Action is a retail chain which was established in the Netherlands. Action opened its first shop in Germany in 2009. Action Germany features around 6000 references in the food and non-food categories.

Action operates 288 shops in the country.

Action Germany offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: candy, chocolate, dried fruits, cookies, etc. 

• Savory Grocery: crisps, chips, pet food, noodles cup, etc.

• Drinks: soft drinks, energy drinks and a variety of other drinks

• Personal Care: oral care, hair care, pet care, fragrances, etc.

• Household: a range of cleaning supplies

• Bazar: a range of  bathroom accessories

Action Germany offers products from over 350 international brands such as Whiskas, Kitekat, NatureFit, Fa, Sento, Culi Deco, Coca Cola, etc. Action works with 1000 suppliers in Europe and Asia. 

Action Germany also supplies products under Action’s 65 private labels.

Action, a chain of retail stores originating from the Netherlands, established its first store in Belgium in 2005. The Group was originally founded by Gerard Deen and Rob Wagemaker. Action Belgium features around 6000 references in 14 categories. Moreover, by the end of 2021, Action Belgium aims to be operating 200 stores across the country. 

Several products are available in the following categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: candy, chocolate, dried fruits, cookies, etc. 
• Savory Grocery: crisps, chips, pet food, noodles cup, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, energy drinks and a variety of other drinks
• Personal Care: oral care, hair care, pet care, fragrances, etc.
• Household: detergent, bleach, toilet gel, etc

Action Belgium offers products from over 350 international brands such as Whiskas, Kitekat, NatureFit, Fa, Sento, Culi Deco, Coca Cola, etc. Additionally, the enterprise works with more than 660 suppliers in Europe and Asia. 

Furthermore, the business also supplies products under Action’s private labels, some of which include:

• Innovit: a range of vitamins and supplements
• Redstone: a brand offering kitchen essentials
• Palazzo: offers a wide range of coffee products

Concerning  logistics, Action Group uses double decker trucks, transporting 60% more than with an ordinary truck. 

With regards to the environment, the company indulges in several measures. For example, all of its products contain the PEFC logo as well as the FSC logo which attest for the sustainable management of forests. Action Group also recycles packaging materials across all its stores, whenever possible. Furthermore, the stores have durable LED lighting.

Action owns 8 supermarkets in Austria. The retailer goes way across the supermarket habits by introducing new products on a regular basis. The customers get to choose among more than 6000 SKUs. Action also integrates its private label and branded products in a wide range of products for the customers to choose from. 

There are currently 13 product categories available at Action.

Action is a chain of retail stores that was launched in the Netherlands in 1993. Action offers over 6000 references in the food and non-food categories. Action also offers products from over 350 brands.

Action has expanded across Europe as from 2005 by opening its first store in Belgium. In 2009, the business launched its first shop in Germany. In 2012, the first store in France was launched. In 2015, Action entered Austria and Luxembourg. In 2017, Action opened its first store in Poland. Nowadays, Action  operates a total of 1325 stores.

Action achieved a turnover of € 4216 million in 2018, revealing an increase of 23.3% compared to 2017. Action employs 46000 people. 

Action won the Retailer of the Year Europe for 2 consecutive years as from 2014. 

Action offers products in the following categories

• Sweet Grocery: candy, chocolate, dried fruits, cookies, etc. 

• Savory Grocery: crisps, chips, pet food, noodles cup, etc.

• Drinks: soft drinks, energy drinks and a variety of other drinks

• Personal Care: oral care, hair care, pet care, fragrances, etc.

• Household: cleaning supplies

• Bazar: bathroom accessories

Action offers products from over 350 international brands such as Whiskas, Kitekat, NatureFit, Fa, Sento, Culi Deco, Coca Cola, etc. Action works with 1000 suppliers in Europe and Asia. 

Action also provides products under 65 private labels. 

At present, the company operates 2 distribution centres in the Netherlands. Action also manages 2 distribution centres in France and 1 in Germany. 

In 2018, Action started to collaborate with the charity SOS Children’s Villages.

Founded in 2006 in France by Thierry Petit and David Dayan, Showroomprive is an online retailing leader specialising in the distribution of cosmetic products. It is also a subsidiary of SRP Group.

The company has expanded in 9 countries including Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Germany and many others.

Furthermore, Showroomprive offers a portfolio consisting of 2000 references.

In 2016. Showroomprivé expanded by taking over Saldi Privati, an Italian online event sales.

In 2017, Showroomprive acquired Beauteprivee, a French e-commerce business specialised in the field of beauty, well-being and cosmetics.

The online retailer counts over 25 million members benefiting from its services.

Showroomprive was reported to achieve a turnover of €697 million in 2020 and employed a total of 800 people.

Products in the personal care category such as skin care, haircare, fragrances and many more, are available.

In accord with its progress, the online retailer launched its private label named Collection IRL - Fashion for women in real life.

Showroomprivé is determined to digitalise the retail industry hence has started using bitcoins. Today, Showroomprive is one of the largest retailers to use virtual money.

Moreover, a logistics centre in Saint-Witz is run by Showroomprivé. 

Showroomprive is accessible on www.fr.showroomprive.com

 Ahold Belgium is among the most important retailers in Benelux considering the fact that it has more than 800 stores in Belgium and Luxembourg alone. Since its creation in 1867 near Brussels, the company now counts 15,000 associates.

The company is represented under various brands like Delhaize, Proxy Delhaize, AD delhaize, Delhaize shop & go, Albert heijn. The different available formats enables not only the expansion of the company but also increases the satisfation of their clients.

Inaugurated in 1999 in Nantes, Saga Cosmetics is a beauty/personal care retailer. The headquarters is based in Reze, France. The brand now counts more than 40 stores in France and Reunion Island. The company has an online store and currently counts around 5000 references.

Saga Cosmetics achieved a turnover of €20 Million in 2016.

The company is looking for products for its personal care category which involves skincare, face care, make up and hair care products.

Its success is based on a strong and effective concept that is to offer clients good deals of makeup brands at competitive prices.

Within 15 years, the company has developed a real expertise in the search for Make-Up products which are on the market following a change of packaging, overproduction, changes in formulas. The quality service of Saga Cosmetics ensures a control and a follow-up of the products put on sale in all the stores.

The company is the exclusive distributor for brands like Divage, Note, Bellapierre, Chi and Kardashian Beauty.

In recent years, Saga Cosmetics wanted to introduce its customers new brands with high potential. Today, the company is establishing strong partnerships to offer the best products to its customers.

Saga Cosmetics is the only Make-up brand in the city center:

• To propose good cosmetic plans all the year for more than 15 years
• To offer more than 500 brands of cosmetics at low prices
• To propose more than 5000 references renewed regularly at any small price
• To make its clients discover new brands exclusively.

The firm works with Cosmelab which is cosmetic manufacturer business and they also match the quality standards such as ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004.

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National Organic Products is an Irish manufacturer and distributor of organic products. The FMCG company was founded in 1999 by Jacquelin Daly and Kieran Dunne. National Organic Products provides a broad range of gluten free and vegan products. The head office is based in Killarney Co Kerry.

The firm is known as the headmost supplier to national and international retailers namely independent and main retailers such as Tesco, Dunnes, Centra, Costcutter, etc.

Furthermore, National Organic Products organises shows to showcase its products and brings forward the benefits of organic goods.

National Organic Products is reported to employ a total of 19 people.

National Organic Products was featured various times in the Top 100 Brand Categories 2019.

The company provides different items in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, canned beans, condiments, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: rice cake, corn cake, dark chocolate, etc.
• Drinks: rice drink, coconut drink, almond drink, etc.
• Frozen: frozen fruit, frozen vegetables, frozen pizza, etc.

National Organic Products offers products under the name of its private label called Bunalun Organic such as pasta, canned beans, coconut drink, etc.

Furthermore, all of the firm’s products are 100% natural foods which are free of additives, preservatives, and GMO.

National Organic Products is part of the organic trust which is the best centre for organic inspection and certification in Ireland. Moreover, the enterprise’s products have the certified ‘Crossed Grain Symbol’ which is an internationally recognised symbol for gluten free. Its products are organic certified.

National Organic Products’s warehouse is located in Bray Co Wicklow, where all distribution takes place.

National Organic Products uses recyclable paper, tin and glass packaging. In addition, the company’s items are BPA free. National Organic Products does the most to stay eco friendly: Berries used in their products are grown wildly in forests. 

Blackemore Fresh Foods is a wholesaler, manufacturer and importer of fresh meat.
The company has a dedicated team of meat traders who are experienced.

The quality of the meat is set high that is why only trusted suppliers have the responsibility of slaughtering. Since the quality of the meat is faultless Blackemore Fresh Foods have customers ranging from retail butchers, supermarket chains to even cash and carry operators.

Blackemore fresh foods looks for quality meat from countries like Australia, New zealand, South America, North America and Europe.
The products not only ensures freshness but also traceability through its BRC accreditation.

The division of AF Blackemore & Sons also puts forward its dedicated sales team driven by customer service.

Blackemore food service is a wholly owned subsidiary of AF Blackemore & Son Ltd engaged in the distribution of food requiring specific temperatures. In addition to its 40 years of experience, the distribution company has a wide range of clients such as :

• schools
• public institutions
• independent caterers

Following the expansion of the company, a second warehouse of 80000 square feet was launched.
This particular site was contrived for clients in the nothern region of the United Kingdom. At the same time the other depot of 69000 square feet counts actually serve its main purpose and that was to serve clients in the south.

As the name suggests Blackemore Wholesale deals with the wholesale sector of the AF Blackemore & Son group. This includes 14 cash & carry depots across the country in the region of Grimsby, Hexham, Killingworth, Bangor, Barnsley, Birmingham, Cardiff, Gateshead and the headquarter is based in Wolverhampton Science Park. 

Blackemore wholesale and landmark group are partners, Blackemore wholesale being the largest member. The wholesale company's purpose is also to support independent uk retailers with the intention to help them with competitors. More than a wholesale company, Blackemore is also commited to catering customers, key vending and forecourt.

The branded products they provide are:

• chilled and fresh
• frozen
• ambient
• non-food products

Blackemore Fine Foods trades in speciality foods and fine foods. The business is mainly in United Kingdom but also covers other non european countries.

With 3000 SKUs in the chilled and ambient categories and representing 280 producers. Today Blackemore fine foods' clients are : Convenience stores, Cafes, Delis, Farm shops etc.

Emphasising on the fact that Blackemore works closely with the producers and handles their products distribution.

Blackemore also manages the operational aspects of producers hence minimising the production time and enhencing business expansion.

Over 1000 Spar stores in the United Kingdom and Wales receive their products through Blackemore Logistics.
To ease up the whole logistics process Blackemore logistics makes use of delivery points and distribution centres.
Indeed the company has over 8500 delivery points in the United Kingdom alone and the 10 distribution centres is of 860000 square feet. 

