Podruzhka Russia is a personal care retailer which was founded in 2005 in Russia. The company has over 1 million customers and offers more than 18000 references. The firm operates more than 230 stores as well as its online shop.

Podruzhka Russia offers products in the personal category which includes face care, skin care, oral care, makeup and perfumes. 

The company offers a range of eco-friendly products as well. 

Podruzhka Russia works with brands such as L’Oreal Paris, Max Factor, NYX Professional, Eveline and Maybelline New York.

The company’s online shop can be accessed on https://www.podrygka.ru/

GCO Purchase & Services is an importer of luxury brands of personal care and distributes in  various African countries. The company is based in Morocco but also manages offices in Togo, Nigeria and Kenya.

The Moroccan strategic location allows the business to reach markets across the African continent. The firm has more than 25 years of experience in the distribution of luxury products. 

GCO Purchase & Services distributes products as a wholesaler but the company has also been managing an online shop in Nigeria under the name Afriluxe. There are over 300 brands  available on the website and around 15000 references.  The importer intends to launch 7 more online platforms in Africa by the end of 2019.

The company offers a wide range of luxury personal care products including fragrances, hair care, skin care as well as accessories. 

GCO Purchases & Services works with brands like Revlon, Revlon Professional, Versace, Tigi and many more.

The business wants to extend its product range and work as the exclusive distributor of luxury brands in the African continent or in specific countries.

GCO Purchase & Services promotes various brands to ensure that they gain maximum visibility throughout Africa. These involve marketing, digital marketing, managing the sales and its strategies. The company also ensures that it still maintains the image of the brand as well as its standard. 

The online shop, Afriluxe can be accessed on: www.afriluxe.com.ng

UPDATES ON GCO PURCHASE & SERVICES ON 29/09/2020

For 2020 GCO Purchase & Services is interested in branded products in the personal care category such as hair care, hygiene, skincare, etc. 

Wir von KoRo haben uns auf den Vertrieb naturbelassener Lebensmittel aller Art fokussiert. Als Food-eCommerce vertreiben wir Trockenfrüchte, Superfoods, Getreideprodukte, Nüsse und vieles mehr – in Großpackungen unter unserem eigenen Label. Wir vertreiben unsere Produkte in Deutschland, Österreich, der Schweiz, den Niederlanden, Frankreich und Großbritannien.

Rituals Cosmetics is a prestige beauty care company which was founded in 2000 by Raymond Cloosterman  in the Netherlands. The company has expanded and entered markets in 25 countries which include Germany, Spain, UK. The company manages over 650 shops across the world which includes 15 stores in the US and 12 in the Middle East. In 2018, the firm announced its plans of venturing into the Asian market. 

The business operates physical stores, online shops and products are also available in departmental stores. The firm offers products under its own label, Rituals Cosmetics.

Rituals Cosmetics was recognised as one of the fastest growing Dutch companies according to Dutch News, an online newspaper. Within 3 years, the company created 10000 jobs. The company achieved a turnover of €544 million in 2017. 

Rituals Cosmetics offers products under its private label that consists of:

• Personal Care: fragrances, face care, makeup, hair care and skin care

• Household: Scented Candles

• Sweet Grocery: Organic Tea

The business also offers gift sets.

97% of the group’s products are manufactured within European Union countries. The company offers prestige natural products which are free from ingredients like phthalates, MIT (methylisothiazolinone), sodium lauryl ether sulfates, microplastics, SLS and silicone. 

Furthermore, to guarantee the high quality of the business’s products, regular tests are carried out but the company stands firmly against animal testing. 

Rituals Cosmetics ensures that its packaging and materials used help to reduce waste. Recycled materials are used in the packaging and also regularly tested by independent professionals. The firm also encourages people to purchase refills rather than new products in order to minimize wastage. 

Suppliers are expected to abide by the company’s code of conduct that clearly stipulates rules, laws and regulations about child labor,salaries, safe working conditions as well as rules concerning the protection of the environment. 

Rituals Cosmetics’ online shop can be accessed on https://www.rituals.com/nl

Rituals Cosmetics Germany is a beauty care chain launched in Germany in 2012. The company is part of Rituals which is based in the Netherlands. The firm manages 209 shops, a mobile application as well as an online store. Rituals Cosmetics Germany specialises in the distribution of natural Asian-based beauty products.

Rituals Cosmetics Germany’s products can also be found in departmental stores and airport duty-free shops.

Moreover, Rituals Cosmetics Germany customises its goods as per the client’s requirements.

Rituals Cosmetics Germany supplies signature products to hotels.

The company achieved a turnover of €192 million in 2019 and employed a total of 1212 people.

Rituals Cosmetics Germany offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: perfumes, face care, makeup, skin care, etc
• Sweet Grocery: organic teas and many more
• Household: scented candles, washing liquid and several others

The firm offers products from Rituals Cosmetics’ private label exclusively.

In addition, Rituals Cosmetics Germany provides travel-size items.

Rituals Cosmetics Germany’s products are refillable or recyclable and made from recycled waste. The business supports Tiny Miracles Foundation and has also set up the Super Chill foundation with the collaboration of De Nieuwe Yogaschool.

Free delivery is offered for purchases exceeding €30.

Rituals Cosmetics Germany’s online shop can be accessed on www.rituals.com

Sam Maccauley Chemists Ireland is a chain of over 30 health & beauty shops founded in 1953 in Ireland. The company offers prestige personal care products that include cosmetics and fragrances. In addition to this, the firm also manages its beauty salons as well as an online shop.

Sam Mccauley Chemists Ireland achieved a turnover of € 80 million in 2017 and the company employs 592 people. 

The firm was recognised as one of the top 500 companies in Ireland and also holds the Deloitte Best Managed Company title, an attribution which very few companies have gained so far.

Sam Mccauley Chemists Ireland offers products in the personal care category which includes hair care, skin care, makeup, fragrances, supplements, oral care and baby care. 

The brands available in the shops include Aveeno, Carter Beauty, Codex, Body Shop and Burt’s Bees. 

Sam Maccauley Chemists Ireland’s online shop can be accessed on https://www.mccauley.ie/

Shufersal is the largest supermarket chain in Israel and was founded in 1958. The firm started operating its first store in Tel Aviv. This was the first modern supermarket in the country. Nowadays, Shufersal has a market share of 25% and it is part of the Shufersal Group.

Nowadays, the company consists of 378 stores and an online shop as well as a mobile application. Shufersal welcomes around 2 million clients each week. 

Shufersal’s stores are in the following formats:

• Shufersal Deal
• Shufersal Deal Extra
• Shufersal Shali
• Shufersal Express

In addition to this, the company also owns 83 BE drugstores since 2017. 

The business employs 16 734 people and in 2021, Shufersal achieved a turnover of €4.18 billion and the firm has set up a loyalty club which has 1.9 million customers.

Shufersal works with more than 1300 brands who supply the company with products for its various categories which include:

• Personal Care: makeup, fragrances, skin care, face care, oral care, etc.
• Household: cleansers, bleach, softeners, etc.
• Dairy: Cheese, eggs, milk, butter, etc. 
• Drinks: Wine, Vodka, Whiskey, Soft drinks, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Foods: beef, chicken, fish, sausages, etc.
• Frozen Foods: sausages, meat, chicken, fish, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, biscuits,snacks, etc.
• Savory Grocery: spices, tortillas, bread crumbs, flour, etc.

Many of the firm’s suppliers are small businesses.

Shufersal also offers organic products and also provides products under its private label. These items are of excellent quality and are sold at low prices. 

In the finance sector, Shufersal entered a partnership with Leumi Card in order to start a credit card business. The company now has around 56 5000 customers. In 2018, Shufersal decided to partner with CAL instead of Leumi Card. 

Shufersal Real Estate manages commercial centers, offices and real estate properties for the group.

In the B2B sector, the group works with online businesses such as Microsoft and Ebay and also works with commercial companies, financial companies, associations and educational institutions.

Furthermore, the company also owns Gidron Industries which produces bakery products such as sweet and savory pastries as well as gluten-free products. Its factories are in line with ISO 22000, ISO 9001-2008 and HACCP. The clients include bakeries, hotels, cafes and restaurants. 

Shufersal also entered the online sector by launching its e-commerce platform, Shufersal Online, which is now recognised as the largest platform in Israel.

It also created American Outlets, another online shop which allows Israeli customers to order products from the US. 

The group also ventured in the travel business in 2018 by launching Shufersal Travel. 

Concerning the logistics, all products are stored in proper conditions and the company ensures that the cooling system meets the norms. The business manages several shipping centres and has plans to develop additional ones. 

Shufersal Israel’s online shop can be accessed on www.shufersal.co.il

Sephora, a chain of cosmetics and personal care stores, was launched in Australia in 2014. The company is part of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. The firm also set up an online shop and a mobile application. 

Sephora Australia operates 20 stores in Melbourne, Queensland and Sydney. 

