In English

ICA is built upon the ICA Idea, which entails that independent retailers own and run grocery stores with access to economies and scale and a shared brand.

When he was 34 he’d had enough of the industry’s dynamics and structures. So he started his own company – with a set-up that was completely contrary to what existed at the time – and in the process he changed the entire industry.

ICA-handlarnas Förbund (the Association of ICA Retailers) is the long-term majority owner of ICA Gruppen with an ownership stake of 87 %. Our ambition is to ensure that ICA continues to develop in a positive direction.

ICA-handlarnas Förbund’s corporate governance model is based on a structured process for creating long-term growth in the value of our holdings.

ICA Gruppen is the market leader in Sweden in grocery retail and one of the largest grocery retailers in the Nordic region, with focus on food and health.

ICA-handlarnas Förbund is an engaged, responsible and long-term owner of ICA Gruppen. Our ambition is to drive ICA Gruppen’s development in a continued positive direction, and we work continuously to ensure that ICA Gruppen and the ICA stores benefit from strong, long-term and stable growth.