The allocations are as follows :

• Distribution center in Willenhall covers 166000 sq meters
• Distribution center in Darlaston covers 60000 sq meters
• Talbot green distribution center covers 150000 sq meters
• Distribution center in Hastings covers 90000 sq meters

Founded in 2015, Vipsters.de is the german version of the online retailer Showroomprive.com.

Having a showroomprive.com in Germany has not only expanded the business in a short span but also enabled the accessibility of popular brands to german customers.

Vipsters.de is an online retailer with its certifications such as SSL and the website also went through the Trusted shops web of conduct hence being safe for customers to shop on.

The brands that Vipsters.de operates with are:

• Puma
• Levi
• Adidas
• Diesel
• Bosch
• Pampers
• Mango
• Triumph
• Calvin Klein

The online retailer also has a dedicated team of customer advisors. As Showroomprive.com Germany is always innovating, new products are proposed on a daily basis. The retailer approach its customers through flash sales where several famous brands are available at low prices. These flash sales are for a limited time but very effective and successful. 

Beside the flash sales, another innovation adopted by Showroomprive.com Germany is that bitcoins are accepted as payment form.

Showroomprive Spain is an online retailer, which was founded in 2010 and is a subsidiary of the French company Showroomprive.

In 2020, Showroomprive Spain achieved a turnover of €25 million and had 30 employees in 2019.

Products in the personal care category such as skin care, haircare, fragrances and many more, are available.

Showroomprive Spain has partnered with around 1500 brands including Essie, Maybelline. Novange and many more.

Furthermore, Showroomprive Spain imports its products from France, Italy, UK and many more.

The online shop of Showroomprive Spain can be accessed on www.showroomprive.es

Showroomprive, a French company, was launched in Italy in 2011. The firm acquired Saldi Privati in 2016 and is currently the largest online retailer in Italy.

The retailer is mainly known for the flash sales it organises. The flash sales are done for a short period of time for the different brands available on the website. 

Showroomprive Italy offers products in the personal care category such as nail care, fragrances, hair care and many more.

Among the brands that Showroomprive.com Italy deals with are Puma, Levi, Adidas, Diesel and many more.

Moreover, Showroomprive Italy imports its products from France, UK, Spain and many others.

The retailer is keen on doing innovation,therefore to set itself apart, Showroomprive Italy offers bitcoins as a payment method.

Showroomprive Italy’s online shop can be accessed on www.saldiprivati.com

Specialized in online flash sales, Showroomprive.com in United Kingdom offers the facility of online shopping of many popular brands. What sets it apart from other online shopping website is that there are flash sales regularly which enables customers to acquire famous brands when the prices are reduced.

Over 1000 brands are available.

These brands are categorized in:

• Fashion & Beauty
• Home & Leisure
• Kids
• Leisure
• Travel

The online retailer also makes use of bitcoins as online payment method.

Founded in 2013, Showroomprive.com in Poland is the largest online retailer offering brands such as :

• Diesel
• Bosch
• Pampers
• Mango
• Triumph
• Calvin Klein
• Puma
• Levi
• Adidas

To establish a good reputation among its clients, Showroomprive.com Poland has its flash sales. The flash sales is a concept where the prices of the products are lowered for a limited time. In their innovation path, the online retailer also offers to its clients the possiblity to use bitcoins as payment method.

Specialized in online flash sales, Showroomprive Netherlands offers the facility of online shopping of many popular brands. The firm was established in 2012 and is part of Showroomprive which was founded in France in 2006.

What sets the firm apart from other online shopping websites is that there are flash sales regularly which enables customers to acquire famous brands when the prices are reduced.

In 2020, Showroomprive Netherlands achieved a turnover of €2.7 million.

Showroomprive Netherlands offers several products in the personal care category including baby care, hair care, body care and many more.

As in other countries, Showroomprive in the Netherlands offers various famous brands such as Diesel, Bosch, Pampers, Mango and many more.

Furthermore, Showroomprive Netherlands imports its products from France, Italy, UK and many more.

Showroomprive is known for always being on the innovative side, the online retailer was the first to use bitcoins as a payment method.

Showroomprive Netherlands is accessible on www.showroomprive.nl

Showroomprive Portugal is an online retailer which was founded in 2013 and is based in Portugal. The company is a subsidiary of the French company, Showroomprive, which was established in 2006. 

A turnover of €20 million was achieved by the firm in 2020 and Showroomprive Portugal generates 30% of its sales through mobile phones and tablets. 

Products in the personal care category are available on Showroomprive Portugal’s website.

Approximately 1650 brands including Elite, Dolce & Gabbana and Kenzo, partnered with Showroomprive Portugal.

Showroomprive Portugal imports its items from Italy, France, UK and many more.

Concerning its logistics, Showroomprive Portugal partnered with third party transportation companies such as Chronopost, Cttexpresso and many others, to offer its clients fast and secure deliveries.

The online shop of Showroomprive Portugal can be accessed on www.showroomprive.pt

Circle K is a chain of convenience stores which was founded in 1951 in Texas. Since 2003, it has been owned by Alimentation Couche-Tard which expanded the banner, enabling it to venture on the international market. Circle K offers a range of food and non-food items. 

Circle K is present in 25 countries including Egypt, China, Norway, Sweden, Vietnam, etc.

In 2015, it was decided that all other banners of the group Alimentation Couche-Tard, Statoil, Mac’s and Kangaroo Express would be rebranded as Circle K stores. Nowadays, Circle K operates a total of 14876 stores including 2697 in Europe.

UPDATES ON CIRCLE K ON 29/05/2018

Circle K Europe is interested in the drinks category and exclusive B Brands. Circle K prefers to deal with manufacturing companies near its geographical area like Poland for example. The company is very keen to know more about snacking products.

UPDATES ON CIRCLE K ON 29/10/2019

The company is looking to develop their private label and is interested in collaborating with suppliers to develop the following products in the sweet and savory grocery categories:

• Snacks like potato chips
• Protein bars with flavours such as caramel, peanut and coconut
• Nuts and candy
• Chocolate Wafer bars

In the drinks category, the firm also wants to develop its own brands for:

• Vitamin water and caffeine water
• Beer
• Cappuccino and Vanilla latte
• Soft drinks
• Juices

The company wants to use sustainable packaging for all the products. 

UPDATES ON CIRCLE K ON 28/10/2020

For 2020, Circle K is sourcing products for its own brands in the sweet grocery category such as biscuits and breakfast foods.  

Euroapotheca is an international pharmacy retail chain and wholesaler which has been established in the year 1998 and is headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania. Euroapotheca Group is a subsidiary of the largest diversified international retail group in the Baltics State namely Vilniaus Prekyba.

The company operates in the following countries:

• Lithuania - The firm operates 271 pharmacies in this country and the turnover amounts to 233 million euros with the cooperation of their 1858 employees. Their trading area measures upto 16531 meter squares.

Their goal is to help people to be in good health condition by supplying pharmaceuticals and other services through its professional advice.

Euroapotheca operates the pharmacy networks Eurovaistinė in Lithuana. Its products are classified into:

-  Skin and hair cosmetics (facial skin care, hair care, body skin care, cosmetics for men and home spa)

-  Decorative cosmetics (facials, eye measures, tools for nails, accessories and perfumes)

-  Vitamins and supplements (well-being, vitamins and minerals, for beauty and sport, family and tea and specialised food)

-  Hygiene (women’s hygiene, oral hygiene, adult nursing and family planning)

-  Medical devices and techniques (diagnosis tests, orthopedic goods, optical goods, pharmacy and emergency aids)

- Prescription drugs (pharmacies only)

Eurovaistinė Lithuana has its private labels in the skin and cosmetics range like:

- Eurocare marigold ointment

- Eurocare travel pack set

- Eurocare zinc oxide

Apart from the skin and cosmetic range. Eurovaistinė has most of its brands in the medical and techniques range for e.g:

- Eurocare mustard twigs

- Eurocare patch set sensitive

- Eurocare callipers

- Eurocare antibacterial hand gel

Most information about its product can be found on its wellness magazine Eurovaistinė.

The promotions of Eurovaistinė Lithuania are done online only and can be accessed through the site: https://www.eurovaistine.lt/

In 2016, Euroapotheca had 265 pharmacies in Lithuania.  

In 2017,  Euroapotheca turnover in Lithuania was EUR 239.4 million.

Founded in 2001, Euroaptieka managed by Euroapotheca UAB opened a first pharmacy in Riga. Indeed, Euroapotheca UAB manages the pharmaceuticals sector in countries like Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

The pharmacy retail chain serves more than 10,000 buyers on a daily basis. In the year 2001 a pharmacy was opened in the Maxima Store, which at that time was an innovative approach to customers. The aim was to open a pharmacy in a place always full of people. And by 2011 40 pharmacies were opened across the country. Showing the extent at which Euroaptieka in Latvia progressed.

The advantages that Euroaptieka proposes are :

1. IT operated systems
2. Updated marketing approach
3. Years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector
4. Quick adustment to any change in the market
5. A strong presence and reputation of the company

Euroapteek is a pharmacy chain which has been established in the year 2004. The headquarters is based in Tallinn, Estonia. The firm operates 73 pharmacies across the country.

The retailer provides a wide assortment of goods under the following category:

• Personal care (medicines, face creams, deodorants, baby diapers, etc…)

Furthermore, the company provides its loyal customers with an Euro card with which they receive discount on more than 300 products monthly.

The main aim of Euroapteek Estonia is to serve at its best the customers through carefully selected medicines. The company provides high quality pharmaceutical services through prescribed and non prescribed medicines.

The firm generated a total revenue of 46 million euros. There are 418 dedicated employees  working hard for the business.  

Established in the year 2001 in Poland and managed by the international Euro Holding Apotheca. Euro apteka Poland now owns 84 pharmacies in which 5 are franchised.

The size of the pharmacies ranges from 40 square meters to 900 square meters.

The products that are provided by Euro apteka are categorized as follows :

• Health care products
• Cosmetics
• Personal hygiene products

Founded in 2001 with the opening of its first supermarket, TS "KOPIKA", Kopeyka is a retail chain based in Ukraine and recognised as one of the top retailers in the country. Kopeyka serves more than 60,000 clients daily and offers up to 20,000 items. 

The business’ clients include entertainment complexes, offices of large companies, boarding schools, individuals, etc. 

Furthermore, in 2021, the company also partnered with Bond in order to provide delivery services. 

Nowadays, Kopeyka operates 90 stores throughout Ukraine, in areas such as Odessa, Nikolaev, and Kherson. The total total area of ​​supermarkets owned by the company is over 70,000 sqm. Kopeyka operates in 4 different formats: 

• Mini-market -  up to 500 m2
• small shops - 600 - 800 m2
• medium - around 1000 m2
• large supermarkets - more than 1000 m2

An online shop is also available on the website. 

In 2021, Kopeyka won 2nd place in the category "Convenience store / minimarket of the year in FMGG while the brand, AlaMesa, won the Breakthrough of the Year award at the PrivateLabelAwards national business award.