Sephora Australia achieved a turnover of € 129 million in 2019 and employed 589 people. 

Sephora Australia offers a wide range of products in the personal care category such as makeup, skincare, hair care and fragrances. 

Sephora Australia deals with brands such as Huda Beauty, Estee Lauder, Tarte and many others.

Sephora Australia also offers a range of cosmetic products under the company’s private label, Sephora.

In addition, Sephora Australia also offers exclusive brands which are not available elsewhere on the Australian market.

Sephora Australia offers free delivery for purchases exceeding € 55.

Sephora Australia’s online shop can be accessed on www.sephora.com.au

Sephora was launched in Brazil in 2010 after acquiring Sack’s, an online retailer of cosmetics based in the country. Sephora Brazil is a subsidiary of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. The company also operates an online shop.

Sephora Brazil manages 35 points of sales countrywide.

Personal care products which include makeup, skincare, face care, hair care and fragrances are available at Sephora Brazil. 

Sephora Brazil deals with international brands such as Urban Decay, Chloe, Dior and many others.

Furthermore, the company also offers a range of Brazilian brands such as Feito Brasil, Dr Jones and Duda Molinos. 

Sephora Brazil provides beauty products from various exclusive brands as well as under Sephora’s private label, Sephora Collection. 

Sephora Brazil’s online shop is accessible on www.sephora.com.

Sleek MakeUP is a cosmetics company which was founded by Patrick Mcparland and Brendan McParland in 1985 in the UK. The company operates an online store as well. Sleek MakeUP is headquartered East London.

Sleek MakeUP entered the international market in 2009 and its products are now available in over 2200 shops in 15 countries 

The business was acquired by Walgreens Boots Alliance in 2015. 

At present, Sleek MakeUP distributes to the following online retailers: Boots, HQHair, Feelunique, Look Fantastic, Asos, Pretty Little Thing, Amazon, etc. 

Sleek MakeUP employs a total of 25 people and achieved a turnover of €4.06 million.

Sleek MakeUP provides several products in the following category:

• Personal Care: offers a variety of cosmetic products.

The business is known for its wide range of high quality makeup products for all skin tones which are sold under its own label named Sleek MakeUP.

Sleek MakeUP's online shop can be accessed on www.sleekmakeup.com

Founded in 1887, Cfao Group is a key player in mobility, healthcare, consumer goods, infrastructure and energy. The company specialises in imports, production and distribution of goods across 47 of the 54 markets in the continent. Its headquarters is based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. 

The company has 155 operational subsidiaries. 

Cfao Group achieves a turnover of €6.9 billion and employs around 21,000 people. 

Sephora is a retail chain of cosmetics which entered Denmark in 2012. The company is part of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton group. 

Sephora Denmark operates 8 stores in the country as well as an online store which was launched in 2017.

4 of those stores feature the Benefit Brow Bar, a studio where customers can have their eyebrows done by professional estheticians promoting the brand, Benefit.

Sephora Denmark achieved a turnover of € 4.9 million in 2020 and employed 150 people in total. 

Sephora Denmark offers personal care products which include makeup, skin care, perfumes and hair care products. 

Sephora Denmark also provides mini products that are suitable to take on the go.

Sephora Denmark works with brands like Nars, Urban Decay, Benefit and Bare Minerals are available.

The company also offers products from its private label, Sephora Collection. One can find products such as makeup, hair care , skin care and accessories under this brand. 

Sephora Denmark imports its products from Italy, USA, France and many other countries.

Sephora Denmark offers free delivery for purchases exceeding €60.5

Sephora Denmark’s online shop can be accessed on www.sephora.dk

Sephora Italy is part of Sephora, a chain of cosmetics stores. Sephora is a subsidiary of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton group. 

In Italy, Sephora operates 130 physical stores as well as an online shop. The physical stores also offer a wide range of services that include makeup classes with trained make-up artists. Sephora Italy also features makeup bars as well as the Brow Bar Benefit.

Perfumes can be personalised as per the customer’s request.

The company offers a range of personal care products that include hair care, make-up, skin care, face care and perfumes. 

Sephora Italy provides products from over 250 brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, Make Up For Ever, Huda Beauty, Nars, Dior and many more brands.

A range of products from Sephora’s own brand, Sephora Collection is also available. These include face care, make up, hair care and accessories. 

Sephora Italy imports its goods from the USA, France and several other countries.

Sephora Italy offers free delivery for all purchases exceeding €39.

Sephora Italy’s online store can be accessed on www.sephora.it

Operating in the UK since 1994, Brands Direct is a food and drinks importer offering over 120 references.  Many of its products are from the free-from range which is a growing market across the world. 

The business supplies retailers in around 16 countries including the UK, Australia, Canada, Cuba, India, Thailand and Germany. 

The clients of Brands Direct include retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury and Coles. 

The firm is sourcing products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: rice, pasta, pulses, ready meals, etc
• Drinks: beer, cider, soft drinks, spirits, etc

The company also provides gluten-free products. Moreover, it has achieved the BRC AA Grade Rating since 2018.

Some of the brands offered by Brands Direct include Aquavia, Curtiriso, Post, etc. 

Several private labels are owned by Brands Direct. Some of which are as follows:

• Burnt Mill Brewery
• Hallets
• The Garden Brewery
• Aquavia

All suppliers are subjected to quality audits each year to ensure that they comply with the UK and international standards. Furthermore, all suppliers must be members of Sedex which certifies that its members provide ethical products. Brands Direct assists suppliers in developing sustainable products.

Rituals Cosmetics Spain is part of Rituals, a chain of cosmetics stores. The firm was founded in Spain in 2008 and specialises in the distribution of personal care and household products. Rituals Cosmetics Spain operates 84 stores, a mobile application and an online shop.

Rituals Cosmetics Spain’s products can also be found in department stores, shopping malls and airports.

Moreover, the company provides hotel amenities.

Rituals Cosmetics Spain offers personalised products as well.

Rituals Cosmetics Spain achieved a turnover of € 55 million in 2019 and employed 440 employees. 

Rituals Cosmetics Spain offers products of the following categories under its private label:

• Personal Care: fragrances, face care, makeup, etc
• Household: scented candles, washing liquid and many more.
• Sweet Grocery: organic tea and many others.

Rituals Cosmetics Spain’s products are 90% natural. 

Additionally, Rituals Cosmetics Spain provides travel-size items.

Rituals Cosmetics Spain’s packaging is either refillable or recyclable and made from recycled waste. The company supports Tiny Miracles Foundation and has partnered with De Nieuwe Yogaschool to set up the Super Chill foundation.

The company’s online shop can be accessed on www.rituals.com

Sephora Mexico is a beauty chain retailer founded in 2011 and is part of Sephora, a subsidiary of LVMH. The company operates 11 stores as well as an online shop.

Sephora Mexico offers a range of personal care products which include make-up, skin care, perfumes and hair care products.

Sephora Mexico provides over 250 brands including Calvin Klein, Benefit Cosmetics, Aveda, Fenty Beauty, Gucci, Hugo Boss and Versace. 

The firm offers products under its private brand, Sephora Collection, which consists of personal care products such as makeup, skin care and hair care items. 

Sephora Mexico imports its goods from the USA, France, Italy and several other countries.

Sephora Mexico offers shipping across Mexico exclusively.

Sephora Mexico’s online shop can be found on www.sephora.com

Agostini Marketing is one of the leading companies founded in 1925 in Trinidad and Tobago. The company is present in various sectors which include FMCG, construction, printing and various more sectors.

In the FMCG sector, the company is a distributor of food, drinks and household & personal care products. Furthermore, the company also owns several retail stores.

Agostini Marketing’s turnover in 2016 was € 3.33 billion.

The company owns several subsidiaries which include:

• Caribbean Distribution Partners: The company manages 6 companies which handle the distribution of FMCG products.

• Smith Robertson: Founded in 1894, the firm distributes pharmaceutical and personal care products in Trinidad and Tobago. 

• Agostini Building Solutions: the subsidiary which handles the delivery of construction materials, imaging and medical supplies. 

• Rosco Petroavance: Established in 1951, the company is involved in the oil industry

• SuperPharm: a pharmaceutical retail chain that operates in Trinidad since 2005. 

SuperPharm Ltd  is a chain of drug stores which was founded in 2004. The company operates 9 stores in Trinidad and Tobago. The form is a subsidiary of Agostini. 

SuperPharm Ltd offers products in the personal care category. Furthermore, the company also offers savory grocery products.  

Sephora was launched in Poland in 1999. The cosmetic company is a subsidiary of LVMH group. 

Sephora Poland operates 88 shops countrywide as well as an online store. 

Sephora Poland achieved a turnover of €148 million in 2019 and employed 1162 people.

The company offers a wide range of personal care products ranging from perfumes, makeup, face care, skin care and hair care. 

Sephora Poland provides several brands including Anima, Clinique, Escada, Farsali, Fenty Beauty, Korres and many more.

