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EMCD (European Merchandise Casino Distribution) is the Casino Group's purchasing organization. Following the end of the partnership between Casino and Cora in order to mutualize their purchases and to negotiate the best prices, EMC is born in 2002. The Casino's subsidiary owns two main distribution centres in Saint-Etienne and Vitry, and several warehouses throughout the french territory, employing over 600 collaborators. Its main activity is the referencing of suppliers to purchase food and non-food products.
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Provera France also known as Cora is a hypermarket chain owned by the group Louis Delhaize (belgian group). The hypermarket chain provides brands as well as private labels.
Cora has developed a portfolio of private labels:
The hypermarket has also developed a range of services for the customers:
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Owned by Casino Group, Monoprix which was established in 1932, counts more than 700 shops throughout 250 cities in France. The company also serves the retail brands Monoprix and Naturalia (this second brand name has its own buying office).
It serves 800000 customers per day. Monoprix is far from being just another general retail chain, in fact, the company is always searching for ways to innovate in terms of products and services.
Monoprix employs 21000 people and it achieves a turnover of €5 billion.
Since 1947, Monoprix proposes a selection of brands for the satisfaction of its customers. Its own label Monoprix is famous for being of high quality.
Other private labels range of Monoprix are :
79% of its suppliers are from small and medium enterprises and 64% of the products are recycled. Furthermore, it works with 425 local producers.
In 2020, Monoprix has launched Monoprix Plus, an e-commerce service in association with Ocado. Ocado has also launched a depot that serves Monoprix’s customers in Paris and the Hauts-de-France region in France.
Moreover, Monoprix France has been testing new trends in its store in Montparnasse. These include organic, local and recycled products. Moreover, Monoprix has been working with artisans and well-known chefs and caterers to promote traditional products such as bread, cheeses, meat, wines, beers, etc.
Monoprix France has partnered with Ocado to build a modern warehouse of 36000 m2 which can stock up to 22000 references.
Since 2020 Monoprix France has started collaborating with Amazon which delivers orders at specific pick up points across France. This service is provided to Amazon Prime members and Monoprix France intends to have 180 food collection points by 2022 across France.
Monoprix plans to expand across Europe and open franchises across Netherlands, Scandinavia, Belgium, Germany, Portugal and Spain.
At present, the aim of the chain is to double its turnover to €10 billion in 10 years.
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Franprix Leader Price is a French chain of stores based on the proximity concept mainly found in Ile de France and it was incorporated in 1990. Since 1997, the firm is completely owned by the Casino Group which has a 11,6% market share. The year 2004 witnessed the opening of its first store in Lyon. Today, Franprix comprises 894 stores while Leader Price consists of 726 stores in France.
In 2020, Aldi France took over 545 Leader Price stores and it was also announced that the company may acquire more Leader Price stores in the future. The stores will gradually be rebranded as Aldi stores.
At present, Franprix Leader Price offers around 5000 references, including around 4000 references under its own brands.
In 2016, Franprix launched a partnership with the French coffee shop chain, Colombus Café, to install coffee corners in its stores and set up self-service kiosks.
In the year 2017, the firm launched a new store with a new concept under the banner Next. The aim was to offer to their customers a better shopping experience by providing more fresh products and services such as bakery.
Since 2018, Franprix has implemented a food service in its stores. In Paris, the concept has attracted many people since it was launched.
Furthermore, 2021 marked a major change for Leader Price. Indeed, the retail chain launched ‘Le Club Leader Price’, a new subscription service enabling customers to order online and be delivered at home or at a pick up point. Customers can choose how frequently to be delivered: each week or every 15 days.
The business offers 8 product lines which are as follows:
The firm has organic products in the frozen and chilled food range like chicken fillets and cheese made with organic milk that are AB (Agriculture Biologique) certified.
Franprix Leader Price has a buying team which comprises a category manager, a product manager and a team of buyers. The category manager who analyses the market, prepares the brief and the related criteria regarding prices and margins. The product manager selects products, suppliers and handles the product launching. The product manager also ensures that buyers respect the initial brief. The buying team ensures that the quality of products is in line with the requirements and the buyers negotiate the price.
In 2020, Franprix Leader Price achieved a turnover of €98 million.
Additionally, to become the firm’s supplier, the provisioner has to follow the following steps:
The required certifications that the suppliers need to have are:
Furthermore, Franprix Leader Prix has a list of forbidden ingredients which includes palm oil, exotic oils and controversial additives. The company accepts products with extremely low amounts of artificial aromates.
Pertaining to the logistics features, the company operates the Franprix Leader Price Logistics through Abbreviation FPLP Log which is responsible for the storage warehousing services and the preparation of supermarket orders.
Moreover the delivery of frozen foods are done in its 3 warehouses situated in Orly, Marseille and Toulouse. Fresh food products are delivered in 3 warehouses at Grand Quevilly, Narbonne and Wissous.
According to the research of Rayon Boissons, the firm decided to reorganize its central purchasing department and also integrate the wine cell of EMC in its wine section.
As part of the fight against food waste, a partnership was also signed with the PHENIX social enterprise to collect and redistribute short date unsold, neighborhood associations. 160 Franprix integrated stores were involved in this initiative in the same year, representing just under 18% of the stores.
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AMS is an Amsterdam-based buying alliance which was established in 1988 in Switzerland. Its headquarters is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Presently, AMS Sourcing supplies products to over 15,200 stores, covering 21 countries.
Currently, the business has offices in Switzerland and the Netherlands, however, the main office is located in Amsterdam.
The shareholders and members of AMS are: Ahold Delhaize, Salling group, JMR, Kesko, ICA, Morrisons, Migros, Booker and Musgrave.
Furthermore, the enterprise has a buying team consisting of 40 analysis managers who perform efficient research to find the appropriate products required by the members of the alliance.
The buying alliance gained recognition through the Gold Q award at the Wholesale Q awards in 2019. This award was specifically dedicated to its own brand Euro shopper.
Additionally, the company provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories (not limited to):
Moreover, the alliance has developed its own brand which is known as Euro Shopper. The brand is composed of 300 food and non-food products such as coffee, chicken breasts, olive oil, etc. These products are sold at lower prices despite being of high quality. Besides, the private label is sold in 7 countries across Europe.
The firm also helps to develop its members’ private labels in various food and non-food categories. Furthermore, AMS Sourcing has acquired the necessary know-how as well as the marketing skills to help its members launch their brands successfully.
In regards to its certifications, the firm abides by strict food safety and quality standards, therefore all AMS suppliers must be certified by GFSI, BRC and BSCI.
Concerning sustainability, the firm is committed to build sustainable food supply chains which are beneficial for the environment.
As of 2021, the business is looking for products in the personal care category such as vitamins, complements, hair care, hygiene and skincare. It is noteworthy that AMS sourcing prefers vitamins and complements in the effervescent format.
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Coeur de Nature is the subsidiary of Auchan and is specialised in the distribution of organic products. The first store was opened in May 2012 in Bretigny sur Orge in France. In 2016, the second store of 237m2 was launched in Paris. Other stores operate as franchises for the firm.
Presently, the organic retailer provides 13 000 references in the food and non-food categories.
Coeur de Nature achieved a turnover of €3700 million in 2011.
Products offered by Coeur de Nature are available in the following categories:
The majority of products are sourced from local producers. This type of procurement ensures that the products remain authentic and guarantees a great flexibility in supply management.
Coeur de Nature offers products from Auchan Bio private label as well.
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Scamark was founded in France in 1997 and is owned by Leclerc. The company sells E.Leclerc's private label products. Composed of over 500 independent retailers, Scamark is a specialized company whose mission is to develop private labels and contribute to their commercial performance. Scamark also works with SMEs.
With a workforce of around 249 employees, Scamark achieved a turnover of € 4.19 billion in 2020.
A diversified assortment of products are available under the following categories:
Scamark France provides a wide range of organic and bio items as well, under its own brands such as Biovillage and Chaque Jour Sans Gluten.
The firm provides its products under the private labels, including but not limited to:
Concerning accreditations, Scamark France is certified by the following bodies: IFS HPC, FSC, PEFC, ISO 9001, etc.
Furthermore, the company manages 16 warehouses in France and 8 are dedicated to personal care products.
With regards to the environment, Scamark France sources items which use less packaging, contribute to less deforestation, and many more. The enterprise also aims to reduce its environmental impact through less production and transport impacts, less food wastage, etc.
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The Verapoulos is a supermarket chain founded in 1973 and owned by Metro SA since 2016. After the acquisition, the company is regarded as one among the largest companies in Greece.
Following which, the retail outlets are now 222 in total and can be found across the country.
The supermarket chain has also focused on brands as well as private labels. The company also collaborate with local producers and supports them, hence their products being available on the shelves.
The Greek company has developed its private labels while collaborating with Greek producers. They are as follows:
The other brands available are:
The products’ quality are measured by their certifications:
Their ranges of products includes:
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TerreAzur is a French distributor of fresh vegetables and fruits and is also known as a wholesaler of seafood. Owned by Groupe Pomona, TerreAzur has over 100 years of experience in its sector. Terre Azur is organized as a national network with 18 regional offices across France.
TerreAzur distributes to clients including restaurants, brasseries, green grocers, convenience stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, etc. In fact, there are 40000 restaurant owners who are supplied by TerreAzur.
In 2018, TerreAzur achieved a turnover of € 930 million and employed 3000 people.
TerreAzur offers products in the chilled & fresh food category that includes fruits, vegetables and an extensive range of seafood products.
Some of the brands exclusively distributed by the company are Savalia, id Pratic, 100% Experts Terroirs, etc.
There is a team of 133 expert buyers which sources products for the company. TerreAzur works with local and regional producers in France, guaranteeing that he products are fresh and traceable. The company has even signed a deal of exclusivity with AgriConfiance, TerreAzur is now the partner of 53 cooperatives.
TerreAzur holds the following certificates:
TerreAzur operates a new warehouse of 11600 m2 which can handle 65000 tonnes of fruits and vegetables each year.
TerreAzur is committed to sourcing sustainable foods. The firm is also working with suppliers to reduce packaging and improve the treatment of food waste. Measures are also being taken to reduce pollution.
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Brake is a British food service wholesaler and entered the French market in 1992. Brake France has 45000 clients. Brake France offers 3500 references and each year, 200 new references are introduced. Brake France also operates an online store. Brake France is a subsidiary of Sysco.
Brake France grew by acquiring companies like Frigosud, Figel, Valette, Rault, etc.
Brake France employs 2162 people and in 2016, the company attained a turnover of € 707 million.
Brake France offers products in the following categories:
62% of the products provided are produced in France. The company works with 233 french suppliers.
Brake France also offers products from Brake’s private label, Brake.
Brake France is HACCP and ISO 22000 certified.
Brake France operates 45 warehouses and has a fleet of 430 refrigerated trucks.
To ensure that all products are of high quality, Brake France carries out bacteriological, metrological, physiochemical, organoleptic and labelling tests frequently. Furthermore, the company has set up a quality charter which all its suppliers have signed.
Brake France’s online shop can be accessed on www.brake.fr
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Franmax is part of Maxima Group and is the biggest Lithuanian retailer and the largest private employer in Baltic States where it operates more than 400 outlets, including 233 in Lithuania. The mission of the company is to provide franchise and agency services to all the subsidiaries of Maxima group.
Maxima operates a wide range of private label products both in food and non-food segments and is seeking to expand its offer in order to address the growing demand of its customers. Nowadays the group operates budget and mid-priced brands:
The general retail chain has managed to acquire the trust of many consumers through the economical prices and high quality products.