Several items are provided in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, oil, sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: confectionery, cereals, bread, etc.
• Drinks: mineral water, juice, energy drinks, etc.
• Wine & Spirits: wines, spirits, etc
• Dairy: milk, cream, butter, eggs, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: seafood, fruits, vegetables, meat, etc.
• Personal Care: oral care, hair care, makeup, fragrances, etc.
• Household: air freshener, laundry care, cleaner, etc

Some of the brands available include Booster, Cordero, Trapeza, etc. 

Kopeyka also offers several brands under its private labels, some of which include:

• UNICO: offers a wide range of alcoholic drinks such as wines and sparkling drinks.
• 0.01: offers an assortment of goods in different categories such as toilet paper, sponges, crab cakes,etc.
• Pani Tsinna: the recently added trademark of Kopeyka includes essential goods, covering several categories at competitive prices. The low prices are because of minimalist packaging, optimal volume and cheap logistics.

Moreover, Kopeyka has its own procurement department which sources products directly from local and foreign manufacturers and producers. In fact, the retail chain looks for partners that are sustainable and can provide products at reasonable prices. 

Furthermore, the company’s meat products are supplied from regions such as Odessa, Kherson, Vinnitsa, etc, and undergo obligatory veterinary laboratory analysis. Additionally, all products are tested for pesticides, toxic substances and heavy metals and are also stored in the appropriate conditions to maintain their quality.

Kopeyka owns certificates such as the HACCP certificate and the ISO 22000: 2007 certificate.

Kopeyka’s online shop can be accessed on www.kopeyka.com 

Created in 1978 through the merge of Alfrend Ltd and Swantex Ltd. The company is based in Gibraltar, deals with general merchandise, also serves as commission agents.

Before the merge Alfrend Ltd used to trade mainly non-food items and Swantex Ltd was known to deal in the wholesaling of foodstuffs and confectionery. After the merge of the two companies has diversified their respective business activities.

 Alfrend Swantex rich of 30 years of experience has become one of the leading companies in the import-export sector.

Aldi Nord was split into seperate groups in 1960 and by 1961, it was renamed Aldi Nord, headquartered in Essen and Aldi Sud, in Mulheim.

The business operates 2249 stores as well as an online shop.

Aldi Nord has a dedicated team of at least 38,000 employees and its turnover in 2020 amounted to €24.2 billion.

In 2021, the company was awarded the best price-performance ratio in Germany.  

Aldi provides various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: pasta, rice, sandwich, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolate, cookies, cakes, etc.
• Frozen: Ice, fish, meat, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, vegetables, 
• Dairy: Milk, butter, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, fabric softeners, cleaning products, etc.
• Personal care: facial care, hair care, body care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Wine, beer, liqueurs, etc.

The products consist of  79% of their own private label brands such as:

• Hofburger: herb cream cheese, goat cheese, emmental cheese, etc. 
• Biscotto: American cookies, puff pastries, mini waffles, etc. 
• Good organic: oat pops, pasta, sausages, etc.

When it comes to supporting the community, Aldi Nord partnered with the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy to invest in a project that develops solutions for sustainable production and a healthier approach to nutrition. 

Concerning sustainability, the company is committed to animal welfare, that is it only trades eggs from barn, free range and organic farming as well as by 2022, it has joined hands with the European Chicken Initiative (EMI) in November 2020.  

Founded in 1962 by Karl Albrecht, Aldi Sud is a retailer and is headquartered in Mulheim, Germany. The company was formerly known as Aldi but it was split in 1960, which later became Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud.

Aldi Sud now runs its stores in the USA, Ireland, UK, Hungary, Switzerland, China, Italy, Austria, Slovenia and Australia.  As of 2020, Aldi Sud operates a total of 6,587 Aldi Sud stores globally. 

Furthermore, the retailer operates an online shop. 

Aldi Sud employs 47,500 people in Germany and 155,600 people worldwide. The company generated a revenue of € 16.4 billion in 2019.

The business was awarded the Green Brands seal, an internationally recognised EU quality mark that recognises brands that are particularly resource-saving and environmentally friendly.

Moreover, the firm provides a wide assortment of goods in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: bread, cake, chocolate, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: olive oil, vinegar, cereals, etc.
• Frozen Food: fish filet, salmon filets, ice cream, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: ready-meals, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, yoghurt, milk, etc.
• Household: a range of cleaning supplies
• Personal Care: baby foods, eye care, face care, etc.

Besides, the firm has its own brands such as (but not limited to): 

• Almare: This brand offers a wide selection of high quality fish and seafood. 
• Gut Bio: In this brand, a large selection of high quality organic products like vegetables, sausage and cheese can be found.
• Cucina: Specialties such as aromatic balsamic vinegar and olive oil are found in this brand.
• Choceur: The products that are sold under this brand are chocolate milk bars, biscuits and desserts.
• Desira: Milk products can be found in this brand.
• Einfach Regional: Top quality milk is sold under this name.
• Expressi: The product that is sold in this brand is tea.
• Fair & Gut: In this brand, poultry products can be found.

In 2020, Aldi Sud saw a 20% growth in sales in the organic category therefore the firm expanded its organic range to around 450 products. 

Additionally, Aldi Sud is GlobalGAP certified and also possesses the certification of UTZ. 

In relation to its logistics, Aldi Sud operates its own delivery fleet and warehouses.  Aldi Sud partnered with Vehicle manufacturer IVECO for the natural gas trucks and with FRAMO for the electric vehicles. The aim is to reduce its CO2 emissions. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm keeps water consumption low in its supply chain and avoids microplastics for their own brands. 

In 2022, Aldi is cooperating with a popular brand ‘Living at home’ to introduce a line of furniture and decoration in its stores and online shop. 

Moreover, It was announced that Aldi Sud and Aldi Nord are currently working together in order to merge the 2 companies together in 2022. 

The online shop can be accessed on https://www.aldi-onlineshop.de

Vilniaus Prekyba is the largest diversified international retail group in the Baltics State which has been established in the year 1992 and is headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Vilniaus Prekyba achieved a turnover of € 4.31 billion in 2018 and the company employs 45500 people.

Moreover, Vilniaus Prekyba manages various subsidiaries namely:

• Maxima Grupe - The firm has been established in Vilnius since 1992 and has become a prosperous supermarket chain in the Baltic states.
• Euroapotheca - The company is a pharmacy retail chain and a wholesaler which has been established in the year 1998.  Furthermore, the firm currently owns more than 670 pharmacies in six different countries.
• Ermitazas - The wholesaler provides products which are mainly under the bazar and household category. The company is engaged in both B2B and B2C business.
• Akropolis Group - is holding company that manages rental services companies in the Baltic  states.

Euroapotheca’s pharmacies are present in six different countries namely:

• Lithuania - The firm operates 277 pharmacies under the banner Eurovaistine.
• Latvia - The company controls 55 pharmacies which are known as Euroaptieka.
• Estonia - In this country, there are 75 Euroapteek pharmacies.
• Poland - 72 pharmacies have been opened in this country under the banner Euro- Apteka.
• Sweden - The company has 191 pharmacies under the name Apoteksgruppen.

Based in New York City since 1992, Cerberus Capital management is an American private equity company. Founded by William Richter, the company has been established in Europe and Asia also.

The total assets of Cerberus is accounted to more than  US$40 billion. Registered as a U.S Securities and Exchange Commission Investment Adviser, since several years the company has been active in acquiring companies. Investors include :

• Government

• Private sector Pension

• Retirement funds

• University endowments

• Charitable foundations

• Insurance companies

• Sovereign Wealth funds

• Family savings

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The expansion of the company has been to such an extent that today the company has 11 offices in 9 countries. On March 6, 2014, through a Merger Agreement Cerberus partnered with Albertsons companies to expand its business activities into Grocery.

allbeauty.com is a Guernsey-based online retailer specializing in beauty and skincare products, founded in 2004 originally under the name cheapsmells.com, and rebranded to allbeauty.com in 2013. The company operates primarily in the online retail sector, offering a wide range of perfumes, cosmetics, skincare, and haircare products from prestigious brands including Yves Saint Laurent, Lumene, Ralph Lauren, Cacharel, Diesel, Clarins, Dior, Clinique, Elemis, and many others.

As a market leader in the UK online beauty market, allbeauty.com has earned multiple accolades including the Which? Best Online Shop awards in 2016 and 2017, and was named a Which? Recommended Provider for Personal Care, Beauty, and Wellbeing in 2018 and 2019. The company is known for its extensive product assortment with over 7,500 lines, and a strong focus on customer service and value. 

Allbeauty.com is owned by the Maximo Group since 2021 and has a significant operational presence with a distribution centre in Birmingham and a flagship salon in St Peter Port, Guernsey. The company manages its own PR and customer service operations, with a dedicated team supporting more than 100 employees in total, including about 54 in Guernsey. The business predominantly sells through its ecommerce platform but also operates physical retail via the flagship salons in Guernsey and Southampton. 

Financially, the company reported revenues around £86 million in 2018, with a US$71 million revenue figure noted for 2024, indicating a steady growth trajectory. Its product sales are largely dominated by care products, comprising about 97% of total sales. allbeauty.com also supports multiple payment and shipping options including Royal Mail and self-collection. 

The company contributes significantly to the Guernsey economy, being recognized by local leaders for its economic impact and talent pool. With its established brand partnerships, strong online market position, and customer-focused approach, allbeauty.com is a notable player in the beauty ecommerce sector, attracting both consumers and beauty product suppliers.

Founded in 2006, IEB trading was founded by Fidel Galliot. The business' main field of activities are :

• retail sale of apparel
• dry goods
• hardwares
• household products
• groceries

The trade company has also founded allbeauty.com which is a famous online retailer with 2.7 million customers worldwide.

Founded in Hamburg in 1910, Douglas started as a soap manufacturer, founded by John Sharp Douglas in 1821. Today, it is an international perfumery chain and the leading premium beauty platform, operating over 2000 stores in 26 countries across Europe including France, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Netherlands, etc. Douglas is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany and is owned by the Kreke Family and CVC Capital Partners. The firm has managed its online shop since 2000.

Its largest store was opened in Munich in 2020, consisting of 4 floors and 1160 sqm. 

Over 160 000 references are available in the non-food and food categories.

Following several acquisitions throughout the company’s existence, Douglas recently purchased Bodybell, Perfumerias If, Limoni and La Gardenia in 2017. Stores operating under those brands were transformed into Douglas shops.

In 2018, Douglas took over the French company, Parfümerie Akzente, as well as the online shop, Parfumdreams.

In 2022, Douglas entered the online pharmacy market by acquiring Disapo.

Douglas launched the #FORWARDBEAUTY strategy program as an attempt to transform from a retailer to a digital business with the support of Digital First. Additionally, in 2021, the firm established an AI-based fragrance finder.

Douglas works with trending celebrities like Cara Delevigne, Amber Valletta, Alexa Chung and Jon Kortajarena in order to promote brands. Nowadays, the company has about 20 000 brand ambassadors.

More than 44 million people hold the loyalty card offered by Douglas.

In 2021, Douglas achieved a turnover of €3.6 billion and employed about 20 000 associates. 

