Metro Germany is a chain of Cash & Carry stores which was established in 1964 and the headquarters is based in Dusseldorf, Germany. By 2020, Metro has opened stores in over 30 countries under the banners Metro and Makro, operating over 678 shops worldwide. In Germany, Metro runs 103 stores. 

Around 4 million customers shop at the different stores in Germany. 

Metro Germany achieved a turnover of € 25.6 billion in 2020 and employed a total of 97639 people in the world. Metro Germany is the 4th largest retailer in the world.

Products in the following categories are available.

• Savory Grocery: pasta, snacks, sauces, oil, flour, spices, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, candy, coffee, honey, etc.
• Drinks: wine, champagne, spirits, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, eggs, cream, butter, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, poultry, charcuterie,etc.
• Frozen Food: vegetables, fruits, ice cream, fish, pastries, meat, ready-meals, etc.
• Personal Care: body care, hygiene, face care, hair care, etc.
• Household: cleaner, degreaser, bleach, etc.

Moreover, Metro Germany offers organic products which are free from pesticides and other chemicals. In the case of animal products, they should not be injected with hormones and antibiotics. 

The company operates a wide range of private labels that include:

• Aro: Under this brand, products such as shrimps, vegetable pots, tuna pieces, etc,.. are sold.
• Fine Life: The products that are available in this brand are butter croissants, organic cress, oranges, etc.
• METRO boss: Products such as steaks, storage containers, aluminium foils, etc. are available in this brand.
• Fine Food Finestro: aproduct line  that includes duck breast filets, beef, chicken, etc.
• Rioba: Under this brand, products such as lime juice, spray cream, espresso whole beans, etc. are sold.
• Sigma: Marking machines, chairs, folding bags, etc. are available in this brand.
• METRO Professional: The products that are available in this brand are tables, hand dryers, blankets, etc.
• Tarrington House:  Products such as microwaves, meat grinders, sofa sets, etc. are available in this brand.

The firm has acquired the HACCP certification to ensure food safety and to keep customers away from health risks.

Concerning its logistics, Metro Germany decided to open a logistics centre in Marl in 2017.

UPDATES ON METRO GERMANY ON 21/07/2021

In July 2021, Metro Germany signed the European Commission’s EU Code of Conduct for Responsible Business and Marketing Practices. The chain will be providing healthy products and reducing its food waste. It is investing in renewable sources of energy, eco-friendly refrigeration and heating equipment. 

In the case of food items, Metro Germany is collaborating with various producers in order to manufacture healthy products with less sugar in the case of its private labels. The chain also plans to educate customers about nutrition. 

Established in 1925, Migros is a retail chain headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It is one of the largest retailers across the country. 

The company ended 2021 with a total of 658 supermarkets.

In 2021, its turnover amounted to €32.10 billion. It has a team of 97,727 employees.

Moreover, the company’s online sales have grown by 67% in the last five years and in 2022, it generated sales of €3.9 billion.

 It offers a variety of products in different categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, cereals, chewing gums, etc.   
• Savory Grocery: olive oil, soup, pasta, etc.
• Chilled and fresh: meat, sausage, salad, etc.
• Frozen: vegetables, pizza, ready-made meals, etc.
• Drinks: water, fizzy drinks, juice, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, shower gel, deodorants, etc.
• Household: kitchen towels, cleaning products, gardening products, etc.

Migros has also developed its own brands:

• Migros Bio: a range of organic products such as yogurt, milk, butter, etc.
• M-Budget: a brand of food and non-food items at affordable prices such as bacon rolls, toilet paper, cream cheese, etc.
• Migros Selection: a brand of premium food items such as macarons, meat, granola, etc. 

Concerning its logistics, more than 400 rail wagons transport goods for Migros every day. It also focuses on climate-friendly lorries and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Migros Ticaret, formerly known as Moonlight Perakendecilik ve Ticaret Anonim Pirketi, was founded in 1954, originally as a sourcing point for Swiss Migros Coop. It is listed on the Istanbul Stock Exchange and is traded as MGROS.

In 1971, after they began to open stores in Turkey, the KOC Group took control of the company.

 In 2007, BC Partners Ltd, an equity firm, acquired 50.8% of Migros Tuk’s  and eventually took 97.9% control.  The group is now a subsidiary of MH Perakendecilik ve Ticaret A.Þ. Turkey.

They operate 745 stores, 717 of them in Turkey under six formats and 28 Ramstore supermarkets/hypermarkets in Kazakhstan (23) and Macedonia (5).

In Turkey, the company operates 511 Migro supermarkets and hypermarkets (262 M basic stores, 190 MM wider selection and 59 MMM large selection outlets), 177 Tansas neighborhood supermarkets, 16 ‘5M’ hyper discount stores and 13 Macrocenter stores (featuring gourmet foods).

Migros Ticaret also operates shopping centers and a food wholesale business for institutional/foodservice customers.

Musgrave Group was founded by Thomas and Stuart Musgrave in 1876. Based in Ireland, the company is a family-run wholesaler, retailer and food service, and is presently Ireland's largest grocery distributor. Initially, Musgrave Group started by offering tea and food but by 1894, the firm was known as a retailer and wholesaler. 

Furthermore, the company owns more than 1,400 stores and offices across Ireland, UK, and Spain. The Group also owns subsidiaries such as the Spanish company, Dialsur.

Additionally, the company owns Day-Today, a retail solution Group which allows convenience stores to compete more effectively and profitably in their market, while still maintaining their independence. 

Musgrave Group owns 24% share of the grocery market in the Republic of Ireland, and a 12% share in Northern Ireland.

The business partnered with Guaranteed Irish in 2020 in order to nurture and grow their network of indigenous Irish businesses. It has also signed a €300 million supply deal with Circle K. 

In 2017, Musgrave Group acquired La Rousse Foods from Aryzta. Additionally, in 2020, the firm also acquired Drinks Inc, strengthening its position on the Irish market. 

Musgrave Group is the exclusive distributor for Happy Pear and aims to market and distribute its products across Ireland and eventually across the globe. Through this collaboration, Musgrave Group is extending its vegetarian and vegan range of products. Furthermore, the enterprise will also develop new products to expand the range of Happy Pear’s products. 

With a workforce of around 41,000 people, Musgrave Group achieves a turnover of € 5.4 billion.

In 2021, the Group was awarded the ‘Graduate Employer of the Year’ Award and is also the Sustainable Development Goal Champion 2019-2020. Other awards include The Irish Food Award, National Parenting Product Award, Free from Food Award, etc. 

The firm owns several brands under its private labels, some of which include:

• Caramico: offers an assortment of pizzas
• Moo’d : a range of ice creams
• Frank and Honest: a brand which offers a wide range of coffee products

Additionally, the firm is also the longest verified retail member of the Origin Green Programme. 

Musgrave Group believes in supporting ‘Local and Irish’ by buying from local Irish producers whenever possible. In fact, 75% of all products at SuperValu are sourced from local producers. The company works with more than 1,800 Irish suppliers.

Moreover, Musgrave Group is looking for products for the following categories:

Dairy: yoghurts, desserts, cheese, milk, cream, butter, eggs, etc.

The firm is interested in dairy-free products and is also looking for brands as well as suppliers that can supply the firm with products for its private labels. 

One of the distribution centres owned by Musgrave Group is found in Kilcock.  

With regards to the community, the Group indulges in several measures such as sponsoring TidyTowns, partnering with GAA football, autism-friendly shopping events, etc. 

Musgrave Group  also adheres to a number of preventive measures in order to protect the environment, these include steps such as removing plastic packaging from their supply chain, recycling, planning to become a net-zero carbon business by 2050, etc. 

Picard Surgeles, which was established in 1906, opened its first store in 1974. The business, founded by Raymond Picard in France, specialises in the production and distribution of frozen products. Picard Surgeles is owned by Lion Capital. 

The firm is a leading specialized retailer in the French frozen food market with a total of 1010 stores across France. Picard Surgeles runs 14 shops in Belgium, 1 shop in Luxembourg and 2 shops in Switzerland. In addition to this, customers can also shop online through its mobile app as well as its website. 

Picard Surgeles currently offers 1100 references and introduces around 200 new items each year.

In 2021, Picard Surgeles achieved a turnover of €1.9 billion and employed a total of 5055 people.

Picard Surgeles offers products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: desserts, ready-meals, pastries, meat, seafood, etc.
• Savory Grocery: sauces, chips, snacks, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: tea, coffee, biscuits, jam, candy, etc. 

Furthermore, Picard Surgeles also has a range of organic products. 

Brands such as Mc Cain, The English Tea Shop, Musseti, etc. can be found in all the stores. 

The company offers products under its own label, Picard, which offers frozen desserts, fruit salads, appetizers, etc. 

Picard Surgeles works with farmers directly, ensuring that the products are of great quality and fresh. Unlike other companies that offer frozen items, Picard Surgeles does not use any additives or preservatives in its frozen range. 

Picard Surgeles’s online shop can be accessed on www.picard.fr

The REWE group was created in 1927 and today has become the leader in the trade and tourism group, not only in Germany but also in Europe. Its activities are expanded in 21 countries across Europe, operating 15 300 stores. REWE group is among the TOP 4 German retailers, in fact, it holds 17% of the market share in Germany.

The Group’s business areas are as follows:

• Retail Germany
• Retail International
• National Specialist Stores
• Travel and Tourism

The group has 9129 stores in the following formats:

• Supermarkets 
• Hypermarkets
• Discounters

These formats are available in 12 countries and are part of the group CORE which is a buying alliance. CORE group has its online shop and other non-retail businesses. 

Rewe also has a subsidiary named REWE Digital which has managed all the online activities of the firm since 2013.

In 2014, the group partnered with Aral, a gas station operator to launch its convenience store: REWE to go.

Having the most technologically sophisticated online shopping facility in Europe, Rewe gets the opportunity to beat Amazon and other online retailers. Its Cologne facility comprises 20 000 SKUs in six different cooling zones.

In the year 2017, the company launched a 360 degree marketing campaign in order to promote its economy private label line.

The group is also active in food and non-food sectors, and reveals its presence through banners such as the REWE center which was initially known as Toom BauMarkt and B1 as well as other tourism agencies. Presently, to arm itself against the competition and to establish itself as a leader in its sector, REWE targets Europe (principally Austria) through banners like Bipa and Billa.

In the financial year 2020, the company had a revenue of €75 billion and employed 380 000 employees.

The firm offers a diversified assortment of products under the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery
• Savory Grocery
• Frozen Food
• Chilled & Fresh Food
• Dairy
• Drinks
• Personal care
• Household

Rewe is trying to improve its image by upgrading the quality of its own brand products. In fact, the group offers a wide range of private label products positioned from low-priced to premium categories and addressing many specific segments such as regional specialties or organic food. Rewe is estimated to realize an average of up to a quarter of its total sales thanks to its own brands:

At Rewe stores:

• Rewe Best Wahl, former Rewe brand for packaged food ranging from low to mid-price range.
• Rewe Bio for organic products.
• Rewe Feine Welt for premium packaged food at medium prices.
• Rewe Frei Von for food with special needs (gluten-free, lactose-free…).
• Vivess for household products, textiles, school furniture…
• Wilhelm von Brandenburg for meat products.
• Rewe Regional for regional specialties.
• Ja! for budget price range packaged food.

At Penny Markt stores:

• Bunte Basics for budget ranged groceries.
• Bäckerkrönung for bakeries.
• Penny To Go for snacks.
• Mühlenhof for fresh meat.
• San Fabio for Italian groceries.
• Today for personal care.
• Naturgut for organic products.

At Billa stores:

• Billa for core ranged products.

• Billa Corso for premium groceries.

• Billa Freshy for fresh snacks and ready meals.

• Ja! Natürlich for organic food.

• Clever for budget ranged groceries and HPC.

• Chef Menu for mid-priced ready meals.

• Wegenstein for wine.

• Hofstädter for fresh meat.

• Da Komm’ Ich Her for regional groceries and specialties.

• Wunderlinge, providing unconventional vegetables and fruits in order to fight against food waste.

• Vega Vita for vegan products.

At Bipa stores:

• Look by Bipa for core products.
• IQ Cosmetics for premium categories.
• B. Pretty for budget young customers.
• Little Girl for little girls.
• B. Styled for legwear.
• BabyWell for baby care.
• Bi Good for eco-friendly products. 

Pertaining to the logistics facilities, in cooperation with Witron logistics, Rewe built a warehouse which measures 683 508 sqm.

Rewe Group eliminated the use of plastic straws in some of its stores. The firm is committed to use FSC/ PEFC certified paper straws in its 6000 chains. Also, the company decided to transform its whole own brand chocolate assortment into the Fairtrade cocoa program.

Now the group is focusing on new technologies: how to relate new technologies with the trade sector. Expand its e-commerce activities and also establish new sale formats and channels to adapt itself to changing times.

Schwarz Group is a retail group that was founded in 1912 in Germany by Johannes and Georg Schwarz. The business operates both retail and wholesale businesses. Schwarz Group operates over 12500 stores in around 33 countries.

Schwarz Group operates the following retail banners:

• Kaufland: a chain of hypermarkets
• Lidl: a chain of supermarkets

Schwarz Group runs its wholesale business under the name Ruep. 

In 2020, Schwarz Group reached a turnover of € 113.3 billion and there were 458000 people employed by the business. 