Other brands available at Franmax are:
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Bofrost is a German retailer that’s one of the leading European frozen specialists thanks to its home delivery concept. The group has activities in 13 countries with a fleet of over 5000 vehicles. A 24/7 order service and a cost-free delivery are two of the main elements that helped Bofrost* becoming the leading frozen pure player in Europe. In France, Bofrost* accounts 13 agencies and the company achieved 55M€ of sales revenue in 2015.
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Incorporated in 1912, Passion Froid is a wholesaler which specializes in frozen products. Its headquarters is based in Tenine, Antony, France.
With regards to its distribution channels, it operates 76 distribution sites.
Its turnover amounts to €496.8 million and it employs more than 2,000 employees.
Moreover, the business offers more than 4,500 references and also introduces over 100 new products per year.
PassionFroid provides a selection of products in the following categories:
Moreover, it works with suppliers such as:
The company has developed its private labels including:
It is noteworthy that its products are sold to at least 11,007 customers daily.
Concerning its logistics, Passion Froid delivers its products via 76 bi-temperature vehicles with the help of 1,077 drivers.
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KFC France is owned by Yum! Brands. KFC started to operate in France in 1991 and now runs 267 restaurants in the country.
KFC France aims to operate a total of 500 restaurants in France by 2022. Customers can also order meals from KFC France through their online portal.
KFC France offers a variety of meals including burgers, wraps, buckets, salads, desserts, beverages, etc.
KFC France publishes all information about the allergens present in its products.
KFC France works with 100 suppliers. KFC France is interested in French suppliers but is also willing to work with suppliers from different countries as well.
For the sourcing of chicken, KFC France works with suppliers from the Netherlands, Germany, Poland and France. Chicken consists of 47% of its purchases.
Concerning the logistics, there are 3 warehouses operated by the company. The logistics company STEF is also responsible for sourcing, storing and delivering the products to KFC France’s restaurants.
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Delhaize, which is famously known as Ahold Delhaize, is of Dutch origin and is a multinational retail company.
It was established in 1857. Ahold and Delhaize have merged together and operate as one. It engages with at least 15,000 employees and 834 stores across the country.
It also provides an online shop.
Delhaize Belgium received the European private label awards for its raw cakes in the confectionary and snacking category with all its flavors.
It offers a variety of products under different categories:
Delhaize has organic products such as: Fruits, vegetables, meat, pasta, bread, carrots, paper towels etc.
Last but not least, it offers vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free products. It has categories of products that are distinguished by labels or brands such as Delhaize Bio, Delhaize veggie or Delhaize gluten-free.
These products are certified by Certisys.
It offers products under its private brand label DELHAIZE in the category of fresh products and works with local brands such as: albert, etos, giant, hannaford and many more.
Delhaize Belgium has launched a new subscription service that allows companies to offer their employees a discount on healthy food products.
When it comes to sustainability, the supermarket chain is committed to animal welfare, to use sustainable palm oil as well as keep eradicating food waste and many more.
The link to its online platform: https://www.delhaize.be/fr-be/shop
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Aldi is a private discount store retailer. Made up of independent operating companies, the company started its journey in 1913 as a small grocery under the name Albrecht Diskont in Germany. After the sons took over the company, the business was divided in to Adi Nord and Aldi Sud. Theo Albrecht presided Aldi Nord while Karl managed Aldi Sud. All stores were organised as independently operated companies with around 35 companies for Aldi Nord and 31 companies for Aldi Sud. The specialty retailer Trader Joe's was even acquired by Aldi Nord in 1979.
Aldi expanded both on a national scale and internationally, now having 8125 stores worldwide.
The company deals with products such as food, beverages but also non-food items such as
Aldi has been concentrating on its expansion hence the new store in San diego has expanded to 22,000 square feet and even projects to have 2500 stores in the United States by 2020. With this plan, Aldi aims to reach 100 million clients monthly.
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Axfood is a Swedish wholesaler and grocery retailer which launched in 2000. The company is a subsidiary of Axel Johnson and was launched with the aim of providing high quality and sustainable products to its clients. Over 4 million customers purchase products from Axfood through various stores.
Axfood supplies to around 1200 stores which involve 325 stores owned by the group. Furthermore, the firm’s products can be bought online. The firm has emerged as one of the market leaders in the industry in Sweden.
The business employs 12772 employees and in 2022, achieved a turnover of €6.4 billion. Axfood is listed on the stock exchange since 1997 and in 2006, was listed on NASDAQ Stockholm’s Large Cap list.
Axfood owns several companies which include:
Willys: a food retail chain with 200 stores in Sweden. The chain is known for its low prices. Willys also operate 50 smaller shops under another name, Willy Hemma. The company also runs an online shop.
Hemkop: a grocery chain with 187 stores out of which 70 are owned by the group. The firm launched its online shop in 2016. Among its products, one can find a variety of organic and vegetarian products.
Axfood Snabbgross: A wholesaler which supplies restaurants, cafes and other businesses in Sweden’s HoReCa sector. The company offers over 13000 references.
Mat.se: An online shop offering grocery items. The firm is known for offering innovative options to customers and is constantly testing new concepts.
Middagsfrid: founded in 2007, the firm offers meal kits in the form of pre-packed grocery bags which are delivered to customers. Middagsfrid is a subsidiary of Mat.se
Eurocash: Eurocash consists of 8 stores and has is considered to be one of the largest food retailers on the Norwegian border.
Dagab: The logistics company which is responsible for managing the stocks and the logistics for Axfood.
Apohem: An online pharmacy founded in 2017
Tempo: a chain of 134 grocery stores
Urban Deli: Axfood is the major partner in Urban Deli, a chain of speciality stores which also operate a restaurant and an indoor market. There are currently 3 stores in Sweden.
Handlar’n: a chain of of 224 mini-marts
Axfood has also developed several own brands including:
Garant: a brand of organic products which include milk, cheese, pasta and olive oils
Minstingen: a brand of baby care products which was launched in 2016
Eldorado: a range of grocery products including rice, olive oil and cereals.
Saklart: a brand of household products and personal care items
Premier: a brand of soft drinks
Fixa: a brand of household products that includes various laundry and cleaning products
Axfood launches more than 300 new products under its private labels every year.
Axfood has a code of conduct which clearly stipulates its requirements and regulations concerning employment rights and ethical behaviour . Suppliers wishing to work with the company have to abide by this code of conduct. At present, there are around 1500 suppliers who supply axfood with products based on the company’s criteria.
Concerning the private labels, Axfood has devised a specific process on how products are developed. First, Axfood will set the criteria for quality based on taste, content, ingredients, forbidden ingredients and allowed ingredients. Once the criteria is defined, suppliers are invited to submit proposals along with samples.
Axfood carries out tests on the samples and selects three to four suppliers. The firm can request changes to improve the products. Once this is done, further tests are carried out. This includes testing by a panel of 60 consumers.
Based on the results, Axfood will select the supplier which meets all the specifications and sign an agreement. The packaging is also designed Axfood’s requirements and the product is launched and distributed to Axfood and its different stores.
Axfood manages several warehouses and around 600 000 cases are delivered each day. Axfood is now also operating a fully automated warehouse. The company’s vehicles are modern and Axfood has also announced that it would be introducing more fossil-free trucks to its fleet.
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Stop & Shop is a leading supermarket brand in the northeast United States and the pioneer of the super store concept in New England. Today Stop & Shop is organized into two divisions: Stop & Shop New England and Stop & Shop New York Metro.
Stop & Shop traces its roots back to 1914 when the Rabinovitz family founded the Economy Grocery Stores Company in the Boston suburb of Somerville, Massachusetts. Four years later, family member Sidney Rabb introduced an idea that was then new to retail – the self-service, modern supermarket. As that idea caught on, the company rapidly expanded, furthering its development from a single corner grocer to two divisions with around 400 stores today. The company officially became known as Stop & Shop, Inc. in 1946.
In 1982, Stop & Shop pioneered the superstore concept in New England. Today the two divisions operate superstores (some of which include gas stations), full-service pharmacies, and conventional supermarkets. The divisions have taken format development further in recent years, with stores that not only better serve customers but also use less energy.
Along with the other divisions in Ahold USA, the Stop & Shop divisions continue to focus on strengthening their own-brand offerings. They are using smartphone and internet technology to make shopping more convenient for customers. For example, ScanIt! Mobile lets customers use smartphones to scan their groceries, tally their orders, receive personalized savings and checkout – while they shop. The divisions are also introducing pick-up points that enable customers to order groceries online and pick them up at the store without leaving their cars.
Stop & Shop is strongly committed to supporting local charities and fundraising initiatives.
At the end of 2014, the Stop & Shop New England division operated 216 stores and the Stop & Shop New York Metro division operated 182 stores.
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Peapod is the leading online grocery service in the United States. Peapod is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ahold, and works in partnership with the Ahold USA divisions to provide internet-based home shopping and grocery delivery and pickup.
Brothers Andrew and Thomas Parkinson founded Peapod in 1989 in Evanston, Illinois. The brothers' goal was to offer a convenient way for consumers to accomplish their grocery shopping. During the early days, Andrew and Thomas would do the picking and packing themselves, and make deliveries using their own cars. As demand for the service grew, Peapod continued to expand into new markets and began taking orders over its own website (www.peapod.com) in 1998. Since joining Ahold in 2000, Peapod has pursued a successful "clicks and bricks" strategy by partnering with Ahold’s supermarket businesses in the United States to provide an integrated service for customers. The company achieved a significant milestone in 2011 when it delivered its 20 millionth order.
Peapod continues to grow sales and expand its business, including by opening Peapod pick-up points as another convenient option for customers. In 2014, we opened a new distribution center in the New Jersey area to expand the capacity of our Peapod business in the metro New York market.
Peapod serves customers in 13 states including the District of Columbia.
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Albert Czech Republic is a retailer which was established in the year 1990 and it is owned by Ahold Delhaize. Albert Czech Republic is based in Prague, Czech Republic.
Albert Czech Republic operates its stores under the following banners:
In 2017, the firm obtained a turnover of € 1.9 billion and employs over 17 000 employees.
The company obtained the Czech National Quality Award three times and one of its hypermarkets won the Best Store in the Czech Republic by the Diamond Quality League 2018.
Its products categories include:
Besides it has its own brands namely:
Moreover, the brands that are exclusively sold in Albert stores are:
Albert Czech Republic took over the Spar and Interspar stores in the country in 2014.
Additionally, the firm has been certified by UTZ which gives an insight that it is advancing towards sustainability.
In fact, the objective of the retailer is to provide healthy and sustainable products to its customers. The goal is also to be eco-friendly.
UPDATES ON ALBERT CZECH REPUBLIC ON 29/05/2018
Although the company has a strong partnership with AMS, the company does its own sourcing. Albert Czech Republic cooperates directly with its suppliers and is always on the lookout for innovation.
UPDATES ON ALBERT CZECH REPUBLIC ON 08/01/2020
In 2018, Albert Czech Republic has injected funds to finance to renovate and upgrade 64 stores.
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Albert Heijn is the largest Dutch supermarket and convenience chain which was established in 1887 by Albert Heijn Sr. The company is a subsidiary of the Ahold Delhaize Group. In 2021, Albert Heijn had a market share of 35.9%, experiencing a growth of 0.9% when compared to the previous year.
Albert Heijn operates a total of 1050 stores as well as 64 pick-up points.
In 2021, Ahold Delhaize announced the acquisition of 38 Deen stores which will be converted into Albert Heijn stores.
Furthermore, the company also owns the AH app, which is present in 50 cities, where the customers can buy their products online.
Albert Heijn also launched ‘My Albert Heijn Premium’, which is an omnichannel subscription for a set amount per year that gives customers more discounts. More than 300 000 customers were reported to have subscribed.