Furthermore, the company also offers products from Sephora Collection, the company's private label. Products under this range include makeup, perfumes, face care, skin care and hair care. 

Sephora Poland imports its goods from Italy, France, USA, etc.

Sephora Poland also offers free deliveries for purchases exceeding €10.8

The company’s online shop can be accessed on www.sephora.pl

Sephora, a renowned French cosmetics company founded in 1970, was launched in the USA in 1998 by opening its first store in New York. It is owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. The company also set up an online shop in 1999 and also has a mobile phone application. 

Sephora US operates over 500 stores in the US and is also present in over 600 JC Penney stores and 200 Kohl’s shops.

Sephora US offers over 45 000 references in the non-food category.

Sephora US provides a two week training for its employees.

Sephora US serves more than 3 million customers.

Sephora US currently employs over 1600 people and achieved a turnover of € 1297 million in 2021.

Sephora was acknowledged by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers in the years 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Sephora US offers products in the personal care category which include perfumes, makeup, face care, skin care and hair care.

There are around 400 brands available in Sephora stores which include Anima, Clinique, Escada, Farsali, Fenty Beauty and Korres. 

Furthermore, the company also offers products from Sephora Collection, the company's private label. Products under this range include makeup, perfumes, face care, skin care and hair care. 

Sephora US has partnered with OrangeTwist in order to offer skin treatments next to all Sephora stores in San Diego and Los Angeles in 2019. 

Sephora US set up the Sephora Innovation Lab in San Francisco in 2015. The company develops new ideas in order to improve products and introduce new ideas for Sephora. 

Sephora US owns five distribution centers located in Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, and Utah. The company also partnered with Instacart which offers same-day deliveries. 

The firm’s online shop can be accessed on www.sephora.com

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Souleiado is a company which was established in 1939 in France. The company is known for its textile products but has also ventured in the beauty industry, offering a range of fragrances. 

The business operates 23 shops across France and also operates an online shop. 

The firm achieved a turnover of € 9.40 million in 2018 and has a team of 81 employees.

Souleiado France has developed its own brand of perfumes, Souleiado. The brand currently consists of 5 fragrances.

Souleido France’s online shop can be accessed on www.souleiado.com

Super-pharm Israel is a chain of pharmacies which was founded in 1978 in Israel. Shoppers Drug Mart. Super-pharm Israel is part of the company Super-pharm by the Koffler family.The company offers a range of cosmetics as well as baby care products. Nowadays, the firm has become one of the leading pharmacy chains in the country and also manages an online shop.

Super-pharm Israel offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: makeup, baby care, oral care, nail care, fragrances, face care and skin care

• Household care: detergents, cleaning products, dyer products

• Savory grocery: crisps, snacks

• Sweet grocery: cake, cookies, gum, coffee

• Drinks: soy drinks, soft drinks, mineral water

Brands such as L’Oreal, Maybelline, Lancome, Huggies, Nutrilon and Coca Cola.

Furthermore, Super-pharm Israel also offers products from its own brands:

• Life: contact lenses

• LifeStyle: 

• Quo

Super pharm israel's online shop can be accessed on shop.super-pharm.co.il

Superpharm, a chain of pharmacies, was launched in Poland in 2001 by opening its first store in Warsaw. The company offers pharmaceutical products as well as cosmetics items. 

Nowadays, Superpharm Poland manages 75 stores in the country as well as an online shop.

Superpharm Poland achieved a turnover of €303 million in 2019 and employed 1453 people. 

Superpharm Poland was awarded the Certificate for Business Credibility in 2017, the Drug Store of the year 2017, as well as the Customer Service 2015.

Superpharm Poland offers personal care products which include hair care, cosmetics and fragrances.

Products from brands such as L’Oreal Paris, NaturalME, Maybelline and Chiodo Pro can be found in Superpharm Poland’s shops..

The company also distributes products from Superpharm Poland’s private label, Life, which consists of face and skin care products. The brand is available exclusively in Superpharm stores.

Superpharm Poland’s online shop can be accessed on www.superpharm.pl

WHSmith is a retail group which was established in 1792 in the UK by Henry Walton Smith and Anna Smith. The company specialises in the distribution of books, food items, drinks, travel accessories, etc. It operates an online store as well.

WHSmith has also expanded over the years by acquiring other businesses such as InMotion, a chain of Tech stores in the travel retail sector and Marshall Retail Group, a chain of over 170 stores that allowed the firm to grow its business in the US. 

WHSmith is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is part of the FTSE mid 250 Index.

Currently, WHSmith is present in the UK as well as 30 other countries across Europe, Asia, Middle East, America, Australasia, etc. 

WHSmith operates in the following sectors:

• Travel Retail
• Retail Sector

WHSmith owns several banners including(not limited to):

• WHSmith Fresh +: offers fresh food.  This brand was reported to serve 30,000 customers per week and prepare more than 15 000 coffees. 
• Funky Pigeon: acquired in 2010, this label is an online personalised greeting cards and gift company
• InMotion: acquired in 2018, this brand owns over 115 stores across 43 US airports, and are represented in 23 of the top 25 busiest US airports. InMotion provides lifestyle products and electronics.
• Zoodle: offers a selection of children’s books, toys, gifts and games
• The Bookshop by WHSmith: provides tailor-made books
• WHSmith: offers newspapers, magazines, books and impulse products for travel retail

WHSmith operates businesses in the travel retail sector which includes over 150 points of sales in airports and 290 stores in railway stations within the UK and over 580 internationally. 

The company operates stores under its own banner, WHSmith. 

In addition to that, the company is a Mark & Spencer franchisee, operating around 20 M&S stores in hospitals. 

WHSmith also collaborates with retailers, pharmacies and retail chains. The company has operations in over 140 stores in hospitals

In fact, WHSmith is constantly looking to enter new markets where it can open new stores. Most recently, the company has set up stores in malls in the UAE and universities in India.

In 2020, WHSmith achieved a total turnover of € 1182.2 million and employed 13 000 people.

WHSmith provides products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, chocolate and many more
• Fresh & Chilled Food: ready made meals

WHSmith works with thousands of brands such as Cadbury, Crayola, Disney, Faber-Castell, Parker Lego and several others.

The firm has a sourcing team of 30 people in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

WHSmith operates its own distribution centres around the world and its own delivery network which includes double deck trailers. 

WHSmith has been striving to lower its environmental impact. The company has worked to reduce waste and remove packaging whenever possible. Moreover, it has been able to reduce its carbon emissions by 66%. 

WHSmith has also been supporting various charities, donating a total of € 13.9 million in 2020 and launching several Children Literacy Programmes. 

WHSmith’s online shop can be found on www.whsmith.co

Founded in 1792 by Henry Walton Smith and his wife Anna, WH Smith is a British retailer which operates a chain of railway station, airport, hospital and motorway service station shops. Its headquarters is based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The company is part of  the leading global travel retailer, WH Smith PLC. 

Currently, the business operates over 1,100 points of sale across the United Kingdom. Moreover, an e-commerce platform as well is at the disposal of its clients. 

WH Smith offers a variety of books, newspapers and stationery in its product portfolio.  

The company maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses certifications such as FSC and PEFC. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates its own distribution centres and has a fleet of double deck trailers to manage its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the business reduces its carbon emissions by minimising its packaging and waste. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.whsmith.co.uk/ 

GS Shop is a South Korean TV Shopping business which was founded in 1995. GS Shop also manages an online store.

The firm achieved a turnover of € 3 billion in 2018.

GS Shop offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: noodles, petfood, canned food, seasonings, oil and flour

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, sweets, sugar and rice cakes

• Drinks: mineral water, liquor, juices

• Frozen Food: ice-cream

• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, skincare, perfumes and cosmetics

• Household: detergents and cleaners

The company also offers dairy-free products such as soy milk.

GS Shop offers products from brands such as Koukou, Impression, Goodfood, naVee, Munz, Snut and Godiva.

GS Shops supports small and medium enterprises and promotes these businesses since 2012 through TV Shopping programmes broadcasted especially for them. T

he firm also offers financial support through interest-free deposits. Furthermore, consulting services in manufacturing, distribution, design, export and productivity improvement are available. 

The business’s online shop can be accessed on www.gsshop.com/

Founded in 2011 by Reme Navarro and Javier de la Rosa, Mifarma is an online pharmacy which offers over 30,000 references from around 800 brands. Its headquarters is based in Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Mifarma is now operating under the name Atida. Moreover, the company is present in more than 7 countries and has millions of active customers. 

It is noteworthy that the firm has improved its website and is able to offer a 100% secure online purchase. Furthermore, the business offers free shipping from € 59 and offers 24-72h delivery service. 

In the financial year 2020, the business achieved a turnover of € 80 million.   

Moreover, the company offers a variety of products in the personal care category which are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Makeup 
• Skin care
• Hair care
• Vitamin & supplements 
• Dental & oral care 

Atida (Mifarma) also offers organic and natural products. 

