Jumbo
Jumbo is a Dutch supermarket chain that operates a large network of grocery stores across the Netherlands and Belgium. The company is part of the Van Eerd Group and provides a wide range of food and non-food products through physical outlets and an online shopping platform.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Netherlands
HQ City
Veghel
Founded
1979
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
NL
Ultimate Parent
Van Eerd Groep Holding B.V.
Data Hosting
NL
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
ASC, MSC, Fairtrade, Beter Leven
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1921
Company founded
Johan van Eerd founded the company as a wholesale business in the Netherlands.
1979
First supermarket
The first Jumbo supermarket was opened in Tilburg, marking the start of the retail chain.
2011
C1000 acquisition
Jumbo acquired the rival supermarket chain C1000, significantly expanding its market share.
2019
Expansion into Belgium
Jumbo opened its first physical store in Belgium, marking its first international expansion.