Albert Heijn employs around 100 000 people and in 2021, the business’s turnover was €1.62 billion. Its online sales account for 10% of its revenue.
The company provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories:
Products from brands like Cruesli, Heineken, Coca Cola, Lays, Pampers, Page, etc. can be found in the stores.
A range of organic, sugar-free, gluten-free, etc, items are also offered.
Albert Heijn offers their own brands which are:
Moreover, the firm is fairtrade, MSC & ASC and Better Life certified.
The procurement team of the company has a sourcing manager and a buyer who are responsible for each category.
In order to collaborate with Albert Heijn as a supplier, the following requirements are compulsory:
The firm works with more than 1000 permanent farmers and growers and takes special measures such as animal welfare, carbon emission reduction and the promotion of biodiversity. Albert Heijn works with 80 local bakers, cheese makers and butchers from the Netherlands as well as the supplier, Streeckgenoten.
Albert Heijn is interested in branded products in the personal care category such as vitamins and complements. The firm wishes to collaborate with suppliers from Eastern and Western Europe and will consider factors such as lead times and transportation costs.
Furthermore, Albert Heijn is willing to work with suppliers from the UK but there should not be any delays due to Brexit.
The company is also willing to partner with suppliers that have a wide range of products.
Albert Heijn is also interested in products for private labels in the following categories:
In 2021, the company imposed a ban on Brazilian meat as it was causing deforestation.
Albert Heijn has a fleet of 800 delivery vehicles devoted mainly to deliver orders placed by customers online. The company has 4 fulfilment centres and 20 cross-dock hubs. At present, Albert Hein can process over 100 000 orders each week.
With regards to the community, the company collaborates with Red Cross, Food Banks, and Linda Foundation in order to provide food for the less fortunates. Furthermore, Albert Heijn minimises food wastage, uses better packages, avoids plastic, etc, in order to meet its sustainable goals pertaining to the environment.
Albert Heijn’s online shop can be accessed on www.ah.nl
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Founded in 1992, Pingo Doce is a supermarket chain owned 51% by Jeronimo Martins and 49% by Ahold Delhaize. Its headquarters is based in Lisbon, Portugal. Spread across 300 locations throughout the country, Pingo Doce is the leading chain in the supermarket segment in Portugal.
The company operates 458 stores under the banner Pingo Doce across Portugal. It manages an online store as well.
In the financial year 2020, the firm achieved a turnover of € 4.3 billion and employed more than 30,000 people.
Furthermore, the retailer was awarded the 2021 Gold Vertex Award for its private label. The company also won a prize in the personal care category at the European Private Label Awards, organised by the European Supermarket Magazine in 2021.
The retailer provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:
In addition, the firm offers solutions for consumers with specific food needs such as vegans, vegetarians, celiacs or people who are looking for fat-free, sugar-free, lactose-free and gluten-free products.
The business offers various products under its own brand which are as follows (not limited to):
Moreover, the company maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses the international animal welfare certifications for its own brand meat products. Pingo Doce also achieved a certification in antibiotic production by Aenor.
With regards to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its own distribution centres and fleet of vehicles. Moreover, it partnered with Takeaway.com to deliver home-cooked meals in Lisbon. In 2021, Pingo Doce invested in a fleet that emits less CO2.
Concerning sustainability, the business is fighting plastic pollution and has proper waste management.
The online shop can be accessed on: https://mercadao.pt/store/pingo-doce
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Aldi opened its first store in Australia in 2001 and now counts 457 discounters around the island. The discounter expanded quickly to become one of the largest food retailer in the island.
In fact, Aldi is now among the top ten retailers in Australia. Being among the top ten retailers has enabled Aldi to influences its prices as well as proposing innovations in terms of market initiatives. Aldi has managed to change the way private labelled products are perceived by customers. The discounter even manages its exclusive branded items.
Aldi in Australia also disposes of distribution centers that cater for the needs of the stores across the island. Being strict regarding the quality of its products Aldi conducts regular controls upon the products both internally and externally.
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Aldi started to operate in Austria in 1968 after taking over Hofer, an Austrian chain of retail stores. In Austria, Aldi Sud operates all its stores under the banner Hofer. At present, there are over 500 shops in Austria offering around 1400 references. There is also an online shop.
Aldi Sud Austria has diversified its business throughout the years. In 2003, it started operating a tour operator business under the name Hofer Reisen. In 2015, the firm launched Hofer Telekom.
Aldi Sud Austria provides products in the following categories:
Aldi Sud Austria also offers vegan, vegetaria, organic and lactose-free items.
Aldi Sud offers products from brands like Coca Cola, Red Bull, Fanta, Vegeta, etc.
Furthermore, the business also operates its own brands such as (but not limited to):
Hofer’s online shop can be accessed on www.hofer.at
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Aldi Nord, a German chain of retail stores, launched in Belgium in 1976. The chain consists of 450 stores offering a variety of food and non-food items. The business had a market share of 9.49% in 2018.
Aldi Nord Belgium employs 6587 people.
The company provides a large range of products in the following categories:
Aldi Nord Belgium also offers organic, vegan and vegetarian options.
Aldi Nord Belgium offers products from brands like Lays, Heinz, King’s Crown, Kinder, Valgrande, etc.
98% of cocoa offered by Aldi Nord Belgium comes from sustainable sources. Furthermore, Aldi Nord Belgium is the first Belgian retailer to only sell fairtrade bananas in its stores.
Aldi Nord Belgium operates 7 distribution centres and has been taking measures so that by 2019, all the centres will be using LED lighting only.
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Aldi Nord, a chain of retail stores established in Germany, launched its first shop in France in 1988. The business Is recognised among the best ranked companies in France.
The firm currently operates 888 stores. An online shop is also available on the website.
Moreover, it employs more than 9,000 employees.
Aldi Nord France offers around 1600 references, 103 of which are organic.
Today, the business employs around 9000 people and in 2020, Aldi Nord France was reported to achieve a turnover of €317 million.
In 2018, the company was awarded the Fairtrade award, rewarding the joint efforts of Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud.
Aldi Nord France offers products in the following categories:
Several brands offered by the chain are from Aldi Nord’s own labels, including (but not limited to):
75% of Aldi Nord France’s product range consists of local and regional French products. The company supports local producers and SMEs. Regional specialty products can also be found in the stores.
Moreover, 87% of the products containing palm oil are sourced from sustainable producers and 98% of its fresh and frozen meat products are from France itself.
Aldi Nord France provides products which are MSC, ASC, Global GAP and BIO certified.
Additionally, the firm also offers a product range which specialises in organic foods, vegan foods, and many more.
With regards to the environment, Aldi Nord France indulges in several measures such as offering products which come from sustainable and organic farming. The firm has also signed a national agreement with the Restos du Cœur, allowing them to have access to products which are close to their expiry dates.
The online shop can be accessed at: www.aldi.fr
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Aldi Sud Hungary is part of the Aldi Sud, a chain of retail stores originating from Germany.
As of 2022, the business operates 153 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well.
In the financial year 2021, Aldi Sud Hungary achieved a turnover of €1.04 billion and currently employs around 4,500 people.
Aldi Sud Hungary offers products in the following categories:
Some of the brands offered by the business include Nescafe, A sia, Happy Harvest, etc.
Aldi Sud Hungary provides products from Aldi Sud’s own labels including (but not limited to)
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.aldi.hu/hu/aldi-online.html
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Aldi, a chain of German retail stores, was introduced to the Irish market in 1999 and now have 140 stores across the country. Aldi Sud Ireland has a market of 12.6%.
Aldi Sud Ireland offers an array of food and non-food items which includes vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free options.
Aldi Sud Ireland works with over 200 Irish suppliers. All of the chain’s fresh products are sourced from Irish suppliers. Furthermore, several small producers supply the retail stores.
Moreover 50% of the Aldi products are Irish.
The first local distribution centre to open in Ireland was in 2004. Every Aldi store depends on this distribution centre for their well functioning.
Aldi Sud Ireland is concerned about sourcing from sustainable producers. For example, all products containing palm oil must hold a RSPO certificate which guarantees that the products are sustainable. In the same way, all fish products must hold a Global GAP or BAP certificate.
Aldi Sud Ireland has been taking measures to use only recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging for all the products under its private labels by 2022. By 2025, packaging will be reduced by 50%.
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Aldi Nord is a German retail chain and entered Luxembourg in 1990. Nowadays, Aldi Nord Luxembourg operates 15 stores in the country.
Aldi Nord Luxembourg offers products in the following categories:
Some of the brands offered are Tartichoc, Biocura, Ax, Nivea, etc.
Aldi Nord Luxembourg also offers products from Aldi Nord’s private labels.
Food products at Aldi are certified with quality label such as:
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Aldi Nord, a retail chain founded in Germany, launched in the Netherlands in 1973. Nowadays, Aldi Nord Netherlands runs a total of 492 stores. Furthermore, the company has a market share of 6.8% in the country.
Aldi Nord Netherlands also owns a virtual mobile operator, Aldi Talk.
The enterprise has a workforce of more than 11,086 people.
Several products are available in the following categories:
Some of the brands available are Unox, Bifi, Heinz, Honig, Iglo, etc.
Aldi Nord Netherlands also offers products under its own labels such as (but not limited to):
A range of vegan and organic food is also available in the stores, such as Vegan Tuna Sandwich from BettaF!ish.
With regards to the community, Aldi Nord Netherlands has partnered with JOGG foundation which helps children and teenagers reach a healthy weight and learn about healthy foods. The company is thus improving its products to include less sugar and salt.
Furthermore, since 2019, the business has started to provide only reusable bags and has stopped selling disposable shopping bags.
Additionally, in 2021, Aldi Nord Netherlands, in collaboration with Trigo Vision, is investing in a cashier-less store in order to provide an autonomous shopping experience.
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Aldi Nord started with 10 stores in Poland in 2008 and now the German discount giant accounts for over 100 stores in the country.
There are 3000 people who are currently working for Aldi Nord Poland.
Aldi Nord Poland offers products in the following categories:
Some of the products offered are from brands like Maluta, Sery y Goiszewa, ZPH Mark, Lukosz, etc.
Aldi Nord Poland offers both private labels and branded products.
Furthermore, Aldi Nord Poland sources its products from Poland itself. 50% of the private label products are produced in the country.
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Headquartered in Portugal, the company forms part of the retail group El Corte Inglés since 2001. The business was originally founded by Ramón Areces Rodriguez and Cesar Rodriguez Gonzalez in Spain. El Corte Inglés prides itself in providing everything in one place, with quality, service, guarantee and personalized service.
An online store is also available on the site.
The company currently has 2 department stores, 6 Supercor supermarkets and 1 Opportunities Centre.
With a workforce of 80,814 people, El Corte Inglés achieved a turnover of € 10.43 billion in 2020.
Several products are available in the following categories:
El Corte Inglés works with international brands such as Gliss, Go Chill, Nestum, Oreo, etc. Additionally, the enterprise buys its products from various Portuguese suppliers, specifically more than 50% of its suppliers are Portuguese suppliers, with more than 80% in the food sector. Some of these local brands include Costa Nova, Spal, Salsa, etc.
A line of natural and bio products is also available. These include brands such as Babybio, Super Bock, Why not, etc.
The business also offers services such as insurance, under the brand El Corte Inglés Insurance, and tour guide under the brand El Guide Porto.
Moreover, all suppliers working with the business must comply with the Principles of ethical commitment of the BSCI, (Business Social Compliance Initiative) Code of Conduct.
With regards to the environment, El Corte Inglés indulges in several actions, some of which include the reduction of consumption of energy, water and materials. The firm also partakes in controlling green gas emissions through measures such as greenhouse, supporting the use and marketing of goods from more environmentally friendly consumption,etc.