In addition, the firm endorses multiple brands such as Johnson’s Baby, Kerastase, Nivea, Panthene, Puressentiel, etc. 

The business developed its private label under the name Atida which includes skincare products. 

Furthermore, Atida (Mifarma) acquired the Cartagena company Dosfarma in November 2021. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the enterprise operates its own distribution centre and partners with a courier service to conduct its deliveries. 

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

Beyorg is a beauty and personal care retailer which started operating in 2005. The company is based in Hong Kong and manages 8 shops in the country. Beyorg also launched an online store.

Beyorg offers products in the personal care category which includes face care, makeup, hair care and skin care. The company maintains transparency by disclosing all the ingredients for any product available in its stores. 

Beyorg offers natural and organic products only and the list of forbidden ingredients include Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP, Camphor, Formaldehyde Resin, Parabens and Xylene. 

The company distributes over 20 brands such as Amala, Konjac, Kiwabi, and Primavera. Beyorg is the exclusive distributor for all the brands that are available in its stores. Many of these brands are from Europe. 

Beyorg’s online shop can be accessed on www.beyorgbeauty.com

Joyce Beauty is a chain of department stores specialising in beauty products and was founded in 1971. The company’s headquarters is located in Hong Kong. Joyce Beauty has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1991 and is now part of Lane Crawford Joyce Group.

Joyce Beauty has 29 points of sales in China and Hong Kong that include 10 Joyce Beauty Store concepts. The firm operates a mobile application and an online shop as well.

Joyce Beauty offers a loyalty program where its clients can enjoy several benefits.

Joyce Beauty employed a total number of 363 people in 2019.

The company offers a range of products in the personal care category which include skincare, cosmetics, hair care and fragrances. 

Brands such as 111skin, 2Lab, Beglow, Ikoo, Rubis, Wei Beauty, Votary and Cire Trudon can be found in Joyce Beauty’s stores.

Joyce Beauty imports its products from the UK, France, Germany and many more.

The Lane Crawford Joyce Group is a company based in Hong Kong. The company is present in Hong Kong, China, Macau, Singapore, Taiwan and Indonesia. 

The Lane Crawford Joyce Group works with over 1650 brands and also manages more than 600 shops in Asia. The company employs over 5000 people.

The group owns 4 subsidiaries:

• Lane Crawford: Since 1850, the department store chain offers a range of luxury products that include clothing, beauty products and household items. The company manages 4 stores in China and 4 in Hong Kong.

• Joyce: Joyce is a department store that consists of 40 stores which include 10 Joyce Beauty Stores

• Pedder Group: Pedder Group offers footwear and accessories and has partnered with top designers in China. 

• Imaginex Group: The company is a distributor of fashion, beauty and lifestyle and offers brand management services. 

The business manages its own distribution centres.

The Lane Crawford Joyce Group launched a wellness platform in 2011 and there are many professionals in the field that carry out fitness and wellness programmes. 

The company also carries out various training programs at the Lane Crawford Academy. 

In 2016, the group launched The Cage, an initiative program that helps startups in fashion. These startups benefit from training from experts and over 200 advisors. The company is supportive of new designers and have launched over 70 designers since 2015.

The Lane Crawford Joyce Group also manages Beta Labs, a data science initiative. The objective is to discover new solutions in the retail industry and to improve customer experience. 

The business has also been supporting various organisations such as TEDxYouth@VictoriaHarbour and MaD. Furthermore, the company also collaborates with the Hong Kong Arts Centre.

The company also started the All You Knit Is Love Programme. The employees knit items which have been donated to thousands of families in China, Nepal and Hong Kong through charities like  Save The Children and Changing Young Lives, 

The Lane Crawford Joyce Group also created Luxarity which allows customers to donate their designer clothing which is then sent to institutions for research in order to create recycled materials.

Lane Crawford Hong Kong is a chain of departmental stores which started operating in Hong Kong in 1905. The company is a subsidiary of The Lane Crawford Joyce Group. 

Initially, the firm offered products which consisted of clothing, household items, antiques as well as wine and spirits, which then expanded by adding cosmetics and jewelry to its portfolio. 

Furthermore, Lane Crawford Hong Kong also managed a restaurant, a bar and a bakery.

Lane Crawford Hong Kong operates 4 stores and a mobile app in Hong Kong and since 2011, the firm has launched its online shop.

More than 500 new items are introduced in Lane Crawford Hong Kong shops weekly.

Services offered by Lane Crawford Hong Kong include providing a personal stylist for each of its customers and gift wrapping for any occasion

The Lane Crawford Privilege Programme was set up to allow clients to benefit from advantages by collecting reward points for every purchase made at Lane Crawford Hong Kong.

The business achieved a turnover of €8.1 million and employed an estimate of 217 employees.

Lane Crawford Hong Kong won several awards which include the Super Retailer of the Year in the Hong Kong Retail Industry Trade Awards in 2015 and the Racie's Gold Award for International Campaign in 2011.

In the personal care category, Lane Crawford Hong Kong offers products that include cosmetic products and accessories. 

In the household category, items such as scented candles and diffusers are available.

The company works with over 800 brands including Bobbi Brown, Foreo, Lorenzo Villoresi, Cire Trudon, Tom Ford Beauty and many others.

The Building A Better Future program was established by Lane Crawford Hong Kong to help the environment. Some initiative taken by the business is opting for paper-based and recyclable packaging, introducing hybrid trucks and electric vans for delivery and in 2020, Lane Crawford Hong Kong bought carbon offsets through the UNFCCC.

Lane Crawford Hong Kong also launched Project WeCan in 2011, where less-privileged students are offered opportunities to pursue their studies through support and resources.

Lane Crawford Hong Kong’s online store can be accessed on www.lanecrawford.com

Founded by David Windeatt and Alan Dixon, ADW Associates is an importer and distributor of health and beauty brands. Its headquarters is based in Tadley, Hampshire, United Kingdom. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to retailers in Uk, Europe, Asia, and Africa as well. Its clients include Superdrug, Boots, Waitrose, Asda, El Corte Inglés, Carrefour, A.S Watson, Spinneys, Etos, Douglas and several others. 

Furthermore, the importer markets several types of products such as moisturisers, vitamins, supplements, shampoos, body lotions, etc, under the personal care category. 

ADW Associates endorses multiple internationally-recognised brands such as Rock Face, Versace, Miss Beauty London, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, ADW Associates provides warehousing and delivery services to its customers. 

Importer of fine foods into Canada since 1957. Starting a wine distribution business in the U.S.A.

Founded in 1980 in the Netherlands by De Boer retail company, Trekpleister is a retailer that specialises in the distribution of personal care products. The firm was acquired by Kruidvat in 2002, which is now part of A.S Watson. Its name was given by Dineke Dekker, a former employee of De Boer Supermarket.

Trekpleister offers over 15 000 references in the non-food and food categories.

Moreover, Trekpleister operates nearly 200 stores in the country and manages an online shop as well.

Services such as dry cleaning and photo printing are offered by Trekpleister.

In 2020, Trekpleister achieved a turnover of €13.7 million and employs around 2000 people.

The firm supplies products in different categories which are as follows:

• Personal Care: supplements, skincare, hair care, face care, baby care, etc.
• Household: detergent, fabric softener, air freshener, etc.
• Savory Grocery: baby food, hygiene products,snacks, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: tea, coffee, sweets, etc.

Trekpleister offers products from brands such as Essence, Andrelon, Rexona, Pampers, Nivea, Oral-B and L’Oreal Paris, which are imported from France, UK, USA and many other countries

The business also launched its own brand, Trekpleister, which is a skincare line.

The firm’s online store can be accessed on www.trekpleister.nl

Established in 2007, Well’s is a beauty and personal care retailer owned by Continente, whose parent company is Sonae. Its headquarters is based in Senhora da hora, Portugal. 

Well’s currently operates 285 stores and an online shop as well. Moreover, its online shop consists of 10,000 references in the personal care category.

The enterprise offers optometry, contactology, beauty & nutrition consultations and audiology services. Aesthetics Centres can be found in Well’s stores and offers beauty treatments such as manicures, massages, pedicures, photo epilation and waxing.

Moreover, the firm also provides additional services such as measurement of weight, height, blood pressure, BMI, intraocular pressure, and cryopreservation of stem cells as well as visual therapy.

Furthermore, the company provides a variety of products in the personal care category which are as follows (not limited to): 

• Perfumes
• Makeup
• Shampoos
• Oils and serums
• Body lotions
• Shower gels 

Additionally, the business endorses multiple brands such as Lancome, Clarins, Giorgio Armani, NYX, Shiseido, Yves Saint Laurent, etc.

Well's also developed its private label products which are as follows: 

• Skineries: featuring makeup and face care products.
• Baby Well’s: a brand of good quality baby products at a lower price range.