Products in the personal care such as skin care, makeup, fragrances, supplements and many more are offered by Douglas.

Over 900 exclusive luxury brands like Nars, Chanel, Clinique, Tom Ford, Urban Decay, Prada, Gucci, Lancome, La Mer, Kora Organics and Dermalogica collaborate with Douglas. .

Furthermore, Douglas also launched its own brand, Douglas Collection, where one can find a large selection of fragrances, makeup, face care, hair care and skin care products.

Douglas’ supply chain is managed entirely with AI-controlled software from Relex Solutions and it is the first retailer to ever do so. The firm partnered with Arvato Supply Chain Solutions to establish an ultra-modern distribution center in Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia

Concerning social responsibility, Douglas has been supporting DKMS LIFE, an organisation offering free cosmetic products to women suffering from cancer.

The online store of Douglas can be accessed on www.douglas.de

Letterone holdings also known as (L1 Investment Holdings) is an international investment business whose main mission is to invest their capital into sectors they believe will improve with their expertise. Headquartered in Luxembourg the company has groups and subsidaries as follows:

1. L1 Holdings being the parent company
2. Energy (L1 energy)
3. Telecoms and Technology (L1 Technology)
4. Health care and retail sectors (L1 Retail)
5. Letterone Treasury services (L1 Treasury)

Investing in all types of sectors and companies, the holding company aims at becoming the reference among investment companies. The sectors that Letterone focusses on are those that they are specialised in.

Furthermore, Letterone builds its network by partnering with successful entrepreneurs.

Recently L1 retail acquired Holland and Barett, a leading company in the health and wellness sector. The retail section deals with investment in retail businesses. 

L1 energy deals with oil and investment while L1 telecoms and technology is about investment in technology and software companies. L1 healthcare invests in the health sector and has even a dedicated professionals for this. And the L1 Treasury manages the finance aspect of L1 Holdings. 

Whole Foods entered Canada in 2002 in Toronto with 9 stores. Today it possess 467 stores all over canada.

Also considered as America’s healthiest grocery store, Whole Foods is the first certified organic grocer in United States that offers a variety of exclusive foods without:

• artificial preservatives
• Colors
• flavors
• sweeteners
• hydrogenated fats

The company also proposes private labelled products:

• 365 Everyday Value

365 Everyday Value are natural & organic products at very affordable prices. It offers a whole range of whole grain flours and shade-grown coffee to organic milk and frozen veggies.

Engine 2 Plant-Strong contains

• Zero animal fats
• No added oils
• 100% whole grain
• Minimal added sugar

Whole Foods Market Brand

Whole Foods Market develops the most unique and exquisite products from small batch, artisan recipes to exotic flavors.

Whole Trade

Whole Trade offers high quality and 3rd-Party certified seasonal products.

The company also offers the facility to shop online.

Whole Foods Market exposes only quality standards products and USDA-certified organic foods that aim to be environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible.

Recently one the largest group in United States, Amazon, has bought Wholefoods in June 2017, but the stores will still continue to operate under the same name and its founder Mr John Mackey will still stay on the lead as CEO of Whole Foods.

Founded in 1936, Layam Sakal Israel is a travel retail company which is among the oldest Duty Free operators in the Middle East. Its headquarters is based in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company is a member of the corporate portfolio held by Teddy Sagi's private investment group, Globe Invest. 

Moreover, the business operates various duty free stores across the country and manages an e-commerce platform as well. Its business activities also include supplying food and other products to international shipping companies, cruise companies, airlines duty free, navy ships, cargo vessel companies and many others. 

It is noteworthy that in the year 2020, the company reported a 50% sales increase across its diplomatic duty free business. 

Furthermore, the enterprise offers various products in the following categories: 

• Wine & spirits: whiskeys, rum, gin, etc. 
• Drinks: water, energy drinks, soft drinks, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: gums, chocolates, coffee, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: spices, canned goods, snacks, etc. 
• Frozen: dough, vegetables, fish, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, butter, etc. 
• Personal care: perfumes, lipsticks, body lotions, etc. 

Brands such as M&Ms, Kitkat, Coca Cola, Mentos, Jack Daniel, Mateus, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dior, Hugo Boss and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its warehouses in Haifa and Ashdad. 

Moreover, in 2020, the company opened its souvenir store at Ben Gurion Airport after undergoing an extensive renovation and enhancement. Approximately € 425,000 was invested in the overall renovation. 

Additionally, in March 2022, Layam Sakal Israel signed a duty free supply contract with Airline Arkia and has further announced that it will be adding more new airline businesses in its portfolio of duty free activities.

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://diplomats.layam.com/ 

Pharmavance is managed by the Pharmavance group whose founders are Mr and Mrs Mergui. The 1st pharmacy was opened in Boulogne-Billancourt. Paving its way, today Pharmavance proposes various personalised services and specialities. Among its specialities are:

• Medical equipments
• Orthopedics
• Therapeutic shoes
• Aromatherapy
• Phytotherapy
• Veterinary services

The personalised services are as follows:

• Aids detection test
• Blood pressure test
• First-aid
• Personalised advices

Pharmavance along with its dedicated team of pharmacists has developed 3 exclusive brands:

• Phytovitae
• Heifer
• Arovitae

Phytovitae

This exclusive brand is all about products without artificial flavours, free from sugar, salt, preservatives, colour and gluten.

life

Bio make-up products as well as ecological ones

Arovitae

Essential oils 100% created by our experts in this sector. Arovitae products derive their virtue from medicinal plants.

Skinadvance

Created in 2013 skinadvance are products that contains concentrated formulas and ingredients like hyaluronic acid, nalidone, antioxydants. 

Dermadvanced

Products dedicated to sensible skins with natural ingredients.

Nutriprescription

Dietary supplements that 100% composed of natural ingredients.

Since its first store opening Pharmavance has come a long way and grown in experience. Following which it aims to be even more successful with the opening of 100 new stores by 2020.

Founded in 1995 Better life has managed quiet a sucessful expansion with over 420 stores and even bought Nancheng the largest retailing company in 2014. Today Better life is situated among the Top 10 retailers of FMCG in China. Better life group is a Chinese group whose main activities are related to retail chains and B2B wholesaling, finance, supply chain, merchandise trade and e-commerce. The group manages supermarkets and hypermarkets ; named Super-mart and Hyper-mart and holds a leading position in Jiangxi province.These type of store formats account for 452 in total, wharehoused in 600,000 square meters. The group also provides online retailing activities under the name of Smart monkey.

Smart monkey covers 12 categories on its website, including:

• Fresh food
• Packaged food
• Imported products
• Personal care
• Baby products

Other diversified store formats are:

• Shopping malls
• Electronic stores
• Commercial real state
• logistics facilities

The global procurement strategy aims at covering 6 overseas branches :

• Germany
• Korea
• United States
• Australia
• Japan
• New Zealand

E-commerce

Created in 2013 with the partnership of BBG offline stores, the onlline retail section of Better life is involved in the following categories: 

• Fresh food
• Imported food
• Maternity products
• Beauty & personal care 
• Electrical equipments
• Household products
• Nutrition & Health care
• Accesories

Food Business

BBG food business unit's main goal is to develop retail chains. The year 2015 witnessed the establishment of 2 retail chains formats:

• Super-mart
• Hyper-mart

BBG Department stores

• With 15,000 SKUs to choose from, BBG already owns 43 department stores and now projects to open up 3 more shopping malls.

Nancheng Department store

• Nancheng was introduced to the BBG group in the year 2014 and created the outlets store  Hunan and Yunnan.

Appliance

• With 63 appliance stores, BBG E-mart is third most important activities of the BBG Group. Working closely with 500 suppliers, BBG appliance stores provide 100 renowned brands to customers.

Convenient store

• Huimiba is the name of the convenient store established by BBG group. Based in Hunan the convenient store aims at providing to its clients packaged food, food necessities and even services such as printing, photocopying, free hot water, free local call etc.

Catering

• The catering department handles restaurants of the BBG group. Restaurants bears the name of TaiChu and first opened its doors in 2009.

Logistics

• Yuntong logistics service has 1000 employees and the warehouse covers 120,000 square meters. There are a total of 500 vehicles equipped withh different temperature ranges.

Seeing

• Having a factory of 8600 square meters, this department is reponsible for the production of foods. 

Mister Bread

• Mister Bread deals with the bakery section. Indeed food items such as cakes, beverages and bread are produced. There are even private labelled products such as : Davidson, Qilele and Mister Bread.

The company implemented the private brand strategy as they want to develop the private brand further. The firm follows the 4P policy of imported products which are as follows:

• Price - After analyzing the cost and market, the firm fixes a competitive price.
• Product - The concept is that the product should be of good quality but sold at a low price.
• Place - The company has the possibility to sell both online and offline.
• Promotion - Products are advertised through online and offline medias.

Indeed, the objective of the firm is to achieve the leading market share in South west China by the year 2020.

Established in 1995, Bid Corporation commonly known as Bid corp is a globally known food service group, focused on food service operations. The company is present through its subsidiaries in 5 continents and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

There was a split between Bid corp and Bidvest in 2016 allowing Bid corp to emphasize on its current food service operations.

Services provided by Bid corp are:

• Sourcing and procurement
• Warehousing and distribution
• Service excellence
• Innovation
• HoReCa

Bid corp’s product segmentation are as follows:

• Frozen 36%
• Chilled 27%
• Ambient 33%
• Non-food 4%

The company’s market segmentation is explained as per the list below:

• Logistics 22%
• Chain 29%
• Independent 44%
• Retail/other 5%

Bid corp’s logistic features include 259 distribution centers totalising 1254895 square meters and 4844 vehicles.

In April 2017, the firm bought the Spanish foodservice group Guzman Gastronomia and Cuttings. Also, in the same period of time, Bidcorp signed an agreement with Purator, a leading innovator in the bakery, patisserie and chocolate industry. Through this move, Bidcorp aims to increase production and bring more quality ingredients to the African bakers.

After having reported a 9% rise in its full year earnings, the firm decided to sell its UK logistics business to a major global player in August 2018.  

As of August 2018, the firm is on the hunt for further acquisitions despite having established its presence in Portugal, Malaysia and Germany recently.

In fact, the objective of the company is to focus on developing fresh produce, value-add processing and supply chain initiatives by the year 2019 hence promoting real growth.

Grupo Arenal can be described as a family business initiated in Lugo in the year 1976. The first store opened was of 50 square meters in a city mall.

This first contact with the Spanish market was successful and today the company is known as a specialised distribution group.

Rich of its 30 years of existence and experince, Grupo Arenal now manages 30 stores and the distribution of the products are assured by Galician and Castilian-Leon communities.

After the take-over of the company by the second generation, the company’s position made use of proximity and customer service as well as low prices products the business model was reinforced. Around 50,000 SKUs  was being provided.

Now the group aims to expand more the business, to have more stores so as to be closer to its customers.