Schwarz Group, under its various banners, offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned food, pet food, oil, spices, pasta, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: industrial pastries, breakfast cereals, coffee, tea, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, flavored water, juice, iced tea, etc.
• Dairy: cheese,  yoghurt, butter, cream, buttermilk, kefir, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, meat, seafood, ready-meals, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, vegetables, seafood, meat, ready-meals, etc. 
• Personal Care: hair care, oral care, face care, baby care, etc.
• Household: laundry care, disinfectant, air freshener, cleaner, etc.

Various brands including K-classic, Airwick, Alpro, Vittel, Beeck, etc. are offered.

Regarding its banners, Schwarz Group is encouraging both Kaufland and Lidl to develop nutritive products and reduce sugar and salt in them.

As a company working towards achieving sustainable goals, Schwarz Group is targeting to use solely recyclable packaging for all the products under the private labels for Lidl and Kaufland. 

Moreover, Schwarz Group intends to reduce its food waste by 50% by 2030. 

UPDATES ON SCHWARZ GROUP ON 10/06/2021

In 2021, Schwarz Group announced that it was developing till-less stores in Germany.  The project is being tested under the store name shop.box and is being run by Schwarz Restaurantbetriebe, another subsidiary of the group. 

Furthermore, a pick-up application, collect.box is in the works. Through this service, customers can make a shopping list and then pick up their orders at a terminal.

Sonae is the largest Portuguese company which was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Matosinhos, Portugal. 

It comprises 1,343 stores. 

In the financial year 2021, it reported a turnover of  €5.36 billion. 

The company also offers online shops.

Sonae Portugal operates its grocery retail business, Continente, under the following banners:

• Continente: Continente is a chain of hypermarkets founded in 1985.
• Continente Modelo: a chain of large supermarkets
• Continente Bom Dia: this is the proximity supermarket format for Continente
• Meu Super: a chain of small proximity stores

It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:     

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, chocolate, cookies, etc.
• Savory grocery: rice, pasta, bread, etc. 
• Fresh and chilled: vegetables, salmon, fruits, etc.      
• Frozen: meat, seafood, pizza, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, water, carbonated soft drinks, etc.  
• Household: kitchen towels, toilet paper, detergents, etc.   
• Personal care: dental care, shampoo, shower gel, etc.     
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, whiskey, etc.

Sonae’s own brands portfolio consists of:

• A wide range of Continente for food and non-food budget-ranged categories (usually 20% cheaper than the category leader),
• 75 Continente Biológico SKU’s, for organic range,
• Cabaz Frescos, dedicated to the chilled & fresh category. 
• Zu, is a line especially created for pet care. 

In 2016, Sonae strengthened its presence in the health and wellness market by acquiring the organic supermarket chain Amor Bio and Go Natural.

Sonae owns Wells, a chain of para-pharmacies and the coffee shop chain, Bagga. 

The firm also acquired Note!, a bookstore chain, Zu, dedicated to pet care that also offers veterinary services and Maxmat, a chain of DIY stores. 

The business opened 64 company-operated stores in 2021, including 12 Continente Bom Dia proximity stores.

When it comes to its logistics, it consists of 5 depots. Every year it distributes over 300 million boxes around 1.300 stores in Portugal.

It also invested €50 million in the new Sonae MC Distribution Centre building situated in Azambuja.  

One of its online shops can be accessed on: https://www.continente.pt/ 

Founded in 1894, Systeme U Centrale Nationale owns and operates a chain of supermarkets and hypermarkets in France. The firm occupies a market share of 11.1% in the French market.

Systeme U signed an agreement with Carrefour in June 2018 for a joint purchasing alliance. 

Furthermore, Systeme U Centrale Nationale has invested in the creation of a new online platform along with a mobile phone application. 

The retail group operates 1568 stores under the following banners:

• 65 Hyper U: a chain of hypermarkets
• 762 Super U: a chain of supermarkets
• 341 U Express: a network of mini-markets in the countryside
• 5 Marche U
• 395 Utile

Systeme U Centrale Nationale achieved a turnover of €26.8 billion in 2020, indicating that its turnover has grown by 8.2% since 2019. The turnover for its online activities has grown by 50%, at €927 million. 

At present, over 70 000 people are employed by the business.

So far, Système U operates a wide range of private labels such as (but not limited to)

• U: the core brand for food and nonfood products
• U Saveurs: for premium gourmet food products
• U Bio: for organic and fair trade food products
• U Nature: for organic household products such as wipes, dishwashers etc
• By U: for personal care references
• U Tout Petits: for children food and nonfood products

The firm has been able to attain the RSPO certification.

Moreover, Système U partnered with Nedis in order to benefit from private label solutions.

In 2017, Systeme U Centrale Nationale  began a partnership with the US based Schreiber Dairy Group for the latter to become the exclusive supplier of U brand yoghurt. 

In 2021, Systeme U Centrale Nationale, along with other retail chains, signed a commitment charter to offer more locally-produced items.  

The company has been supporting SMEs in France. In fact, studies have shown that 72% of the company’s turnover from its own brands come from products supplied by SMEs. Many of its stores work with local and regional farmers.

In terms of logistics, Systeme U Centrale Nationale operates 30 sites across France. The services are provided to external customers also and not only to the U associates.

As a sustainable measure, Systeme U Centrale Nationale has decided to stop the use of petrochemicals in its packaging for its private labels. The company has joined the initiative by (Re) set and will be looking into eco-friendly packaging for products such as milk, salads, pastries, compotes, sweet and savory biscuits, etc. 

Moreover, Systeme U Centrale Nationale is now looking for ways to reduce its packaging. In 2020, the company stopped using plastic for certain products.  

Systeme U Centrale Nationale has banned around 113 additives and chemicals from its products, replacing them with safe alternatives. For instance, the company has launched its own chocolate spread where it switched from using palm oil to rapeseed oil.

Morrisons is a supermarket chain which was established in 1899 by William Morrison. Its headquarters is found in Bradford, UK. The business started as a stall in Rawson Market that sold eggs and butter. Today, the company is the UK’s 4th largest supermarket chain. 

As of 2021, Morrisons manages 497 stores in the UK serving 11 million customers each week. Moreover, in 2012, the firm launched its first retail website called “Morrisons Cellar” selling wine around the world. It started offering online shopping when it closed a deal with Ocado to use its technology system and distribution infrastructure. 

Morrisons operates its own manufacturing sites that include meat processing factory, seafood sites, vegetable packing factory, fresh food factory as well as potato packing facility. 

Furthermore, the supermarket chain holds a 10.4% market share as of 2019. 

In the financial year 2021, the business achieved a turnover of € 21.1 billion and employed 110,000 people.

Since the company’s sales rose by 9% in 2021, it was awarded “supermarket of the year” at Retail Industry Awards 2021. 

Morrisons provides a diversified assortment of products under the following categories:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, pizza, fruits, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, cheese, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, breakfast cereals, biscuits, etc. 
• Savoury Grocery: pasta, sauces, crisps, noodles, etc.
• Frozen Food: fish, seafood, ready-meals, ice-cream, chicken, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, water, fruit juices, etc.
• Personal Care: oral care, skincare, fragrances, hair care, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, detergents, stain removers, etc.

The retailer also offers a free from product line with over 400 references. The products include lactose-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, wheat-free, etc. 

The brands available include Ariel, Uncle Bens, Walkers, Heinz, Kellogg’s, Cadbury, Mc Cain, etc. 

In addition, the retailer provides its own brand with over 1,000 references. It is called “Morrisons” which consists of products such as biscuits, canned foods, industrial pastries, sauces, etc.

Moreover, the grocer possesses certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, RTRS, RSPO, etc. 

Located across the UK, Morrisons operates 6 distribution centres close to its stores. Using its fleet of over 650 tractor units and 1,750 trailers, the company is able to deliver more than 18 million cases a week. 

In relation to sustainability, the firm decided to make 65% of its own brand ‘healthy’ and all the eggs used in processed foods will be from free-range by 2025. 

Morrisons’s online shop can be accessed on www.groceries.morrisons.com

Gall & Gall is the leading wine and liquor retailer in the Netherlands. The chain distinguishes itself with a wide range of quality products, a high quality of service and expert advice. The company was founded in 1884 by a widow under the name of her husband - H.J.T. Gall who had died young - prompting her to start a business that would provide a steady income as she grew older. The Widow Gall proved to be a successful entrepreneur and spent many years successfully building the business with a sharp focus on what her customers wanted. By the time she died in 1920, the business had two successful stores.

The couples son took over the business and changed the name to Gall & Gall. He continued to develop the business, which in 1989 became a part of Ahold. Soon after, it was merged with other liquor store chains acquired by Ahold to become the largest business of its kind in the Netherlands. In 2007, Gall & Gall updated its brand image and began pilots for a new type of store with a fresh modern design and a new layout. The company keeps growing its sales by broadening its appeal to an increasingly wider customer base, and providing more value to customers. It was the first liquor store chain in the Netherlands to launch an own-brand line containing a full range of more than 40 products, from wine and port to whiskey and gin, at competitive prices. In recent years it has been voted one of the most customer-friendly companies in the Netherlands.

Bol.com was founded in 1999 in the Netherlands as an online book seller but diversified its activities and offers products in the drinks category and the personal care category. Bol.com has over 9 million customers in the Netherlands and Belgium.

The company employs 1400 employees and achieved a turnover of €1220 million in 2015. The company ranked first on the Annual Twinkle 100 companies for 3 consecutive years since 2016.

In 2014, Bol.com was nominated “Best Web Shop of the Netherlands” and “Best Web Shop of Belgium 2014-2015.”. To give customers another convenient way to collect their orders, Bol.com has opened over 700 pick-up points in Albert Heijn stores.

The company is looking for products in the drinks category which include beer, wine and liquor.

For its beauty category, the company is looking for products such as perfumes, make-up and skincare.

In order to serve customers quickly and efficiently, bol.com has created a highly developed inventory-management system. The company stocks tens of thousands of products, buying more into its central warehouse as and when necessary. Bol.com has also made agreements with other suppliers promising fast and free delivery, and hosts an online “marketplace” for the exchange of second-hand goods.

The company’s online shop is accessible on https://www.bol.com/

Stop & Shop is a leading supermarket brand in the northeast United States and the pioneer of the super store concept in New England. Today Stop & Shop is organized into two divisions: Stop & Shop New England and Stop & Shop New York Metro.

Stop & Shop traces its roots back to 1914 when the Rabinovitz family founded the Economy Grocery Stores Company in the Boston suburb of Somerville, Massachusetts. Four years later, family member Sidney Rabb introduced an idea that was then new to retail – the self-service, modern supermarket. As that idea caught on, the company rapidly expanded, furthering its development from a single corner grocer to two divisions with around 400 stores today. The company officially became known as Stop & Shop, Inc. in 1946.

In 1982, Stop & Shop pioneered the superstore concept in New England. Today the two divisions operate superstores (some of which include gas stations), full-service pharmacies, and conventional supermarkets. The divisions have taken format development further in recent years, with stores that not only better serve customers but also use less energy.

Along with the other divisions in Ahold USA, the Stop & Shop divisions continue to focus on strengthening their own-brand offerings. They are using smartphone and internet technology to make shopping more convenient for customers. For example, ScanIt! Mobile lets customers use smartphones to scan their groceries, tally their orders, receive personalized savings and checkout – while they shop. The divisions are also introducing pick-up points that enable customers to order groceries online and pick them up at the store without leaving their cars.

Stop & Shop is strongly committed to supporting local charities and fundraising initiatives.

At the end of 2014, the Stop & Shop New England division operated 216 stores and the Stop & Shop New York Metro division operated 182 stores.

Peapod is the leading online grocery service in the United States. Peapod is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ahold, and works in partnership with the Ahold USA divisions to provide internet-based home shopping and grocery delivery and pickup.

Brothers Andrew and Thomas Parkinson founded Peapod in 1989 in Evanston, Illinois. The brothers' goal was to offer a convenient way for consumers to accomplish their grocery shopping. During the early days, Andrew and Thomas would do the picking and packing themselves, and make deliveries using their own cars. As demand for the service grew, Peapod continued to expand into new markets and began taking orders over its own website (www.peapod.com) in 1998. Since joining Ahold in 2000, Peapod has pursued a successful "clicks and bricks" strategy by partnering with Ahold’s supermarket businesses in the United States to provide an integrated service for customers. The company achieved a significant milestone in 2011 when it delivered its 20 millionth order.

Peapod continues to grow sales and expand its business, including by opening Peapod pick-up points as another convenient option for customers. In 2014, we opened a new distribution center in the New Jersey area to expand the capacity of our Peapod business in the metro New York market.

Peapod serves customers in 13 states including the District of Columbia.

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Albert Czech Republic is a retailer which was established in the year 1990 and it is owned by Ahold Delhaize. Albert Czech Republic is based in Prague, Czech Republic. 

Albert Czech Republic operates its stores under the following banners:

• Albert Hypermarkets: 90 hypermarkets
• Albert Supermarkets: 235 supermarkets

In 2017, the firm obtained a turnover of  € 1.9 billion and employs over 17 000 employees.

The company obtained the Czech National Quality Award three times and one of its hypermarkets won the Best Store in the Czech Republic by the Diamond Quality League 2018. 

