Lidl Cyprus

Lidl Cyprus is a retail chain which was established in 2010 by Josef Schwarz. Its headquarters is based in Larnaca, Cyprus. The company is a subsidiary of the family-owned multinational group, Schwarz Gruppe.

Presently, the business operates 10 stores across the country. 

Lidl Cyprus achieves an annual turnover of over €42 million and employs more than 500 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm received 16 awards for a wide range of business activity and innovation at the Cyprus Bite Excellence Awards in 2021. 

Furthermore, Lidl Cyprus offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories:

• Savoury grocery: biscuits, rice, flour, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: jams, chocolates, coffee, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, butter, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, ready meals, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, pizzas, ice creams, etc.
• Drinks: juice, fizzy drinks, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, champagnes, etc. 
• Household: detergents, air fresheners, bin bags, etc.
• Personal care: conditioner, deodorants, body lotions, etc. 

Brands such as Barilla, Nivea, Kean, Perrier, L’Oreal, Atrix, Colgate, Dettol, Loacker, Alesto, Valio and many others are endorsed by the firm. Lidl Cyprus caters for consumers with specific food needs by providing a variety of vegan, bio, vegetarian and many other special products. 

Lidl Cyprus offers various private labels such as (non-exhaustive list):

• Cien: A line dedicated to personal care products. 
• W5: A brand dedicated to household products. 
• Chef Select: This brand includes ready meals. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer has its own distribution centre and a fleet of vehicles to ensure deliveries. 

In September 2022, Lidl Cyprus participated in the island’s biggest vegan event, the vegan fam festival. 

With regards to community service, Lidl Cyprus provides breakfast products to families in need within the framework of the “Save our Food” programme. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm removed black plastic from all its private label packaging in 2021, hence reducing its carbon emissions.