Established in 1996, Oaks Cellars is an importer and distributor of alcoholic beverages. Its headquarters is based in Tan Boon Liat, Singapore. The company sources its products from countries such as Italy, California, Spain, Chile, New Zealand, France and many others. 

Moreover, the business operates 5 outlets and an online shop as well. Besides, Oaks Cellars has a showroom which conducts wine tasting events and walk-in purchases are not allowed. 

In addition, the importer achieves an annual revenue of € 5.7 million and employs around 30 people. 

Oaks Cellars offers more than 1,000 references in the Wine & Spirits category which are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Champagnes 
• Wines
• Gins 
• Rums
• Vodkas 
• Cognacs 

Furthermore, brands such as Domaine Romanee-Conti, Château Lafite Rothschild, Petrus, Balvenie, Brugal, Ardbeg, Tenjaku, Port Ellen, etc, are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates its own warehouse and partners with a courier service company to conduct its deliveries. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.oaks.com.sg/ 

Founded in 1930, Cofrapex International is an importer and distributor of food and non-food products. Its headquarters is based in Marseille, France. The company sources its products from countries such as Ukraine, Latin America, Brazil, Holland and many more. Moreover, the Cofrapex International is indulged in export activities as well. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to supermarkets, wholesalers, cash & carries, car ferries, cruises, duty free shops, hotels, catering sites, etc. Some of its clients are Club Med hotel, Accor, Hilton, Eurest, Sodexo and many others. Moreover, the company operates an online store as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Cofrapex International achieved a turnover of € 15.46 million and employed more than 20 people. 

Furthermore, Cofrapex International provides a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

• Sweet grocery: confectionery products. 
• Savoury grocery: preserves and pasta. 
• Frozen: chicken, fish, and meat. 
• Chilled & fresh: cheese, milk and charcuterie. 
• Personal care: Different types of hygiene products. 

Moreover, the enterprise caters for consumers with specific needs by offering Halal, organic, vegan and gluten-free products. 

Additionally, the importer maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 22000 and AEO. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates a 13,600 square metres warehouse which has multi-temperatures. Moreover, Cofrapex International has additional frozen storage areas of 2,000 and 1,500 square metres as well. With regards to its transport services, the importer has a fleet of dual temperature trucks to conduct its deliveries for dry, fresh and frozen products. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.cofrapex.com/ 

Newrest Algeria has been present in Algeria since 2006 and is specialised in sectors like restaurants, airports, schools and remote sites. With a dedicated team of 1011 employees, Newrest Algeria serves more than 15000 meals daily across the country.

The business operations of Newrest Algeria are geographically segmented as follows:

• Cafeterias & restaurants concessions - in Alger
• Restauration - across the country in Alger, Boumerdès & Oran
• Remote sites - In Hassi-Messaoud, Adrar, Timimoun, Saïda, El-bayad, Regan, In-Salah et In-Amenas

In the sector of restaurants concessions, the revenue increased by 3% which is possibly due to a progress in the product offer and the commercial strategy between the customs-free zone and the customs zone.

Reckitt Benckiser United Kingdom is a British multinational consumer goods company which produces health, hygiene and home products. The company was formed in 1999 by the merger of the UK-based Reckitt & Colman plc and the Netherlands-based Benckiser NV.

In 2018, the company achieved a net revenue of €14.2 billion and employs 40000 people. The firm has sold over 20 million products in around 200 countries. 

Reckitt Benckiser United Kingdom offers products in the following categories:

• Household: disinfectants, cleaners, bleach, diffusers,

• Personal Care: body care

The company offers a wide range of brands which include Veet, Dettol, Scholl, Air Wick, Harpic, Vanish,Cillit Bang and Finish.

The company's strategy is to have a highly focused portfolio concentrating on its 19 most profitable brands, which are responsible for 70% of net revenues.

In July 2017, it was announced that McCormick would acquire Reckitt's food brands, including French's Mustard & Frank's RedHot, for $4.2 billion, which still needs regulatory approval.

Reckitt Benckiser United Kingdom is involved in Research and Development in order to bring innovative products on the market. The company has several research centres in the UK, Germany, USA, Italy, China, India and Thailand. 

The business is also involved in various projects concerning water sanitisation and the protection of the environment. The firm has partnered with many organisations such as tft, AISE, AIM Progress and GC3.

FDD International Limited is a leading distributor specializing in international health and beauty brands within the UK retail market. Established in 1992, the company has built a strong reputation for transforming emerging and niche brands into market leaders through comprehensive services in product management, marketing, and logistics.

With over 30 years of industry expertise, FDD International offers a full-service approach to brand launches, supporting clients from initial strategy development to multi-channel distribution. Their services include tailored business planning, dynamic marketing strategies, and efficient logistics management, ensuring brands achieve optimal visibility and growth in the UK market. The company maintains outstanding relationships with major retailers and leverages its deep understanding of the health and beauty sector to deliver targeted campaigns and effective brand positioning.

FDD International operates from a distribution center in Ascot, Berkshire, and focuses on the wholesale of perfume and cosmetics. The company is known for its flexible, personal approach, adapting its services to meet the unique needs of each brand partner. Their team of in-house specialists brings extensive experience in PR, digital media, traditional advertising, and in-store promotional activities, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the brand journey.

Financially, FDD International has demonstrated consistent performance, with recent turnover figures placing it in the 10 to 50 million euro range. The company employs between 20 and 49 staff members, reflecting its medium-sized operational scale. FDD International continues to nurture long-standing brand partnerships while actively seeking new and exciting products to expand its portfolio.

For manufacturers and suppliers looking to enter or grow in the UK health and beauty market, FDD International offers a reliable and experienced partner with a proven track record of success.

Established in 1909 by Charles Delsol, FDG Group first entered the French market through the invention of an automatic barrette known as “The French Clip”. Its headquarters is based in Orly, France. Today, the company has grown into a distribution company specialised in non-food consumer goods. 

FDG Group pursues its international ambitions by trading in different countries such as Spain, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, England, Romania, Russia and many more, 

With regards to its distribution channels, the business supplies its products to over 6,100 points of sale. Its clients include major retail chains such as Carrefour, Auchan, E.Leclerc, Migros, Super U, Leader Price, Spar, Monoprix, etc.

Currently, FDG Group achieves an annual turnover of €119 million and employs over 350 salespersons and promoters. 

Moreover, FDG Group offers more than 15 brands and 7,800 references in its 4 core categories: 

• Personal care: lip balms, condoms, makeup, etc. 
• Household: pastry bags and candles. 
• Haberdashery & Footwear: insoles, yarns, knitting needles, etc. 
• Hobbies: toys, stationeries, activity books, etc. 

Along with internationally-recognised brands such as Babyliss, Lego, Playmobil, etc, the firm offers its private label products as well. 

Its private label products are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Le French Make-up: This brand includes products such as mascaras, eye shadow blushes, etc. 
• Dontalex: This brand is dedicated to dental care products such as dental floss, mouthwash, toothbrush heads, etc. 
• Doctissimo: This brand consists of products for sexual wellbeing, first aid and beauty. 
• Logis Bleu: This brand offers a range of brushes, mops, clothes, etc for cleaning purposes. 

FDG Group holds various certifications such as GOTS, IFTH, Intertek, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, FDG Group has a network of 4 warehouses through which 1,500 orders are processed and 300,000 products are delivered everyday. Moreover, around 96 million products are delivered each year. 

Founded in 2006, Eureka Pharma is an importer and distributor of OTC and parapharmaceuticals. Its headquarters is based in Kuurne, Belgium.

Eureka Pharma delivers to pharmacies in Belgium and Luxembourg and has also been selling its products on different e-commerce platforms.

Eureka Pharma achieves a turnover of €2 million and employs up to 14 employees. 

Eureka Pharma provides products in the personal care category such as vitamins, dental care, nail care, etc.

Its portfolio comprises brands such as 

• Studio 100: a range of vitamins. 
• Andreia Professional: nail polish.
• Morser: skin and nail care. 

Eureka also launched its own brand, ‘Eureka Care’ that includes a wide range of OTC products like eye drops, ear drops, pregnancy test, dental care, etc. 

Established in 1943 in Norway, Bjorn Strindberg is an importer, distributor and wholesaler of cosmetics focusing on the markets in Norway and Sweden.

The company distributes to online shops, pharmacies, duty-free stores, drugstores, perfumeries, etc. Bjorn Strindberg’s clients include coverbrands, Easier Life, Boots Pharmacy, MyMuse, etc. 

Dealing with a unique skincare and cosmetic portfolio which is of high quality, Strinberg uses the name Masq for marketing purposes. Created 2 years ago, Masq's main activity is to represent partners from across the world.

To show its expertise in this particular domain, Bjorn Strindberg has a team of 6 experts as well as keeping up with trends by attending major trade shows and exhibitions.

Acting as the ideal partner, Bjorn Strindberg offers an array of products in the personal care category including skincare, makeup, face care, etc. 

Some of the brands offered by Bjorn Strindberg include Vivian Gray, W7, Profusion Cosmetics, etc.

Temasek is an active investment company headquartered in Singapore which was incorporated in 1974. This private limited company is a state-owned holding company that can be characterized as a national wealth fund owned by the Government of Singapore.

Being also a shareholder, Temasek and its investments are guided by the 4 following key themes:

• transforming economies 
• growing middle income populations 
• deepening comparative advantages 
•  emerging champions 

 
The portfolio of Temasek covers many different sectors such as:

• financial services 
• telecommunications
• media & technology 
• transportation & industrials 
• consumer & real estate 
• life sciences & agribusiness
• energy & resources

Temasek holdings is rated AAA/Aaa by agencies S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s investors service respectively.
Temasek has a multinational team of 630 people, in 10 global offices including Singapore, New York, and most recently, San Francisco.

Founded in 1986, QVC France is a television shopping channel and also the world leader in the distribution beauty & personal care products present in the following countries:

• United States
• Germany
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• China
• Japan
• la France

More than 1000 brands are sold worldwide such as: GHD, Tarte, Canon, Samsung, etc...

QVC France is owned by Liberty Interactive, in July 2017, the latter announced the acquisition (62% owned).  

As a result, Liberty Interactive sold its non-retail business and renamed as Qurate Retail, Inc.

QVC started to broadcast its channel in August 2015, in France. Today the company has approximately 10 million customers worldwide and a big range of 170 millions of products ranging from fashion to jewelry to cosmetics or home. The United States represented the largest market for the year of 2014 with a revenue of $ 5.8 billion.

One of the asset for customers to shop with QVC is :

Today’s Special Value

This concept of QVC offers its customers 1 exclusive product offer in Beauty, Jewelry, Home, Fashion, Kitchen for 24 hours only  at the best prices

QVC allows its customers a 30 days delay to exchange or return their items due to dissatisfaction or any other valid reasons.

QVC France is broadcasted on the following free channel in more than 22 million household:

• Channel 36
• Fransat channel 70
• Orange TV channel 205
• Canal channel 77
• Bouygues Telecom channel 230

They offer premium customer services such as: "call for free on a 7/7 basis as from 8h - 22h".

