and hygiene care items; some products also appeal to adults for their quality and nostalgic taste.
• Dobrá cena (private label brand) Value-oriented private label brand offering a wide range of everyday food, beverages, and non-food consumer products at competitive prices.
• E-coop (online grocery shopping) Online grocery shopping service delivering COOP Jednota products to customers' homes or offering personal pickup at select locations.
• Wolt Delivery (grocery delivery partnership) Food delivery partnership allowing customers to order from COOP Jednota stores through the Wolt app or website for home delivery in select Slovak cities.
• Predajne 24/7 (24/7 unmanned self-service stores) Unstaffed 24/7 self-service stores operating around the clock. Access requires registration in the mobile app with identity verification and age verification (18+).
• COOP miniBANKOMAT (cash withdrawal service) Cash withdrawal service (formerly COOP CashBack) allowing cardholders to withdraw up to 100 euros cash when making card payments at COOP Jednota stores.
• COOPKASA (bill payment service) Bill payment service allowing customers to pay utility, phone, electricity, water, insurance, and other service bills at COOP Jednota stores.
• E-doklad (electronic receipts) Electronic receipt service for loyalty card holders, providing digital versions of receipts in the customer account or via email.
• Darčekové karty (gift cards) Gift cards available in denominations of 20, 50, and 100 euros, usable for any purchase in COOP Jednota stores.
• Nákupné poukážky (shopping vouchers) Shopping vouchers available in values of 5, 10, and 20 euros for gifting to family, friends, or employees.
• Dobíjanie kreditu (mobile top-up service) Mobile phone credit top-up service available at all COOP Jednota locations, supporting Orange, Telekom, O2, and 4ka operators with minimum top-up of 5 euros.
• Časopis Jednota (monthly magazine) Monthly publication featuring food tips, regional specialties, recipes, and news from COOP Jednota, available online and archived from 2016.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1930+ retail stores serving Slovak consumers
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WoltminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivery partnership enabling customers in select Slovak cities (Bratislava, Nové Zámky, Zvolen, Banská Bystrica, Žilina, Prešov, Košice, Komárno, Martin, Trenčín, Bytča) to order groceries from participating COOP Jednota stores via Wolt app and website for home delivery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Terno: Slovak grocery retail chain operating neighborhood and supermarket formats; comparable to COOP Jednota on local market footprint and consumer grocery positioning.
• Lidl Slovensko: Discount grocer operating 150+ stores in Slovakia; directly competes with COOP Jednota on price-sensitive grocery baskets and private label, with similar nationwide coverage ambitions.
• Albert Heijn Slovakia (Albert): AHOLD Delhaize-owned supermarket chain in Slovakia; competes with COOP Jednota on full-line grocery retail with strong private label programs.
• Tesco Stores SR: UK-origin hypermarket and convenience (Tesco Expres) chain in Slovakia; competes across multiple COOP Jednota formats including supermarkets, hypermarkets, and smaller convenience stores.
• Kaufland Slovensko: Hypermarket operator with extensive Slovak footprint; overlaps with COOP Jednota's Supermarket and Tempo formats across fresh, packaged, and non-food categories.
• Fresh Market Slovakia: Slovak fresh-focused grocery chain; overlaps with COOP Jednota's Zelovoc private label positioning around local produce and fresh categories.
• CBA Slovakia: Slovak convenience and grocery chain focused on smaller formats; directly comparable to COOP Jednota's Potraviny format and overlapping small-town presence.
• Billa Slovensko: REWE Group-owned supermarket chain in Slovakia; competes directly with COOP Jednota on urban and suburban grocery retail with comparable private label strategies.

Regional players

• Žabka (Packeta Group): Czech-origin convenience chain expanding into Slovakia; comparable to COOP Jednota's 24/7 unmanned and small-format stores in concept, though still early in Slovak rollout.

Emerging players

• Rohlik Group: Pan-European online grocery delivery player expanding in CEE; emerging competitive threat to COOP Jednota's e-coop channel on assortment, speed, and urban customer acquisition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCl4cON7wTIto0bYjlDVZtcg
• Facebookfacebook.com/COOPJednota
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coop-jednota/?originalSubdomain=sk
• Instagraminstagram.com/coop_jednota
• TikToktiktok.com/@coop_jednota_official

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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