Its products categories include:

• Savory Grocery: Salty snacks, rice, flour, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: pastry, tea, chocolates, etc.
• Chilled & fresh food: ready meals, fresh meat, fruits & vegetables, etc.
• Frozen food: beef steaks, english bacon, sausages, etc. 
• Dairy: yoghurt, cheese, milk, etc. 
• Drinks: mineral water, juices, smoothies, etc. 
• Personal care: shower gel, shaving foams, liquid soaps, etc.

Besides it has its own brands namely:

• Albert:The products that are sold under the private label are pastry, fruits & vegetables, beverages, etc… It is interesting to know that the products are of high quality and are sold at low prices.
• Albert Excellent: Under this brand, products such as milk chocolates, fresh juices, sausages, etc,.. are sold.
• Basic: Pasta, milk, rice, etc,.. are available in this brand.

Moreover, the brands that are exclusively sold in Albert stores are:

• Ceska Chut:Its products includes meat, sausages, dairy, flour, etc…
• Etos: The specialty of this brand are body and facial care products.
• Cherokee: Clothing for men, women and babies are available in this brand.
• Nature’s promise: It’s aim is to offer recipes of its products to its customers.

Albert Czech Republic took over the Spar and Interspar stores in the country in 2014. 

Additionally, the firm has been certified by UTZ which gives an insight that it is advancing towards sustainability.

In fact, the objective of the retailer is to provide healthy and sustainable products to its customers. The goal is also to be eco-friendly.

UPDATES ON ALBERT CZECH REPUBLIC ON 29/05/2018

Although the company has a strong partnership with AMS, the company does its own sourcing. Albert Czech Republic cooperates directly with its suppliers and is always on the lookout for innovation.

UPDATES ON ALBERT CZECH REPUBLIC ON 08/01/2020

In 2018, Albert Czech Republic has injected funds to finance to renovate and upgrade 64 stores. 

Albert Heijn is the largest Dutch supermarket and convenience chain which was established in 1887 by Albert Heijn Sr. The company is a subsidiary of the Ahold Delhaize Group. In 2021, Albert Heijn had a market share of 35.9%, experiencing a growth of 0.9% when compared to the previous year.

Albert Heijn operates a total of 1050 stores as well as 64 pick-up points. 

In 2021, Ahold Delhaize announced the acquisition of 38 Deen stores which will be converted into Albert Heijn stores.

Furthermore, the company also owns the AH app, which is present in 50 cities, where the customers can buy their products online. 

Albert Heijn also launched ‘My Albert Heijn Premium’, which is an omnichannel subscription for a set amount per year that gives customers more discounts. More than 300 000 customers were reported to have subscribed.

Albert Heijn employs around 100 000 people and in 2021, the business’s turnover was €1.62 billion. Its online sales account for 10% of its revenue.

The company provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, rice, oil, herbs, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, biscuits, chocolate, candy, etc.
• Drinks: beer, soft drinks, juice, etc.
• Wine & Spirits: a wide assortment of wines
• Frozen Food: dessert, snacks, ready-meals, meat, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, ready-meals, cold cuts, etc.
• Dairy: butter, eggs, cheese, milk, etc.
• Personal Care: baby care, fragrances, makeup, hygiene, etc.
• Household: fabric softener, detergent, cleaning products, etc. 

Products from brands like Cruesli, Heineken, Coca Cola, Lays, Pampers, Page, etc. can be found in the stores. 

A range of organic, sugar-free, gluten-free, etc, items are also offered. 

Albert Heijn offers their own brands which are:

• AH Huismerk: Under this brand, a range of sustainable groceries and ecological products. This brand is dedicated to both the food and non-food sector.
• AH Excellent: This brand includes products such as rice, olive oil, coffee, etc,..
• AH Biological: This brand comprises more than 1500 skus which are organic. Products such as yoghurt, snacks, cheese, etc,.. are sold under this name.
• AH Basic: Quality products are sold at a lower price under this name.

Moreover, the firm is fairtrade, MSC & ASC and Better Life certified.

The procurement team of the company has a sourcing manager and a buyer who are responsible for each category.

In order to collaborate with Albert Heijn as a supplier, the following requirements are compulsory:

• Strong desire for competitiveness
• Should be independent enough when working with large retailers
• Quick delivery (Ensure delivery within two days)
• Huge capacity
• provide own logistics solutions

The firm works with more than 1000 permanent farmers and growers and takes special measures such as animal welfare, carbon emission reduction and the promotion of biodiversity.  Albert Heijn works with 80 local bakers, cheese makers and butchers from the Netherlands as well as the supplier, Streeckgenoten. 

Albert Heijn is interested in branded products in the personal care category such as vitamins and complements. The firm wishes to collaborate with suppliers from Eastern and Western Europe and will consider factors such as lead times and transportation costs. 

Furthermore, Albert Heijn is willing to work with suppliers from the UK but there should not be any delays due to Brexit. 

The company is also willing to partner with suppliers that have a wide range of products. 

Albert Heijn is also interested in products for private labels in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: fish and seafood
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat

In 2021, the company imposed a ban on Brazilian meat as it was causing deforestation.  

Albert Heijn has a fleet of 800 delivery vehicles devoted mainly to deliver orders placed by customers online. The company has 4 fulfilment centres and 20 cross-dock hubs. At present, Albert Hein can process over 100 000 orders each week. 

With regards to the community, the company collaborates with Red Cross, Food Banks, and Linda Foundation in order to provide food for the less fortunates. Furthermore, Albert Heijn minimises food wastage, uses better packages, avoids plastic, etc, in order to meet its sustainable goals pertaining to the environment. 

Albert Heijn’s online shop can be accessed on www.ah.nl

Founded in 1992, Pingo Doce is a supermarket chain owned 51% by Jeronimo Martins and 49% by Ahold Delhaize. Its headquarters is based in Lisbon, Portugal. Spread across 300 locations throughout the country, Pingo Doce is the leading chain in the supermarket segment in Portugal. 

The company operates 458 stores under the banner Pingo Doce across Portugal. It manages an online store as well. 

In the financial year 2020, the firm achieved a turnover of € 4.3 billion and employed more than 30,000 people. 

Furthermore, the retailer was awarded the 2021 Gold Vertex Award for its private label. The company also won a prize in the personal care category at the European Private Label Awards, organised by the European Supermarket Magazine in 2021. 

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

• Chilled & Fresh : ready meals, pastries, pastas, etc.
• Frozen: seafood, meat, ice creams, etc.
• Savoury grocery: oils, vinegar, spices, etc.
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, cookies, tea, etc. 
• Dairy products: yoghurts, cheese, eggs, milks etc. 
• Drinks: water, juice, soft drinks, etc. 
• Wine and Spirits: wines, beers, champagnes, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, moisturisers, makeup, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, disinfectants, toilet papers, etc. 

In addition, the firm offers solutions for consumers with specific food needs such as vegans, vegetarians, celiacs or people who are looking for fat-free, sugar-free, lactose-free and gluten-free products. 

The business offers various products under its own brand which are as follows (not limited to): 

• Go Active Pingo Doce: protein oats, protein bars, peanut butter, etc. 
• Pingo Doce: shampoo, frozen chocolates, burgers, etc. 
• Pingo Doce Pura Vida: milk, rice, dark chocolate, etc. 
• Go Bio: bio rice, bio dark chocolate, bio pasta, etc. 
• Pingo Doce Cuida Bebe: moisturising cream, biscuits, milk flour, etc. 

Moreover, the company maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses the international animal welfare certifications for its own brand meat products. Pingo Doce also achieved a certification in antibiotic production by Aenor. 

With regards to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its own distribution centres and fleet of vehicles. Moreover, it partnered with Takeaway.com to deliver home-cooked meals in Lisbon. In 2021, Pingo Doce invested in a fleet that emits less CO2. 

Concerning sustainability, the business is fighting plastic pollution and has proper waste management. 

The online shop can be accessed on: https://mercadao.pt/store/pingo-doce 

Aldi opened its first store in Australia in 2001 and now counts 457 discounters around the island. The discounter expanded quickly to become one of the largest food retailer in the island.

In fact, Aldi is now among the top ten retailers in Australia. Being among the top ten retailers has enabled Aldi to influences its prices as well as proposing innovations in terms of market initiatives. Aldi has managed to change the way private labelled products are perceived by customers. The discounter even manages its exclusive branded items.

Aldi in Australia also disposes of distribution centers that cater for the needs of the stores across the island. Being strict regarding the quality of its products Aldi conducts regular controls upon the products both internally and externally. 

Aldi started to operate in Austria in 1968 after taking over Hofer, an Austrian chain of retail stores. In Austria, Aldi Sud operates all its stores under the banner Hofer. At present, there are over 500 shops in Austria offering around 1400 references. There is also an online shop.

Aldi Sud Austria has diversified its business throughout the years. In 2003, it started operating a tour operator business under the name Hofer Reisen. In 2015, the firm launched Hofer Telekom. 

Aldi Sud Austria provides products in the following categories:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, cold cuts, meat, etc.
• Frozen Food: dessert, ice-cream, ready-meals, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drink, juice, wine, etc.
• Savory Grocery: crisps, oil, rice, etc.
• Dairy: yoghurt, milk, cheese, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: breakfast cereals, biscuits, coffee, etc.
• Personal Care: baby care, fragrances, skincare, etc.
• Household: detergent, dishwashing liquid, all-purpose cleaner, etc.

Aldi Sud Austria also offers vegan, vegetaria, organic and lactose-free items. 

Aldi Sud offers products from brands like Coca Cola, Red Bull, Fanta, Vegeta, etc.

Furthermore, the business also operates its own brands such as (but not limited to):

• Back to the origin: a range of organic products
• FairHOF: a brand of meat and dairy products following ethical standards. The meat sourced is from Austria itself
• Ombia: a range of personal care products free from parabens, silicone and microplastics
• Milfana: a brand featuring dairy products
• Amaroy: a range of coffee products

Hofer’s online shop can be accessed on www.hofer.at

Aldi Nord, a German chain of retail stores, launched in Belgium in 1976. The chain consists of 450 stores offering a variety of food and non-food items. The business had a market share of 9.49% in 2018. 

Aldi Nord Belgium employs 6587 people.

The company provides a large range of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned food, pet food, pasta, sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: coffee, tea, cocoa, confectionery, etc.
• Drinks: beer, wine, soft drink, iced tea, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, vegetables, fruits, pastries, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready-meal, dessert, seafood, etc.
• Personal Care: face care, hair care, oral care, etc.
• Household: cleaning supplies, disposables, laundry detergent, etc.

Aldi Nord Belgium also offers organic, vegan and vegetarian options. 

Aldi Nord Belgium offers products from brands like Lays, Heinz, King’s Crown, Kinder, Valgrande, etc. 

98% of cocoa offered by Aldi Nord Belgium comes from sustainable sources. Furthermore, Aldi Nord Belgium is the first Belgian retailer to only sell fairtrade bananas in its stores. 

Aldi Nord Belgium operates 7 distribution centres and has been taking measures so that by 2019, all the centres will be using LED lighting only. 

Aldi Nord, a chain of retail stores established in Germany, launched its first shop in France in 1988. The business Is recognised among the best ranked companies in France. 

The firm currently operates 888 stores. An online shop is also available on the website. 

Moreover, it employs more than 9,000 employees. 

Aldi Nord France offers around 1600 references, 103 of which are organic. 

Today, the business employs around 9000 people and in 2020, Aldi Nord France was reported to achieve a turnover of €317 million.

In 2018, the company was awarded the Fairtrade award, rewarding the joint efforts of Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud. 

Aldi Nord France offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned food, pet food, pasta, sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: coffee, tea, cocoa, confectionery, etc.
• Drinks: soft drink, iced tea, juice, etc
• Wine & Spirits: beer, wine, spirits, etc
• Dairy: yoghurt, cheese, milk, etc 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, vegetables, fruits, pastries, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready-meal, dessert, seafood, etc.
• Personal Care: face care, hair care, oral care, etc.
• Household: cleaning supplies, disposables, laundry detergent, etc.

Several brands offered by the chain are from Aldi Nord’s own labels, including (but not limited to):

• Simply Good and Bio: Offers a wide range of organic foods
• Pays Gourmand: Provides an assortment of sweet groceries
• Lait Français: Offers a collection of milk products
• Bon & Veg: Provides a range of vegetarian and vegan goods

75% of Aldi Nord France’s product range consists of local and regional French products. The company supports local producers and SMEs. Regional specialty products can also be found in the stores. 

Moreover, 87% of the products containing palm oil are sourced from sustainable producers and 98% of its fresh and frozen meat products are from France itself. 

Aldi Nord France provides products which are MSC, ASC, Global GAP and BIO certified. 

Additionally, the firm also offers a product range which specialises in organic foods, vegan foods, and many more. 

With regards to the environment, Aldi Nord France indulges in several measures such as offering products which come from sustainable and organic farming. The firm has also signed a national agreement with the Restos du Cœur, allowing them to have access to products which are close to their expiry dates. 

The online shop can be accessed at: www.aldi.fr

Aldi Sud Hungary is part of the Aldi Sud, a chain of retail stores originating from Germany. 

As of 2022, the business operates 153 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Aldi Sud Hungary achieved a turnover of €1.04 billion and currently employs around 4,500 people. 

Aldi Sud Hungary offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: rice, noodles, sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: coffee, chocolate, cereals, etc.
• Drinks: ice tea and other drinks
• Chilled & Fresh Food: ready-meals, snacks, and other products
• Frozen Food: ready-meals, seafood, snacks, etc.
• Dairy: cheese and various dairy products
• Personal Care: face care, oral care, hygiene, etc.