By 2022, El Corte Inglés aims to be certified zero waste.
The online store can be accessed at:www.el-corte-ingles.pt
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Established in 2005, ALDI Süd operates as Hofer in Slovenia.
It operates over 90 stores across the country.
The company employs more than 2,000 employees and its turnover adds up to more than €300 million.
It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:
The firm offers a range of products under its own brands known as:
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Aldi, a German chain of retail stores, launched in Spain in 2002. At present, the company operates 300 stores in the country. Each store offers over 1400 references.
Aldi Spain offers products in the following categories:
Savory Grocery: crackers, rice, noodles, soup, etc.
Sweet Grocery: jam, breakfast cereals, biscuits, etc.
Drinks: wine, vodka, gin, etc.
Dairy: cheese, milk, butter, egg, etc.
Frozen Food: vegetables, ice-cream, seafood, ready-meals, etc.
Chilled & Fresh Food: fish, seafood, meat, desserts, ready-meals, etc.
Personal Care: oral care, skincare, hair care, etc.
Household: fabric conditioner, air freshener, bleach, cleaner, etc.
Aldi Spain also offers a range of vegan and vegetarian products
Aldi Spain offers products from brands like Dani, Medina, Milka, Oreo, Fruut, etc.
Aldi Spain also offers products from Aldi’s private labels that include:
Milsani: a range of products such as yoghurt, cocoa powder, cereals, etc.
Mildeen: a brand of personal care products
Aldi: a brand of sweet and savory snacks
Aldi Spain adheres to the Aldi Transparency Code and displays all the information about any product’s origin. Suppliers have to adhere to the code.
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Aldi Switzerland is run by Aldi Sud group. Opened in the year 2005 the discounter now counts around 180 outlets. The company is proud of its cooperation with local manufacturers. Indeed, the products are Swissmade and are of high quality. The discounter has even a Suisse guarantee label and also provides private labelled products namely:
The cooperation between Aldi and the suppliers is their way of being an integral part of the Swiss economy.
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Established in 1988, Aldi is a discount retailer headquartered in Atherstone, United Kingdom.
It operates over 950 stores across the country.
In the financial year 2021, its turnover amounted to €15.7 billion. The company employs over 50,000 workers.
It provides various products under different categories such as:
Aldo offers private label products such as: ‘Benton’s’ ice cream products, ‘Benner’ tea, ‘Cattleman's ranch’ beef patties and many more.
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Founded by Joe Coulombe, Trader Joe’s can be defined as an American grocery chain. Beginning as a humble convenience store in 1958, Trader Joe's was at that time known as Pronto markets and now operates 530 stores in 42 states, under the banner Trader Joe’s across the US. Its first store was opened in 1967 in Pasadena, California. Trader Joe’s was acquired by Aldi Nord in 1979. Moreover, the company has offices in Monrovia, and Boston, Massachusetts. It operates an online shop as well.
In 2021, Trader Joe’s opened 2 stores in New York and Newark. It is planning on launching 2 more shops in Crestview Hills and South Bend.
Trader Joe’s employed 50 000 people and achieved a turnover of €14 billion in 2021, up by 8.05% compared to 2020.
Moreover, Trader Joe’s was ranked 23rd among the 2019 Glassdoor best places to work in the US, and won the 14th position in 2020.
Trader Joe’s offers products in various categories including:
Trader Joe’s also offers vegetarian, vegan, organic and dairy-free products.
The grocery chain has even launched its own brands with regards to food ethnicity such as (but not limited to):
80% of the products that Trader Joe’s offers are from its own brands. Items supplied by the company’s private labels are free from artificial flavors, artificial preservatives, genetically modified ingredients, partially hydrogenated oils and MSG.
Trader Joe's is the exclusive distributor of Charles Shaw wine, also known as "Two Buck Chuck".
As a step towards sustainability, Trader Joe’s composted and recycled over 670 million pounds of materials as well as reducing its food waste. over 2 million pounds of plastic packaging were replaced with more eco-friendly options.
Trader Joe’s online shop can be accessed on www.traderjoes.com
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It was in the year 1997 that Auchan made its entry into the Chinese market. Following this, a hypermarket was opened in Shanghai 2 years later. After that, it was the only successful expansion of Auchan in other regions of China. By the year 2014, Auchan has managed to open 61 hypermarkets in the various cities of China (precisely in more than 30 cities). In 2013, their 300th Auchan store was inaugurated in southern China.
Since 2000, Auchan group has joined the Ruentex group to form the SUN Art Retail Group. Since then 2 hypermarket banners is known in China:
Auchan - with 56 hypermarkets RT Mart - with 244 hypermarkets
Today, the general retail chain has a total of 300 hypermarkets. In fact, Auchan China is the second largest food retailer in the world.
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Established in 1998, Auchan Hungary is a hypermarket chain which specialises in the trade of healthy, high quality and local products. Its headquarters is based in Budaörs, Hungary. The company is a subsidiary of the French multinational retail group, Auchan Group.
As of 2022, the business operates 24 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well.
In the financial year 2021, Auchan Hungary achieved a turnover of €1.26 billion and currently employs 6,500 people.
Moreover, the enterprise offers a variety of goods in the following categories:
Brands such as Barilla, Oriente, Panzani, Castle, Comedy Wine, Baileys, Lindor, Milka, Ariel, Domestos, Lenore, Always, Nivea and many others are endorsed by the firm. Auchan Hungary caters for consumers with specific food needs as it has products such as organic, lactose-free, gluten-free and many other special products in its portfolio.
Auchan Hungary provides a range of products under its private label known as “Auchan” which encompasses almost all product categories.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates a temperature-controlled warehouse and a fleet of vehicles is available to ensure deliveries.
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://online.auchan.hu/
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Auchan, a French retail chain, launched in Italy in 1989. The chain consists of 1600 shops. In 2019, Conrad acquired Auchan Italy from Auchan Retail.
Auchan Italy employs 18000 people.
Auchan Italy offers products in the following categories:
The products available at Auchan also include gluten-free, organic, lactose-free, etc.
Recently an agreement has been made between the local brand Eataly and Auchan Italy and now the Eataly products are now being sold in Auchan. This has allowed 50 Italian Auchan to sell Eataly's products which included :
Auchan Italy also distributes products from its products from Auchan’s private labels:
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Auchan Luxembourg is a retail chain which was established in 1996. Its headquarters is based in Rue Alphonse Weicker, Luxembourg. The company is a subsidiary of the French retail group, Auchan Retail.
Presently, the business operates 3 Auchan hypermarkets, 4 Auchan Drive collection points and 11 MyAuchan convenience stores. Auchan Luxembourg has its e-commerce platform as well.
Auchan Luxembourg achieves an annual turnover of more than €228 million and currently employs 1,250 people.
Moreover, the enterprise offers a variety of food and non-food products in the following categories:
Brands such as Alpro, Rana, Omo, Cajoline, Signal, Mutti, Scotti, Rio, Rosso and many others are endorsed by the firm.
Auchan Luxembourg developed its private labels known as (non-exhaustive list):
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.auchan.lu/fr
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Auchan, the French retail chain, opened its doors in Poland in 1996. Over the years Auchan Poland successfully grew into 127 stores and also developed its online store known as Auchan Direct.
Auchan operates under the following banners:
In the financial year 2021, Auchan Poland achieved a turnover of €2.32 billion and employed 17,000 people.
Auchan Poland offers products in the following categories:
Some of the brands sold at Auchan Poland include Lindt, Cleanic, Bonduelle, Taheeboo, etc.
Auchan Poland provides products under its own brands which are:
Auchan Poland has been involved in helping the Polish community through the Auchan Foundation and by supporting other associations and foundations. The organisation has sponsored 74 projects in the country since 2011.
Auchan Poland’s online store, Auchan Direct, can be accessed on www.auchandirect.pl
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Auchan, a chain of general retail stores based in France, entered Portugal by acquiring the long established store chain Pao de Acucar in 1996.
Currently, Auchan Portugal runs 67 stores across the country as well as 29 petrol stations. An online shop is also available on the website.
With a turnover of €1.52 billion, the company employs 8,479 employees.
The business also offers its online service, Auchan Pick&Go, which allows customers to shop online and collect at various pick up points.
Furthermore, in 2020, Auchan Portugal entered into a strategic partnership with Glovo. The following year, Auchan and Cash Converters collaborated to create a new hypermarket which will allow customers the possibility of buying and selling second-hand products.
In 2021, Auchan Portugal won The Best Portuguese Online Store for the 3rd consecutive year. Other awards include Brand #1 in Consumer Choice, Five Star Award for 7 consecutive years, The Best Portuguese Online Store, etc.
Various products in different categories such as:
There are a number of items which are organic, dairy-free, vegan, etc.
Auchan Portugal offers products from brands such as Evian, Carlsberg, Guylian, Vahine, etc. Local brands such as Cervejas, Fresco, Garrafeira, etc, are also available.
Furthermore, the company also provides several brands from Auchan’s private labels such as (but not limited to):
Additionally, Auchan is the sole company in Portugal which is certified in social responsibility and owns 13 shops with environmental certification.
The firm works with around 200 Portuguese producers. In fact, 90% of its portfolio consists of local-made products. The aim of the business for 2022 is to provide more exclusive and local products to its clients. Auchan Portugal is focusing on developing more nutritious items.
Moreover, Auchan Portugal has decided to publish all the necessary information about its products so that customers can easily trace their origin.
With regards to the community, the company supports its foundations such as Weave Our Future and Auchan Foundation for Youth which work towards helping young people and communities by providing health, nutrition, internships, improving working conditions of employees, etc.
The online shop can be accessed on www.auchan.pt
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Auchan established their presence in Romania in the year 2006 by opening the first and largest hypermarket. The headquarters is based in Bucharest, Romania. The firm operates 48 stores across the country.
The retailer provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:
Furthermore, the firm offers a wide range of private label products which are known as:
Besides, production labs are present in the hypermarkets for bakery purposes.
Additionally, the firm partnered with Tibbett Logistics, a Romania-based transport, intermodal and contract logistics specialist for their supply chain management.
In the financial year 2016, the firm amounted a revenue of 1.08 billion euros. Auchan has a dedicated entrepreneurial team of 10000 employees.
The retailer is less and less dependent on Auchan RI particularly for sourcing issues and will be focussing on foreign manufacturers.
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Auchan has been established in 2002. The headquarters is based in Moscow, Russia. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Auchan Holding. The firm today operates over 300 stores across the country. In fact, Auchan Russia is considered the third largest market after France and China, with revenue attaining 4000 million euros in 2014. In the year 2016, the firm was ranked 1st in a list of the largest foreign owned companies by the Russian edition of Forbes.
The firm offers a wide assortment of products under the following categories:
Auchan provides its own brands and the products are even cheaper by 10 to 20% than other Russian competitors.
Some of Auchan’s private labels are as follows:
The firm started producing its own line of products in Russia in 2003 and introduced the ‘Kazhdy Den’ (Everyday) which is an economy line of products.
As of 2017, the firm used 29 different private label brands but they have decided to merge the brands under the Auchan Umbrella brand in Russia. The transformation is going to take approximately 2 years according to Auchan Russia’s marketing director.
Employing over 43000 collaborators, the general retail chain continues to expand with its private labels and a large product assortments at competitive prices.
The company achieved 5.7% of the Russian market share in the year 2016. The firm considers Russia as the third most important country in terms of turnover. According to Lz Retailytics, Auchan along with five other retailers are going to expand their joint market share to almost 50% by the year 2021.
