Alza

Alza is the largest Czech online retailer, headquartered in Prague. It started in 1994 as a computer shop and has grown into a general e-commerce company for electronics, household goods, toys, sports equipment and more. Alza operates in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria and Germany.

Features

• Wide range from computers and phones to household goods, toys, beauty and pet supplies.
• AlzaBox: a network of parcel lockers with more than 3,100 locations, according to public sources.
• Own stores, pick-up points and fast delivery in the Czech Republic.

Ownership and limits

Alza is privately held through a holding company of founder Aleš Zavoral, who is also chairman of the board. Revenue was above 61 billion Czech koruna in 2024. Outside the home market the range, language support and delivery speed are more limited. In 2024 the group employed about 2,100 people and reported an operating income of roughly 3.5 billion Czech koruna, according to public sources.