Diversity Is Our Strength

We are operating in various fields along the entire value cycle, making the Schwarz Group as a whole more than the sum of its parts. Lidl and Kaufland are our strong brands in food retailing. Through their stores, we are right where our customers need us. In our Schwarz Produktion companies, high-quality food products are manufactured while high standards are pursued in the process: Product safety combined with resource efficiency, but also sustainable agriculture and environmentally friendly packaging play an important role for production. PreZero as our waste and recycling management expert has its focus on reusability of materials – which is how we make a contribution to a cleaner future. To contribute to the quality of life of our customers, we are always striving to develop new business areas. Because: If you stop getting better, you stop being good.

Lidl

Freshness meets sustainability: Big on quality, Lidl on price

Lidl stands for an efficient and hassle-free shopping experience and high-quality products at the lowest possible prices. Daily interactions with customers, employees and business partners are determined by a spirit of transparency, fairness and communication on equal terms. Lidl’s assortment ranges from both own private label and well-known branded goods from the food and non-food sector. We are committed to the leading principle of acting sustainably. Accordingly, we are involved in various measures along the entire value chain, for example, to protect the climate and biodiversity or to conserve resources.

Kaufland

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An assortment just as diverse as our responsibility: Healthy and sustainable products for all needs

Kaufland stands for convincing quality, a wide selection and low prices. With an average of 30,000 items, the company offers an extensive range of groceries and everything for everyday needs. Taking action makes the difference: The full-range retailer is committed to food from sustainable production and to comprehensive environmental, climate and species protection.

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Produktion

Responsibility right from the start: Where top quality meets sustainability

The Schwarz Produktion is the umbrella brand of the Schwarz Group‘s production companies and is one of the leading food producers. In total, around 4,000 employees in the Schwarz Produktion companies manufacture high-quality food for the retail divisions Lidl and Kaufland. These include mineral water and soft drinks, chocolate, dried fruit, baked goods and ice cream. Also, three plastic and recycling plants are key components of a unique PET materials cycle. In it, PET bottle bodies are produced predominantly from 100 percent recycled material.

PreZero

Serving the environment: Our waste and recycling manager for a cleaner tomorrow

PreZero is an international environmental services provider in Europe and North America. The company’s services range from waste disposal to sorting and processing of recyclable materials to recycling of valuable materials at more than 280 locations. Its name says it all: Resources are conserved, and the amount of non-recyclable waste is reduced to almost zero – PreZero, in fact!

Joining Forces for Joint Action

Schwarz Dienstleistungen, the Group’s corporate services division, provides administrative and operational services to Lidl, Kaufland, Schwarz Produktion and PreZero. Working towards the same goal, specialized knowledge in fields like controlling, human resources and compliance is exchanged on a daily basis to benefit all of us. Their broad service portfolio and expertise as Europe‘s largest retailer make the Schwarz Group companies attractive business partners and employers.

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We Are High Performers

Our corporate services companies provide valuable support to many administrative and operational areas. Experts in controlling, finance, human resources, communication, financial accounting, and compliance, among other areas, offer their know-how and advice across the Group.

We Push IT Topics Forward

As an IT service provider for Lidl, Kaufland and other companies belonging to the Schwarz Group, we assume responsibility for the IT infrastructure and applications at more than 12,000 locations in over 25 countries. 

We Develop Digital Trends

We are responsible for the entire e-commerce and online business of the Schwarz Group. We develop new digital trends, innovations and business models to ensure sustainable business success. Keeping an eye on the big picture helps us achieve this, such as the topic of loyalty: we want to offer a comprehensive digital loyalty ecosystem, in which customers feel comfortable and well looked after.

We Build for the Schwarz Group

We develop the real estate strategy for the Schwarz Group‘s administration locations. We secure the acquisition of land and required planning permissions. With us, planning, development and construction of administration and special constructions go hand in hand.

We Get People on the Move

We are the mobility service provider for the Schwarz Group. As such, we manage about 11,000 vehicles for our employees throughout Germany. We also develop environmentally friendly mobility concepts. These include e-vehicles, job tickets, e-bikes or a ride-share app for colleagues, but also top-quality used cars for external customers.

We Take Care of Your Culinary Well-Being

We are responsible for all restaurants in the Schwarz Group and serve more than 7,000 guests every day at our nine locations – with healthy and varied cuisine.