Is Consum owned by another supermarket group?

No. Consum is ultimately owned by Consum S. Coop. V., a cooperative rather than a conventional supermarket corporation. The cooperative's worker-members participate in ownership and management.

Is Consum a Spanish company?

Yes. Consum originated in Spain, and Consum S. Coop. V. is headquartered in Silla, Valencia. Consum's supermarket operations are concentrated in six Spanish autonomous communities.

What is the Charter connection to Consum?

Charter is Consum's franchise supermarket network. Consum operates both its own supermarkets and Charter-franchised stores.

Does Consum sell its own-brand products?

Yes. Consum sells a range of own-brand food and household products alongside other supermarket products.

How many Consum stores are there?

Consum had more than 1,000 supermarkets, including its own stores and Charter franchises, according to its 2025 results. The reported network total was 1,017 establishments.

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About Consum

What is Consum?

Consum is a supermarket brand operated by Consum S. Coop. V. in Spain. Consum serves shoppers through its own supermarkets and the Charter franchise network. The retailer operates across Catalonia, the Valencian Community, Murcia, Castilla-La Mancha, Andalusia and Aragon. In 2025, Consum reported revenue of €5,163.6 million and a workforce of 23,031 people.

Who owns Consum?

Consum is ultimately owned by Consum S. Coop. V., according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. Consum S. Coop. V. is a cooperative registered in the Valencian Community and has its registered office on Avenida Alginet in Silla, Valencia. In 2025, 93.8% of its employees were worker-members who owned the cooperative, participated in its management and shared in its results.

Where does Consum come from?

Consum originated in Spain and is based in Silla, Valencia. Consum S. Coop. V. marked its 50th anniversary in 2025. The cooperative describes Consum as Spain's largest cooperative. Its retail activity developed through Consum supermarkets and Charter franchises.

What products does Consum make?

Consum sells groceries and other everyday supermarket products under the Consum name. Consum also offers products through the Charter supermarket franchise network. Consum's own-brand range includes food and household products. Consum operates an online shop, which covered nearly 600 towns in 2025.

Frequently asked questions about Consum

Is Consum owned by another supermarket group?: No. Consum is ultimately owned by Consum S. Coop. V., a cooperative rather than a conventional supermarket corporation. The cooperative's worker-members participate in ownership and management.
Is Consum a Spanish company?: Yes. Consum originated in Spain, and Consum S. Coop. V. is headquartered in Silla, Valencia. Consum's supermarket operations are concentrated in six Spanish autonomous communities.
What is the Charter connection to Consum?: Charter is Consum's franchise supermarket network. Consum operates both its own supermarkets and Charter-franchised stores.
Does Consum sell its own-brand products?: Yes. Consum sells a range of own-brand food and household products alongside other supermarket products.
How many Consum stores are there?: Consum had more than 1,000 supermarkets, including its own stores and Charter franchises, according to its 2025 results. The reported network total was 1,017 establishments.

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