In relation to its logistics solutions, Well’s partnered with DPD, a third-party delivery company, to carry out its deliveries. The delivery can be done at the chosen address or at a Well’s collection point as its stores provide the click & collect service. 

With regards to the community, the business developed a project “For a future with more babies” which supports babies from needy families with monthly delivery of baby products. 

Presently, the objective of the company is to invest in the expansion of its stores as it is aiming to open more than 35 stores by 2023. 

Well’s online store can be accessed on: www.wells.pt

Homeplus is a retailer based in South Korea based in 1997. The company has emerged as one of the leading retailers in the country. The company was acquired by the group MBK Partners in 2015.

Homeplus achieved a turnover of €37 million and employs 25000 people.

The company manages 142 hypermarkets, 365 Homeplus Express and 331 365-Plus. Furthermore, Homeplus also runs its online shop.

The business offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: Rice, Grains, Snacks, Pet Food, cooking oils

• Sweet Grocery: Coffee, Tea, Chocolate

• Frozen Foods: Ice-cream, desserts, meat, poultry

• Chilled Foods: poultry, meat

• Dairy: Milk, eggs

• Personal Care: hair care, cosmetics, body care

• Household: detergents, cleaning, air fresheners

Homeplus’s online shop can be accessed on www.homeplus.co.kr/

Importer and distributor of food products on HoReCa market in Bucharest, Romania.

Formerly known as Yves Rocher Group, Groupe Rocher is a French retailer and distributor of beauty products which was launched in 1959 by Yves Rocher. The company started its operations by launching the brand Yves Rocher, a major brand of natural cosmetics which is now available in over 115 countries.

About 1800 stores are managed by Groupe Rocher and more than 5600 multi-brand points of sales are operated by the firm’s agents.

The company sells its products through mail order which now includes mail, phone and online orders as well as in its physical stores and through direct selling. 

Groupe Rocher launched its first Yves Rocher store in 1969 and a year later, the firm ventured on the international market. 

The business established its botanical garden in 1975.

In 1980, the group launched the brand Daniel Jouvance which offers beauty products made from Marine ingredients. 

5 years later, the firm launched Dr. Pierre Ricaud, a brand of face care products which targets middle-aged people.

The business took over the company Petit Bateau in 1988. Petit Bateau is a clothing brand which offers 100% cotton products. 

In 2000, the firm launched the website of the beauty brand Kiotis.

In 2003, the business acquired Stanhome, a brand of household products. 

Groupe Rocher also launched La Gree des Landes, a spa hotel which is known for its eco-friendly style and its spa. 

The business became a major stakeholder in Flormar in 2012 and in 2016, it acquired the Israelian brand Sabon which offers a range of artisanal soaps.

In 2018, the company acquired the beauty brand Arbonne which has a diverse range of natural products.

Currently 10 brands are managed by Groupe Rocher including Yves Rocher, Petit Bateau, Stanhome, Dr. Pierre Ricaud, Daniel Jouvance, Kiotis, ID Parfums, Flormar, Arbonne International and Sabon.

Moreover, Groupe Rocher has over 50 million customers and distributed a total of 700 million items in 2019.

Groupe Rocher now employs 17 696 people and achieved a turnover of €2.75 billion in 2019. 

In addition, Groupe Rocher won the trophy "Development of Responsibility" for its mission "Reconnect People to Nature" by LSA.

It became the first company to stop animal testing on its products in 1989 and is trade fair certified.

Groupe Rocher runs its logistic centre which was founded in 2001 in La Gacilly.

The group launched the Yves Rocher Foundation in 2000 which has planted over 100 million trees so far.

Yves Rocher Belgium is part of Yves Rocher which is owned by Groupe Rocher. The company focuses on the distribution of cosmetic products throughout Belgium. Yves Rocher Belgium was founded in 2013. Its head office is situated in Hainaut. 

Yves Rocher Belgium manages 93 franchised stores and beauty institutes as well as an online shop. The beauty institute offers services such as body care, face care, waxing and LPG treatments.

Yves Rocher Belgium achieved a turnover of € 56.5 million in 2019 and employed over 500 people.

Yves Rocher Belgium offers products in the personal care category which includes face care, skincare, body care, hair care, nail care and makeup. 

Furthermore, Yves Rocher Belgium is certified by CERCO.

Yves Rocher Belgium distributes products from its private label, Yves Rocher, as well as other brands represented by Groupe Rocher. These include Kiotis, Daniel Jouvance and Dr. Pierre Ricaud.

Yves Rocher Belgium has set up the Yves Rocher Foundation which holds  “Terre De Femme” awards annually to reward women working for the biodiversity.

Yves Rocher Belgium’s online shop can be accessed on www.yves-rocher.be

Yves Rocher was launched in Israel in 2015. It is part of Groupe Rocher. The company partnered with Castro Group in order to operate its Israelian branches. Yves Rocher Israel specialises in the distribution of botanical cosmetics.

The firm currently manages 15 stores in the country as well as an online shop.

Yves Rocher Israel offers personal care products from Yves Rocher’s private label which consists of face care, skin care, body care, nail care, hair care, fragrance and makeup. 

In addition, Yves Rocher Israel provides several vegan, natural and organic products as well.

Yves Rocher Israel’s online shop can be accessed on www.yvesrocher.co.il

Grilo Imports specialized in food imports for Private Label businesses.

The company core value is finding the right opportunities within the Portuguese market to launch innovative products, while focusing on win-win deals.

Yves Rocher Mexico is part of the chain Yves Rocher which is owned by Groupe Rocher. The company was founded in 1991 and manages 20 physical stores in Mexico as well as an online shop.

Yves Rocher Mexico achieved an annual turnover of € 14 million and employed a total of 180 employees.

Moreover, Yves Rocher Mexico was recognised as a HUMAN AND SOLIDARITY COMPANY in 2020 by the REX Leadership Company.

The company offers a range of personal care products that include body care, face care, hair care and makeup. 

In addition, Yves Rocher Mexico provides several vegan, natural and organic products as well. 

Yves Rocher Mexico supplies products from its private label, Yves Rocher, as well as other brands represented by Groupe Rocher.

Yves Rocher Mexico’s online shop can be accessed on www.yvesrocher.com.mx

Yves Rocher launched in Sweden in 1983. The company is a cosmetics retailer and is part of the chain Yves Rocher which is owned by Groupe Rocher.

The firm operates 13 physical stores as well as an online shop. 

Yves Rocher Sweden achieved a turnover of € 28.3 million in 2019 and employed 100 people in total.

Sweden is one of the largest markets in the region for Yves Rocher.

Yves Rocher Sweden offers personal care products which include body care, face care, hair care and makeup. 

Yves Rocher Sweden provides vegan, natural and organic options as well.

Yves Rocher Sweden distributes products from its private label, Yves Rocher, as well as other brands represented by the company.

In addition, all of Yves Rocher Sweden’s product packaging is eco friendly, accounting for 62 tonnes less plastic produced. 

Yves Rocher Sweden has founded the Yves Rocher Foundation where more than 101 million trees have been planted to help reduce deforestation. In addition, many women who work for biodiversity were awarded the Terre de Femmes award. 

Yves Rocher Sweden offers free shipping countrywide.

Yves Rocher Sweden’s online shop can be accessed on www.yves-rocher.se

Yves Rocher Ukraine was founded in 2013 and  is part of the group, Yves Rocher, which is a subsidiary of Groupe Rocher. The company is based in Ukraine and sells natural products through its 91 stores as well as its online shop. 

Moreover, Yves Rocher Ukraine won the Choice Of The Year award in 2021, 2 RAU Awards, 5 Retail Awards, as well as 2 Marie Claire Prix d'Excellence awards.

The company offers personal care products that consist of face care, skin care, hair care, nail care, fragrances and more. 

Products provided by Yves Rocher Ukraine are organic and natural.

Yves Rocher Ukraine offers products from its private brand, Yves Rocher, and other brands belonging to the firm. 

All of Yves Rocher Ukraine’s packaging is eco friendly.

Yves Rocher Ukraine has set up the Yves Rocher Foundation to promote reforestation, and the organisation also organises “Land Of Women” award ceremony where the best eco-projects presented by women are rewarded.

Yves Rocher Ukraine’s online store can be accessed on www.yves-rocher.ua

Sephora Canada is part of Sephora, a makeup retailer. The company was launched in Toronto in 2004. Sephora Canada  is a subsidiary of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton group.

Sephora Canada manages 430 stores in the country as well as an online store.

Sephora Canada achieved an annual turnover of € 39 million and employs 250 people. 

Sephora Canada provides items from the personal care category which includes hair care, face care, skin care and makeup. 

Sephora Canada distributes products from brands such as Dior, Urban Decay, Aquis, Huda Beauty and Clinique.

Furthermore, Sephora Canada also distributes products from Sephora’s private label, Sephora Collection which consists of makeup accessories, makeup, skincare, hair care, fragrances and more. 