Some of the brands offered by the business include Nescafe, A sia, Happy Harvest, etc.

Aldi Sud Hungary provides products from Aldi Sud’s own labels including (but not limited to)

• Almare: This brand offers a wide selection of high quality fish and seafood.
• BBQ: Delicious varieties of chicken steaks and marinated barbecue are found in the brand.  
• 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.

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.aldi.hu/hu/aldi-online.html 

Aldi, a chain of German retail stores, was introduced to the Irish market in 1999 and now have 140 stores across the country. Aldi Sud Ireland has a market of 12.6%. 

Aldi Sud Ireland offers an array of food and non-food items which includes vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free options. 

Aldi Sud Ireland works with over 200 Irish suppliers. All of the chain’s fresh products are sourced from Irish suppliers. Furthermore, several small producers supply the retail stores. 

Moreover 50% of the Aldi products are Irish.

The first local distribution centre to open in Ireland was in 2004. Every Aldi store depends on this distribution centre for their well functioning.

Aldi Sud Ireland is concerned about sourcing from sustainable producers. For example, all products containing palm oil must hold a RSPO certificate which guarantees that the products are sustainable. In the same way, all fish products must hold a Global GAP or BAP certificate. 

Aldi Sud Ireland has been taking measures to use only recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging for all the products under its private labels by 2022. By 2025, packaging will be reduced by 50%. 

Aldi Nord is a German retail chain and entered Luxembourg in 1990. Nowadays, Aldi Nord Luxembourg operates 15 stores in the country.

Aldi Nord Luxembourg offers products in the following categories:

• Drinks: wine, beer, liquor, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: jam, chocolate spread, sugar,etc.
• Savory Grocery: oil, vinegar, spices, grains, etc.
• Dairy: eggs, cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: vegetables, meat, charcuterie, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready-meals, snacks, vegetables, desserts etc.
• Personal Care: oral care, skincare, makeup, hair care, etc.
• Household: laundry care, cleaning supplies and other products

Some of the brands offered are Tartichoc, Biocura, Ax, Nivea, etc. 

Aldi Nord Luxembourg also offers products from Aldi Nord’s private labels.

Food products at Aldi are certified with quality label such as:

• Fairtrade
• UTZ Certified
• Rainforest alliance certified
• Pêche Durable MSC
• MPS
• V-Label

Aldi Nord, a retail chain founded in Germany, launched in the Netherlands in 1973. Nowadays, Aldi Nord Netherlands runs a total of 492 stores. Furthermore, the company has a market share of 6.8% in the country. 

Aldi Nord Netherlands also owns a virtual mobile operator, Aldi Talk. 

The enterprise has a workforce of more than 11,086 people. 

Several products are available in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned food, pet food, pasta, sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: coffee, tea, cocoa, confectionery, etc.
• Drinks: beer, wine, soft drink, iced tea, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, vegetables, fruits, pastries, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready-meal, dessert, seafood, etc.
• Personal Care: face care, hair care, oral care, etc.
• Household: cleaning supplies, disposables, laundry detergent, etc.

Some of the brands available are Unox, Bifi, Heinz, Honig, Iglo, etc.

Aldi Nord Netherlands also offers products under its own labels such as (but not limited to):

• Albona: a brand of baking mixes, sugar, cake fillings, etc.
• Baldo: a range of pet food
• Flavours of the sun: a range of sauces, ready-meals, salads, etc. 
• Goedland: a range of sauces, pickles, canned foods, etc. 
• Heerlick Banquet: a brand of pastries,confectioneries, biscuits, etc. 

A range of vegan and organic food is also available in the stores, such as Vegan Tuna Sandwich from BettaF!ish. 

With regards to the community, Aldi Nord Netherlands has partnered with JOGG foundation which helps children and teenagers reach a healthy weight and learn about healthy foods. The company is thus improving its products to include less sugar and salt.

Furthermore, since 2019, the business has started to provide only reusable bags and has stopped selling disposable shopping bags.

Additionally, in 2021, Aldi Nord Netherlands, in collaboration with Trigo Vision, is investing in a cashier-less store in order to provide an autonomous shopping experience. 

Aldi Nord started with 10 stores in Poland in 2008 and now the German discount giant accounts for over  100 stores in the country.

There are 3000 people who are currently working for Aldi Nord Poland.

Aldi Nord Poland offers products in the following categories:

• Drinks: wine, beer, liquor, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: jam, chocolate spread, sugar,etc.
• Savory Grocery: oil, vinegar, spices, grains, etc.
• Dairy: eggs, cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: vegetables, meat, charcuterie, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready-meals, snacks, vegetables, desserts etc.
• Personal Care: oral care, skincare, makeup, hair care, etc.
• Household: laundry care, cleaning supplies and other products

Some of the products offered are from brands like Maluta, Sery y Goiszewa, ZPH Mark, Lukosz, etc. 

Aldi Nord Poland offers both private labels and branded products.

Furthermore, Aldi Nord Poland sources its products from Poland itself. 50% of the private label products are produced in the country.

Headquartered in Portugal, the company forms part of the retail group El Corte Inglés since 2001. The business was originally founded by Ramón Areces Rodriguez and Cesar Rodriguez Gonzalez in Spain. El Corte Inglés prides itself in providing everything in one place, with quality, service, guarantee and personalized service.

An online store is also available on the site. 

The company currently has 2 department stores, 6 Supercor supermarkets and 1 Opportunities Centre. 

With a workforce of 80,814 people, El Corte Inglés achieved a turnover of € 10.43 billion in 2020.

Several products are available in the following categories:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, bread, vegetable, etc
• Dairy: cheese, milk, egg, etc
• Drinks: water, juice, ice tea, etc
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, jam, biscuit, etc
• Wine & Spirits: wine, eum, whiskey, etc
• Savory Grocery: rice, pulses, pet food, etc
• Frozen Food: fish, meat, chicken, etc
• Personal Care: shampoo, toothpaste, lotion, etc
• Homecare: detergent, soap, sanitizer, etc

El Corte Inglés works with international brands such as Gliss, Go Chill, Nestum, Oreo, etc. Additionally, the enterprise buys its products from various Portuguese suppliers, specifically more than 50% of its suppliers are Portuguese suppliers, with more than 80% in the food sector. Some of these local brands include Costa Nova, Spal, Salsa, etc. 

A line of natural and bio products is also available. These include brands such as Babybio, Super Bock, Why not, etc. 

The business also offers services such as insurance, under the brand El Corte Inglés Insurance, and tour guide under the brand El Guide Porto. 

Moreover, all suppliers working with the business must comply with the Principles of ethical commitment of the BSCI, (Business Social Compliance Initiative) Code of Conduct. 

With regards to the environment, El Corte Inglés indulges in several actions, some of which include the reduction of consumption of energy, water and materials. The firm also partakes in controlling green gas emissions through measures such as greenhouse, supporting the use and marketing of goods from more environmentally friendly consumption,etc. 

By 2022, El Corte Inglés aims to be certified zero waste. 

The online store can be accessed at:www.el-corte-ingles.pt 

Established in 2005, ALDI Süd operates as Hofer in Slovenia.

It operates over 90 stores across the country.

The company employs more than 2,000 employees and its turnover adds up to more than €300 million. 

It offers a variety of products under different categories such as: 

• Sweet grocery: chocolate, waffles, cookies, etc.  
• Savory grocery: rice, pasta, bread, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: meat, fish, soups, etc.
• Frozen: seafood, pizza, meat, etc.
• Dairy: yogurt, milk, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: fizzy drinks, water, juice, etc. 
• Household: kitchen napkins, toilet papers, detergents, etc.
• Personal care: shampoo, conditioner, face masks, etc.     
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, gin, etc. 

 The firm offers a range of products under its own brands known as:

• Bio natura(organic products): biscuits, meat, pasta, etc.
• Milfinia(a wide range of more than 200 dairy products): whipped cream, yogurt, lactose-free milk, etc.
• Taste of tradition(Hofer’s bakery): special types of bread, meat burek, cheese, etc.

Aldi, a German chain of retail stores, launched in Spain in 2002. At present, the company operates 300 stores in the country. Each store offers over 1400 references.

Aldi Spain offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: crackers, rice, noodles, soup, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: jam, breakfast cereals, biscuits, etc.

• Drinks: wine, vodka, gin, etc.

• Dairy: cheese, milk, butter, egg, etc.

• Frozen Food: vegetables, ice-cream, seafood, ready-meals, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: fish, seafood, meat, desserts, ready-meals, etc.

• Personal Care: oral care, skincare, hair care, etc.

• Household: fabric conditioner, air freshener, bleach, cleaner, etc.

Aldi Spain also offers a range of vegan and vegetarian products

Aldi Spain offers products from brands like Dani, Medina, Milka, Oreo, Fruut, etc. 

Aldi Spain also offers products from Aldi’s private labels that include:

• Milsani: a range of products such as yoghurt, cocoa powder, cereals, etc.

• Mildeen: a brand of personal care products

• Aldi: a brand of sweet and savory snacks

Aldi Spain adheres to the Aldi Transparency Code and displays all the information about any product’s origin. Suppliers have to adhere to the code.

Aldi Switzerland is run by Aldi Sud group. Opened in the year 2005 the discounter now counts around 180 outlets. The company is proud of its cooperation with local manufacturers. Indeed, the products are Swissmade and are of high quality. The discounter has even a Suisse guarantee label and also provides private labelled products namely:

• Nature Suisse
• Nature Suisse Bio

The cooperation between Aldi and the suppliers is their way of being an integral part of the Swiss economy.

Established in 1988, Aldi is a discount retailer headquartered in Atherstone, United Kingdom.

It operates over 950 stores across the country.   

In the financial year 2021, its turnover amounted to €15.7 billion. The company employs over 50,000 workers.

It provides various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: pasta, rice, sandwich, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: chocolate, cookies, cakes, etc.
• Frozen: ice cream, fish, meat, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, vegetables, salmon, etc.
• 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.

Aldo offers private label products such as: ‘Benton’s’ ice cream products, ‘Benner’ tea, ‘Cattleman's ranch’ beef patties and many more. 

Founded by Joe Coulombe, Trader Joe’s can be defined as an American grocery chain. Beginning as a humble convenience store in 1958, Trader Joe's was at that time known as Pronto markets and now operates 530 stores in 42 states, under the banner Trader Joe’s across the US. Its first store was opened in 1967 in Pasadena, California. Trader Joe’s was acquired by Aldi Nord in 1979. Moreover, the company has offices in Monrovia, and Boston, Massachusetts. It operates an online shop as well.

In 2021, Trader Joe’s opened 2 stores in New York and Newark. It is planning on launching 2 more shops in Crestview Hills and South Bend.

Trader Joe’s employed 50 000 people and achieved a turnover of €14 billion in 2021, up by 8.05% compared to 2020.

Moreover, Trader Joe’s was ranked 23rd among the 2019 Glassdoor best places to work in the US, and won the 14th position in 2020.

Trader Joe’s offers products in various categories including:

• Drinks: ice tea, juices, sparkling drinks, etc.
• Savory Grocery: crisps, tortilla chips, oil, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: sugar cones, apple sauce, cookie mix, etc.
• Chilled and Fresh Food: salads, ready-meals, hummus, salsa, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, vegetarian patties, etc.
• Dairy: cheese and various dairy products
• Personal Care: face care and other personal care products

Trader Joe’s also offers vegetarian, vegan, organic and dairy-free products. 

The grocery chain has even launched its own brands with regards to food ethnicity such as (but not limited to):

• TraderJoe’s: a range of food and non-food products
• Trader Jose: a brand of Mexican foods
• Arabian Joe: a range of Middle Eastern foods
• Trader Joe San: a brand featuring Japanese foods

 80% of the products that Trader Joe’s offers are from its own brands. Items supplied by the company’s private labels are free from artificial flavors, artificial preservatives, genetically modified ingredients, partially hydrogenated oils and MSG.

Trader Joe's is the exclusive distributor of Charles Shaw wine, also known as "Two Buck Chuck".

As a step towards sustainability, Trader Joe’s composted and recycled over 670 million pounds of materials as well as reducing its food waste. over 2 million pounds of plastic packaging were replaced with more eco-friendly options.

Trader Joe’s online shop can be accessed on www.traderjoes.com

It was in the year 1997 that Auchan made its entry into the Chinese market. Following this, a hypermarket was opened in Shanghai 2 years later. After that, it was the only successful expansion of Auchan in other regions of China. By the year 2014, Auchan has managed to open 61 hypermarkets in the various cities of China (precisely in more than 30 cities). In 2013, their 300th Auchan store was inaugurated in southern China.

Since 2000, Auchan group has joined the Ruentex group to form the SUN Art Retail Group. Since then 2 hypermarket banners is known in China:

Auchan - with 56 hypermarkets RT Mart - with 244 hypermarkets

Today, the general retail chain has a total of 300 hypermarkets. In fact, Auchan China is the second largest food retailer in the world.

Established in 1998, Auchan Hungary is a hypermarket chain which specialises in the trade of healthy, high quality and local products. Its headquarters is based in Budaörs, Hungary. The company is a subsidiary of the French multinational retail group, Auchan Group. 

