CIA-Conad closed 2025 with total sales of €3,2 billion, outpacing the average growth for Italian food distribution. The Conad cooperative recorded a 2,8% increase in sales at checkout on a like-for-like basis and a 3,2% increase in absolute terms, confirming a positive trend in a context still marked by economic uncertainty and cautious consumption.
Sales to members reached €2,082 billion, up 2,9% compared to 2024, while net assets rose to €959,8 million (+5,3%), with over €136 million represented by share capital. The cooperative's added value also grew, reaching over €169 million (+2,4%), largely allocated to entrepreneurial members, employees, and the company.
The results will be presented during the shareholders' meeting scheduled for May 21st at Cesena Fiera, in the presence of CEO Luca Panzavolta, President Maurizio Pelliconi, Conad President Mauro Lusetti, and Legacoop National President Simone Gamberini.
"CIA-Conad achieved above-average results in 2025, despite a highly uncertain market environment," said CEO Luca Panzavolta, emphasizing how the cooperative's strategy continues to focus on ongoing convenience, branded products, and everyday accessibility for consumers.
In terms of its retail network, CIA-Conad currently boasts 256 stores and 92 themed concepts, including bars, restaurants, pharmacies, pet stores, fuel stations, and optical stores, distributed across Romagna, Marche, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, and Lombardy. Investments in the network will exceed €120 million by 2025, with four new openings, two new concepts, four complete renovations, and 38 partial renovations.
The cooperative employs a total of over 12.100 people across the sales network, group companies, and the cooperative. At the same time, training activities continue to be strengthened, with over 18 man-hours provided and a particular focus on workplace safety, where training hours have increased by 25%.
The company also has a strong commitment to sustainability. Although not yet subject to European obligations, CIA-Conad has chosen to prepare its 2025 Sustainability Report according to ESRS standards. During the year, a €40 million agreement was also signed with the European Investment Bank to support the decarbonization of its network of stores, the first financing of its kind in the Italian large-scale retail sector.
Among the initiatives implemented are the energy efficiency improvements in warehouses, which resulted in a 15% reduction in overall emissions, and the digitalization of promotional activities, which eliminated the need to print approximately 9 million paper flyers. Relationships with local suppliers are also growing, rising to 677, with a turnover exceeding €252 million.
Finally, the expansion of loyalty programs and branded products continues. Carta Insieme Più Conad reached 199 active cards (+4,8%), while Carta Insieme Digitale surpassed 559 cards (+23,2%). Conad's branded product now accounts for 40,8% of sales, one of the highest shares in the national retail landscape.
