- The Kea chain has 31 stores with an average area of approximately 250 sq m. The chain's branches are mainly present in Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia, and the surrounding area.
- Last year, Kea achieved nearly EUR 50 million in revenues. The transaction of taking over the Kea network depends on obtaining the consent of the Slovenian antitrust office.
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The Croatian food chain is growing like a weed. It is developed by Poles 
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Studenac markets in Croatia face different challenges than stores in Poland
– After developing the proximity store format throughout Croatia, where we still have great growth potential, it is time for Studenac to enter the international arena. We want to become a leading retail chain in the entire region, building strong relationships with local communities in the same way as we did in our home market, Croatia, said Michał Seńczuk, president of the Studenac chain.
1,300 Studenac stores
Studenac, which since 2018 has been owned by a fund managed by Enterprise Investors, one of the largest private equity firms in Central and Eastern Europe, has become the largest chain of grocery stores in Croatia in terms of the number of outlets. The chain is developing both organically and as a result of acquisitions – over the last six years, it has grown by over 650 stores through acquisitions.
In mid-2024, Studenac had approximately 1,300 stores
throughout Croatia, both in large urban centers such as Zagreb and Split, as well as in rural areas with less population density, and on islands on the Adriatic coast with a strongly developed tourism industry.
Studenac focuses on foreign expansion
Slovenia is a country offering attractive macroeconomic and demographic conditions, belonging to the euro zone, with the second highest GDP per capita among the 11 members of the European Union from Central Europe. Research commissioned by Studenac indicates significant opportunities for organic expansion of the proximity format.
Studenac has developed a model that allows it to quickly recognize the needs of local consumers and adapt to them, tailoring the product offer to individual locations. It also has a program for integrating employees of acquired companies and promoting its corporate culture and values.