Urban expansion Konzum is actively expanding its footprint with urban formats such as the Minute store concept in Croatia, presenting an opportunity to offer quick-turnaround, high-velocity product assortments and localized promotions that can be packaged into sales campaigns and supplier deals.

AI driven ops The rollout of an AI-powered platform to optimize e-grocery operations and consolidate orders from websites, apps, and marketplaces indicates a readiness to adopt advanced tech collaborations, suggesting opportunities for data-driven merchandising partnerships, demand forecasting services, and AI-enabled supplier integrations.

Crypto payments Konzum has experimented with cryptocurrency payments and cashless platforms, signaling openness to innovative payment solutions and fintech collaborations that could reduce friction for digital wallets, loyalty programs, and cross-border or youth-oriented promotional strategies.

Local sourcing Partnerships highlighting Croatian baking, local seeds, and supporting the local economy point to potential supplier opportunities in regional produce, specialty products, and co-branded sustainability initiatives that resonate with Konznm’s community-first values.

Strong market leader As the leading retailer with a large store network and a mission to be the regional standard, there is a clear opportunity to pitch scalable, nationwide programs in supplier exclusive SKUs, category captains, and joint promotional campaigns that leverage their breadth and customer reach.