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Overview

Axfood AB (publ) is a leading player in the food retail and wholesale market in Sweden, with a strong presence across the country through its diversified operations. The company is organized into four main segments: Willys, Hemköp, Dagab, and Snabbgross, each catering to different market needs and segments. Founded in 1958 and with its headquarters located in Stockholm, Sweden, Axfood has grown to establish itself as a subsidiary of Axretail AB. The company's operations span from traditional grocery retail through store chains like Willys, HANDLAR'N, Hemköp, and Eurocash to innovative e-commerce solutions and a series of niche food service and retail concepts. With a focus on providing high-quality food products and convenient shopping experiences, Axfood AB significantly impacts the Swedish food retail and wholesale industry.

Products and Services

• Grocery Retail:

  Axfood operates a range of grocery store chains including Willys, HANDLAR'N, Hemköp, and Eurocash. These stores offer a wide variety of food items catering to the everyday needs of Swedish consumers, providing both private label products and well-known brands.

• E-commerce Business:

  Understanding the growing trend of online shopping, Axfood has ventured into e-commerce, offering customers the convenience of shopping for their groceries online and having them delivered directly to their homes or made available for pickup at designated locations.

• Private Label Products:

  The company invests in developing and offering a wide range of private label products, allowing it to provide high-quality goods at competitive prices. These products range from food items to household essentials, catering to various customer needs.

• Meal Kits - Middagsfrid:

  Axfood provides home delivery of meal kits under the brand name Middagsfrid. These kits include pre-measured ingredients for complete meals, designed to simplify the cooking process for consumers looking for convenient and healthy eating options.

• Urban Deli:

  This unique concept combines a restaurant with a market hall, offering customers a diverse range of fresh foods and dining options in a vibrant, contemporary setting.

• Apohem - Online Retail Pharmacy:

  Expanding beyond food, Axfood operates Apohem, an online pharmacy that provides a broad assortment of pharmaceuticals and wellness products, catering to the health care needs of its customers.

• Matöppet - Personal Grocery Store:

  Matöppet represents a personal grocery store concept, focusing on the convenience of neighborhood shopping with a personalized touch, offering a curated selection of essential grocery products.

• Snabbgriss - Restaurant:

  Axfood operates Snabbgriss, a restaurant that offers quick and tasty food options, catering to the fast-paced lifestyle of modern consumers.

• Tempo - Mini-mart:

  Tempo is a mini-mart format developed for retailer-owned stores, providing a compact, convenient shopping experience focused on essential items and grab-and-go food options.