Who owns Kaufland?
Kaufland is owned by Schwarz Group (Germany).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Schwarz Gruppe reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Neckarsulm
- Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Founded
- 1984
- Category
- Food › Meals & meal components › Canned & shelf-stable meals
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Kaufland
Kaufland operates large hypermarkets in Germany and central and eastern Europe, carrying a full range rather than the limited assortment of Lidl. It is the other half of Schwarz Group and is little known outside its operating region. Schwarz Group is among the largest retailers in the world by revenue, yet it is privately held and publishes little.
Ownership timeline of Kaufland
- 1984 – present Schwarz Group [1] reported
Where Kaufland sits in Schwarz Group
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Kaufland?
The parent company of Kaufland is Schwarz Group, a family-owned company headquartered in Germany.
Is Kaufland German?
Yes. Kaufland originated in Germany in 1984 and its owner, Schwarz Group, is also headquartered in Germany.
Is Kaufland still owned by Schwarz Group?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Kaufland is still owned by Schwarz Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Schwarz Gruppe — company information — Schwarz Gruppe, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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