Sephora Canada imports its products from Italy, USA, France and many other countries. 

Sephora Canada partnered with a delivery firm named FedEx to carry out deliveries across Canada. Delivery is free for purchases exceeding € 42.

The firm’s online shop can be accessed on www.sephora.com

Sephora Singapore launched in Singapore in 2008. The company is part of the cosmetics franchise, Sephora, which is owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Sephora Singapore operates 12 shops, a mobile application and an online store. 

Furthermore, Sephora Singapore also offers makeup classes and services as well as skin consultation. 

The company employs 200 people.

Sephora Singapore offers products in the personal care category which includes makeup, face care, skin care, hair care and fragrances. 

Sephora Singapore offers products from brands such as  Dior, Fenty Beauty, Eve Lom, Guerlain, Givenchy and Lancome. 

The firm also offers products from Sephora’s own brand, Sephora Collection which includes makeup, accessories, face and skin care products. 

Sephora Singapore provides free delivery for purchases exceeding € 42.

Sephora Singapore’s online shop can be accessed on www.sephora.sg

KS Exports is a young and dynamic Australian based export company with a collective knowledge and experience of over 10 years in export, trade, shipping, and logistics. We have developed a deep understanding of the needs of those looking for support with importing or exporting to anywhere in the world, with a strong knowledge of international markets and geopolitical affairs to help source the best possible outcomes for your precious cargo.    We provide end-to-end bespoke solutions to those who wish to trade in all manner of consumable and durable goods. Whether it is exporting your goods from Australia or sourcing products from around the world, we can work with you to develop and then deliver the solution you desire. We treat each customer individually when assessing their needs, we don't just make deals, we make partnerships.

Douglas Switzerland is a personal care retailer, launched in 2016. The company is part of Douglas Holding and is based in Switzerland. The company manages an online shop as well as physical stores.

Douglas Switzerland achieved a turnover of € 0.37 million.

Douglas Switzerland offers personal care products which include face care, skin care, hair care and makeup products. 

Douglas Switzerland offers products from brands such as Biotherm, Clinique, Estee Lauder and Dolce & Gabbana.

Furthermore, Douglas Switzerland also offers products from Douglas’s own brand, Douglas Collection which offers products in the personal care category such as skin care, face care, body care, etc.

Douglas Switzerland offers delivery nationwide.

Douglas Switzerland’s online shop can be accessed on www.douglas.ch

L'Occitane Indonesia is part of L'Occitane en Provence, a cosmetics retailer based in France. The company is known for distributing its wide range of natural high-end cosmetics.

 In Indonesia, L’Occitane operates 23 stores as well as an online shop. 

L’Occitane Indonesia offers personal care products ranging from fragrances, face care, skin care to makeup. All products provided by the firm are from L’Occitane’s private labels.

Items supplied by L’Occitane Indonesia are natural and are made up using organic certified ingredients.

In addition, L’Occitane Indonesia offers Eco Refills products which are environmentally friendly. The Refills packages are made out of recycled materials. 

L’Occitane Indonesia also launched the L'Occitane Foundation in 2006 which supports vision impairment across the world, women empowerment in Burkina Faso and conserving biodiversity.

L’Occitane Indonesia’s online shopping platform can be accessed on id.loccitane.com

L’Occitane Peru is a beauty retailer and is a subsidiary of L’Occitane Group. L’Occitane Peru is responsible for distributing cosmetic products in the Peruvian market. The company operates 4 shops in the country as well as an online shopping platform.

L’Occitane Peru distributes signature amenities to hotels which have a minimum of 20 rooms. The company offers gift baskets as well as suitable products for meetings, corporate events and congresses.  

L’Occitane Peru offers personal care products from L’Occitane Group’s private labels which include makeup, face care, body care and fragrances.

In addition, the company also offers products which are eco-friendly and natural. A quarter of the botanical ingredients used by L’Occitane Peru are organic certified. 

All products provided by L’Occitane Peru are tested by the firm’s laboratory situated in Manosque. Researchers are always looking to upgrade the quality of the items.

L’Occitane Peru has set up the L’Occitane Foundation which supports vision impairment across the world and financial empowerment for women in Burkina Faso.

L’Occitane Peru’s online shop can be accessed on pe.loccitane.com

L’Occitane Switzerland is a cosmetics retailer which was launched in 2002 and is part of the group L’Occitane en Provence which is based in France. 

L’Occitane Switzerland manages 87 stores in the country. The company also has an online shopping platform as well as 1 spa. There are exclusively 30 L’Occitane Spas worldwide including the 1 in Switzerland.

L’Occitane Switzerland distributes to pharmacies, travel retail and independent retailers.

The firm offers a wide range of personal care products ranging from face care, body care, fragrances and makeup from L’Occitane’s own brands. 

Moreover, L’Occitane Switzerland provides products that are natural and made from organic certified ingredients. The items also hold Fair Trade certifications.

The company set up L’Occitane Foundation to fund eye care centers worldwide, support producers, empower women with entrepreneurial projects in Burkina Faso as well as protecting biodiversity.

L’Occitane Switzerland’s online shop can be accessed on ch.loccitane.com

Graze is a grocery retailer based in the UK. The company has been operating since 11 years and is known for its personalised snack boxes and healthy snacks under its own brand, Graze.

Graze manages its own website whereby customers can subscribe to the personalised snack boxes or can purchase products. There are over 200 references available and 50% of the range consists of products that have below 150 calories.

Graze’s products are also available in stores such as Boots, Tesco, Booths, ASDA and Sainsbury’s. 

Under its own brand, Graze, the company offers snacks that including:

• On-the-go Range: a range of various types of cereal bars

• Sharing Bags: a range of healthy snacks which are backed in sharing bgs

• Protein Bites: healthy snacks filled with ingredients rich in proteins

Graze’s products are made from natural ingredients and are free from artificial flavours, preservatives, coloring and sweeteners. Furthermore, the products are packed in eco-friendly packages made out of recycled and biodegradable materials.  

Graze’s online shop can be accessed on uk.graze.com

Budni is a chain of drugstores located in Germany. The company was founded in 1912 and now operates over 180 stores. In 2017, Budni partnered with Edeka in order to open more branches in the country. 

Budni offers over 25000 references in its stores. Furthermore, the firm also manages an online application.

Budni prides itself with the fact that each store is unique and caters for the specific demand of the area it operates in. Furthermore, each outlet sponsors social projects for its neighborhood. 

The company offers products in various categories:

• Personal Care: skincare, fragrances, nail care, oral care, hair care and makeup

• Household: cleaners, detergents, dishwasher and disinfectants

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, nougat, sugar, coffee

• Savory Grocery: pasta, ketchup, crisps, pesto, petfood

• Drinks: juices, wine

• Dairy: yoghurt, eggs, milk

The firm offers vegan, organic and gluten free products as well. 

Budni offers products from brands such as Al Natura, RIIJII, Tsampa, Peter Riegel and Alahop. 

The business also launched several brands which include:

• Aliqua: a brand of natural cosmetics

• Klarschiff: a brand of cleaners

Budni also manages a charity, Budnianer Help which supports children and youth projects since 1997. 

Dr. Bahler is a pharmaceutical company which launched in 1967 in the german-speaking part of Switzerland. The company initially started operating as a pharmacy and has grown into one of the leading companies in the pharmaceutical industry.

Dr. Bahler operates a chain of pharmacies under the name Apotheken Drogerien. The pharmacies under this chain are either owned by the company itself or are franchises. There are over 100 pharmacies under this chain. 

The company also sells products under its own brands:

• Achillea care products: a brand of skin care products

• Dr. Bahler Health products: a brand products which include oils for the skin as well as pastilles and other health care products

Dr. Bahler also operates Droga, a chain of drugstores which include both stores owned by the group and franchises. 

The company also manages its own brands under that group which includes:

• Dropa, a brand of personal care products such as cosmetics and oral care. 

• Dropa health; a brand of healthcare products

Furthermore, Dr. Bahler also runs a health centre, Schweizer Blisterzentrum,where patients are provided with medicines based on the individual’s needs.

Dropa is a chain of drugstores which operates in Switzerland. The company was acquired by Dr. Bahler Dropa in 2008. 

The company manages 20 own shops and there are 45 franchises which are run independently. 

Dropa offers products in the personal care category which include skincare, oral care and makeup. 

The firm launched its own brands which include: 

• Dropa, a brand of personal care products such as cosmetics and oral care. 

• Dropa health; a brand of healthcare products

Products from the brand Naturage are available at specific Dropa stores,

Drop Swiss also employs beauty experts who offer makeup services to clients. 

Parfumerie Becker is a chain of perfumery stores located in Germany. The company was founded in 1897. The company started operating as a drugstore and by 1986, it became known as a perfumery company.

Parfumerie Becker operates 72 shops as well as an online store.

The firm offers products in the personal care category which includes makeup, fragrances, face care and hair care. 

