Irma
Irma was a prominent Danish supermarket chain known for focusing on high-quality and organic grocery products. Following a strategic restructuring by its parent company, Coop Danmark, the Irma brand was phased out in early 2024 with stores converted into other retail formats.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Denmark
HQ City
Albertslund
Founded
1886
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
cooperative
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
DK
Ultimate Parent
Coop amba
Data Hosting
DK
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
moderate
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
Ø-mærket, Svanemærket
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1886
Irma founded
Carl Schepler opened the first Irma grocery store in Copenhagen.
1982
Coop acquisition
Irma was acquired by FDB, now known as Coop amba.
2024
Brand discontinuation
Coop Danmark phased out the Irma brand, converting stores to 365discount, Coop, or Brugsen.