ICA-handlarnas Förbund — Swedish Retailers' Cooperative

Q: What is ICA-handlarnas Förbund?

ICA-handlarnas Förbund is a cooperative federation of approximately 1,300 independent Swedish grocery retailers who operate ICA-branded stores. It was founded in 1940 and is the majority owner (~87%) of ICA Gruppen AB through the holding company Murgröna Holding AB.

Q: What does ICA-handlarnas Förbund own?

Through Murgröna Holding AB (together with AMF Pensionsförsäkring), ICA-handlarnas Förbund owns ICA Gruppen AB — Sweden's largest grocery retailer, which operates ~1,300 ICA stores, Apotek Hjärtat pharmacies, ICA Banken, and ICA Real Estate.

Quick Facts

Type

Retailers' Cooperative

Founded

1940

Headquarters

Solna, Sweden

Members

~1,300 independent retailers

Key Holding

~87% of ICA Gruppen AB

Website

icahandlarna.se

Overview

ICA-handlarnas Förbund (the ICA Retailers' Federation) is a cooperative association of approximately 1,300 independent Swedish grocery retailers who operate ICA-branded stores. Founded in 1940, the federation represents the collective interests of ICA store owners and is the majority owner (~87%) of ICA Gruppen AB through the holding company Murgröna Holding AB.

The unique ICA model means that each ICA store is individually owned and operated by an independent retailer. These retailers choose to be members of the federation, which gives them access to ICA's centralized purchasing, logistics, private label products, and marketing. In return, the retailers collectively own the group that serves them — a cooperative model that has been at the core of ICA since its origins in 1917.

Portfolio

Company	Stake	Via
ICA Gruppen AB	~87%	Murgröna Holding AB (joint venture with AMF)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICA-handlarnas Förbund?

It is a cooperative federation of approximately 1,300 independent Swedish grocery retailers who operate ICA-branded stores. The federation was founded in 1940 and collectively owns ~87% of ICA Gruppen AB.

What does ICA-handlarnas Förbund own?

Through Murgröna Holding AB (a joint venture with AMF Pensionsförsäkring), the federation owns ~87% of ICA Gruppen AB, Sweden's largest grocery retailer operating ~1,300 ICA stores, Apotek Hjärtat pharmacies, ICA Banken, and ICA Real Estate.

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Sources

ICA-handlarnas Förbund — About ICA Gruppen (accessed 10 March 2026)
ICA Gruppen — Our History (accessed 10 March 2026)