The brands available include Academie, Bionail, Bellissima, Cacharel, DKNY, Frapin and Marc Jacobs. 

Parfumerie Becker’s online shop can be accessed on www.parfuemerie-becker.de

Apotetek Sweden is a chain of pharmacies located in Sweden. The chain consists of 394 pharmacies which welcome around 34 million visitors. Furthermore, the company also manages its online shop which draws over 21 million visitors. 

Apotetek Sweden employs 3023 employees and the company achieved a turnover of € 1.3 billion in 2018. 

Apotetek Sweden offers products in the personal care category which includes face care, hair care and oral care. 

Brands such as Oral B, Aco, and Bulldog. 

ACL, Apotekens central laboratory is responsible for testing the quality of medicines sold by pharmacies under the chain. The laboratory is also responsible for carrying out research for the development of new products. 

Apotetek Sweden’s online shop can be accessed on www.apoteket.se

Aromas is a retailer of personal care products and is based in Spain. The firm started operating as a distributor of personal care products in the early 1960s but in the 1980s, the business ventured into the retail sector. 

Nowadays, Aromas runs 116 stores in Spain as well as an online store. 

The business offers products in the personal care category which includes perfumes, makeup, baby care, hygiene, supplements and oral care products. 

Brands such as Lancome, Avene, Boss, Lacer and Clarins can be found in the shops. 

Moreover, the company also offers expertised beauty consultation services.

Aromas Spain’s online store can be found on www.aromas.es

Grupo Boticario was founded in 2010 in order to reorganise the activities of Boticario, a retailer and manufacturer of cosmetics.  Boticario decided to diversify its activities through the acquisition of other businesses.

The company is based in Brazil and manages offices in Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Bogota and Lisbon. 

Grupo Boticario is recognised as one of the largest beauty franchises in the world and is present in 8 countries. The company employs over 7000 people.

Grupo Boticario manages 4 brands:

• O Boticario: Boticario is one of the subsidiaries of the group and offers products cosmetics and hair care products. The company also manages 3600 stores in Brazil as well as 600 stores in other countries. 

• Eudora: a brand of cosmetics which is sold through its own stores as well as online. 

• Quem Disse, Berenice: a makeup brand which obtained the LEED certification. 

• The Beauty Box: a shop that offers makeup, fragrances and hair products which are sourced from various parts of the world. The Beauty Box carefully selects the products and currently offers over 7000 references from over 60 brands.

Grupo Boticario owns 2 factories in Brazil as well as 2 distribution centres. The company also has its own Research & Development centre. 

In 2011, Grupo Boticario acquired Scalina Lingerie, a brand of Brazilian lingerie.

The company also acquired Vult Cosmetics in 2018. 

Grupo Boticario has been involved in the protection of the environment through the Boticario Group Foundation in 1990. The foundation has preserved over 11000 hectares of forest. 

The company has also implemented strategies in order to help protect the environment. For instance, for Boticario, the bags and boxes have been redesigned in order to be more eco-friendly.  The Beauty Box stores use cycled materials for the flooring. 

Group Boticario also encourages entrepreneurship among retailers through the brand Eudora. 

Planet Pharma is a company based in Italy and is a distributor of healthcare and  personal care products. In addition to this, the firm also offers consultancy services in the pharmaceutical industry. 

The company offers products in the personal care category which includes makeup, hair care, face care and skin care. 

Planet Pharma distributes products from brands such as Dukan, MAM, Marvis, Fisher Price and Saninspira. 

Planet Pharma also developed its own brands of personal care products which include:

• Synergy Derm: a brand of face care products made out of charcoal.

• Myhair: a brand of hair masks

• Mynails: a brand of nail care products

• Myface: a line of fluid gels for the face

All products available are cruelty free and Planet Pharma conforms to the European Union’s laws concerning the cosmetic industry. 

EPI International is a low-cost distribution company dealing with the import and distribution of non-food products to large European retailers.

Meike is a chinese company which offers personal care products. The firm sells products on e-commerce platforms such as JD.com

Some of the products available under the personal care category include men care, skincare, face care, etc. 

Various brands such as Nivea, Chifure, Biohyalux are sold by the company. Furthermore, a large number of products from Asian beauty brands are also available. 

Meike’s online shop on JD is known can be found on Mei Ke beautiful cosmetics franchise store

Jula is a chain of department stores that offers household and personal care products. The firm is based in Sweden and was founded in 1979. Jula  is part of Jula Holding which is owned by KJB Holding. The company has been growing rapidly and currently has over 15000 references. 

Jula employs 3000 people and achieved a turnover of €647 million in 2018. The firm manages 54 stores in Sweden as well as 34 in Norway and 13 in Poland.

Furthermore, Jula also implemented a website for online shopping.

The business offers products in the following categories:

• Household: cleaners, cleaning sprays

• Personal Care: oral cre, skin care and hair care

Brands such as Axe, CCS, Frida, Scholl and Dove. 

Jula’s online shop can be accessed on www.jula.se

ALOG (Netherlands) is a e-logistics and cross-border e-commerce company based in the Netherlands, specialising in food, home and personal care products. It is one of the subsidiaries of ALOG Technology Supply Chain which has a total of 17 subsidiaries across the globe.

The firm independently manages and negotiates directly with local brands in their respective countries, offer logistic services and direct purchases. 

ALOG was awarded the Best Supplier of Tmall Global in 2017. The company is also recognised as one of the top 500 enterprises in the world. 

The business offers products such as food, household and personal care which also include mother and baby care products. Brands such as VT Cosmetics, Inglot, ChildLife and Freezeframe are available.

The company manages its own logistics and warehouses. The total global warehouse space is 2000000 m2. ALOG uses the latest hi-tech software and equipment to effectively manage the warehouse. Everything is automated. Research and development is regularly carried out in order to constantly improve the logistics and warehousing.

ALOG has also developed the ALOG Supply Chain finance which enables businesses to purchase products in smaller quantities. The company ensures the financing through loans at low interest rates. 

The business also started its own charity, ALOG Foundation in 2017. The charity is involved in providing educational support, medical care, and disaster relief solutions to those in need. 

The Body Shop Australia is a British cosmetics chain founded by Anita Roddick and was launched in Australia in 1983. The company is owned by Natura, a Brazilian firm. 

The Body Shop Australia manages 90 stores in Australia as well as an online shop. 

The body Shop in Australia achieved a turnover of €2.6 million.

The Body Shop Australia provides products in the personal care category which includes face care, body care, makeup, fragrances and hair care. 

The Body Shop Australia offers a whole range of personal care products under the firm’s own brand, The Body Shop.

The Body Shop Australia offers several vegan and cruelty-free options as well.

The Body Shop Australia has been campaigning against animal testing and the Australian government passed a law in banning animal testing on cosmetics in February 2019. 

The Body Shop Australia’s online shop can be accessed on www.thebodyshop.com

Founded in 1992, Parkrose Group is a multinational merchandising organisation establishing its presence across the world. Its headquarters is based in Chile. The company first started operating as a textile industry and later diversified into different business sections.  

Parkrose Group has operations in the following segments:

• ParkRose: Founded more than 25 years ago, it is a textile industry which develops innovative collections with excellent materials for the retail sector.
• Park Dan: Founded in 2008, the company imports products in different categories. 
• Parksolar: Founded in 2015, the firm provides a wide range of sustainable products for the household. 
• ParkTech: Founded in 2015, the company sells cutting-edge products in large retail stores. The products are imported from Asia and the United States.
• ParkMotors: Founded more than 12 years ago, the business imports and markets high quality motorcycles, parts and accessories in Asia. 
• ParkPet: Founded in 2017, pets is the newest division of Parkrose Group. It is responsible for the commercialization of food and accessories for pets.   

Moreover, the company has a network of factories to support its business activities. Concerning its clientele, the firm provides its services to the retail sector.

In addition, the business provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories: 

• Drinks: mineral water, aloe vera juices, sparkling water, etc.
• Wine and Spirits: Beer, cider, wines, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: sweets and snacks.
• Savoury Grocery: canned products and salty snacks
• Chilled & Fresh Food: prepared meals and many more.
• Frozen products. 
• Personal care: body creams, perfumes, cosmetics, etc. 
• Household: Cleaning supplies

In fact, the firm is currently looking forward to expanding its product categories and is interested in brands and private labels. 

Yiran is a cosmetics manufacturer based in China and has been operating since 1996. The company produces its own brand of cosmetics which are organic as well as traditional chinese medicine. 

In addition to this, Yiran also manufactures products for other independent brands.

Yiran is not only involved in the production but offers marketing services, packaging design and brand planning. 

All products are safe and there are regular quality control tests carried out. 

Yiran handles scientific research as well. 

UNQ is a distributor of personal care products based in China and was founded in 2010. The firm specialises in e-commerce and sells directly on e-commerce platforms such as Taobao and Tmall. Furthermore, the company is also involved in online marketing and works with many international brands.