As of 2022, the business operates 24 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Auchan Hungary achieved a turnover of €1.26 billion and currently employs 6,500 people. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers a variety of goods in the following categories: 

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

Brands such as Barilla, Oriente, Panzani, Castle, Comedy Wine, Baileys, Lindor, Milka, Ariel, Domestos, Lenore, Always, Nivea and many others are endorsed by the firm. Auchan Hungary caters for consumers with specific food needs as it has products such as organic, lactose-free, gluten-free and many other special products in its portfolio. 

Auchan Hungary provides a range of products under its private label known as “Auchan” which encompasses almost all product categories. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates a temperature-controlled warehouse and a fleet of vehicles is available to ensure deliveries. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://online.auchan.hu/ 

Auchan, a French retail chain, launched in Italy in 1989. The chain consists of 1600 shops. In 2019, Conrad acquired Auchan Italy from Auchan Retail. 

Auchan Italy employs 18000 people. 

Auchan Italy offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, industrial pastries and other confectionery
• Savory Grocery: oil, pasta, sauces, etc.
• Dairy: an extensive range of cheeses
• Drinks: alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, charcuterie, cold cuts, etc.
• Personal Care: skincare, face care, hair care, etc. 

The products available at Auchan also include gluten-free, organic, lactose-free, etc. 

Recently an agreement has been made between the local brand Eataly and Auchan Italy and now the Eataly products are now being sold in Auchan. This has allowed 50 Italian Auchan to sell Eataly's products which included :

• Pasta
• Sauces
• Olive oil
• Wine

Auchan Italy also distributes products from its products from Auchan’s private labels:

• Cosmia: a line of cosmetic products 
• Qilive: home and leisure products
• In Extenso: a brand of clothing
• Passions: a brand offering cheese, sauces, charcuterie, etc. 
• Actuel: a range kitchen utensils and home accessories

Auchan Luxembourg is a retail chain which was established in 1996. Its headquarters is based in Rue Alphonse Weicker, Luxembourg. The company is a subsidiary of the French retail group, Auchan Retail. 

Presently, the business operates 3 Auchan hypermarkets, 4 Auchan Drive collection points and 11 MyAuchan convenience stores. Auchan Luxembourg has its e-commerce platform as well. 

Auchan Luxembourg achieves an annual turnover of more than €228 million and currently employs 1,250 people. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers a variety of food and non-food products in the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: pastas, rice, flour, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: tea, chocolates, coffee, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, yoghurts, butter, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, ready meals, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, vegetables, ice creams, etc.
• Drinks: juice, energy drinks, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, rums, etc. 
• Household: detergents, air fresheners, bin bags, etc.
• Personal care: shampoos, deodorants, body lotions, etc. 

Brands such as Alpro, Rana, Omo, Cajoline, Signal, Mutti, Scotti, Rio, Rosso and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Auchan Luxembourg developed its private labels known as (non-exhaustive list):

• Cosmia: A line of personal care products. 
• InExtenso: A line of comfortable clothes. 
• Auchan Organic: A brand dedicated to bio products. 
• Auchan Baby: This brand is dedicated to baby products. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.auchan.lu/fr 

Auchan, the French retail  chain, opened its doors in Poland in 1996. Over the years Auchan Poland successfully grew into 127 stores and also developed its online store known as Auchan Direct. 

Auchan operates under the following banners:

• Auchan Hypermarkets
• Auchan Supermarkets
• My Auchan

In the financial year 2021, Auchan Poland achieved a turnover of €2.32 billion and employed 17,000 people. 

Auchan Poland offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: oil, vinegar, canned food, sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: sugar, tea, jam, seet canned food, etc.
• Drinks: juice, wine, beer, water, soft drinks, etc.
• Dairy: milk, eggs, cheese, buttermilk, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: seafood, meat, poultry, charcuterie, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready-meals, ice-cream, fish, vegetables, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, hygiene, fragrances, oral care, etc.
• Household: air freshener, washing liquid, disinfectant, etc.

Some of the brands sold at Auchan Poland include Lindt, Cleanic, Bonduelle, Taheeboo, etc.

Auchan Poland provides products under its own brands which are:

• Auchan:  a brand featuring products including food and non-food items for customers and professionals
• Cosmia: a brand of cosmetics featuring over 700 references
• In Extenso: a clothing brand
• Qilive: a brand of affordable electronics and household appliances
• Actuel: a range of products for the home
• Selecline: a range of home appliances
• Cup’s: a brand of sports equipment
• Airport: a brand of travel bags and suitcases

Auchan Poland has been involved in helping the Polish community through the Auchan Foundation and by supporting other associations and foundations. The organisation has sponsored 74 projects in the country since 2011. 

Auchan Poland’s online store, Auchan Direct, can be accessed on www.auchandirect.pl

Auchan, a chain of general retail stores based in France, entered Portugal by acquiring the long established store chain Pao de Acucar in 1996. 

Currently, Auchan Portugal runs 67 stores across the country as well as 29 petrol stations. An online shop is also available on the website. 

With a turnover of €1.52 billion, the company employs 8,479 employees. 

The business also offers its online service, Auchan Pick&Go, which allows customers to shop online and collect at various pick up points. 

Furthermore, in 2020, Auchan Portugal entered into a strategic partnership with Glovo. The following year, Auchan and Cash Converters collaborated to create a new hypermarket which will allow customers the possibility of buying and selling second-hand products.

In 2021, Auchan Portugal won The Best Portuguese Online Store for the 3rd consecutive year. Other awards include Brand #1 in Consumer Choice, Five Star Award for 7 consecutive years, The Best Portuguese Online Store, etc.

Various products in different categories such as:

• Savory Grocery: spices, rice, canned food sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: sugar, breakfast cereals, jam, chocolate, coffee, etc. 
• Drinks: water, energy drink, soft drink, beer, wine, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cheese, eggs, yogurt, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, ice-cream, seafood, fruits, vegetables, etc.
• Wine & spirits: a wide assortment of wines 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: bread, seafood, pastries, fruits, charcuterie, etc. 
• Personal Care: fragrances, hygiene products, baby care,hair care, etc.
• Household: cleaning supplies, air freshener, bleach, disposables, etc

There are a number of items which are organic, dairy-free, vegan, etc. 

Auchan Portugal offers products from brands such as Evian, Carlsberg, Guylian, Vahine, etc. Local brands such as Cervejas, Fresco, Garrafeira, etc, are also available. 

Furthermore, the company also provides several brands from Auchan’s private labels such as (but not limited to):

• Auchan: a range of food and non-food items including organic ones
• Cosmia: a line of cosmetic products 
• Qilive: home and leisure products
• In Extenso: a brand of clothing
• Actuel: a range kitchen utensils and home accessories
• BANDO: offers a wide assortment of wines

Additionally, Auchan is the sole company in Portugal which is certified in social responsibility and owns 13 shops with environmental certification.

The firm works with around 200 Portuguese producers. In fact, 90% of its portfolio consists of local-made products. The aim of the business for 2022 is to provide more exclusive and local products to its clients. Auchan Portugal is focusing on developing more nutritious items. 

Moreover, Auchan Portugal has decided to publish all the necessary information about its products so that customers can easily trace their origin. 

With regards to the community, the company supports its foundations such as Weave Our Future and Auchan Foundation for Youth which work towards helping young people and communities by providing health, nutrition, internships, improving working conditions of employees, etc.  

The online shop can be accessed on www.auchan.pt

Auchan established their presence in Romania in the year 2006 by opening the first and largest hypermarket. The headquarters is based in Bucharest, Romania. The firm operates 48 stores across the country.

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

• Chilled & fresh
• Dairy
• Savory grocery
• Sweet grocery
• Drinks
• Personal care
• Household

Furthermore, the firm offers a wide range of private label products which are known as:

• Auchan - This brand is dedicated to all products categories.
• Economic product (pouce) - This line covers the food and non-food categories.
• Rik & Rok - In this line, food and non-food products for children are available.  
• Baby - Baby products are the specialty of this brand.
• Cosmia - Beauty products for makeup, skin and body care are available in this brand.
• Actuel - In this line, various decorations for household are available.
• Airport - Under this brand, products such as travel bags, baby bags and accessories are sold.
• CUP'S - This line has been designed especially for sports lovers.
• Qilive - In this line, appliances such as TV, refrigerators, coffee makers, etc,.. are available.
• Inextenso - Under this brand, textile products for children, women and men are sold at a very good price.

Besides, production labs are present in the hypermarkets for bakery purposes.

Additionally, the firm partnered with Tibbett Logistics, a Romania-based transport, intermodal and contract logistics specialist for their supply chain management.

In the financial year 2016, the firm amounted a revenue of 1.08 billion euros. Auchan has a dedicated entrepreneurial team of 10000 employees.

The retailer is less and less dependent on Auchan RI particularly for sourcing issues and will be focussing on foreign manufacturers.

Auchan has been established in 2002. The headquarters is based in Moscow, Russia. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Auchan Holding. The firm today operates over 300 stores across the country. In fact, Auchan Russia is considered the third largest market after France and China, with revenue attaining 4000 million euros in 2014. In the year 2016, the firm was ranked 1st in a list of the largest foreign owned companies by the Russian edition of Forbes. 

The firm offers a wide assortment of products under the following categories:

• Sweet grocery
• Savory grocery
• Drinks
• Household
• Personal care

Auchan provides its own brands and the products are even cheaper by 10 to 20% than other Russian competitors.  

Some of Auchan’s private labels are as follows:

• Le moins cher -Economic product line
• Les produits Auchan
• Rik et Rok - children products
• Les produits régionaux - regional specialities
• Mmm! - Auchan gourmet items
• Mieux vivre Bio/sans gluten - bio and or gluten free products
• Baby - baby products
• Kazhdyi Den - Ecoomic line in Russia
• Nasha sem'ja - local economic line in Russia

The firm started producing its own line of products in Russia in 2003 and introduced the ‘Kazhdy Den’ (Everyday) which is an economy line of products.

As of 2017, the firm used 29 different private label brands but they have decided to merge the brands under the Auchan Umbrella brand in Russia. The transformation is going to take approximately 2 years according to Auchan Russia’s marketing director.  

Employing over 43000 collaborators, the general retail chain continues to expand with its private labels and a large product assortments at competitive prices.

The company achieved 5.7% of the Russian market share in the year 2016. The firm considers Russia as the third most important country in terms of turnover. According to Lz Retailytics, Auchan along with five other retailers are going to expand their joint market share to almost 50% by the year 2021.

In fact, the objective of the company is to invest in the chain expansion and plans to transform the Atac stores into Auchan branded stores. As of 2018, the firm is making a new strategy by giving up the discounter hypermarket formats and moving upmarket with more premium products in its retail mix.

Established in 1981, Auchan is a french retail company headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

The business operates 305 stores: 63 hypermarkets and 242 supermarkets, 124 of which are franchised as well as an online platform. 

It has a dedicated team of 19,600 employees. 

The supermarket chain provides various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: pasta, bread, rice, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: waffles, chocolate, cookies, etc.
• Frozen: seafood, pizza, ice cream, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: meat, fish, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cheese, butter, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: detergents, kitchen rolls, toilet paper, etc. 
• Personal care: face masks, shampoo, toothbrush etc.  
• Wine and spirits: champagne, beer, wine, etc.

Auchan Spain also offers products under its own private labels:

• Alcampo: a range of grocery products including sauces, olive oil, salt, spices, etc. 
• Cosmia: a brand of cosmetics.
• Qilive: a range of technological products. 
• Baby: a range of baby care products such as baby wipes, baby powder, baby shampoo, etc. 

In 2022, Alcampo, a Spanish subsidiary of Auchan Retail, today signed an agreement with DIA Group to acquire 235 supermarkets and a warehouse in the regions of Madrid, Aragon, Asturias, Castilla and León, Galicia, Cantabria, Navarre and the Basque Country.     

Auchan Spain’s online shop can be accessed on:  www.alcampo.es

Auchan, a chain of general retail stores from France, launched in Ukraine in 2008. The chain operates 22 stores in the country under hypermarkets and superstores formats. In addition to this, Auchan Ukraine also runs an online store. 

Auchan Ukraine is aiming to increase its online sales by 15% in 2020. 

There are 6000 people who are working for Auchan Ukraine. 

Auchan Ukraine offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: sauces, canned food, oil, pasta, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: tea, chocolate, biscuit, etc.
• Drinks: soft drink, water, syrup, etc.
• Dairy: dairy products like eggs and milk
• Household: detergent, cleaning supplies, laundry care, etc. 
• Personal Care: makeup, skincare, fragrances, oral care, etc.

Auchan Ukraine offers products from brands such as Hortex, Longkou, Bepec, Apaxic, Leorna, etc.

Auchan Ukraine offers products from Auchan’s private labels which include (but not limited to):

• Auchan: a range of food and non-food items including organic ones
• Cosmia: a line of cosmetic products 
• Qilive: home and leisure products
• In Extenso: a brand of clothing
• Actuel: a range kitchen utensils and home accessories

Auchan Ukraine’s online shop can be accessed on www.auchan.ua

Booker, traded on the London Stock Exchange (Symbol BOK), is the leading food wholesaler in the United Kingdom, supplying 486,000 customers (independent convenience stores, grocers, pubs, restaurants, etc.), with more than 18,000 product lines, shipped from 172 cash and carry branches

Makro division in the UK is owned by Booker group and operates 30 cash & carry stores accross the country. The retail brand offers a wide range of food and non-food items. 