QVC focuses on a unique commercial approach based on high-quality customer service, total transparency in product demonstrations and brand information. Moreover the company puts forward preferential prices and a strong relationship of trust with its customers.

In the financial year 2016, the firm achieved a turnover of 5 million euros. The company employs 170 people in the business.

QVC France has closed its activities on March 2019; the company is no longer active.

Cosmetics European Distribution (CED) is a French company specialized in the distribution of cosmetic products with over 25 years of experience in the commercial, marketing, and logistics fields of the cosmetics industry. Established in France, CED focuses on bringing quality and innovative beauty brands from around the world to the French and Benelux markets.

CED emphasizes distributing only brands that respect European legislation and selects the most appropriate sales channels according to a brand's positioning. The company supports brands by providing quantifiable results and recommendations to develop their presence and sales effectively in their markets of expertise.

Operating mainly in France and the Benelux countries, CED's network includes upscale concept stores and well-known beauty retail chains such as Beauty Success, Marionnaud, Ici Paris XL, and Nocibé.

CED's strategy focuses on creating strong partnerships with brands and ensuring efficient market development tailored to both the brand and locality. Its approach centers on quality, compliance with EU regulations, and effective market placement to become a key player in the cosmetics distribution sector within its geographic scope.

Although detailed financial data is not publicly available, considering CED’s market niche and scale, it is assessed to have a turnover of less than 1 million euros for the most recent year. The company's employee base in France is estimated between 10 and 19.

We are ProCare Ltd based in Hameenlinna , Finland. We are member of Tradekey.com since April, 2008. Our business is related to Beauty & Personal Care industry and we specifically deal in Denture care products, pocket flosser, whitening products.Since 1 August, ProCare is an exclusive distributor of the Finnish brand HUR in the Netherlands.

Pharm & You France is a pharmacies network. The pharmacy is all about proximity retail that serves 4 millions customers daily. Pharm & You stresses on 2 major factors:

• A portfolio of services

• A commercial approach

Pharm & You differs from other pharmacies through its :

• Purchasing structure

• Economic strategy

Indeed, to be closer to the consumers, Pharm & You has identified different professions through its territorial zones :

• City - Pharm & You market

• Mall - Pharm & You market

• Semi-urban - Pharm & You express

• Rural - Pharm & You contact

Overall, Pharm & You is a banner that boosts the performance of independant pharmacies. Allying ''selling out'' strategy to promote sales, Pharm & You regroups leading commercial partners hence having competitive products references.

Groupe Univers Pharmacie is a pharmaceutical company was established in 2004 in France. The firm offers a wide range of personal care products. Univers Pharmacie also has stores in Switzerland. 

Groupe Univers Pharmacie consists of 11 enterprises.

The company manages 111 Univers Pharmacie stores.

Univers Pharmacie won the best pharmacie network award for 2020 by the IREF. 

Univers Pharmacie offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: skincare, hair care, food supplements, baby care, essential oils
• Sweet Grocery: tisanes

In 2017, Univers Pharmacie launched a new concept store and also launched its private label, UP Paris which consists of a wide range of personal care products such as baby care, skin care and more. 

Univers Pharmacie is also the exclusive distributor for Uprana, a brand of of food supplements, essential oils and tisane.

The company has partnered with partner laboratories such as Biogaran, Sandoz and arrow. 

Feelunique International is a UK-based beauty retailer which started operating in 2005. The firm offers more than 32000 products from over 500 brands. The company also manages an online shop.

The company acquired hair salon & beauty stores in Channel Islands between 2008 to 2011 and in 2015, it bought several perfumeries in France. Feelunique also launched a cross-border Chinese website in order to enter the chinese market during that same year.

In 2016, the firm set up an office in Paris and relocated its headquarters in London. In 2017, the company took over Beautyst, a french company which deals in beauty products as well.

In 2017, Feelunique International attained a turnover of almost €100 million and the company’s staff team consisted of 115 people. Over 15000 products are sold everyday and the company ships to more than 120 countries across the world.

Feelunique International offers a wide range of personal care products which include makeup, skincare, hair care, fragrances, oral care as well as supplements. These also include organic products.

The company offers products from brands which include Elemis, Caudalie, Murad, Liz Earle, Elizabeth Arden and Arden. 

Feelunique online shop is accessible on https://row.feelunique.com/

Feelunique France is a beauty care retailer which launched in France in 2016 by acquiring the perfumery chain, Parfumeries Rive Droite. The company is part of Feelunique International, which is owned by Palamon Capital Partners. It is recognised as the largest online retailer across Europe.

Feelunique France manages 4 stores in the country and also runs an online store. The stores consist of a perfume shop, beauty parlour and a hair salon. 

There are around 35 000 references in Feelunique France’s portfolio.

Moreover, Feelunique France promotes its products by collaboration with social media influencers. 

In 2018, Feelunique France was reported to achieve a turnover of €7.9 million and employed 20 people.

A wide range of products in the personal care category are offered by Feelunique France such as fragrances, skincare, make up and many more.

There are currently over 500 niche brands, spa and salon brands as well as digital brands available such as Pureology, Decleor, He-Shi, L’Oreal Paris, Elizabeth Arden and Blinc. 

Feelunique France imports its products from Switzerland, UK, USA and many more.

Feelunique France manages 1 warehouse in the country and delivers orders promptly to Monaco, Corsica and countrywide. Free delivery is offered for all purchases exceeding €50.

The online shop of Feelunique France is accessible on www.feelunique.com

Based in Singapore, Suzanni Beaute is a company specialising in the distribution of personal care products since 2011. The business also manages its own online shop. Suzanni Beaute was founded by a beauty specialist.

The company’s clients include drugstores, health & beauty stores, pharmacies, department stores, online stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, etc.

The firm received several awards which include the Guardian Health & Beauty Awards for the most innovative product in 2013 and 2015 as well as the Watsons HWB Awards 2014. 

Suzanni Beaute offers personal care products which include makeup, skincare, hair care and nail care products. 

The company distributes products from brands like Elite Models, Models own, Revlon, I Love and many other brands. 

Suzanni Beaute’s online shop can be accessed on www.suzannibeaute.com.sg

Bunzl is an importer and distributor of cleaning products as well as safety, protection and non-food catering supplies. Bunzl was established in the UK in 1940 after Moritz Bunzl, the founder, relocated from Slovakia due to political unrest in Central Europe. The business started by selling paper products. 

Bunzl expanded in the US, South America and Asia through various acquisitions. In fact, the business now operates in 31 countries and here have been 160 acquisitions since 2004. 

Bunzl distributes products to its clients in various markets that include:

• Foodservice: hotels, restaurants, contract caterers, etc.

• Grocery: grocery stores and supermarkets

• Retail: boutiques, department stores, e-commerce, etc.

• Safety: industrial and construction businesses

• Cleaning & Hygiene: cleaning & facilities management companies and public sector

• Healthcare: hospitals, care homes and other facilities.

In 2019, Bunzl attained a turnover of € 10.5 billion, registering a growth of 1% compared to the previous year. The food service market represents 29% of the revenue and the grocery market, 26%. 

The company employs 19000 people that include a sales team of 3200 professionals as well as 2600 customer service specialists. The customer service specialists are based in local markets. 

Bunzl offers products in the household category that includes cleaners, detergents, disinfectant, cleaning supplies, etc. 

It must be noted that Bunzl supplies branded and unbranded products and has also developed its own labels. 

Bunzl sources products across the world, working with multinational suppliers and local suppliers. The company has also set up a sourcing office in Shanghai which sources most of the products for Bunzl’s private labels. 

It must be noted that Bunzl has a supplier code of conduct which suppliers have to adhere to. Bunzl ensures that all its suppliers respect ethical norms. Most of the products are sourced from countries that have strict norms and policies regarding employment laws and environmental protection laws. In the case of Asia, the company has an assurance and quality control team to audit all suppliers located in the continent. 

Concerning the logistics, Bunzl operates its own warehouses. As for the transportation, the business relies on its own fleet as well as third party delivery companies. Bunzl ensures a local and national distribution network. The company’s policy is to deliver all orders on-time. 

Bunzl supports various charities like the St John Ambulance in the UK. Furthermore, the company also sponsors projects to manage waste effectively and to protect the environment. 

Mademoiselle Bio, a chain of beauty stores founded in 2006 in France, offers beauty products with a wide range of prices and unbeatable quality. Indeed, the company provides 2000 beauty and cosmetic references.

Mademoiselle Bio operates 13 stores in France as well as an online shop.

More than a beauty retailer, Mademoiselle Bio provides bio products that cater for customers needs. Qualified beauticians are available at the stores to advise customers and help new ones discover bio products, be it for: aromatherapy, cosmetics or even apitherapy.

The firm provides products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, skincare, makeup, fragrances, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: a range of teas including herbal ones

Some of the brands available include Sanaflore, Rampal Latour, Abyssea, K for Shea, etc. 

Mademoiselle Bio has also developed its private label, Mademoiselle Bio, all composed of active components and unique properties. The range features skincare, fragrances, hair care, etc. 

Quality being its motto, all the brands provided by Mademoiselle Bio must meet at least the following certifications: Cosmebio, Ecocert, Natrue, BDIH, Vegan, Nature & Progres. 

Mademoiselle Bio’s online shop can be found on www.mademoiselle-bio.com

Hotusa hotels were created in 1977 in the heart of barcelona, the hotels are a subsidiary of the Hotusa group. The Hotusa hotels are famous to be the first independent hotel chain in the world.

Hotusa group is structured around 2 main areas :

• Tourism area

The distribution, marketing and marketing services of this group of companies in the world.

The tourist division consists of the following hotel management:

• Hotusa Hotels
• Keytel, SA
• Prestige Hotels of the World
• Restel
• Hotelius

• Hotel area

This sector of the company emcompasses direct hotel management processes under the name of Eurostars hotel which operates a total of 46 establishments, as well as an additional number of 35 directly operated hotels. Today the group includes more than 150 hotels: over 80 establishments incorporated in Eurostars Hotels and about 40 in Exe Hotels.

Managed hotels are :

• Acqualis Hotels
• house Selects
• Eurostars Hotels
• Elysees West Hotels
• Exe Hotels
• Prestige Hotels
• Style Hotels

In 2008, the Group was awarded by the Business Excellence Prince Felipe Prize, granted by the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade of Spain as recognition for its contribution towards increase of the competitiveness of the Spanish tourism industry, in addition to consolidating its position on the international tourist marketplace.

Alliance Healthcare France was launched as Alliance Sante France in 1991 by ERPI Holding company, providing cosmetics and healthcare items. However, the companies behind Alliance Healthcare France have been operating since 1835. 

As from 2007, the business started operating under the name Alliance Healthcare France. Alliance Healthcare France is a member of Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Alliance Healthcare France has over 33500 references.

Alliance Healthcare France offers a range of products in the personal care category that includes face care, skincare, cosmetics, etc. 

