Albert Czech Republic

Albert Czech Republic is a retailer which was established in the year 1990 and it is owned by Ahold Delhaize. Albert Czech Republic is based in Prague, Czech Republic. 

Albert Czech Republic operates its stores under the following banners:

• Albert Hypermarkets: 90 hypermarkets
• Albert Supermarkets: 235 supermarkets

In 2017, the firm obtained a turnover of  € 1.9 billion and employs over 17 000 employees.

The company obtained the Czech National Quality Award three times and one of its hypermarkets won the Best Store in the Czech Republic by the Diamond Quality League 2018. 

Its products categories include:

• Savory Grocery: Salty snacks, rice, flour, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: pastry, tea, chocolates, etc.
• Chilled & fresh food: ready meals, fresh meat, fruits & vegetables, etc.
• Frozen food: beef steaks, english bacon, sausages, etc. 
• Dairy: yoghurt, cheese, milk, etc. 
• Drinks: mineral water, juices, smoothies, etc. 
• Personal care: shower gel, shaving foams, liquid soaps, etc.

Besides it has its own brands namely:

• Albert:The products that are sold under the private label are pastry, fruits & vegetables, beverages, etc… It is interesting to know that the products are of high quality and are sold at low prices.
• Albert Excellent: Under this brand, products such as milk chocolates, fresh juices, sausages, etc,.. are sold.
• Basic: Pasta, milk, rice, etc,.. are available in this brand.

Moreover, the brands that are exclusively sold in Albert stores are:

• Ceska Chut:Its products includes meat, sausages, dairy, flour, etc…
• Etos: The specialty of this brand are body and facial care products.
• Cherokee: Clothing for men, women and babies are available in this brand.
• Nature’s promise: It’s aim is to offer recipes of its products to its customers.

Albert Czech Republic took over the Spar and Interspar stores in the country in 2014. 

Additionally, the firm has been certified by UTZ which gives an insight that it is advancing towards sustainability.

In fact, the objective of the retailer is to provide healthy and sustainable products to its customers. The goal is also to be eco-friendly.

UPDATES ON ALBERT CZECH REPUBLIC ON 29/05/2018

Although the company has a strong partnership with AMS, the company does its own sourcing. Albert Czech Republic cooperates directly with its suppliers and is always on the lookout for innovation.

UPDATES ON ALBERT CZECH REPUBLIC ON 08/01/2020

In 2018, Albert Czech Republic has injected funds to finance to renovate and upgrade 64 stores.