Norma (supermarket) facts for kids
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Norma store in Prague, Czech Republic
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| Industry | Retail (grocery) |
| Founded | 1960s |
| Headquarters | Fürth, Germany |
| Products | Mainly own brand, with a few larger and regional brands |
| Revenue | about 6 billion Euro |
Norma is a popular chain of grocery stores. It sells food and other items at low prices. Norma has more than 1,300 stores. You can find them in countries like Germany, France, the Czech Republic, and Austria. Sometimes, you might see their stores called "Norma-Rodi." This is because Norma bought another company named Rodi.
About Norma
How Norma Started
The story of Norma began in 1921. A family company called George Roth started in Fürth, Germany. In the 1960s, the very first Norma store opened. It was in the southern part of Germany.
By the late 1980s, Norma grew a lot. It changed from being a local store to an international company. The owner of the company, Manfred Georg Roth, passed away on April 5, 2010. Today, two people manage the company together. Their names are Gerd Köber and Robert Tjón.
In December 2011, the company's legal structure changed. It became a foundation based in Fürth. This means it's now managed by a special kind of organization. Another foundation was also set up. It helps manage the buildings and land that Norma owns.
What Norma Sells
Norma has a special way of selling things. It's similar to other big German discount stores. These include chains like Aldi and Lidl. Norma focuses on selling a smaller range of products. These are usually popular food items. The main idea is to offer these items at very low prices. They often sell their own brands. They also have a few larger and local brands available.