Alliance Healthcare France provides a number of products from Walgreens Boots Alliance. They are:

• Almus: a range of medicines

• YourGoodSkin: a brand of skincare products targeted at women

• Alvita: a brand featuring baby care, baby care, orthopaedics products, etc.

Alliance Healthcare France has 9 regional logistic platforms and a fleet of 850 vehicles deal with the delivery. 

Alliance Healthcare France is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Alliance Healthcare France supports EORTC Charitable Trust which carries out research to find treatments for cancer. 

Alliance Healthcare France has also taken measures like reducing waste, recycling and controlling energy consumption in order to be more sustainable. 

Birchbox United Kingdom is a subsidiary of Birchbox, an American beauty box company which was established in 2010 by Katia Beauchamp and Hayley Barna. The company is known for its surprise beauty boxes which consist of 5 beauty products for a monthly subscription of €16.3 and it also sells full-size products. Birchbox is recognised as the UK's number 1 beauty box.

Furthermore, Birchbox was launched in the UK in 2013 and opened its first pop up store in London. 

200 000 people are subscribed to Birchbox United Kingdom.

In 2020, Birchbox United Kingdom achieved a turnover of €25 million 

Birchbox United Kingdom offers products in the personal care category which consist of skincare products, perfumes, cosmetics, etc. 

In addition, the firm provides organic products as well.

Over 800 brands including NARS, Akane, Balance Me and D’Orleac, partners with Birchbox United Kingdom. The company imports its products from France, USA, Italy and many more.

Birchbox United Kingdom has developed its own brand, Birchbox, which offers loungewear and accessories.

Moreover, Birchbox United Kingdom delivers to its customers in the UK and Ireland.

Birchbox United Kingdom makes use of recycled packaging to help reduce waste.

The online shop of Birchbox United Kingdom is accessible on www.birchbox.com

Blivakker was founded in Norway in 2007. The company specialises in personal care products which are sold through its online and physical stores. Brandsdal Group is the parent company of Blivakker. 

Furthermore, Blivakker has expanded its business by launching branches in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Austria and Poland.

Moreover, Blivakker offers over 18 000 references in the non-food category.

Over 1 million customers collaborate with Blivakker.

In 2019, Blivakker achieved a turnover of €44.9 million and there are 23 employees on its team.

Blivakker was voted as the People’s web favourite for 4 consecutive years and also won the Sarlandsbedrift of the year award. 

Products in the personal care category, which include hair care, makeup and fragrances, form part of Blivakker’s portfolio. 

Vegan products are available as well.

There are over 17 000 brands such as Dermalogica, Ralph Lauren, Biotherm, Clinique, The Ordinary and Elizabeth Arden, which can be found in both its online shop and stores. 

Blivakker imports its products from the USA, France, UK and many more.

The online shop of Blivakker can be accessed on www.blivakker.no

Founded in 2007, La Compagnie Bio et Nature is an organic retailer operating under the banner Natureo. Its headquarters is based in Dourdan, France. Find the largest selection of organic products with 10,000 references at the best price in any Natureo shop. 

At present, the company operates 50 shops across France. The website Natureo has also played a major part in attracting customers to its stores.

In the financial year 2020, Natureo achieved a turnover of € 139.3 million, indicating a rise of 7.3% as compared to 2019.  

Natureo provides products in the following categories:

• Dairy: cheese, milk, cream, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: soup, flour, pasta,sauces, oil, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: coffee, chocolate, sugar, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, meat, seafood, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice cream, vegetables, fish, meat, etc.
• Drinks: an assortment of champagne, wine, syrups, soda, juices, etc.
• Personal Care: skincare, face care, makeup, haircare, etc.
• Household: cleaners, disinfectants, descaling products, etc. 

Additionally, Natureo offers products which are gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free, vegan, etc. Furthermore, the company also sells products which have a low sodium and glycemic content. 

Brands such as Markal, Vitabio, Biobleud, Arcadie, Good Gout, Ecodoo, La Bio Idea, etc can be found in its stores.

Furthermore, La Compagnie Bio also launched its private label, Natureo which features an extensive range of products like milk, oil, cheese, cream, oil, etc. Natureo works with French producers and suppliers mainly. 

La Compagnie Bio et Nature meets the highest quality standards as it possesses certifications such as Demeter, MSC, AFDIAG, V-label, EcoCert, etc.

Moreover, the enterprise launched la Bulle Bio, its organic blog which is composed of product info, varied recipes, practical advice and DIY tutorials. 

In 2021, the company launched the click and collect service at 24 of its points of sale and worked towards the modernization of its stores. 

Concerning sustainability, Natureo supports and promotes local producers that are engaged in processes that use natural resources responsibly and limit waste. 

The firm’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.natureo-bio.fr/ 

Chang Jin South Korea is a company specialised in the trading and distribution of cosmetic products and is based in South Korea. Chang Jin South Korea was founded in 2006.

Chang Jin South Korea distributes to online shops, beauty & health shops and duty-free shops. 

With its experience in the sector, Chang Jin South Korea provides its expertise to clients and is hence able to project high-end brand image.Over the years Changjin has been able to earn the trust of its partners. The importer uses various marketing tools to reach its target audience and is also trusted to bring high quality products that meet the needs of the customers.

Chang Jin South Korea employs 40 people.

The products available under the personal care category include skincare and face care. 

Chang Jin South Korea offers products from brands like Edenens, Vicombio and Placentor.

Bunzi Greenham is the leading supplier of protection equipment, contractor equipment and cleaning & hygiene products. Founded in the UK, the business is owned by Bunzl PLC. 

Bunzi Greenham can reach out to many customers through its 22 service centres and a dedicated sales team.

Bunzl Greenham provides products in the following categories:

• Household: cleaners, disinfectant, bleach, degreasers, etc.

• Personal Care: handwash, body wash, wipes, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, tea, coffee, etc.

• Drinks: a range of juices and mineral water

• Dairy: products such as milk pods

Bunzl Greenham provides products from brands such as Nescafe, Tetly, Maxwell House, etc. 

In addition to this, Bunzl Greenham has developed its own brands which are exclusively offered by the firm. These are:

• Cleanline: a range of cleaners, wipes, degreasers, etc.

• Cleanline Eco: a brand of eco-friendly cleaning products such as hand and body wash, wipes, cleaners, etc. 

• CleanWorks: a range of cleaning equipment

• CleanBee: a range of vacuum cleaners

Bunzl Greenham is ISO 14001 certified. 

It must be noted that the business has several sustainable objectives such as reducing its carbon foot and energy consumption. One of the measures in this aspect was to use LED lighting.

Bunzl Greenham also aims to reduce waste.

Specifically targeting women (70%),  Showromprivé.com has become a reference in the online retail world over the years. Indeed, since their begining, the group has experienced rapid expansion, hence establishing themselves in 9 other countries. Following their sucess, Showroomprivé.com has managed to gain the trust of investors such as Accell Partners.

Offering a real platform for e-commerce, Showroomprivé.com is guided by:
- accessibility
- innovation
- inspiration
- efficiency

More than a simple online retail, all the websites of Showroomprivé.com undergo a flash sales for a limited period of time for the delight of consumers, wherein products's prices are consequently lowered.

Showroomprivé.com disposes of 3 sourcing offices in Germany, Italy and Spain

The group's success is projected through the visit of 2 million visitors daily and 32,2 members. Per month, Showroomprivé.com achieves 1,1 million orders and 35,1 million of products are sold hence being able to encounter 19% of growth.

When allying with Showroomprivé.com, partners are allying with:
- innovation
- 10 years of expertise
- female target maket
- mastering BIG DATA to better understand consumer's perception

Aprium Pharmacie was previously known as Paris Pharma which was launched in France in 2006. Paris Pharma regrouped individual pharmacists in France. 

In 2018, Paris Pharma undertook a major change and rebranding. The firm regrouped all its members’ pharmacies under 1 banner, Aprium Pharmacie. 

Aprium Pharmacie is owned by Sagard Investment Fund. 

Aprium Pharmacie manages all Paris Pharma, Paca Pharma, Rhone-Alpes Pharma, Sud-Ouest Pharma and Nord Pharma pharmacies. There are now 270 pharmacies in France and an online shop. 

Aprium Pharmacie achieved a turnover of € 945 million in 2018. On average, each pharmacy reaches a turnover of € 3.5 million. 

Today Aprium Pharmacie accounts for various personal care products, mainly medicines on prescription but also drugstore products, cosmetics, etc. Aprium Pharmacie also provides a number of services for patients. 

The group also proposes a platform for purchasing overheads, only for its members.

Aprium Pharmacie's online store can be accessed on www.aprium-pharmacie.fr

Ocean Healthcare is a dynamic privately owned business. Established in 2003, we offer sales, marketing and distribution solutions to healthcare brand owners within the pharmacy, grocery, and dental channels in Ireland.

We manage some major international healthcare brands, offering a range of solutions to brand owners. From total brand management to sales and national account management, we can tailor a strategy to meet the commercial requirements. Our experienced commercial team have a proven track record building brands and repositioning stagnating brands for growth. We were proud to be awarded the 2020 Irish Enterprise Award for Best Healthcare Marketing and Distribution.

With established long standing relationships with key players in the retail trade we supply over 2,500 accounts throughout the north and south of Ireland either directly or indirectly via wholesale. Our team call directly on 70% of pharmacies and dentists in Ireland. Our distribution premises are ISO9001:2015 approved.

Training, education, events and sampling to Healthcare Professionals is also an important part of our service to ensure our brands are recommended.

There is no better way of gaining excellent distribution levels than by the direct calls we offer. We choose to work with a small number of brands to ensure each one gets the focus it needs

Distriplus is present in the Belgian Beauty & Care sector since the year 2007. The headquarters is based in Anderlecht, Belgium. The firm has an overall of 200 points of sale under the following banners: Di Beauty & Care and Planet Parfum. 

• Di Beauty & Care - A wide range of wellness products are available in 110 points of sale in Belgium and 1 in Luxembourg.
• Planet Parfum - The firm operates 81 Planet Parfum stores and 42 beauty salons in Belgium.

The core products category is personal care and the products that can be found are as follows:

• Makeup
• Face care
• Body care

Inspired by an American drugstore concept, Di Beauty & Care is a personal care retailer which was launched in Belgium in 1975 when it opened its first store in Brussels. It is part of Distriplus which is owned by the Bogart Group.

Di Beauty & Care operates 104 stores. 

The company achieves an annual turnover of €18.9 million and it employs more than 500 employees. 

The Di Academy was established to offer in-house training to customers. 

Since 2012, Di Beauty & Care has been focusing on personal care products which include makeup, face care, body care and supplements.

Brands like NYX, L’Oreal Paris, Maybelline, Rimmel, Garnier and Bourjois have partnered with Di Beauty & Care. Most of its products are imported from China, France and many other countries.

The firm is also the exclusive distributor of various brands on the Belgian market.

Its private label named April was developed to keep up with the latest beauty trends and offers products such as hand cream, make up, shower mousse and many others. Another brand founded by the company goes by the label, Di, and it provides goods such as manicure accessories, bath sponge, beauty blender, makeup brushes, etc.

