Biedronka – 30 Years Together

For three decades, Biedronka has been shaped by millions of people across Poland — from employees to suppliers, from business partners to customers. In 2025, we celebrate the stories of those who made it all possible, and those who will keep the ladybird flying high for years to come.

YEARS

A Journey Through Time

On this page, you can find a collection of exclusive interviews with people who have played a key role in the success of Biedronka and Poland over the past 30 years, as their paths are undeniably intertwined.

Click on each photo to watch the respective interview.

Testimonials from respected members of Polish society and strategic suppliers also offer an external perspective and testify to the true strength and impact of Biedronka.

Our Shared Journey

From our first stores in Poznań and the surrounding areas in 1995 to becoming one of Poland’s most trusted brands — every milestone has been a step forward, taken together. Here are some of the key moments in our history.

1995

Opening of the first Biedronka store

1997

Jerónimo Martins acquires Biedronka stores

Launch of the first Private Brand product – beer VIP

1998

2004

Biedronka becomes a Superbrand for the first time

2006

Food collections start at Biedronka

2008

Acquisition of Plus network of stores

Partnership with Caritas starts during family festivals organized for the Children's Day

2009

1,000 stores

2013

2010

Biedronka becomes the official sponsor of Polish Football Association

Launch of Biedronka Health Academy for employees

2015

First edition of the Piórko – Biedronka Children’s literature prize

First loyalty campaign at Biedronka - Gang Świeżaków

2016

2019

3,000 stores

Fresh soup factory in Brwinów starts its operations

2017

2020

Launch of the Biedronka Foundation

2021

Biedronka becomes the main sponsor of the Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy

BIEK q-commerce deliveries is launched

2022

Biedronka, the Jerónimo Martins Group and the Biedronka Foundation donate almost PLN 65 million to support refugees from Ukraine

Launch of Biedronka Home

More than 1,000 stores with photovoltaic panels on their roofs

2024

2025

30 years of history