Carrefour launched in Belgium in 2000 after acquiring GB Group, with which it previously had an alliance. After the acquisitions, all the stores of the group were rebranded into Carrefour stores.  The firm is part of the French food retailer, Carrefour. 

The retailer attracts approximately 700 000 customers daily. 

Furthermore, Carrefour Belgium had a market share of 19% in 2019. 

A diverse range of fresh food and non-foods items is available at Carrefour Belgium. At present, the business offers over 130 000 references that involve 11 000 local references. 

Carrefour Belgium runs over 1000 shops and in 2009, launched its online shop.

The company also owns EcoPlanet, a company that has been selling gas and green energy throughout Belgium since 2008.

Moreover, Carrefour Belgium operates its stores under the following banners:

• Carrefour Hypermarkets
• Carrefour Market
• Carrefour Express

Carrefour Drive is also operated by Carrefour Belgium, allowing customers to order online and pick up their orders at any of the 200 collection points.

A turnover of €4.51 billion was achieved by Carrefour Belgium in 2021. The business also saw a rise of 8.3% in sales. There were 8370 people who worked for Carrefour Belgium in 2020.

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

• Sweet Grocery: cookies, bread, cereals, etc.
• Savory Grocery: oil, condiments, canned goods, etc.
• Frozen Food: pizza, meat, seafood, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: delicatessens, sausages, fruits,vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Personal Care: toothpaste, deodorants, baby products, etc.
• Household: detergents, dishwashing liquid, toilet papers, etc.

Organic items are also available.

In addition, brands such as Cote D’or, Schweppes, Coca Cola collaborate with Carrefour Belgium.

Carrefour Belgium provides their own brands and some of them are listed below:

• Carrefour: The products that are sold under this brand are detergents, canned goods, soft drinks, etc
• Carrefour Bio: Under this brand, products such as juice, vegetables, muesli, etc…
• Carrefour Baby: Under this line, products such as baby wipes, diapers, gel soaps, etc,.. are sold.   

In 2018, Carrefour Belgium and Provera Belux decided to create a purchasing alliance. 

The procurement team of Carrefour Belgium will be in charge of entering into negotiations with the 140 main suppliers mainly operating in the FMCG and bazar sectors.

Since 2012, the company has promoted animal welfare by banning fresh meat from castrated piglets.

As of April 2018, the retailer partnered with Greenyard exclusively in order to use its logistics solutions. Greenyard supplies all Carrefour stores with fresh products in loaded trucks.

Carrefour Brazil is a retailer which was established in 1975. Its headquarters is based in Sau Paulo, Brazil. The company is a subsidiary of the French multinational retail corporation, Carrefour Group. 

Presently, the business operates 876 stores in different formats across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Carrefour Brazil achieved a turnover of € 14.3 billion and currently employs over 95,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company received the “Modern Consumer Award 2020” for Best E-commerce. 

Furthermore, Carrefour Brazil offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

• Chilled & fresh food: meat, seafood, ready meals, etc. 
• Frozen: sausages, waffles, bacon, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, sugar, cereal bars, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: rice, pasta, pulses, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurts, etc. 
• Drinks: fizzy drinks, juices, energy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, beers, whiskeys, etc.  
• Personal care: soaps, lip balms, deodorants, etc. 
• Household: toilet papers, detergents, plastic bin bags, etc. 

Brands such as Soupline, Milka, Carte D’or, Mars, Capri Sun, President and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Carrefour Brazil also offers vegan, vegetarian, bio and many other products in its portfolio. 

Moreover, the enterprise developed its own brands under the following names (non-exhaustive list): 

• Carrefour: This brand encompasses almost all product categories.
• Viver: This brand includes products such as juice, cookies, creams, etc. 
• Carrefour Bio: This brand encompasses all product categories. 
• Veggie: This brand includes all vegetarian products.  

In addition, Carrefour Brazil maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by DNV GL, AFNOR, FSC and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates its own distribution centres and a fleet of vehicles is readily available to conduct its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the company is reducing its carbon footprint by implementing strategies such as donation, reusing and repackaging of food. 

Furthermore, in 2019, the CEO of Carrefour Brazil sent letters to its main suppliers; Bunge, JBS, Marfrig, Minerva and Cargill in order to ask them to adopt sustainable practices in Latin America. 

In 2021, the retailer launched its 1st autonomous convenience stores in Brazil which uses the scan & go technology and is unstaffed. Moreover, in the same year, Carrefour Brazil chose Generix Group’s SaaS supply chain solution for all its distribution centres across the country. 

In addition, in 2021, the retailer launched the Nutri Choice tool, a feature of the My Carrefour app, which allows customers to choose healthier and cheaper products as well. 

In 2022, the enterprise achieved the “Impossible” 100% Traceable Beef and the 1st batch of 100% deforestation-free beef is available in the stores. Moreover, Carrefour Brazil has completed its acquisition of Grupo Big from Advent International and Walmart Inc. Following this transaction, the company will be able to expand in its traditional formats which include cash & carry, supermarkets and hypermarkets as well. 

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

Carrefour, one of the leading retail chains, operates in Italy as a franchise. The company offers over 3000 references. At present, Carrefour Italy comprises of 1074 stores under different banners:

• Carrefour Hypermarkets

• Carrefour Market

• Carrefour Express

• Carrefour Cash & Carry

• Supeco

Carrefour Italy also manages an online shop.

Carrefour Italy has over 20000 employees. In 2016, The business reached a turnover of € 4.85 billion.

Carrefour Italy offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, sauces, vinegar, snacks, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: industrial pastries, biscuits, sugar, jam,etc.
• Drinks: juice, energy drink, soft drink, etc.
• Dairy: milk, eggs, cheese, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, cold cuts, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, ready-meals, seafood, etc.
• Personal Care: face care, skincare, hair care, etc.
• Household: products such as bleach and detergents

Carrefour Italy brings in a number of well-known brands such as Barilla, Coca Cola, Colgate, Goliath, Nestle, etc. 

Carrefour Italy offers products from Carrefour’s private labels which include:

• Carrefour bio:natural and organic products
• Carrefour: product range for the whole family
• Selection carrefour: premium foods
• Carrefour viversano: chilled and fresh food
• Carrefour baby: baby food & products
• Carrefour kids: mothers and kids items 
• Tex: clothes line

Carrefour Italy’s online shop can be accessed on www.carrefour.it

Carrefour Poland is a subsidiary of Carrefour, the 2nd worldwide largest retailer. The company has set up 900 stores across Poland which include hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience and specialized stores. In addition to this, Carrefour Poland runs 42 commercial centres as well as 43 petrol stations. The company also has an online shop.

Carrefour Poland employs 14474 persons currently and achieved a turnover of € 1.84 billion in 2017. The company has around 5 million weekly customers.

Carrefour Poland is looking for suppliers for its drinks category which includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The firm is looking for suppliers who can provide products for its private label. Carrefour Poland is also looking to work with various brands of beverages.

Carrefour Poland wishes to work with brands that are organic and are always bringing innovative products on the market. The company has partnered with 2000 suppliers so far.

Carrefour Poland’s online shop is accessible on http://www.carrefour.pl/

Carrefour is a retail chain which was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Bucharest, Romania. The firm is a subsidiary of the French retail chain, Carrefour Group. 

At present, Carrefour Romania operates a total of 341 stores and an online shop.

Carrefour Romania operates under the following banners:

• Carrefour Hypermarkets
• Market Stores
• Express Orange
• Express Convenience
• Contact Convenience

Carrefour Romania achieved a turnover of € 2.2 million in 2019. 

It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:     

• Sweet grocery: sweets, nutella, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: pasta, sandwich, soup, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: vegetables, salmon, fruits, etc.      
• Frozen: meat, seafood, pizza, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, water, soft drinks, etc.  
• Household: kitchen towels, toilet paper, detergents, etc.   
• Personal care: dental care, shampoo, shower gel, etc.     
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, whiskey, etc.

Nevertheless, the firm offers its own brands on the market which are known as:

• Carrefour: This line is dedicated to all products categories which are of high quality and affordable.
• Carrefour baby: This line has been created in accordance with the needs of mothers.
• Carrefour Bio: A range of organic products are available in order to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Carrefour home: Under this brand, a line of household appliances such as tv equipment are sold.
• Les cosmetiques: This line is wholly dedicated to the personal care category.

Carrefour Romania’s online shop can be found on www.carrefour.ro

Established in 1973, Carrefour is a French retail chain. 

It operates 1470 stores, including 205 hypermarkets, 158 Carrefour Market supermarkets, 1058 Carrefour Express stores and 49 Supeco discount stores in Spain, plus an online store.

Its turnover amounted to €9.058 million in 2020. 

The business provides various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: pasta, rice, sandwich, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: chocolate, cookies, cakes, etc.
• Frozen: ice cream, fish, meat, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, vegetables, salmon, etc.
• 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, vodka, etc.

The company provides their own brands on the market and these include:

• Carrefour: the brand consists of over 3000 references in various categories such cereals, olive oil, pasta, etc.
• Carrefour Baby: the brand focuses on baby products such as diapers, wipes, bath gels, baby foods, etc.
• Carrefour Bio: a range of organic products such as juices, mussels, canned foods, etc.
• Terre D’Italia: a range of products by small and medium Italian companies. It consists of cheeses, sausages, sweets and pasta.

In the private label range, Carrefour Spain also provides gluten-free products such as croissants, muffins, pastas, etc. 

Concerning logistics, in 2022, GXO logistics(contract logistics provider) has decided to expand its logistics operations with Carrefour Spain. This will include a total of seven logistics site including the first Carrefour site dedicated to e-commerce in all controlled-temperature products under the Salvesen brand, which is located in the Madrid suburb of Getafe. It has the capacity to ship 4,000 orders every day.  

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.carrefour.es/supermercado

Carrefour is also present in Taiwan

Established in 1993, Carrefour opened its first store and after entering into a partnership with Sabanci Holding the first CarrefourSA store was opened in Adana, in 1996. 

The business operates in 42 cities across the country, with 812 stores, 12 warehouses, 15 restaurants of flavor as well as an online market. 

In the financial year 2021, its turnover amounted to €487. 2 million. Carrefour has a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees. 

In 2008, the company Kuehne+Nagel’s distribution centre in Gebze/Istanbul took over Carrefour’s existing operating distribution centre in Adana, Turkey.

It provides various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: pasta, rice, sandwich, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: chocolate, cookies, cakes, etc.
• Frozen: ice cream, fish, meat, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, vegetables, salmon, etc.
• 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 firm also offers products under its private labels:

• Carrefour: yogurt, eggs, toilet paper, etc.
• Carrefour discount: water, jam, coffee, etc.
• Carrefour bio: green lentils, coconut chips, milk, etc.

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.carrefoursa.com/

Founded in 1948, Grupo Pão de Açúcar operates several retail chains in Brazil. It has been owned by the Casino Group since 2012 and has an online shop as well.

The retail chain operates a total of 2089 stores under different banners:

• Extra: Extra consists of 118 hypermarkets and 188 supermarkets
• Pão de Açúcar: a chain of 185 supermarkets
• Minuto: a chain of 82 convenience stores
• Mercado Extra: a chain of 183 stores
• Assai: a chain of 115 stores
• Brick and Mortar: operates more than 800 stores

Grupo Pao de Acucar also operates 72 gas stations and 130 drugstores. 

In 2021, it employed 50,968 employees. In 2020, Grupo Pao de Acucar achieved a turnover of €8.79 billion, indicating a rise of €3.8 billion compared to 2019. 

The hypermarket chain provides different categories such as:

• Drinks: carbonated drinks, vodka, sparkling drinks, beer, juices, soft drinks, etc.
• Household: fabric softeners, deodorisers, cleansers, etc.
• Frozen food: ice-cream, burgers, lasagna, potato, etc.
• Savory Grocery: oil, flour, rice, soup, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cafe, sugar, sweeteners, etc.
• Chilled and Fresh Food: beef
• Personal Care: hair care, fragrances, skin care, etc.
• Dairy: eggs, milk, etc.

Grupo Pao de Acucar also develops its own brands, such as:

• Qualita: More than 1000 household and personal care products
• Taeq: Healthy food brand 
• Club des sommeliers: 90 wine labels from 11 nationalities, selected by a famous Brazilian oenologist
• Finlandek: Household brand offering kitchenware, dinnerware, decoration, bed and bath products
• Caras Do Brasil: Authentic Brazilian brand
• Cast: Clothing brand, from day-to-day to sportswear clothes
• Confraria: Beef and barbecue items within 2 lines: Grill and Gourmet
• Bambini: Children clothing brand 
• Arkitekt and Bronzini: Women clothing brand
• Chef: High quality food brand including frozen fries, vegetables, bread and pasta
• Econo Bom: Hygienic brand

The enterprise partnered with Decathlon to offer sports-related items.

Supporting Brazilian artisanal microbreweries which have been affected by the pandemic is the aim of Grupo Pao de Acucar. The business is working to increase the visibility of artisanal microbreweries. There are around 62 brands from 10 microbreweries involved. 

Moreover, the firm took over Êxito, a leading retailer in Colombia, in 2019. 

Concerning the logistics, Grupo Pao de Acucar manages 23 distribution centers and depots in different parts of Brazil. 

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

Founded in 1992, CBA is a supermarket chain in Hungary specialising in groceries and household items. Its headquarters is based in Alsonemedi, Hungary. 