In addition, Di Beauty & Care’s online shop is accessible on www.di.be

Terra Continens was founded by nomads who travel extensively around the world, in the search of new fragrances.

The company is a partner of Unesco Haute Provence and the products can be found across various stores in France as well as overseas.

The products are made in France, more precisely in Provence. The company is particularly leaned on home range products while the collections reflects the world's nature such as:

• Esprit Bali
• Esprit Kanak
• Esprit Esprit d'australie
• Esprit Celte
• Esprit Provence

Founded in 2013 by Iryna Bragina, Beauty Impulse is a consulting company in International development for cosmetics and perfumes brands in the French market. Its headquarters is based in Paris, France. The company acts as an intermediate between the producer and the distributor providing personalised consulting services. 

Moreover, the firm is indulged in marketing & PR, merchandising, sales, etc. 

Presently, the business offers a large portfolio of contacts which includes over 250 global distributors in the perfumes and cosmetics industry. 

Beauty Impulse works with various products in the personal care category which includes (non-exhaustive list):

• Lipstick 
• Perfumes 
• Makeup 
• Moisturisers 
• Body lotions 

Brands such as Dusita, Taaj, Harcourt, Markwins Beauty and many others are promoted by the firm. 

Previously known as Joliebox, this French startup caught the attention of Birchbox in 2011.

Birchbox France operates as an online shop and is known for its beauty box. In 2017, Birchbox opened its physical shop in Paris where expert salespersons can assist customers.

In 2020, the original founders purchased Birchbox France back from Birchbox. The founders decided to rename the business Blissim. 

Blissim is now a fully french-owned company that is still working with the same team and brand partners. 

The turnover for 2020 was € 50 million, indicating a growth of 25%. 

Under the personal care category, products such as hair care, skincare, face care, etc. can be found.

Some of the brands available include Kerastase Paris, Cacharel, Clarins, etc.

Blissim launched its own brand which is known as LOC (Love of Color) which includes a wide range of makeup products such as eyeshadows and lipsticks.

Blissim’s online shop is accessible on www.blissim.fr

UPDATES ON BLISSIM ON 10/06/2021

It was announced that the company will be venturing on the international market and plans to expand in European countries, starting with Germany, Italy, Scandinavia and Poland. 

In 2021, a new lab known as Beauty Story was launched in order to develop sustainable cosmetics and hair care products under Blissim’s private labels. So far there are 4 brands consisting of 13 references. These brands consist of 2 skincare lines and 2 hair care lines:

• Imparfaite: a line of face care, makeup, and skincare products
• Glime: a brand featuring face care products
• Morning Street: a brand of shampoo and conditioner
• Speciology: a line of hair care items specifically designed for damaged hair

Groupe Boticinal Sante is a French pharmacy network which was launched in 2016. The company offers over 26 000 references consisting of cosmetics as well as food products. Moreover, Groupe Boticinal Sante also runs an online shop known as Boticinal Powersante. 

Currently, Groupe Boticinal Sante owns 14 stores in France.

About its clientele, Groupe Boticinal Sante distributes to pharmacies, parapharmacies and selective pharmacies.

In 2020, Groupe Boticinal Sante's turnover was €28.6 million and its employee count ranges between 1000 to 5000 people. 

Groupe Boticinal Sante offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: skincare, face care, hygiene, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: infusions, herbal teas, healthy chocolate bars, etc. 
• Savory Grocery: coconut oil, chia seeds, ready-meals, etc.
• Drinks: juices, sparkling water, energy drinks, etc. 

Organic, sugar-free and vegan products can also be found. 

Working exclusively with European suppliers and brands, the company provides over 300 brands including Clarins, La Roche Posay, Darphin, Clinique, etc. 

Furthermore, Groupe Boticinal Sante also offers products under its own label, Boticinal Laboratory, which features face care, hair care, hygiene, etc.

Its online shop can be accessed on  www.powersante.com 

Nanjing Xinjiekou Department Store is a Chinese company which was founded in 1952. The company is known as the major shareholder of House of Fraser, the oldest departmental store in the UK.

Nanjing Xinjiekou Department Store achieved a turnover of € 1.78 billion for the year 2018 and had 12 326 employees during that period. The company was ranked as one of the top 10 department stores in China and also received over 900 honors. 

 The firm is a retailer of:

• Clothing and accessories

• Sports and recreational goods

• Electronics

• Motor Vehicles parts

• Construction materials

• Pharmaceutical products

• Rubber

• Wine

• Cooking oil

Furthermore, the organisation has also entered various different fields, such as:

• Real estate

• Interior design

• Operation & research of biological medicine

• Medical raw material and machinery

• Mineral and pig iron

House of Fraser (HOF) is a well-known chain of departmental stores based in the UK since 1849. Founded by Hugh Fraser and James Arthur, HOF started as a drapery store and expanded significantly by taking over several businesses including Dingles Group, Dickins & Jones, Rackhams & Cavendish House, etc. 

Nowadays HOF owns 44 stores and in 2007, the company launched its online shop.

At present, the firm employs 18068 employees and in 2016, HOF achieved a turnover of € 981 million. 

HOF is looking for products in the personal care category which include Perfumery, Hair Care, Makeup and Skincare. 

Brands such as Aveda, Aramis, Laura Mercier, MAC, NARS, Yves Saint Laurent, Benefit and many more high-end labels are available

HOF’s online store is available on www.houseoffraser.co.uk

Eva is a chain of drugstores established in 2002 in Ukraine. The company, owned by Rush, offers personal care items. 

By 2018, Eva had a market share of 61% in Ukraine. 

Eva operates a total of 101 stores in the country as well as an online shop which was launched in 2017.

30 000 references are offered in the non-food categories.

In 2020, Eva achieved a turnover of €409 million. There are over 12 468 people working for the firm. 

The chain was awarded the National Consumer Choice Award from 2013 to 2020 by the Ukrainian Retail Award. In 2018, Eva also won the Best Health and Beauty Shop award by the International Choice Award Festival in 2018. 

Rush, through the chain Eva drogerie, offers an extensive range of personal care products like fragrances, hair care, makeup, skin care, etc. 

Brands such as L’Oreal Paris, Rimmel, Gillette, Nivea, etc. are available. 

Eva owns 44 private labels including:

• May Hair: a range of hair care items
• May Body: a brand of skincare
• Sky Style: a brand of household products
• Mari Queen: a brand that offers fragrances
• Honey Bunny: a range of skincare, fragrances, napkins, etc.

Products are imported from all over the world.

Concerning its own brands, the company works with over 300 manufacturers in China and 50 manufacturers in other countries such as France, Ukraine, Korea, Turkey, Thailand, etc. 

All products  must meet international standards and have to be of high quality. 

Eva operates 4 logistics centres in Ukraine. 

Its online shop can be accessed on www.eva.ua

Importeo is a french personal care importer which has over 30 years of experience in trade. The headquarters is based in Aubervilliers, France. The firm partnered with 52 factories in various European countries and has signed 18 exclusive distribution agreements.

The importer provides more than 900,000 SKUs from more than 80,000 suppliers and some of the products that are imported are listed below:

• Boots
• Flip Flops
• Loafers / Brogues
• Plimsolls / Espadrilles

The company’s main focus is on European suppliers and Asian customers. The firm imports products through their subsidiary which is the chinese wholesale online market called Yiwubuy.com and Yiwugou.com.

In relation to the sourcing needs, the firm arranged for French, English and chinese native speakers so that they can be answerable to all negotiations.

In fact, the objective of the company is to be the ideal partner for European sourcing by satisfying their customers with the highest quality goods at unbeatable prices.

Chalhoub Group is a leading luxury goods retailer and distributor based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in 1955, the Group has grown to become the largest retail operator in the Middle East, focusing primarily on luxury, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle sectors. Its operations include retail, distribution, and marketing services with more than 770 experiential retail stores across the region supported by advanced e-commerce platforms. Chalhoub Group partners with prestigious international brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior Couture, and Sephora while operating retail franchises including Saks Fifth Avenue and Swarovski, alongside their own concepts like Level Shoes and Ghawali.

The Group employs over 16,000 skilled professionals in several Middle Eastern countries, with more than 6,000 team members located in the UAE alone. It manages a network exceeding 650 retail points, supported by multiple distribution centers and warehouses, enabling efficient logistics and fulfillment services. Their recent investments include establishing a state-of-the-art fulfillment hub in Riyadh to enhance e-commerce and distribution operations regionally.

With revenues estimated around $3 billion (approximately 2.7 billion euros) in 2024, Chalhoub Group continues expanding and innovating. The company champions sustainability and inclusion initiatives, targets net-zero emissions by 2040, and invests heavily in workforce development and Emirati talent integration. Its dedication to combining tradition and innovation solidifies its position as a key player in the Middle Eastern luxury retail market.

Decathlon is a sports retailer which has been established in the year 1976 by Michel Leclercq. The headquarters is based in villeneuve d’Ascq, France. The firm has expanded the business by opening various stores worldwide. The company is present in 47 countries worldwide with a total of 1429 points of sale and 8 brand sites.

The retailer provides the following products under the personal care category:

• Man (jackets, boxers, tracksuits, socks, t-shirts, shoes, etc…)
• Woman (short skirts, leggings, support gorges, panties, flip flops, etc…)
• Baby (swimsuits, baby aqua shoes, baby ponchos, socks, etc…)

Its own brands are as follows:

• B’Twin
• Quechua
• Kalenji
• Domyos
• Tribord
• Oxelo
• Geonaute
• Kipsta
• Wed’ze
• Fouganza
• Artengo
• Solognac
• Nabaiji
• Geologic
• Aptonia
• Simond
• Newfeel
• Inesis
• Caperlan
• Outshock

Moreover, the firm has gained recognition through various awards such as:

• Editor’s choice 2017 by Cycling Weekly.
• Retailer of the year 2017 by Women’s Running.
• 2018 Best Tents by Camping Caravaning Club.

The company operates 58 logistics platforms around the world thus ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain.

The retailer is currently testing its new concepts known as Decathlon City (for urban sportspersons) and Decathlon Essentiels, covering 1000 square meters.

In 2015, Decathlon hit 10 billion euros for its 1176 stores. Indeed, the company opened 51 outlets more in China totalising 214 outlets while in France it has 304 outlets. 2016 has been a great year for the sports retailer as the company was able to sell 1 billion products.

Since the year 2014, the firm developed 25 own labels and presently around 70 own labels are offered. Decathlon is determined to expand the own brand assortment to a hundred in the next 2-3 years.

In the year 2017, the company established its presence in 10 new countries hence reaching 250 million sports users. The retailer planned openings in Kenya and Chile in the year 2018.

As of 2018, the firm joined RE100 as it wishes to achieve 100% renewable electricity by the year 2026.

In the fiscal year 2017, the firm amounted a revenue of 11 billion euros which is an increase of 10.8% as compared to the year 2016. With the cooperation and dedication of its 82,000 employees, Decathlon is able to run its business efficiently.