ICA Gruppen AB (publ) is a leading Swedish retail group headquartered in Stockholm. Through a network of proprietary store formats and partnerships with independent shop owners, the company operates food retail outlets under brands such as ICA Nära, ICA Supermarket, ICA Kvantum and Maxi ICA Stormarknad. Its grocery operations span fresh and packaged food, household goods and non-food articles, supported by a nationwide logistics and distribution infrastructure.
Beyond food retail, ICA Gruppen has expanded into related sectors including pharmacy, financial services and real estate. Apotek Hjärtat, a fully owned pharmacy chain, offers prescription medicines, over-the-counter healthcare products and wellness services across Sweden. ICA Banken provides banking solutions through savings accounts, consumer loans, credit cards and payment services, leveraging the retailer’s loyalty programme and customer data to develop tailored financial products.
The group also manages a real estate portfolio comprising store and warehouse properties, investment assets and development projects. ICA Fastigheter oversees leasing and property management, ensuring the store network benefits from strategically located and optimized retail space. Digital initiatives such as e-commerce platforms and home delivery services complement the brick-and-mortar footprint, reflecting ICA Gruppen’s focus on omnichannel retailing.
Founded in the early 20th century, ICA Gruppen has evolved from a small collective of independent grocers into one of Scandinavia’s most recognizable retail brands. Listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, the company operates under a cooperative model with retail shareholders and maintains an executive leadership team committed to sustainable growth, customer-centric innovation and strong market presence in its core Swedish market.
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