The company also puts forward its 100% Hungarian ownership since its beginning. By 1998, over 80% of CBA stores were developing outside the capital. Over the years, the company has established its operations on common trade and import policy as well as a common profile for the stores.

The almost immediate success of the buying office was also due to the involvement of local partners which increased the opening of stores in Budapest.

As of 2022, the business operates 1,968 stores across the country and a webshop as well which makes 3,000 products available to shoppers. 

In the financial year 2021, CBA Hungary achieved a turnover of €1.54 billion. 

The general retail chain provides private labels under the CBA name through the following categories:

• Savoury grocery
• Sweet grocery
• Frozen goods

Other categories such as chilled and fresh, dairy, wine & spirits, drinks, personal care, household items are also available through international brands such as coca-cola, milka, nivea, persil, pedigree, etc.

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, CBA Hungary operates its own warehouse and a fleet of vehicles is available to ensure deliveries. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.cba.hu/ 

Colruyt France is a retail chain which was founded in 1996 by Franz Colruyt. Its headquarters is based in bourgogne-franche-comté, France. The company is a subsidiary of the Belgian company, Colruyt Group. 

Currently, the business operates 92 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Colruyt France achieved a turnover of €575 million and its employee count ranges from 2,000 to 5,000 people. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers a variety of products in the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: pastas, rice, flour, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, tea, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, delicatessens, seafood, etc.
• Frozen: pizzas, desserts, ice creams, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, fizzy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, champagnes, rums, etc. 
• Dairy: cheeses, milk, butter, etc. 
• Personal care: deodorants, sunscreens, body lotions, etc. 
• Household: detergents, candles, air fresheners, etc. 

Brands such as Bonduelle, Yop, Activa, Lu, Brossard and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Colruyt France developed its own brands known as (non-exhaustive list): 

• Boni Selection: This brand includes products such as milk, biscuits, meat, etc. 
• Belle France: It covers a range of products such as grocery, chilled, frozen, beverages, etc. 
• Boni selection bio: Bio product assortment. 
• Everyday selection: Daily essentials like milk, coffee, jam, chocolate, tissue etc
• Kangourou: This brand includes school supplies. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates 2 distribution centres and a fleet of vehicles is available to ensure deliveries. 

In 2021, the business announced that it is aiming to open 170 to 180 stores in France in the next ten years. Moreover, a new distribution centre is expected to open in 2023. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.collectandgo.fr/   

Founded in 1962 and based in Italy, Conad operates one of the largest supermarket chains in the country. The company, a leader in the market, deals with large-scale distribution and owns around 3305 stores across Italy. 

Conad also owns an app which allows its customers to browse through their products online. 

With a workforce of 65,772 people, the firm achieved a turnover of  € 15.9 billion in 2020, gaining an increase of 12.3% compared to the previous year. 

A wide variety of products are available in different categories such as:

• Sweet Grocery: cookies, cereals, sweets, etc
• Savory Grocery: sauces, condiments, snacks, etc
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, 
• Frozen Food: meat, ice-cream, fish, etc
• Dairy: milk, cheese, eggs, etc
• Wine & Spirits: wines, beers, gins, etc
• Drinks: coffee, infusions, herbal tea, etc
• Personal care: cosmetics, creams, perfumes, etc
• Homecare: house cleaners, bleach, laundry care, etc

Various services are also offered under different labels including (but not limited to):

• Conad Insurance Services
• Conad e-commerce service 
• Conad prepaid
• Conad fuel distributors

The company provides its items under several private labels, some of which are:

• PetFriends: offers a wide variety of pet food and accessories
• Conad: provides an assortment of different products such as sweet grocery, savory grocery, drinks, etc.
• Conad Baby: offers a range of baby products

Moreover, the enterprise also provides a line of natural products under its own brands such as Verso Natura, Essentiae, Naturaline, etc.

Additionally, Conad is willing to work with suppliers who can offer various pet products while meeting requirements that are enforced by the business. 

With regards to the environment, Conad indulges into several measures such as using environmentally-friendly grocery bags which also include biodegradable and reusable fabric options, thereby reducing its output of solid waste. Furthermore, Conad launched an initiative, Coripet, under which it uses eco-compactors to collect pet bottles which previously contained liquid food. 

Founded in 1947, Coop Norway is a retail chain and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

The retail chain comprises 1,200 Coop stores across the country as well as an online shop.

It employs at least 28,000 workers and in the financial year 2021, the company reached  a turnover of €5.8 billion.

It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:  

• Sweet grocery: candy, chocolate, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: pasta, bread, rice, etc.       
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, salmon, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: smoked sausage, beef rolls, prawns, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc.
• Drinks: juice, carbonated soft drinks, water, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergents, kitchen towels, etc.
• Personal care: soaps, shampoo, conditioner, etc.     
•  Wine and spirits: beer, wine, rhum, etc.      

Coop Norway operates its stores under different banners including:

• Coop Mega
• Coop Price
• Coop Elektro
• Extra

Coop Norway developed its private labels which are:

• Coop: a range of meat-free alternatives.
• Coop Smak: a brand of products like chicken.
• Coop Anglamark: a range of organic food and hygiene products.
• Coop Xtra: a range of food and beverages.
• Grill Perfekt: a range of barbecue products.

It also offers gluten free products such as bread, cereal bars, granola, etc. 

In 2020, Coop signed a 10-year €47.3 million loan agreement with NIB for the expansion and development of its two main Logistic Centres located close to Oslo, Norway.

Moreover, in 2021, the company developed a fully automated logistic centre at Langhus.

Link to Coop’s online shop: https://matlevering.coop.no/ 

Established in 1864 as the first Swiss consumer cooperative in Schwanden, Glarus, Coop Switzerland was given its name in 1960.  

It is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

The business operates 2,349 stores across the country as well as an online store. 

It has a dedicated team of over 95,000 employees and in the year 2021, it generated a turnover of €32 billion.

It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:   

• Sweet grocery: candy, chocolate, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: pasta, bread, rice, etc.       
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, salmon, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: smoked sausage, beef rolls, prawns, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc.
• Drinks: juice, carbonated soft drinks, water, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergents, kitchen towels, etc.
• Personal care: soaps, shampoo, conditioner, etc.     
•  Wine and spirits: beer, wine, rhum, etc.

It offers special products under different segments such as:    

• Vegan: frozen burgers, pizza dough, biscuits, etc.
• Bio: quinoa, raspberries, king prawns, etc. 
• Gluten free: bread, yogurt, rice drink, etc.
• Lactose free: ice cream, chips, protein milk, etc. 

Coop also offers products under its own private labels:

• Premium-quality enjoyment: jasmine tea, gelato, bbq sauce, etc.
• Naturaline (natural cosmetics): liquid soap, kids shampoo, shower gel, etc.
• Karma(vegetarian delights): seed crackers, chocolate spread, tortilla chips, etc.

The firm’s logistics business unit which is found in Bern, Switzerland comprises more than 7 distribution centres and one production centre in the city of Pratteln.

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.coop.ch/de/

Owned by the Coop Group, Transgourmet is a French wholesaler for food professionals. The group has delivery operations in France, Swiss and Germany as well as cash and carry stores in Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Romania and Russia thanks to its Prodega Growa and Selgros banners.

Transgourmet offers around 29 000 references in the food and non-food categories.

The group's core business is to distribute groceries and offer its services to vendors including caterers, bakers, restaurants, retailers, bakeries, hotels, etc. Transgourmet also partnered with various culinary associations such as Les Toques Francaises, Gourmediterranee, the National Cooking Academy, etc. 

Transgourmet partnered with DHL to handle the logistics for its export business.

In addition, Transgourmet offers training to both its customers and employees. The company also provides various solutions concerning installation, hygiene, digital and technical issues as well as recycling.

Furthermore, Transgourmet has over 80 777 customers in France. 

A turnover of €28.3 billion was achieved by Transgourmet in 2020 and it currently employs over 29 491 people. 

Transgourmet offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: oil, spices, pasta, sauces, canned food, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, sugar, sweet canned food, biscuit, tea, etc.
• Dairy: cream, cheese, milk, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, meat, specialty food, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice cream, desserts, sorbets, etc.
• Household: a range of cleaning and wiping products

Several organic items are available as well.

The firm distributes products from brands such as Elle & Vire, Badoit, Evian, Amand Terroir, etc.

Transgourmet also developed its own brands which include(not limited to):

• Transgourmet Origine: a brand offering products such as honey, meat, seafood, etc.
• Selection Transgourmet par Gerard Cabiron: a range of desserts including ice cream, desserts, sorbets, etc.
• Sélection Transgourmet par Marie Quatrehomme: a selection of high quality cheese
• Premium: a range of premium products including pepper, black rice, smoked salmon, etc.
• Transgourmet Economy: a range of specialty products like dried mushrooms, Thai rice, desserts, etc.
• Legave: a variety of chocolates, ready-to-bake pastries, fruit for pastry, etc. 

In regards to suppliers, the company works with 1300 producers and 3058 collaborators.

Concerning logistics, Transgourmet operates a fleet of 742 delivery vehicles and runs 43 warehouses.

CRAI is a retailers cooperative, started by a small group of retailers (neighborhood grocery stores) in 1973, which now serves some 3,000 franchised stores in 19 Italian regions from its 91 distribution centers. The co-op also operates in Malta and Switzerland. According to the survey reports in 2007, it claimed 9% of the Italian food distribution business.

The store composition of CRAI includes:

• 1,075 Simpatia Crai outlets (199 square meters each)
• 1,150 super-CRAI stores (from 200 to 299 square meters each)
• 377 Supermercato CRAI stores (from 400 to 2,499 square meters each)
• 11 cash & carry outlets
• 296 specialty stores (IperSoap, Linea Bellezza, Centro Specializzato CAD).

Besides food retailing, CRAI also oversees diversified operations in the durable sector: office machines, electronic equipment, furnishings, motor vehicles, etc.

Its total sales surpass 500 billion line, placing CRAI among Italy’s top 150 companies.

Maxi Serbia is a business operating several retail chains in Serbia. Established in 2000, Maxi Serbia provides over 15000 references. Since 2011, Maxi Serbia is owned by Ahold Delhaize Group. 

Maxi Serbia operates its own online shop. 

Maxi Serbia runs over 400 stores under the following banners:

• Maxi
• Mega Maxi
• Tempo
• Shop & Go

In 2016, Maxi Serbia had a market share of 20.6% in Serbia.

Maxi Serbia reached a turnover of € 825.4 million in 2019 and employs 13000 persons currently. 

Maxi Serbia provides products under the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: snacks, crisps, crackers, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, candies, chocolates, etc.
• Dairy: milk, eggs, butter, sour cream, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, fish, meat, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, fruits, vegetables, ready-meals, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, skincare, fragrances, etc. 
• Household: detergents, cleaning products, fabric softeners, etc. 

Some of the brands available include Perfex, Alpine, Cif, My Cow, Domestos, etc. 

Maxi Serbia also provides products under its own brand Maxi. 75% of its product range are sourced from local producers.

Maxi Serbia operates a modern distribution centre. 

Maxi Serbia’s online store can be accessed on www.maxi.rs

Delhaize America is a supermarket operator though its subsidiaries. Founded in 1970, the company markets its products through the following subsidiaries:

• Food lion
• Stop and shop
• Hannaford
• Giant Martins
• Giant Landover
• Peapod

Ahold Delhaize is the largest operator of grocery stores in the eastern United States having third quarter earnings achieved through cost cutting after the merge with Delhaize which resulted in higher shares. The company markets typical supermarkets food items and non-foods including categories like sweet groceries, savory groceries, dairy products, chilled and fresh items, frozen goods as well as personal care and household products.

The products are traded through brands and private labels also. The private labels include Food Lion, Hannaford, Kash n’ Karry, Sweetbay and Harveys.

Food Lion are everyday products such as dairy, meat or bakery. Hannaford is all about fresh food items which comes along with double money back money satisfaction guarantee hence always ensuring value for money food items.

After the purchase of 1 billion euros share worth in 2017, the company was also clear about the fact that it is going to acquire 2 billion euros of shares in 2018.

E.Leclerc, a chain of supermarkets and hypermarkets originating from France, launched in Poland in 1995. E.leclerc offers a wide variety of food and non-food items. In Poland, the chain operates 49 stores under the following formats:

• Hypermarket
• Supermarket
• Express
• Shopping Centres

Moreover, E.leclerc Poland manages 13 online stores as well as 20 gas stations. 

E.leclerc Poland achieved a turnover of € 649 million in 2018, indicating a rise of 3.89% compared to the previous year. Over 5000 persons are currently working for the business. 

E.leclerc Poland has a portfolio of products in different categories:

• Savory Grocery: rice, nuts, crisps, sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, chocolate, industrial pastries, etc.
• Drinks: juices, water, syrup, sauces, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, cream, butter, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, meat, fish, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, ready-meal, vegetables, fruits, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, oral care, skincare, etc.
• Household: bleach, detergent, washing powder, etc.

The business distributes products from brands such as Ajax, Lego, Raid, Danone, Delma, etc. 

E.Leclerc Poland also offers products from E.Leclerc’s private labels which include (but not limited to):

• Wiodaca Marka: a range of food, drinks and household products also featuring organic items.
• Tissaia: a brand offering clothing and bed linens
• Nos regions ont du talent: a range of traditional specialties from various regions in France
• €.Co +: a brand of low priced items such as food, drinks, cosmetics, etc.
• Tradizioni D’Italia: a range of Italian food items

E.Leclerc Poland works with small and local suppliers, thus offering an extensive assortment of products from Poland itself. 