In fact, the objective of the company is to invest in the chain expansion and plans to transform the Atac stores into Auchan branded stores. As of 2018, the firm is making a new strategy by giving up the discounter hypermarket formats and moving upmarket with more premium products in its retail mix.
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Established in 1981, Auchan is a french retail company headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
The business operates 305 stores: 63 hypermarkets and 242 supermarkets, 124 of which are franchised as well as an online platform.
It has a dedicated team of 19,600 employees.
The supermarket chain provides various products under different categories such as:
Auchan Spain also offers products under its own private labels:
In 2022, Alcampo, a Spanish subsidiary of Auchan Retail, today signed an agreement with DIA Group to acquire 235 supermarkets and a warehouse in the regions of Madrid, Aragon, Asturias, Castilla and León, Galicia, Cantabria, Navarre and the Basque Country.
Auchan Spain’s online shop can be accessed on: www.alcampo.es
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Auchan, a chain of general retail stores from France, launched in Ukraine in 2008. The chain operates 22 stores in the country under hypermarkets and superstores formats. In addition to this, Auchan Ukraine also runs an online store.
Auchan Ukraine is aiming to increase its online sales by 15% in 2020.
There are 6000 people who are working for Auchan Ukraine.
Auchan Ukraine offers products in the following categories:
Auchan Ukraine offers products from brands such as Hortex, Longkou, Bepec, Apaxic, Leorna, etc.
Auchan Ukraine offers products from Auchan’s private labels which include (but not limited to):
Auchan Ukraine’s online shop can be accessed on www.auchan.ua
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Founded in 1947, Coop Norway is a retail chain and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
The retail chain comprises 1,200 Coop stores across the country as well as an online shop.
It employs at least 28,000 workers and in the financial year 2021, the company reached a turnover of €5.8 billion.
It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:
Coop Norway operates its stores under different banners including:
Coop Norway developed its private labels which are:
It also offers gluten free products such as bread, cereal bars, granola, etc.
In 2020, Coop signed a 10-year €47.3 million loan agreement with NIB for the expansion and development of its two main Logistic Centres located close to Oslo, Norway.
Moreover, in 2021, the company developed a fully automated logistic centre at Langhus.
Link to Coop’s online shop: https://matlevering.coop.no/
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Alidis/Agenor is a Swiss-based Buying Alliance for six of the major European retailers for whom it buys national brands and Private Label. Until August 2015 Alidis and its operational arm Agenor was one of the most stable purchasing groups in Europe as it had been owned by the German Edeka, the French Les Mousquetaires and the Spanish Eroski for almost 10 years. Such situation changed drastically when Coop Schweiz, Italian Conad and Belgian Colruyt — members of the late Core purchasing group — announced their intention to join the group, thus constituting the largest alliance of European food retailers. As of today, thanks to its new members, Alidis is present in 8 countries for a cumulated turnover of up to 140 billion euros.
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Alidis is currently negotiating national brands as well as Private Label products for its members. As far as Private Label is concerned, the idea of Alidi’s members is not only to negotiate better prices fir higher quantities but also to mutualize manufacturers for certain categories : for example, German Edeka is launching a French-specialties oriented brand thanks to some of ITM’s manufacturers.
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Coop Trading is a buying alliance which was established in 2008, regrouping Coop Denmark, Coop Norway, Coop Sweden and SOK Finland. Coop Trading’s head office is based in Denmark. The firm distributes to over 4500 retail shops as well as online shops in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, serving more than 13 million consumers.
Coop Trading is the internordic procurement company which secures branded products at competitive prices and develops private labels. Furthermore, the company sources fruits and vegetables and indirect goods and services.
In the Nordic region, the buying alliance holds a market share of 33%.
The firm has a team of over 100 employees and in 2021, Coop Trading achieved turnover of around €3.8 billion.
The company offers around 5000 references under the following private labels:
Coop Trading has set up a well-established code of conduct which suppliers must adhere to. The code of conduct includes rules about employees’ rights , the protection of the environment and anti-corruption measures.
Furthermore, Coop Trading also has specific product and quality requirements concerning the products. In fact, there are product specialists who test the products and ensure that they meet safety and quality norms.
Coop Trading is aiming at reducing food waste and using more renewable, reusable and recycled packaging in order to be more sustainable.
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Galec is a buying alliance that was launched in 1962 by E.Leclerc. Nowadays, Galec serves 600 shops, 600 drives, 2400 specialised shops and different online stores. At present, the buying alliance comprises 500 members.
The firm employs 800 employees and its turnover is around € 114.4 million.
Galec provides products in the following categories:
UPDATES ON GALEC ON 24/02/2021
It was recently announced that Galec has launched 2 new departments: supply chain purchasing and brand marketing. In this way, Galec will also be handling sales and marketing rather than focussing solely on sourcing.
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Coop France is a regional cooperative based in Normandie and Picardie, founded in 1990. The group uses cooperative distribution aiming to satisfy the needs of its members which is approximately over 50,000 organisms.
The group is represented by 101 points of sale, through banners like Hyper U, Super U and leader price.
The revenue of Coop France which was 457 million in 2016 is segmented into :
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European Marketing distribution also known as EMD is a buying alliance for independent retailers. The alliance is composed of 14 members encompassing 400 players in the grocery retail sector covering 22 countries and 55,000 points of sales. The alliance enables the retailers to beneficiate from advantageous conditions while also participating in EMD projects.
The firm achieved a turnover of €184 billion in 2018.
EMD members regroups particularly retailers from the European region as follows: (non-exhaustive list)
For more than 25 years, EMD deals with manufacturers along with retailers with the aim to enhance new markets within the European frame. The platform not only enables members to meet but also provide new opportunities for suppliers.
Since various EMD members has brands in their portfolio, EMD has a long record of dealing with manufacturers having branded products. The buying alliance hence provides a platform where suppliers having brands can expand their business network.
Furthermore, the firm sources private label products which can be great opportunities for private label manufacturers. Indeed, EMD sources private label items for its members. The sourcing is done through EMD’s 7 steps sourcing process.
The buying alliance caters for retailers as well by offering a wide rage of EMD’s own labels which have been carefully developed for retailers matching high standards and expectations of the members.
EMD has also Eurolabel brands which are only for EMD-members. These particular products are made only after exclusive agreements with EMD while only specific suppliers have the permission to produce these EMD Eurolabel products.
Some examples of Eurolabels are as follows:
Confirming its expansion, in 2017 EMD was joined by Russian retailer Lenta which has a turnover of 4.5 billion euros followed by Australian retailer Woolworths having an external turnover of 216 billion euros as well as Globus the German hypermarket chain.
The major reason why Woolworths joined EMD is mainly for a private label business only in order to promote its private label product ranges. Through this commitment, Woolworths is able to provide its customers with more choice of own brand products. Woolworths added 38,000 million euros to the purchasing power in 2017. EMD became the first intercontinental shopping alliance when the Australian distributor Woolworths joined the organisation.
Also, Lenta joined the alliance to ensure savings by expanding its goods sourcing base. The significant savings concerns primarily the supply chain.
In the year 2016, the members of the buying organization noticed an increase of 4% in sales for their business volume in Iberia.
As of January 2018, Asda quit the buying group in order to strengthen its direct to supplier model. However, Asda stated that EMD has been the right partner for them by helping them strengthen their buying capabilities in the last few years.
Presently EMD’s retail network covers 4,000000 square meters, with 14% market share in Europe. Its turnover in Europe accounts for 160 billion euros while in Australia and New Zealand the figures are 38 billion euros.
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Euromadi is a Spanish Buying Alliance for more than 150 Spanish and Portuguese associates representing a cumulated turnover of 13,795 billion euros and standing for more than 13 500 outlets. The Purchasing Group claims a 20% share of the whole Spanish market and a 43,5% market share as far as perfumeries and drugstores are concerned. As it is aware of the ongoing globalization movement undermining buying structures, Euromadi has long become a member of EMD, the largest centre of mass consumption products in Europe and leader in distribution. The alliance works with almost every range of products both in food and nonfood categories but has a strong HPC expertise.
Euromadi offers a display of 11 own brands standing for 4 500 Private Label SKU’s ranging from food to nonfood categories:
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Founded in 1964 by a group of wholesalers specialised in food items, United Nordic is a buying alliance based in Oslo, Sweden. The buying alliance was launched by the following companies:
The business sources products in different food categories for its members.
United Nordic's members supply products to clients such as retailers,convenience, gas stations, cash & carry, hotels, etc.
United Nordic’s imports consist of:
The buying alliance is known for developing several private labels for its members. Several of these labels are medium-ranked brands. Some of these brands include (but not limited to):
There is a buying team which consists of 2 to 4 members depending on the product category. These members are purchasers from each member company. The team is headed by a chief buyer who will be dealing with the suppliers directly.
United Nordic has a Code of Conduct by which all suppliers must adhere to. The code contains information about human rights, labour laws and other related matters. Furthermore, suppliers should also respect all the European laws and regulations regarding specific product groups.
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Disgroup is a buying alliance regrouping 53 distributors. Based in France, Disgroup features around 5000 references. Disgroup supplies food and non-food items to businesses in the HoReCa sector.
Disgroup’s clients include bakeries, pastry shops, fast food shops, caterers, restaurants, etc. The buying alliance has a market share of 95% in France.
Disgroup reached a turnover of over € 350 million.
The product categories include:
There are several organic references which are also provided.
Some of the brands offered are Joysoft, Candia, Lactel, Bel’Pomme, etc. Disgroup is also the exclusive distributor for the brand Irca.
Disgroup has even develop 4 own brands under the names:
Disgroup manages its own logistics centre of 10000 m2.
Quality is very important to Disgroup. Hence, the company works with Merieux Laboratories and Silliker Laboratories in order to carry tests on its products to ensure that the quality is maintained.
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Coopernic is a buying alliance which was established in 2006 in Belgium. Its members include E.Leclerc, REWE Group, Ahold Delhaize, Coop Italia and Colruyt Group. Coopernic helps independent retailers and cooperatives an edge in order to compete with large companies.
Coopernic’s turnover is around € 2.4 billion.
Coopernic works with around 130 suppliers which can provide for products for private labels.
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Founded in 1956, Superunie is a buying alliance that represents 13 independent retail organizations in the Netherlands. The alliance serves over 1700 supermarkets in the country and controls nearly 30% of the market. Furthermore, it also forms part of European Marketing Distribution, a cooperative with an European market share of 14.8%.
Some of its members are Plus, Boni, Coop, Spar, Poeesz, Jan Linders, etc.
Furthermore, Superunie is in partnership with Sifav.
The buying alliance achieves a turnover of €7.3 billion and employs 100 people.
Various products are provided in the following categories:
Organic options are also available.
Superunie has also owns several brands, some of which are:
Furthermore, Superunie deals with over 230 suppliers across the world, from countries like India, Eastern Europe, Sri Lanka, Brazil etc
Moreover, several departments, which are responsible for the business activities, are also operational. Some of these include:
The buying alliance is also a co-signatory of the “Code of Conduct for Fair Trade Practices".
Additionally, Superunie is sourcing products for private labels in the following categories:
With regards to the environment, the alliance indulges in several measures such as endorsing EU legislation on deforestation and land conversion.
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Nisa retail is a convenience store which was founded in 1977 and run by independent retail members.
In the past the company’s name was northern independent supermarket association. The retailer is based in North Lincolnshire and has 4000 outlets while its revenue was estimated was 1500 million euros in 2012.
The company serves mainly in UK and has 213 employees.
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Topco Associates LLC is a private company, sourcing innovative solutions for the food industry.
