SPAR and Mercator report the highest Slovenian revenue figures in this comparison. Lidl’s newer accounts put it ahead of Hofer on reported revenue. The figures use different accounting periods and definitions.

Checked 3 November 2026. Store counts are dated where available. Market-share percentages are omitted because published company revenue mixes different sales categories, reporting periods and franchise arrangements.

Slovenian supermarket chains at a glance

Chain	Reported revenue	Employees	Slovenian footprint
SPAR	€1.261bn operating revenue (2025)	More than 5,400, company profile	113 company stores + 48 partners (end-2025)
Mercator	About €1.175bn sales (2025)	About 5,883 average (2025)	About 412 retail units + 125 franchise shops (end-2025, trade reporting)
Lidl	€745.7m total revenue (year to Feb 2026)	2,198	69 stores (Feb 2026)
Hofer	€702.4m sales (2025)	About 1,615, based on hours worked	93 stores (trade reporting)
Tuš	€460.6m sales (2025)	2,192 (end-2025)	97 stores, seven cash-and-carry sites and 129 franchise outlets reported separately
Eurospin	€325.9m total revenue (2025)	About 868 average	60 stores (company listing)
Jager	€259.5m total revenue (2025)	About 901	About 42 stores (directory estimate)
E.Leclerc	€85.5m total revenue (2025, Rudnidis)	About 326 (Rudnidis)	Two hypermarkets

1. SPAR Slovenia

• History: SPAR began trading in Slovenia in 1991. The Ljubljana operating company was registered in 1992.
• Revenue: €1.261bn operating revenue in 2025, up 7.4%.
• Employees: More than 5,400, according to SPAR Slovenia’s company profile.
• Footprint: 113 company-run SPAR and INTERSPAR stores. Another 48 partner stores at the end of 2025.
• Latest verified development: Its 2025 results reported 19 partner-store openings and further expansion of SPAR Online.
• Market position: Full-range retailer. SPAR said it gained share in 2025 without giving a percentage in its results release.
• Buyer check: Check whether a listing covers company-run stores, partner stores or both.

2. Mercator

• History: Founded in 1949. Based in Ljubljana and part of Croatia’s Fortenova Group.
• Revenue: About €1.175bn in 2025 sales. The Slovenian legal entity recorded €1.199bn in total revenue.
• Employees: About 5,883 on average in 2025 for the Slovenian legal entity.
• Footprint: About 412 retail units and 125 franchise shops at the end of 2025, as reported in trade coverage.
• Latest verified development: An electronic shelf-label rollout targets the network by the end of 2027.
• Market position: National full-range retailer and franchise network.
• Buyer check: Confirm which formats and franchises the listing covers.

3. Lidl Slovenia

• History: The Schwarz Group discounter entered Slovenia in 2007.
• Revenue: €745.7m total revenue for the Slovenian group’s year ended 28 February 2026.
• Employees: 2,198 at that year-end.
• Footprint: 69 Slovenian stores at that year-end.
• Latest verified development: The latest reported accounts show 10.27% revenue growth and €16.6m net profit.
• Market position: National discount chain. Third by reported revenue in this comparison.
• Buyer check: Separate ongoing private-label volumes from promotional orders.

4. Hofer

• History: The Aldi Süd discounter entered Slovenia in 2005.
• Revenue: €702.4m in 2025 sales, up 4.6%.
• Employees: About 1,615 in 2025, calculated from hours worked.
• Footprint: 93 stores in recent trade reporting.
• Latest verified development: Its 2025 accounts show a return to profit, with €6.6m net income.
• Market position: National discount chain with a focused own-brand range.
• Buyer check: Check case and pallet specifications before quoting.

5. Tuš / Engrotuš

• History: Tuš started in Slovenia around 1990. Engrotuš operates from Celje.
• Revenue: €460.6m in 2025 sales. Operating revenue was €465.5m.
• Employees: 2,192 at the end of 2025, according to reporting on its accounts.
• Footprint: 97 stores and seven cash-and-carry sites at year-end. Trade reporting separately lists 129 franchise outlets.
• Latest verified development: The 2025 accounts showed a €12.1m net loss. Five outlets closed during the year.
• Market position: Domestic supermarket, franchise and wholesale network.
• Buyer check: Check the contracting entity, credit terms and franchise coverage.

6. Eurospin

• History: The Italian discount group entered Slovenia in 2004 through Eurospin Eko.
• Revenue: €325.9m total revenue in 2025, according to the local entity’s accounts.
• Employees: About 868 on average in 2025.
• Footprint: Eurospin lists 60 stores in Slovenia.
• Latest verified development: The latest accounts put 2025 net profit at €11.3m, alongside higher total revenue.
• Market position: National discount chain focused on own brands.
• Buyer check: Confirm whether a product is for the permanent range or a temporary promotion.