E.Leclerc Poland operates 1 logistics centre in the country.

E.Leclerc Poland supports local associations and charities. The business also sponsors sports teams and helps in the organisation of cultural events. Hence it is participating actively in the Polish community. 

E.leclerc Portugal is a supermarket chain which was established by Edouard Leclerc. Its headquarters is based in Braga, Portugal. The company is a subsidiary of the French cooperative society and hypermarket chain, E.Leclerc. 

The business operates more than 16 stores across the country and manages an e-commerce platform as well. Through its platform, E.Leclerc Portugal offers 3 delivery options: collection of products at the store, usage of the drive service or home delivery. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers a large variety of products in the following categories:

• Savoury grocery: biscuits, canned goods, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, jams, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: sandwiches, pastries, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, syrups, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, champagnes, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, deodorants, toothpaste, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, disinfectants, etc. 

Brands such as President, Coca-cola, Nescafe, Gresso, Knorr, Mimosa, Primor, Crystal, Royal, Super Bock and many others are endorsed by the firm.  

E.Leclerc Portugal provides a wide range of products under its own brands which are known as (non-exhaustive list): 

• Delisse
• Falsbourg
• Notre Jardin 
• Tech9

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its warehouse and has a fleet of vehicles readily available to ensure deliveries. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.hipersuper.pt/ 

Edeka is a chain of supermarkets founded in Germany in 1907. It is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. 

It owns around 11, 114 stores across Germany. In addition, it manages an online shop. 

With a workforce of 404, 900 employees, Edeka achieved a turnover of €62.7 billion in 2021. 

It operates under the following banners:

• Edeka: 6,250 stores
• Netto Marken-Discount
• Marktkauf
• SPAR: in Germany exclusively
• diska
• NP

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

• Sweet Grocery: pastry, honey, chocolate, etc.
• Savory Grocery: oil, salt, ketchup, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh: ready-meals, fish, fruit, etc.
• Frozen:  ice cream, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: milk, egg, yoghurt, etc.
• Drinks: mineral water, soft drink, juice, etc.
• Personal care: cosmetics, baby products, toothpaste, etc.
• Household: dishwashing liquid, detergents, air freshener, etc.

Edeka distributes products from brands like Papa Joe’s, Ming Chu, Tabaluga, etc.

Moreover, the enterprise has also developed products under its own brands that include (not limited to):

• Gut & Gunstig: a range of over 1400 references include food and non-food items. 
• Edeka: a brand featuring a range of food items including chocolate and frozen foods.
• Edeka Bio: a range of organic products.
• Elkos: a brand that offers a wide range of skincare products.

Edeka is sourcing products for its own labels in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: herbs, spices, oils, rice, tortilla chips, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, ready-made popcorn, microwave popcorn, etc. 

In 2021, Edeka developed an app, Techstarter, allowing high-tech startups a medium to offer their solutions directly to independent Edeka dealers on an online platform.

Edeka partnered with Sonnländer in order to produce fruit juice, Schäfer's Bread and Cake Specialties for breads and pastries, and many more.

In 2021, Edeka made a purchasing alliance with Picnic. 

Moreover, in 2022, it started the construction of a new logistics facility for fresh produce in Hirschaid. It aims to supply fresh goods to more than 400 Edeka outlets on a daily basis by 2024. 

Concerning its logistics solutions, the company owns several warehouses, 12 meat plants, as well as the Rheinberg winery in Bingen. Edeka also owns various production facilities in more than 7  major cities across the country. Moreover, the company's stores operate under a total of 11.58 million square metres.   

The online shop can be accessed at: www.edeka.de

Founded by Ramon Arecas Roriguez in 1940, El Corte Ingles is a retail group which ranks 3rd worldwide. Its headquarters is based in Madrid, Spain. The company specialises in fashion, perfumery, travel, insurance, food, decoration, etc. 

Furthermore, the company has expanded in Portugal, Iberia, France, UK and several Latin American countries. 

The enterprise has 1822 operations under the following banners:

• El Corte Inglés: 87
• Hipercor: 38 hypermarkets
• Bricor: 59
• Supercor: 187
• Viajes El Corte Inglés: 786 (travel)
• Sfera: 514
• Insurance centres: 126
• El Corte Inglés Insurance: 25

El Corte Ingles operates various online websites and applications as well, which attracts about 759 million users. 

In the financial year 2021, El Corte Ingles achieved a turnover of €12.6 billion and employed 80,814 people. 

Moreover, El Corte Inglés was the winner of the award “Best ESG Responsible Retailer Spain 2020”.

The firm offers an extensive range of products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: cookies, biscuits, jam, chocolate, coffee, tea, etc. 
• Savoury Grocery: canned food, crisps, sauces, condiments, oil, vinegar, etc.
• Drinks: water, soft drinks, juices, etc.
• Wine & spirits: wine, champagne, beer, spirits, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, eggs, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, ready-meals, seafood, vegetables, pastries, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fish, seafood, meat, charcuterie, fruits, vegetables, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, skincare, face care, makeup, etc. 
• Household: detergents, dishwasher, air fresheners, etc. 

The brands available include Round Farm, Lee, Oms House, Illiad, Laurel, Ducros, Biotech USA, etc.

In addition, the retailer uses products which are certified by FSC, OEKO-TEX, ASC, GOTS, etc. 

In relation to its logistics solutions, El Corte Inglés operates its own distribution centres and has a fleet of 1,000 trucks.  

With regards to sustainability, the business is committed towards reducing its food waste and recycling cardboard to use in transporting its goods. 

The firm’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.elcorteingles.es/ 

Founded in 1896, Coop Denmark is Denmark’s leading retailer and one of the biggest cooperatives.

It consists of more than 1,000 stores. 

In 2021, the Coop’s annual turnover amounted to €78.6 million whereas its turnover alongside all its subsidiaries is approximately €5.6 billion and it operates with 40,000 employees. The company also provides an online shop.                    

Coop Denmark business activities are carried out through the following retail chains:

• SuperBrugsen
• Dagli'Brugsen
• LokalBrugsen
• Fakta
• Irma supermarkets
• 356 discount(coop)
• Coop.dk mad
• Coop.dk shopping 
• Kvickly

 It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:

• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, chewing gum, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: Bread, macaroni, cooking oil, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Lamb, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Coca-cola, orange juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen rolls, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Face wash, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Whiskey, beer, wine, etc.

 Coop Denmark also offers special products such as: 

• Plant-based products: Falafel, sausages, green lentils, etc.
• Organic products: Potatoes, bananas, eggs, etc. 

The firm sells its products under its private label brands:

• ‘Änglamark’, an organic brand: juice, bread, cereals, etc.
• ‘Xtra’, low priced products: tortilla chips, cereal bars, frozen pizza bolognese, etc.
• ‘Rainbow’, quality and value for money: deep pan pizza, chocolate, protein bars, etc. 

When it comes to sustainability, Coop has its own ambition climate plan, that is, it must be climate positive by 2030.

Link to Coop’s online shop: https://mad.coop.dk/dagligvarer\

Established in 1969 as Comerco and renamed as Eroski in 1979, the company is part of the Mondragon Corporation group. The consumer cooperative EROSKI S. Coop. is the parent company of the Group.

It operates 1,646 stores as well as an online platform.

Eroski has a dedicated team of 28, 353 employees and in the year 2021, its turnover amounted to €5.1 million.

 It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:   

• Sweet grocery: jam, marshmallows, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: bread, spaghetti, cooking oil, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: ice cream, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Face wash, shampoo, dental care, etc. 
• Wine and spirits: Champagne, beer, wine, etc.

Eroski offers products under its own brands which are known as:

• Eroski: more than 2500 SKUs are available with products such as condiments, hand liquid, rice, etc.
• Eroski Basic: over 350 SkUs with products such as tissue paper, lentils, pasta, etc.
• Eroski Natur: bread, fruits & vegetables, fish, etc.

It offers special products such as:

• More than 2,700 gluten-free products such as: bread, pasta, dairy products, etc.
• Bio products: yogurt, milk, extra virgin olive oil, etc.

In 2021, the business modernised its distribution centre situated in the Basque Country. The warehouse will supply more than 300 Eroski stores in Álava, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa. It will also manage more than 400 tonnes of fresh products.

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://supermercado.eroski.es/

The company was initially created to coordinate 4 Swedish shopping malls but over the years and following its expansion, the company has managed to develop its own brands:

• ICA - a line of general products
• ICA i love eco - their sustainable brand
• ICA skona - ecological range particularly for households
• ICA good life - healthy food
• ICA in collaboration with pharmacy heart - a line of bio products
• ICA selection - premium gourmet food
• ICA basic - products at competitive prices
• ICA garden - gardening items
• ICA cook & eat - kitchenwares
• ICA home - home products

In fact, its range of products is composed of a portfolio of products such as:

• Dairy
• Drinks
• Grocery
• Dairy free
• Personal care items
• Chilled and fresh
• Frozen
• Household
• Pet food
   

Intermarché has entered the polish market since 1997. Today, the french retail chain operates 230 'Intermarché' and 120 'Bricomarché' in Poland (about 2% of market share). 

Intermarche can be defined as a general retail chains owned and managed by the Musketeers group. The retail store provides various brands and private label to cater for the customers needs.

Intermarche has developed a portfolio of own brands over the years:

• Fresh good fishing
• Cigalou
• Vacation specials
• Frescos Terra de sabores
• Chabior
• Adelie
• Good fishing
• Saint Eloi
• Frozen earth of flavors
• Bouton d’or
• Ivory
• Lagar
• Paturages
• Vacation specials
• Land of flavours
• Farm
• Cotteley
• Look
• Pommette
• Labell
• Fit
• Home
• Canaillou
• Bou

The ranges available are:

• Dairy
• Chilled and fresh
• Personal care
• Grocery
• Frozen
• Household
• Animal care
• Baby products

The supermarket chain has already 232 points of sale in the country and plans to 63 more by 2020.

Founded in 2017, Spar Qatar is a hypermarket chain offering premium services at affordable prices. Its headquarters is based in Doha, Qatar. Al Wataniya International Holding is the licence partner of Spar Qatar.

Currently, the business operates 4 hypermarkets across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Spar Qatar achieved a turnover of €47.7 million and its employee count ranges from 500 to 1000 people. 

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

• Drinks: water, juices, soft drinks, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: spices, flour, oils, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: cereals, coffee, jams, etc. 
• Frozen: ice creams, meat, vegetables, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: cold cuts, delicatessens, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, butter, creams, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoos, deodorants, face wash, etc. 
• Household: air fresheners, detergents, toilet rolls, etc. 

Brands such as Cif, Baygon, Barilla, Cheetos, Lays, American Harvest, Belvita, Ceres, Coca Cola, Always, Colgate and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

A wide array of products is available under the private label “Spar” such as cleaning supplies, biscuits, spices, etc. 

Spar Qatar operates its warehouse and has a fleet of vehicles readily available to ensure deliveries.

The company’s online shop is accessible on: https://www.sparqatar.shop/ 

Biedronka is a supermarket chain which was established in 1995 by Mariusz Świtalski. The headquarters is based in Kostrzyn, Poland.

 The firm operates as a subsidiary of Jerónimo Martins Group and has 3154 stores in 1100 cities across the country.  

Biedronka achieved a turnover of €13.5 billion in 2020, experiencing an increase of about 7% compared to the previous year. The total workforce of the firm comprises 67 000 people in 2019.

 It offers a variety of products under different categories such as: 

• Savory grocery: soup, pasta, rice, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: cookies, chocolate, waffles, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, salmon, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: minced meat, minced pork, meat, etc.
• Dairy: milk, butter, eggs, etc.
• Drinks: fizzy drinks, juice, water, etc. 
• Household: floor detergents, kitchen paper, toilet paper, etc. 
• Personal care: soaps, shampoo, toothbrush etc. 
• Wine and spirits: wine, beer, gin, etc.

The general retail chain offers a portfolio of brands which are (but not limited to): Nivea, Kinder, Skyr, Silan, FruVita, etc. 

Some of its own brands are as follows:

• Femina: This brand includes products such as cosmetics and sanitary pads.
• Mleczna Dolina: This line is dedicated to milk and butter items.
• Gobio: Under this name, products such as avocado, juice, cookies, etc,.. are sold.
• Be beauty care: This brand is wholly dedicated to the personal care category.

80% of the products sold by Biedronka are sourced locally. The company currently works with over 1000 Polish suppliers. 

Biedronka works with suppliers which are certified by Rainforest Alliance, UTZ, Fairtrade Cocoa, TUV Rheinland, Intertek, etc. In the case of fish and seafood, Biedronka makes sure that all the fish have a sustainability certificate. 

Biedronka is one of the largest recipients of domestic apples and pears in the country. The customers bought more than 72 million kg of apples and pears in 2017 which gives an insight about the quality of the product. It is noteworthy that all the fruits are sold in FSC cartons and instead of using plastic, the fruits are now wrapped with paper in order to be more environmentally friendly.

Pertaining to the supply chain, the firm launched its 16th distribution centre which covers an area of 31 000 square meters and has a fleet of 60 cars and 80 semi trailers to conduct deliveries.

In September 2018, the retailer launched its new 2.0 format discount grocery stores and opened a store measuring 743 square meters with five cash tills.