The company provides services including:
Procurement
Quality assurance - composed of food scientists
In addition, Topco creates brands (of different ranges):
Mainstream:
Food Club
Shurfine
Tippy Toes
Paws Happy Life
Simply Done
@Ease
Sweet P's
Buckley Farms
Harvest Club
Over the Top
Cape Covelle
Papa enzo's
Charking
Health and wellness:
TopCare
Full Circle Market
Premium:
Pure Harmony
Wide awake coffee
Cow belle
Nostimo
B.leve
Basic consumables:
Valu Time
Sourcing for 52 retailers and wholesalers in the United states, Topco also handles non-food section such as health and beauty care products as well as pharmacy programs and not-for-resale products.
Presently, the company is established as a leading buying alliance and has different kinds of clients:
Supermarket retailers
Food wholesalers
Members' delis
Ready meals departments
Commissaries
Military Commissaries
Foodservice operators
Members working with Topco, are midsize retailers, hence having around 100 - 150 point of sale per banner. Members embrace the benefits to have their Natural & Organic brand developed by Topco.
Topco Associates has 49 member-owners which includes supermarket retailers, wholesale distributors and foodservice companies.
Some of the member-owners are:
Hy-Vee
Giant Eagle
Price Chopper
Stater Bros.
Associated Food Stores
What was initially a small cooperative is today recognized as the reference among buying alliances and tailor-made solutions are also available for different types of businesses to meet their needs.
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Founded in the 1960s in France, Auchan Retail International deals in the retail sector offering assortments of food items and non-food items. Auchan Retail International oversees the sourcing for the group retail subsidiaries.
Auchan Retail is spread among 13 countries including France, Russia, Senegal, etc. Furthermore, it has 1,985 points of sales under the Auchan banner.
In 1987, the group’s banking subsidiary Banque Accord was created.
The firm achieved an annual turnover of € 1.6 billion and currently employs 179590 people.
Regarding the food categories, Auchan Retail deals with local producers and SMEs so that the customers can get fresh, local, healthy and seasonal products.
For non-food categories, the company has been developing its own labels which can rival current leading brands.
Its private labels include (but not limited to):
With regards to the environment, the business has around 216 projects supported by the company’s foundations worldwide. Moreover, 600 tonnes of plastic bottles were collected from the stores in France as well as 66% of waste was recovered from the hypermarkets.
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GPS Distribution aims at being pre-eminent international purchasing and distribution firm. Rich of more than 20 years experience, the firm is responsible for the following aspects:
The buying Alliance handles avery steps from the sourcing to the channel distribution design.
The purchase section involves:
The commercial aspect involves:
And the communication part involves the planning and elaboration of directives with respect to the commercial aspects.
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Provera Belux is a buying alliance based in Belgium. The company sources products for its members which include Cora, Match and Louis Delhaize. Provera Belux is owned by Louis Delhaize Group (Provera Belux is not involved with Ahold Group).
In 2018, Provera Belux partnered with Carrefour Belgium. The purpose of this purchasing partnership is to enable the members of the buying alliance to purchase from around 140 suppliers that usually deal with Carrefour. Hence, Provera Belux will have more negotiating power with the new suppliers.
Provera Belux has a market share of 4.6% in Belgium.
In 2020, Provera Belux reached a turnover of € 3.6 million and employed 17 people during that period.
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Established in 2018, Unitas Wholesale is the UK’s largest independent wholesale buying alliance after the merger of two leading and well-established wholesale buying groups. Its headquarters is based in Doncaster, United Kingdom.
Moreover, the company has 180 wholesale members which include the retail, foodservice, on-trade and specialist wholesalers. Some of its members include Filshill, Abra, AF Blakemore, Savage & Whitten, Deebee Wholesale, Dhamecha, SK Cash & Carry, etc.
Unitas Wholesale’s turnover exceeds €10 billion annually and has a dedicated workforce of over 50 people.
It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through Grocery id Awards by winning the Silver Award in 2021.
Furthermore, the business offers a variety of products in the following categories:
Brands such as Coca Cola, Persil, Heineken, Cadbury, Weetabix and many others are endorsed by the firm.
Moreover, the buying alliance offers its own brands as well:
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the buying group operates its distribution centres and a fleet of vehicles is readily available to ensure deliveries.
Additionally, in 2021, the company signed an agreement with Morrisons to launch the Safeway own-label range in its product portfolio. In the same year, Unitas Wholesale partnered with Heineken to launch the festive BWS category guide.
Unitas Wholesale also partnered with Appy Shop to allow Unitas wholesale members and retailers to use the platform to offer home delivery and the click collect service.
Furthermore, in February 2022, Unitas Wholesale announced that it will be launching the HFSS compliance search tool in order to educate retailers for their individual stores. In the same year, the company joined forces with Nielseniq Brandbank, a global digital content provider to provide free access to supplier validated product content for all Unitas members.
With regards to the community, the business supports the Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice organisation by raising funds at key annual events.
Concerning sustainability, Unitas Wholesale protects the environment by installing LED and timed lighting at its buildings as well as promoting recycling for paper, cardboards and plastics.
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EvoluPharm is a buying alliance that was founded by Jean-Pierre Chulot and 6 pharmacists in 1986. EvoluPharm is known for supplying products at 10% to 30% lower than known brands on the market. The company offers a wide range of health, hygiene and beauty products. EvoluPharm offers around 800 references.
EvoluPharm distributes to more than 800 pharmacies throughout France.
The company started its product centre in 1988 in order to develop products under its own brands.
EvoluPharm employs 220 employees.
EvoluPharm offers products in the following categories:
personal care: food supplements, baby care, skincare, oral care, fragrances, etc.
Sweet grocery: a wide range of candy
EvoluPharm distributes products from brands such as BabyLook, Xermatis, Les Douceurs d’Amelys, Elite, etc.
EvoluPharm launched its own brand EvoluGEN which consists of 228 references.
EvoluPharm handles its own logistics and operates a logistics area of 10000 m2.
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Founded in 2012 by Samuel Tordjman, Antoine Souied and Alexis Berreby, Leadersanté Laboratoires is a pharmaceutical group with 700 pharmacies. Based in France, the company offers an extensive range of cosmetics and runs an online store as well.
Leadersanté Laboratoires operates its own training centre, Leadersanté Academy, where it offers coaching and management courses.
In its financial year 2021, it acheieved a turnover of €1.1 billion.
Furthermore, the chain owns 3 banners which are as follows:
The company has won an award for one of its products at the Oscars of the professional journal Cosmétiquemag.
Leadersante Laboratories offers products in the following categories:
Some of the brands including Avene and Mustela collaborate with Leadersanté Laboratoires.
Additionally, Leadersanté Laboratoires also has its own laboratory where 6 private labels have been developed. These include (not limited to):
The online shop can be accessed on www.leadersante.fr
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Healthy Group is a buying alliance launched in 2016 in France. Healthy Group specialises in sourcing products for the needs of businesses in the pharmaceutical sector. In addition to this, Healthy Group is also involved in the development of brands for pharmacies.
Healthy Group is sourcing branded products in the personal care category such as hair care, hygiene, makeup, oral care, fragrances, etc.
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Agecore was founded in 2015 and is an alliance of 6 companies from different countries:
These 6 companies have joined forces to form a new strategic alliance in Switzerland. The 6 purchasing groups are totally independent and account for a revenue of € 140 billion . The buying alliance is present in 12 European countries through 22,000 points of sale.
Agecore was created to respond to the emerging needs in Europe pertaining to food distribution. The alliance also enables the members to provide competitive prices to their customers.
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Baltstor is a retail co-operation based in Latvia and was established in 2004. Its headquarters is based in Riga, Latvia. The firm regroups 95 companies with more than 400 retail outlets. Some of its members include 2 of the most popular retail chains: Mego and Vesko. Baltstor purchases products in bulk for all its members depending on their requirements.
Baltstor employs 89 people and achieves € 43.6 million.
Baltstor was ranked among the Top 500 major companies in Latvia in 2018.
Baltstor has a warehouse area of 8000 m2 and there are plans to expand to a total of 25000m2 in the next 5 years. There is a regular warehouse and a warehouse for cold and frozen products.
Baltstor will stop selling eggs from cage-reared chicken by 2025.
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Convivo is a brand developer which is based in Austria. Convivo is a subsidiary of the Lekkerland Group. The firm is in charge of managing, developing and implementing strategies for the marketing of private labels. Moreover, the company works with manufacturers and distribution partners to design products and brands.
The Convivo team consists of 11 people
The business develops products in the following categories:
Drinks: spirits, beer, wine, non-alcoholic
Savory grocery: snacks
Sweet grocery: sweets
Furthermore, the objective of the company currently is looking forward to develop its drinks category by adding the following products:
Soft drinks
All Juices and Smoothies
Energy Drinks
Water
Beer
Spirits - The spirits should be at low or middle prices.
Sparkling wines
Alcoholic mixed drinks
Wines - The wines especially from France, Italy, Germany and Greece will be taken into consideration. It is noteworthy that the price should be about 7€ per bottle.
Some of the brands launched by Convivo are:
Take Off: a brand of energy drinks
Santa Emilia: a brand that offers drinks such as carbonated mineral water
Durstloscher: a range of drinks that include ice tea and fruit juices
Dominikaner: a brand of drinks that include soft drinks
Mr. Knabbits: a range of crisps and snacks
M’Candy: a range of confectionary that consists of candies
M’Cooky: a brand of biscuits
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Coperama is a buying alliance regrouping hotels, restaurants and event locations with the purpose of sourcing food, beverages and equipment. Coperama was founded by NH Hotels Group in Spain in 2010.
The buying alliance sources products for around 380 NH Hotels but also for other hotels, restaurants as well as event venues.
Coperama counts over 900 members from 16 European countries as well as in Colombia and Mexico.
Concerning the hotels that joined the buying alliance, there are both hotel groups and independent hotels. The hotels are between 3 stars to 5 stars.
Coperama operates an online platform where its clients have access to around 900 suppliers. At present Coperama offers over 30000 references.
Coperama experiences, on average, an annual growth of 48% in its turnover.
Furthermore, the firm also operates several business units, each with a local team that focuses on the requirements of their clients.
Coperama is constantly looking for new suppliers and new products and services. Thanks to the online marketplace, suppliers have the advantage of reaching more clients and entering new markets without having to be physically present in these countries.
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Copharm is a buying alliance which includes various independent businesses in the Czech Republic. The firm provides its services in the pharmaceutical market.
The association is composed of more than 300 efficient pharmacies which is a subsidiary of one of the largest networks in the Czech Republic and Slovakia namely Pilulka Holding.
Pertaining to the e-commerce platform, Pilulka Holding provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:
Targets:
In fact, the objective of the company is to expand the business in Romania.
The holding company is currently interested in products such as:
In the financial year 2017, the firm amounted a revenue of approximately 60 million euros. Since the year 2014, an exponential growth of the company has been noticed.
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Confex functions as a buying alliance and is based in the UK. Confex started operating in 1972. Nowadays, the firm works with over 240 members. Confex is a private company and an associate of the Landmark Wholesale group.
Confex settles competitive deals with suppliers which benefit all its members. The business also helps in marketing strategies and supporting its members with incentive and discounts. Furthermore, the central distribution gives members flexibility in terms of the quantities they order.
Confex has partnered with American Express. The partnership benefits members in terms of special payment terms and rewards.
The members that work with Confex include wholesalers, cash & carry stores, vending operators, food service businesses such as cafes, restaurants, catering companies, etc.
The business’s turnover has reached € 2.5 billion.
The company offers products in the following categories:
Confex currently works with over 200 suppliers which include Nestle, Mars, Twinings, Cadbury, Volvic, Rio, Red Bull and Ferrero. There are over 1000 brands available.
Confex also introduced its own brand, CORE which consists of food and non-food products targetting wholesalers dealing in the HoReCa sector.
