Axfood exists to make good, sustainable food accessible and affordable for everyone in Sweden. As the country's second-largest food retailer, the company operates through distinctive concepts including Willys, Hemköp, Snabbgross, and other brands that together serve millions of customers each week. Founded in 2000, Axfood has grown from SEK 30 billion to over SEK 80 billion in annual turnover, driven by a purpose to create more quality of life for all through food that's both responsibly sourced and competitively priced.
The company operates an extensive IT organization with nearly 400 technology specialists building some of Sweden's most advanced digital solutions in e-commerce, logistics, automation, planning, and AI. Axfood's integrated approach spans the entire value chain - from procurement and logistics through its Dagab subsidiary to retail operations across urban and rural Sweden. With 13,000 employees and over 1,000 stores (274 group-owned), Axfood leverages scale and collaboration to challenge industry norms while driving sustainable growth that benefits customers, suppliers, and society at large.
