Ica Group

ICA Gruppen AB is Sweden's leading retail company focused on food, health, and related services. Its core grocery retail operations are conducted through ICA Sweden, which operates approximately 1,300 stores across various formats, holding a market share of around 33% in the Swedish grocery sector.

ICA Sweden's store portfolio includes diverse profiles tailored to different customer needs and locations. Maxi ICA Stormarknad hypermarkets (94 stores) offer a wide assortment of food and non-food items such as housewares, entertainment, and garden supplies, with retail sales of SEK 55,264 million in 2025. ICA Supermarket provides a broad range of groceries and household goods for everyday shopping. ICA Nära convenience stores (620 stores) focus on quality fresh food, good service, and a narrow product range of 4,000-8,000 items, with retail sales of SEK 23,122 million in 2025. These stores often serve as agents for pharmacies and alcohol retailers.

With total sales for ICA Sweden reaching SEK 115,862 million in 2025 and an average of 9,000 employees, the company demonstrates strong scale in food and meal-related offerings. Operations emphasize locally adapted concepts through cooperation with independent ICA retailers, who own and manage their stores while benefiting from centralized purchasing, logistics, IT, and marketing. This model enables economies of scale and community engagement across 287 of Sweden's 290 municipalities.

Complementing grocery retail, ICA Sweden's ICA Special handles non-food purchasing and sales, particularly at Maxi ICA hypermarkets, including wholesale for various store formats. Logistics are supported by major centers in Västerås and Helsingborg. All stores feature ICA brand products, prioritizing food, drinks, and health & beauty categories.

ICA Gruppen's structure fosters customer loyalty through integrated services, positioning it as a dominant player for suppliers seeking extensive reach in Sweden's grocery market.