In order to become an official supplier of Confex, one should meet the following requirements:
First and foremost, they need to pay a launch fee.
The suppliers should provide relevant and interesting products.
Having the ability to deliver in pallets and able to ship directly to the members.
They should be having their own sales representatives in the UK.
Having their own warehouses is a plus point, also they can ship to Confex’s central distribution which costs 7.5%.
The supplier should be willing to sell into UK independent wholesale.
The minimum turnover for suppliers should be 200,000 euros and they are requested to offer their buyers a loyalty bonus of 2% based on their operating turnover.
In order to conduct their deliveries, a fleet of 3517 vehicles are available. In relation to the logistics solutions, the firm partnered with Yearsley Logistics (largest UK frozen provider of supply chain solutions) hence ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain.
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Victoria Trading is an independent purchasing cooperative which has been formed in the year 2013 in the Netherlands. The purchasing cooperative is comprised of seven Dutch foodservice businesses. They have joined forces and bundled volumes with the aim of a better price-quality ratio, increasing efficiency in the chain, innovation and intensification of corporate social responsibility.
Through this collaboration, the company’s purchasing volume amounts to over 300 million euros.
The seven Food service members are as follows:
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Procent is a buying alliance which was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Amersfoort, Netherlands. Regrouping over 11000 members that include more than 50 caterers, 950 hotels and 10000 restaurants. Procent sources products for its clients in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
By purchasing products in large quantities, its members save in terms of costs and time. In fact, Procent purchases millions of products each year.
Some of the members are Yip Group, The Pizza Bakers, The Seafood Bar, Dunkin Donuts & Ice Bakeries, 3WO Horeca Group, etc.
Moreover, Procent has a team of over 45 employees working with dedication in order to offer the best services to its customers.
Procent is looking for products for the following categories:
The firm also offers dairy-free and meat-free products.
The firm wishes to source for private label products in all categories. Moreover, Procent is also interested in brands. One of the brands it offers is Capra Nera.
Procent is looking for suppliers who are BRC and ISO certified and are sustainable.
Suppliers benefit by reaching out to a large number of clients in the HoReCa sector.
UPDATES ON PROCENT ON 12/08/2020
For 2020, Procent is interested in products for all its categories but is focussing on suppliers that can provide products for private labels in the following categories:
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Established in 1999 by small traders, Aibe is the largest alliance of trade companies in the Baltics States. Its headquarters is based in Vilnius, Lithuania.
The company unites more than 400 trading companies and manages over 1,400 stores in Lithuania and Latvia.
In addition, Aibe’s members are independent entrepreneurs who operate various stores across Lithuania and Latvia under the banner Aibe. Besides, marketing, IT solutions, financial and logistics services are provided to them as well.
In the financial year 2020, Aibe achieved a turnover of € 177 million and currently employs more than 368 people. It is noteworthy that the company increased its revenue by almost 15%.
Furthermore, the company offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories:
Brands such as Ariel, Dove, Jacobs, Coca Cola, Oreo, Lays, Kitkat and many others are endorsed by the firm.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the buying alliance operates its own distribution centre and has a fleet of vehicles to manage its deliveries.
Moreover, products such as fruits, vegetables, meat and fish are delivered in different temperature regimes. Aibe also promises delivery within 24-48 hours to its customers.
With regards to the community, the firm provided EUR 100,000 as financial support to Ukraine in February 2022.
In June 2018, the business entered into an agreement with Telema to promote electronic data in its retail activities.
Furthermore, in July 2020, the company announced that it is considering an e-commerce solution that would suit all its members.
Aibe was one of the first companies to install the innovative cash management system cash infinity from the company UAB Hansab.
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Founded in 2015, the buying alliance Pharmabest is the largest pharmacy network in Marseille, France. Pharmabest was initially known as the G7 network.
Furthermore, the group operates 98 pharmacies across Marseille and it runs an online store as well.
The pharmacies are mainly found in malls and account for 13 millions of prescriptions per year which represents 10% of the global dermocosmetic market.
Pharmabest offers delivery for prescribed medicines since 2017.
A turnover of €800 million was achieved by Pharmabest in 2021 and it employs a total of 2800 people.
Products in the personal care category such as skincare, supplements, makeup are provided by Pharmabest
The brands collaborating with Pharmabest are as follows(but not limited to):
In 2018, Pharmabest launched its private label called Pharma Science, a line that offers 71 references and focuses mainly on food supplements as well as organic essential oils. Its products are made from ingredients of natural origin.
Pharmabest’s online store can be accessed on www.pharmabest.com
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Pharmavie a network of pharmacies in France, incorporated in 1993. Pharmavie is a subsidiary of the Phoenix Group.
The network has developed it's private labels which are known as ‘pharmavie’ (135 SKU) and ‘Pharmaprix’ and can be classified as follows:
Nutritherapy (pregnancy and breastfeeding, purifying, vitamin D, cerebral, chewable magnesium etc) - This brand comprises of 34 references and aromatherapy consists of 24 organic references in aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy (essential oils, sweet night complex, relaxation complex etc)
Hygiene and beauty (lip stick, hand and nail cream, cleansing micellar water, gentle shampoo etc)
Gourmet range (shower gel, lipstick, soap etc)
Well being (slimming drainer, freshness mist, magnesium vitamin B6)
Organic infusion (bio sleep infusion, organic circulation infusion, fat burning infusion etc)
First aid (pregnancy test, wrist blood pressure monitor etc)
More information about its products can be found on ‘Pharmavie magazine’ which can be accessed on the site: https://www.pharmavie.fr/magazine
The firm is ISO 9001 certified. It has sales area of 92,000 meter squares.
The network owns 780 pharmacies in France with 2,500 pharmacists and comprises of 5,000 employees.
The annual turnover per dispensary is estimated to be 2,5 million euros while the share of reimbursed drug in sales and the share of pharmacy and self medication in sales represents 69% and 31% respectively.
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Beauty Alliance Germany is a buying alliance specialising in sourcing cosmetics and fragrances for its 242 members. The beauty alliance was established in Germany In the 1960s. Beauty Alliance Germany is one of the largest alliances in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France.
Beauty Alliance Germany provides over 12000 references and supplies over 1100 stores and 700 beauty institutes. Moreover, Beauty Alliance Germany also runs the online shop, Parfuemerie.
Beauty Alliance offers its members a wide range of services such as:
Beauty Alliance Germany employs 5000 people and its turnover for 2019 is over € 800 million.
Beauty Alliance Germany provides products in the personal care category such as hair care, skincare, makeup, etc.
Some of the brands it offers include All Saints, Frapin, Dior, EOS, Chopard, etc.
Beauty Alliance Germany’s online store, Parfuemerie can be accessed on www.parfuemerie.de
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Maxi Pharma is a chain of 36 pharmacies which was founded in 2007 in France by Daniel Machover, a pharmacist and 2 experts in pharmaceutical consulting, Eric Chastre and Lionel Prechner.
Maxi Pharma, with nearly 23 years of experience, provides a series of solutions and expertise which helps its members set up and operate their pharmacies efficiently. The pharmacies benefit from advice to develop and grow the business with the right solutions and skills.
The group operates pharmacies in France and in French Guiana.
For 2020, Maxi Pharma is looking for products for the personal care category such as hair care, skincare, hygiene, etc. The company is looking for brands offering clean beauty products.
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Established in 2018, Horizons Appels D’offres is a buying alliance which is in charge of sourcing private label products for renowned companies. Its headquarters is based in Paris, France. The company has been given a mandate to select and sign capable manufacturers from around the world.
Moreover, the business sources private label products for major companies such as Eurauchan, Achats Marchandise Casino - AMC for the Casino Group, Metro France and Schiever Group.
In France, the company’s business activities include:
It is noteworthy that the firm held 21% of the market share in 2020.
Furthermore, the buying alliance offers a variety of products in the following categories:
As of 2021, Auchan Retail, Groupe Casino, DIA, METRO and Schiever Group decided not to renew their cooperation agreements in 2022 after fulfilling their objectives.
Concerning sustainability, Horizons Appels D’offres reduces its impact on the environment by using recycled and biodegradable materials for its packaging.
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Founded in 1927, Euro Friwa is located in Wurzburg, Germany and regroups wholesalers who are in the hairdressing industry. The group allows its shareholders to be highly competitive on the market and many of them have been attaining a total sales of €120 million.
While many of the shareholders are german wholesalers, the company also has shareholders in other European countries like Norway, Belgium and France.
Euro Friwa achieved a turnover of € 50.5 million in 2016 and the company employs 91 people.
The firm works with hair professional wholesalers, supplying them with a wide range of hair care products from well-known brands like Dusy Professional, Attitude, Hair Doctor, Peggy Sage, Aristocut and Leaving.
The company offers marketing, IT and financial services and also handles the logistics. In fact, Euro Friwa currently owns a 6000 m2 warehouse which can hold up to 14000 products.
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Hilton Supply Management is a buying alliance based in the US which sources products including food and beverages for over 8000 hotels and businesses in the hospitality sector.
Part of Hilton Worldwide Holdings, the company supplies many of the company’s hotels but also works with clients such as Lodging Hospitality Management and Vincent Hotel Group.
In addition to sourcing food and beverages, Hilton Supply Management supplies its clients with kitchen and banquet equipment, furniture, fixtures for hotel guest rooms, lobbies, etc. the company also has an Energy Procurement service that helps clients find suppliers of renewable energy and utility programs.
Hilton Supply Management has the advantage of offering products at competitive prices as the group can order in bulk. Furthermore, the company has also created its own e-procurement ordering platform which facilitates the ordering process.
Hilton Supply Management's turnover is € 159.1 million.
The business was also a finalist in the Future of Sourcing Awards in 2019 as it has been an innovator in providing sourcing solutions.
In the Food and Beverage sector, Hilton Supply Management offers products in the following categories:
Hilton Supply Management counts leading businesses like The Coca-Cola Company among its suppliers. However, the company also works with various suppliers, targeting national and regional manufacturers so that its clients can obtain fresh products within their own region.
Furthermore, Hilton Supply Management works with over 1000 smaller suppliers. Under the HSM Supplier Diversity Program, the group also works with suppliers who belong to minority groups such as Women, Asian American, African American, Hispanic American, or Native American. Veteran and LGBT suppliers. To be considered for this program, at least 51% of the business must be owned and controlled by a member from one of these minority groups.
Hilton Supply Management has also specified that in that case, it prefers to work with suppliers who are recognised by official bodies such as the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) or the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
Hilton Supply Management has a specific buying team assigned to the food and drinks categories.
Hilton Supply Management handles the logistics as well.
For 2020, Hilton Supply Management is looking for products in the following categories:
Hilton Supply Management is also interested in meat- free products.
The company is seeking for brands but also wishes to work with suppliers who produce products under their clients’ private labels.
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Dagema eG is a buying alliance which was founded in 1953 in Germany. At the time, Dagema eG involved 8 specialist wholesalers who were specialised in butchers’ products. Nowadays, Dagema eG counts 29 members and offers products for the following sectors:
Food retail
Food industry
Gastronomy
Dagema also operates a spice mill, processing various types of spices and seasoning mixes such as garlic pepper, turmeric, parsley, etc.
Dagema eG achieved a turnover of € 630 million and employs 54 people.
The business offers food items in the savory grocery category including sauces, dressings, soups, seasoning mixes, canned food, etc.
In addition to food items, Dagema eG also offers catering equipment, packaging, cleaning equipment, etc.
Products from brands such as Victor, Knorr, Homann, Fresh Can, etc. are provided by the buying alliance.
In the case of its own brand, Dagema doesn’t use additives or flavorings.
Dagema eG holds a Halal certified and has also obtained the ISO 22000:2005 certificate.