7. Jager / Jagros

• History: Jagros is a Slovenian family retailer. The Jager chain dates to 1989 and is based in Rogaška Slatina.
• Revenue: €259.5m total revenue in 2025, up 7.7%.
• Employees: About 901 in 2025, according to local company accounts.
• Footprint: About 42 stores in recent directory reporting.
• Latest verified development: Its accounts show operating profit rose to €22.3m in 2025 from €17.6m. In October 2026, Jagros did not confirm a proposed store in Grad.
• Market position: Regional family-owned grocery chain.
• Buyer check: Agree the number of stores in a regional trial and where to deliver.

8. E.Leclerc

• History: The French banner entered Slovenia around 2000. Slovenia’s business register lists the Maribor hypermarket as a branch of Rudnidis, the Ljubljana-based operator.
• Revenue: €85.5m total revenue in 2025 for Rudnidis.
• Employees: About 326 in the 2025 Rudnidis accounts.
• Footprint: Two hypermarkets: Ljubljana and Maribor.
• Latest verified development: The Maribor hypermarket listed a November 2026 seasonal toy promotion. It is a store-level update.
• Market position: Two-store hypermarket operator.
• Buyer check: Ask whether a listing covers both Rudnidis hypermarkets.

Where supermarket suppliers should deliver

SPAR: Its Ljubljana distribution centre supports the store network. SPAR announced a €40m expansion to increase fresh-product storage. The company reported more than 100 company-run stores plus independent partners at the end of 2025. Ask the category buyer which outlets the order covers. Confirm whether the product goes to Ljubljana or directly to a partner store. Do not assume the same route applies to both.

Lidl: Its Arja Vas logistics centre receives, picks and dispatches fruit and vegetables for its Slovenian stores. Confirm the receiving depot and booking window before quoting. Ask whether stock is held at the depot or cross-docked for onward shipment. Quote store-direct delivery separately if the buyer requests it.

Hofer: Confirm central warehouse delivery versus store-direct delivery in writing. Ask whether your product goes through cross-docking, which means stock is transferred quickly to outbound vehicles. Get the cut-off time and pallet rules before accepting a promotional order. Price any extra handling or delivery points explicitly.

Mercator: Fortenova’s regional retail network gives suppliers a reason to ask about opportunities in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. A Slovenian listing does not automatically extend to either market. Confirm the local buying company, importer, approved label languages and delivery route before committing volume.

Tuš: Ask whether the order is for company-run supermarkets, franchise shops or cash-and-carry. Each channel can require different pack sizes and service levels. Agree who takes the order and who pays the invoice.

Eurospin and Jager: For Eurospin, confirm the permanent or promotional volumes, and check whether one depot receives the full order. For a Jager regional trial, agree the initial outlets, replenishment schedule and sales threshold for expansion.

E.Leclerc: Start with the relevant Ljubljana or Maribor store contact and ask for the category buying desk. Both stores sit under Rudnidis in the Slovenian register. Check which location the buyer can list for and whether deliveries go to one or both sites.

How to price a Slovenian grocery listing

Start with the number of stores that will actually receive stock. Ask for an opening order, a weekly forecast and a promotion forecast. Separate the three so the first shipment does not distort your production plan.

Price the delivery route before negotiating the shelf price. Include transport, warehouse booking, pallet exchange, temperature monitoring and the cost of small drops. Confirm whether the retailer requires a minimum remaining shelf life at receipt.

For chilled and fresh food, agree the temperature range and the rejection process. Ask who records the temperature at handover and how disputed readings are resolved. Build a plan for late arrivals and short shipments before the first promotion.

For own-brand products, ask who approves the recipe, label and pack. Set out what happens to unused packaging if artwork changes or a promotion is cancelled. Keep the freight and artwork assumptions in the quote.

Review a trial against weekly sales, availability, waste and delivery performance. A national listing is a separate decision. Agree what evidence would trigger it before sending the first pallets.

What the numbers mean for suppliers

• Compare national listings, franchise supply and regional trials separately.
• Ask how many stores will receive the product and who replenishes them.
• Use the contract volume to assess the opportunity. A chain’s revenue does not measure its grocery market share.

For own-brand sourcing, compare the capabilities of private-label manufacturers in Slovenia before agreeing volumes and pack specifications.

Editor’s note: Revenue and store counts use different reporting periods. Confirm franchise coverage and delivery terms before quoting.