EK Holding

Our Holding Services provide essential support that drives the success of our cooperative and its members.

Strengthening our Members and the Group

From strategic Public Affairs and comprehensive Human Resources solutions to efficient Freight & Logistics and reliable Facility Management, we ensure that every aspect of our operations is professionally managed and future-ready. Our goal: to create the best possible conditions for strategic investments, business development, sustainable growth management and corporate services.

Tasks of our Holding Services

Service drive success across EK Retail by delivering five key pillars.

EK Holding – Strategic Support for Sustainable Growth

Our Holding Services provide the backbone for EK’s cooperative success. Each area contributes to strengthening our members and the Group through targeted expertise and operational excellence.

Public Affairs

We drive inorganic growth through strategic partnerships, cooperations, and M&A activities. As brand stewards, we manage the EK Retail umbrella brand and shape the group’s external perception through press relations, social media, and corporate communications. We also organize high-profile initiatives like the European Retail Award and international study tours to retail innovation hubs like in the USA and UK.

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Human Resources

Our national HR teams support the entire Group with modern personnel strategies, talent development, and employer branding. We foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, ensuring that our people are equipped for the challenges of tomorrow.

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Freight & Logistics Services

We ensure efficient and reliable movement of goods across the EK network. From procurement logistics to distribution and returns management, our logistics experts optimize supply chains and support members with scalable solutions tailored to their needs.

Facility Management

We manage and maintain EK’s physical infrastructure, ensuring safe, sustainable, and cost-efficient operations. From building services to energy management and workspace optimization, our team keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.