Coop Czech Wins at the European Commerce Awards 2025

Our Czech member - Coop Czech - received great recognition by winning in the Digitalisation category at the European Commerce Awards 2025.

The awards, organised by EuroCommerce, celebrate outstanding achievements in retail and wholesale across Europe and highlight the sector’s vital social and economic contribution.

This year’s edition attracted nearly 60 applications evaluated by an independent jury of experts from EU institutions, consumer organisations, and sustainability bodies—ensuring a rigorous and diverse assessment.

Awards were announced in four categories:

 Skills – El Corte Inglés Portugal

 Community Engagement – Vege Retail and SPAR Austria

 Digitalisation – SONAE and Skupina COOP

 Sustainability – Lidl Supermercados

Recognising Digital Innovation in Rural Communities

Skupina COOP was celebrated for its pioneering work in digitalisation, notably its frictionless store concepts and the use of modern technologies to enhance access to retail services in remote areas. Their initiatives demonstrate how innovation can support community needs while maintaining the cooperative commitment to serving consumers fairly, inclusively, and responsibly.

Their achievements stand as a powerful example of how consumer cooperatives continue to invest in modern solutions while staying true to their core mission: serving communities and improving everyday life for consumers.

More information on EuroCommerce dedicated page