Solvent

Solvent Group, founded in 1992 by Martin Moravec and Radek Gralick, is a leading Czech distributor and retailer specializing in drugstore products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Its headquarters is located in Sestajovice, Czech Republic, and it operates principally in the Czech and Slovak markets.

The Solvent Group manages notable retail chains including Teta drogerie, which boasts over 500 drugstores; Top drogerie with more than 220 stores across the Czech Republic; and Teta lekarna, a modern pharmacy chain. Additionally, it runs online pharmacies through the brands Sleky.cz and Apotek, with more than 400 dispensing points integrated into Teta drugstores.

The firm also operates a traditional wholesale market serving approximately 4,500 active customers, supporting independent drugstore retailers. Since January 2018, Solvent has expanded its business into e-commerce, enhancing accessibility and distribution capabilities.

With a workforce of over 3,000 employees, the Solvent Group supplies upwards of 5,500 retail units through a comprehensive network of physical stores, distribution centers, warehouses, and cash and carry operations. Its private label production and wholesale services complement its retail footprint.

Financially, the company reported an estimated turnover of approximately 8 billion Czech crowns (~320 million euros) in recent years, situating it in the 200 to 500 million euro turnover range as of 2024.

Solvent’s extensive and diversified retail network, combined with robust wholesale and e-commerce channels, positions it as a significant player in the Czech fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, particularly in drugstore products, beauty, and healthcare categories.