Dagema eG works with 1000 contract suppliers at present.
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Provalliance, a buying alliance, was founded in 2007 in France following a merger between Franck Provost Group and Regis Corporation Group.
Provalliance manages several hairdressing salons across the world. Many of these salons are operated either by the group or by franchisees across the world. Since 2016, the buying alliance is managed fully by Franck Provost Group.
Provalliance has grown massively through the acquisitions of several hairdressing franchises in different countries. At present, the company operates the following banners:
Franck Provost: a total of 678 hair salons across the world
Coiff & Co: 375 hair salons in Europe
Fabio Salsa: 131 hair salons in Europe and Philippines
Intermede: a total of 111 salons in France
Jean Louis David: 782 hair salons in the world
Interview: 47 hair salons located in France
Niwel: 4 hair salons in France and Martinique
Saint Algue: 257 hair salons in the world
Brainwash: 195 hair salons in the Netherlands
Maniatis Paris: 4 hair salons in France
Cosmo: 62 salons in the Netherlands
Llongueras Manacor: 120 salons in Spain and Latin America
Yes: 30 salons in the Netherlands
Team Kappers: 80 Salons in the Netherlands
The Barber Company: salons targeted at a male clientele
Hairskin: 5 hair salons and 1 institute
In addition to this, Provalliance also distributes products from well-known brands to clients including supermarkets, specialized stores and medium-size shops.
In 2016, Provalliance attained a turnover of € 1.2 billion and employed over 25000 people.
The firm also set up many training centres in Spain and the Netherlands to provide professional training to apprentices in the hairdressing sector. Many of the training academies enjoy a good reputation. Training programs are based on specific banners’ requirements.
Provalliance distributes products in the personal care category such as hair care, nail care and related products for men and women.
Provalliance offers products from brands like Mizani, L’Oreal Professionnel, Wella Professionals, Babyliss Pro, Kerastase Paris, etc.
Provalliance also distributes the products from Franck Provost’s private labels:
Franck Provost Paris: a range of hair products
J’aime My: a brand offering hair products targeted at the international market
Niwel Beauty: a range of products for textured hair
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Pack Partners International is a buying alliance that was founded in the Netherlands in 2004.
Pack Partners International sources packaging for all its members. The company has 6 members: Nette, Zeus, Gildepak, Pacovis, Publi Embal and Tingstad.
Pack Partners International acts as a facilitator and negotiates on behalf of its members. The buying alliance imports various from the Far East, enabling members to access a wider range of products. Currently, Pack Partners International imports 6500 containers each year.
Pack Partners International is present not only in the Netherlands but in various countries across Europe including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Austria, Ireland, etc.
In 2015, the business reached a turnover of over € 600 million.
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Euromadi Portugal was established in 2006. Euromadi Portugal is a buying alliance which sources products for its members in the Portuguese market. Euromadi Portugal is part of Euromadi, a Spanish buying alliance.
Euromadi Portugal’s members include Algartalhos Supermercados, Henisa, Saner, Poupanca Cash & Carry, E Aqui Fresco, etc.
Euromadi Portugal also runs 43 Cash & Carry stores.
Euromadi Portugal offers over 8400 references including both food and non-food products.
Euromadi Portugal distributes its products to over 2000 stores in the country. The buying alliance controls 10% of the market in Portugal.
In 2017, Euromadi Portugal’s turnover reached € 1 billion and there were 3066 people working for the business.
Euromadi Portugal distributes products in the following categories:
Frozen Food
Chilled and Fresh Food
Dairy
Savoury Grocery
Sweet Grocery
Household
Personal Care
Euromadi Portugal offers products under Euromadi’s own brands which include (but not limited to):
Core food brands: Alteza and Vivó Chef
Core personal care brands: Central Line and Crowe
Vivó is a transversal core brand covering food and nonfood segments
Tandy is Euromadi’s brand for pet food and pet care
Selex stands for household
Euromadi Portugal operates 39 logistic platforms.
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Groupe DL Sante is a buying alliance specialised in sourcing products and providing solutions to pharmacies across France. The buying alliance was founded in France in 2001, enabling its members to order low quantities at discounted prices.
Furthermore, Groupe DL Sante offers 2 advantageous plans for pharmacists in order to assist them with marketing solutions and the development of their own website and mobile application. Indeed, Groupe DL Sante believes that it is essential for pharmacies to have an online presence.
Groupe DL Sante’s solutions are flexible and can be tailor-made based on what each pharmacist requires. TThis is known as the 360 strategy. Various strategies are developed in order to improve their members’ turnover.
Groupe DL Sante has its own central purchasing department which is responsible for sourcing products. It must be noted that there are 132 laboratories which supply Groupe DL Sante at present.
Concerning the delivery, Groupe DL Sante ensures that all orders are delivered to its clients within 72 hours.
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CERP Bretagne Atlantique is a cooperative specialised in pharmaceutical products and dermacosmetics. It was founded in 1938 in France. CERP Bretagne Atlantique has 2588 members at present and delivers over 8 million references each month.
CERP Bretagne Atlantique ventured to the international market in 1992. Nowadays, through a series of acquisitions, CERP Bretagne Atlantique is present in French territories like Reunion Island and French Polynesia.
The cooperative also acquired a stake in the Egyptian firm Pharmaoverseas and PPM, a laboratory in Cambodia. CERP Bretagne Atlantique delivers to 60 countries.
CERp Bretagne Atlantique also launched Distrimex, a distributor for French-speaking countries in Africa.
CERP Bretagne Atlantique operates 12 agencies across France.
CERP Bretagne Atlantique provides training, marketing, management consultancy services, delivery, etc.
CERP Bretagne Atlantique also launched Aelia Pharmacists that reunites 745 members, allowing them to develop their own pharmacy. Aelia Pharmacists works with 70 partner laboratories.
CERP Bretagne Atlantique reached a turnover of € 1074 million and employs 5302 people.
CERP Bretagne Atlantique has 2 purchasing offices, Santrali and POP sourcing drugstores products from a total of 70 laboratories.
Concerning the logistics, CERP Bretagne Atlantique’s agencies each have a cold room where products are stored at a temperature of -2 C to 8 C. The cooperative delivers 2 times a day to different pharmacies.
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La Cooperative Welcoop is a buying alliance regrouping around 3800 pharmacists and was founded in 1935. The pharmacy network operates in France as well as the international market. La Cooperative Welcoop operates over 25 subsidiaries in the pharmaceutical sector.
La Cooperative Welcoop operates under 4 banners and members can opt under which banner they wish to run their establishment.
La Cooperative Welcoop offers a number of services that include home care services, technological services for pharmacists, eHealth solutions, etc.
Moreover, La Cooperative Welcoop has its own generics and OTC laboratory.
La Cooperative Welcoop employs 1600 people and in 2018, the buying alliance reached a turnover of € 306 million.
In the personal care category, the business offers products such as supplements, skin care, hygiene products, face care, etc.
La Cooperative Welcoop developed its own brand, Marque Verte which features food supplements, hygiene, hand care, etc.
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CEPOS is a buying alliance regrouping wholesalers based in Czech Republic. Established in 1996, CEPOS sources food and drinks for its members and negotiates with suppliers for competitive prices and conditions.
CEPOS also sources non-food products such as office supplies and services for its members.
It employs more than 20 employees.
CEPOS provides consulting services in IT, legislation, finance and business support. Marketing strategies are also developed for the wholesalers.
Some of the members of CEPOS are Kubik, Brabec, Luko, Efios, etc.
CEPOS’s turnover is € 200 million.
Products in the following categories are available:
Some of the brands available include Lucina, Knorr, Tvaroh, Olma, President, etc. Many of the products are imported from Germany, France, USA, etc.
CEPOS also developed its own label, Ceska Cena which features a large variety of food items like grocery products, drinks, pet food, dairy as well as some non-food items like packaging materials, hygiene products, cleaners, etc.
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Founded in 2015 by Charles Romier and Charles Beck, Le Comptoir des Pharmacies functions as a web platform for purchasing and inventory management. The site, designed and managed by pharmacists, operates mainly in France. The buying alliance allows pharmacies to purchase their supplies directly from laboratories at the optimal negotiated price.
Currently, Le Comptoir des Pharmacies works with more than 7,000 pharmacies which are registered on the platform.
Around 18 people are employed by the firm and the latter is targeting up to € 3 million of sales activity in 2021.
In 2017, the company won the Graine de Boss competition.
Le Comptoir des Pharmacies offers a range of products in the personal care category and earns a 3% commission on the orders made by its members.
Services such as communication support for laboratories, Personalized destocking advice, Anticipation of unsold products, etc, are also provided.
Le Comptoir des Pharmacies provides its services under 3 main banners which are:
Furthermore, in 2019, the business raised € 700,000 to finance its growth.
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Vega Società Cooperativa is an associated trade company that has been operating for more than 50 years in the world of Organized Distribution. It was founded in 1959.
VéGé Group is made up of distribution companies such as: GRD, American cash, bava, Gruppo arena, etc.
It comprises 3,836 selling points.
The total turnover of Gruppo VéGé amounted to €11.95 billion euros and is expected to increase to €12.6 billion in 2022.
It offers various products under different categories such as:
The company offers a wide range of products under its brand VéGé: corn flakes, biscuits, toilet paper, etc.
In 2018, the Group signed an agreement to become part of the International Centralized Purchasing Committee of Grupo IFA, leader in the distribution of food and consumer products in Spain.
In this way the Group expanded into southern Europe on an international level. The new AICUBE purchasing centre was created from the alliance between Carrefour Italia, the VéGé Group and the Pam Group.
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Founded in 2013, Medicina UAE is one of the fastest growing retail pharmacies strategically distributed across the UAE. Its headquarters is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company provides walk-in medical care and health management services as well.
Currently, the business has a group of over 100 pharmacies across the country. Moreover, Medicina UAE operates an e-commerce platform as well.
Medicina UAE offers a large selection of goods under the Personal Care Category which includes facial creams, hair conditioners, body wash, hand creams, vitamins, pain killers, medical devices and many others.
Brands such as Cerave, Cetaphil, Betadine, Vichy, Uriage, Vitabiotics, La Roche Posay, Pupa Milano, Panadol and several others are endorsed by the firm.
Regarding logistics, Medicina UAE operates an efficient and well-equipped warehouse as well as a fleet of vans and bikes to manage its deliveries.
The Group is determined to open new outlets within the GCC region in the coming years.
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://medicinaonline.ae/
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Founded in 1990, Unipharm Grand Ouest is a member of the Apsara Group which brings together over 600 pharmacies. Its headquarters is based in Tourville-la-Rivière, France.
In its financial year 2021, its turnover amounted to €3.1 million. It employs over 150 employees.
The company provides more than 14,000 references.
Unipharm Grand Ouest provides a selection of products in the personal care category such as skin care, vitamins, supplements, etc.
It uses the concept of ‘Mystery shopping’, a method to test the quality of its services and products.
Moreover, it is ISO 9001 certified which is defined as the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS).
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Une Heure pour soi is an importer and distributor of beauty care products. It is headquartered in Ivry-sur-Seine, France.
It operates more than 120 Instituts-Perfumeries all over France, exclusively in the E.Leclerc galleries..
Une Heure pour soi offers a selection of products in the personal care category like body care, perfumes, makeup, etc.
Its portfolio consists of several brands such as:
The company has developed its private label ‘une heure pour moi’ which consists of products like body care, face care, nail care, etc.
It also provides beauty care services such as
Moreover, Une Heure pour soi aims to operate 200 stores by 2025.
Concerning its logistics, Une Heure pour soi collaborates with Click & Collect service for the smooth delivery of its products.