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| A cash register receipt doesn't show everything hidden behind a purchase. |
| Bratislava, 05.10.2026 |
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| Goods must be manufactured, packaged, transported, stored, and distributed to stores. Shelves need restocking, stores require maintenance, and daily operations must be ensured. Of this entire chain, the customer usually sees only the final stage: the people in the store who restock merchandise, assist with shopping, and serve customers at the checkout.
A recent socio-economic study conducted by Kaufland in collaboration with PricewaterhouseCoopers Slovakia* has revealed interesting data. It provides a detailed breakdown of how Kaufland’s operations impact the Slovak labor market and economy.
The study’s key finding can be summarized in a simple equation: for every 5 jobs directly at Kaufland, approximately 3 additional jobs are supported entirely outside the company.
Support across all regions
Consider a sample of one hundred full-time workers whose jobs are supported by Kaufland’s operations in Slovakia:
● 61 work directly for Kaufland—in stores, logistics, or at headquarters.
● 18 are employed by Slovak suppliers and business partners, such as farmers, bakers, truck drivers, or repair technicians.
● 21 work in general service sectors, holding jobs because Kaufland employees and their suppliers receive wages and spend them. They will use it to pay for car repairs at a local garage, children's extracurricular activities, a restaurant lunch, or a visit to the hairdresser.
In total, 11,873 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs were linked to Kaufland’s operations last year. The company itself employed 7,209 staff members (FTE). This figure includes part-time employees, whose working hours were converted to full-time equivalents for the study.
Opportunities for women, including in leadership roles
Jobs linked to Kaufland exist across all Slovak regions. The study identified more than a thousand supported jobs in each region. The highest number was in the Bratislava Region (2,483), home to the headquarters and 13 stores. Next is the Trenèín Region with 2,127 jobs and 12 stores. The Ilava district plays a significant role, as it houses the central logistics and distribution center; approximately 938 jobs in this single district are linked to the company's activities (spanning logistics, suppliers, and related services).
The study also offered an interesting demographic perspective. Women make up approximately seven out of ten employees. According to Kaufland’s internal data, women hold half of all leadership positions. On average, employees stay with the company for 5.5 years.
Half a million euros daily into household budgets
Net income is crucial for the stability of family budgets. For the year under review, Kaufland paid its employees a total of €104.32 million in net wages—that is, the actual funds deposited into their accounts after the deduction of taxes and social contributions.
However, the study went further, calculating the net income of all households linked to the retail chain, including those associated with suppliers and related services. Consequently, the total impact on the net income of Slovak households reached €186.22 million—an increase of more than 10% compared to the previous year. In terms of daily figures, this amounts to an average inflow of approximately €510,000 per day into the budgets of Slovak families.
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