UNQ offers products in the personal care category which includes face care and baby care products. 

The company distributes around 35 brands including Kose, Unicharm, Aquair, Tsubaki and Sekkisei through various e-commerce platforms.UNQ manages the online stores of certain brands like Moony and Calbee, on their behalf. 

Weiliang is an e-commerce management enterprise which focuses on personal care products. The firm has been in existence since 18 years and offers e-commerce solutions to around 40 brands.

The company employs over 200 people.

The company offers products in the personal care category including makeup, face care and oral care.

Weiliang’s works with The Face Shop, Dr. Groot, Supersmile, See young and Wetherm. 

Weiliang builds the brand image, handles the digital marketing and promotion of the brand and also offers supply chain management solutions. 

The business also manages its own warehouses which comprises of a total space area of 100 000 m2.

Top Ideal is an importer and distributor of products based in Guangzhou, China. The business was founded in 1997.  Top Ideal is involved in the cross-border e-commerce sector.

The business now owns 58 subsidiaries and works with 6000 partners in the world.

The company employs over 3000 people. The business has won several awards and titles over the years which include the title of "2016 Top 10 Cross-border E-Commerce Supply Chain Enterprises in Guangdong Province” for its cross-border e-commerce subsidiary and the “Most Influential E-Commerce Enterprise” for its Supply Chain Group in the same year.

Top Ideal offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery

• Sweet Grocery

• Personal Care

Brands such as Heinz, Nestle, Colgate, Bayer, P&G, Mead Johnson, Curious, Mars and many other international brands are distributed by the company.

Top Ideal manages 6 transit warehouses and 8 logistic warehouses which, in total, make a storage area of 50000 m2 in total. The warehouses are equipped with the latest technology and facilities. 

The Body Shop Canada is part of the cosmetics chain, The Body Shop, which is a subsidiary of the Brazilian company, Natura.

The Body Shop operates 123 stores in Canada as well as an online shop. 

The Body Shop Canada offers an extensive range of personal care products which include face care, body care, hair care and makeup from The Body Shop’s private label. 

Moreover, The Body Shop Canada offers a variety of vegan options.

In Canada, The Body Shop has been working with Cruelty Free International and the Canadian government in order to ban animal testing cosmetics in the country.

The Body Shop Canada offers products with packaging which are plant-based or made out of recycled plastic.

The Body Shop Canada offers free delivery for purchases exceeding € 50.9

The Body Shop Canada’s online shop can be accessed on www.thebodyshop.com

The Body Shop was launched in France in 1997 and specialises in the distribution of beauty products nationwide. The company is part of the beauty chain, The Body Shop, which was acquired by Natura. The Body Shop France runs an online platform as well.

The Body Shop France operates 11 shops in Paris and many others in different locations across France.

The Body Shop France achieved a turnover of €30 million in 2019 and employed 274 people.

The Body Shop France offers products in the following category: 

• Personal Care: face care, skin care, hair care, etc.

Products provided by The Body Shop France are vegan and cruelty-free.

Moreover, The Body Shop France is B Corp certified.

All products are part of the firm’s private label, The Body Shop.

The Body Shop France offers free delivery for purchases exceeding €50.

The Body Shop France’s online shop can be accessed on www.thebodyshop.fr

Lalami is a cross-border brand management company focusing on personal care products and was founded in 2012 in China. The company helps in introducing brands in the Chinese market, focusing on building brand image, sales and distribution and supply chain management. 

In 2015, the firm achieved a turnover of € 1.12 million and employs over 350 people. 

Lalami won the Best New Business of the Year award in 2015 and the company was recognised as a 5-star service provider by Tmall in 2018. 

Lalami specialises in personal care products that includes beauty products, as well as mother and child products. 

The company’s brand partners include Delon, Byphasse, Avene, Cliv and Gifrer. 

The business distributes to e-commerce platforms such as Tmall, JD and Taobao. Offline channels include chains such as Watson, Walmart, Metro and RT-Mart. 

Luvamayes is a Slovak company that selects certified food producers in order to supply large-scale distribution channels with competitive prices. The company works with European suppliers that wish to expand to new markets. 

Headquartered in Klčov, several brands from Canada, Italy, USA, etc, such as Cafe Incas, Magdalene, Vifranc and Pastificio Curti partner with the firm.

It was reported that Luvamayes is the exclusive European distributor of an Italian optical group that offers reading glasses and sunglasses.

Furthermore, Luvamayes supplies mainly supermarkets and Italian businesses in the horeca sector.

It is noteworthy that in 2021, Luvamayes’ turnover increased by 58%.

Products in the following categories are available at Luvamayes:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, condiments, sauces, etc
• Sweet Grocery: coffee, syrup, chocolate, etc

Sasa is a personal care retailer based in Hong Kong. The business was founded in 1978 and was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1997. Sasa has quickly emerged as a leading beauty retailer in Asia. The company currently offers over 18000 references.

Sasa manages a total of 395 shops in Asia.

 The firm has customers in over 100 countries. 

The company offers products in the personal care category which includes face care, makeup, perfumes, skincare, hair care and baby care products. 

Sasa Hong Kong offers products from over 700 brands and is the exclusive distributor for around 180 brands in Asia. The brands available include BRTC, Color Combos, Moonshot, Natio, Reskin, Cremorlab, Skin79 and SNP. 

Sasa Hong Kong’s online shop can be accessed on www.hksasa.cn

Douglas Cosmetics Lithuania is a cosmetic retailer which was founded in 2004 in Lithuania. The company is part of Douglas Holding. Douglas Cosmetics Lithuania specialises in the distribution of personal care products.

In Lithuania, Douglas operates 23 shops and an online shop.  

Douglas Cosmetics Lithuania achieved a turnover of €19.5 million in 2019 and employed 252 people.

Douglas Cosmetics Lithuania offers products in the personal care category such as makeup, face care, skin care, hair care, fragrances and more.

Brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, Clinique, Benefit, Mac, Dior, Collistar, Sensai are provided by Douglas Cosmetics Lithuania. 

Douglas Cosmetics Lithuania also offers products from Douglas’s private labels:

• Douglas: offers hygiene products
• Douglas Focus: provides face care and skin care products
• Douglas Makeup: offers a variety of make-up

Douglas Cosmetics Lithuania imports its goods from the USA, France, Japan and many others.

Shipping is free for orders exceeding €29.

Douglas Cosmetics Lithuania’s online shop can be accessed on www.douglas.lt

Di Huang is an importer of grocery products based in China. The firm started operating in 2012 and imports products from countries in Europe, America and Southeast Asia. In 2015, the company has extended its business to Tokyo. 

Di Huang’s distributes to e-commerce platforms such as  JD, Tmall and Taobao. The company also distributes to chains such as Citysuper, Carrefour and Metro.

Di Huang offers a variety of products in the savory grocery category including grains, oil, condiments, snacks and convenient instant food. 

The company helps foreign brands enter the Chinese market through various channels that include retail, e-commerce and cross-border platforms.

Furthermore, Di Huang also offers consulting services and ensures that all products conform to the country’s regulations. There is an internal team which is responsible for this and the firm also collaborates with third parties such as CCIC and SGS. 

The business manages its own warehouse and takes care of the delivery at anytime. 

CJO Shopping is a South Korean TV Shopping company founded in 1994. The company’s teleshopping programme was first broadcasted in 1995. The company launched its online shopping platform in 2001 where it sells products such as personal care items and drinks. 

CJO also launched a mobile phone application, Mobile CJ Mall.

By 2017, the company’s team consisted of 1009 employees.

The firm was awarded the Best TV Home Shopping Brand for 5 consecutive years since 2013. 

CJO Shopping offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: Hair care, supplements, makeup

• Drinks

CJO Shopping has also developed its private label, Onlyone Brand under which the firm has developed various subsidiaries which include:

• Green Apple Diet Secret: food supplements

• Redsecret: supplements for women 

• O Daily Nature: a brand of beverages

CJO Shopping has been expanding and venturing outside Korea since 2000. Nowadays, the company has formed joint ventures with local channels in countries such as China, India, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Mexico.

AlphaBares is a food distributor based in Portugal and has been operating since 1979. The company focuses on the distribution to the horeca sector. Its clients include institutes, schools, hotels and restaurants.

AlphaBares achieved a turnover of € 13.5 million in 2019 and presently employs 100 people.

AlphaBares works with 200 local and international suppliers. 

The company handles its own logistics thanks to the team assigned to handle logistics and distribution services. The company owns a 5000m2 warehouse whch is divided into 2 areas, one for ambient foods and one for frozen and chilled foods.

Furthermore, the business handles the delivery and owns 50 delivery vehicles distributing to more than 4000 points across the country.

UPDATES ON ALPHABARES ON 21/01/2020

For 2020, AlphaBares is looking for products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: herbs, rice, spices, pasta, pulses, pet food, soups, canned food, crisps, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: sweet canned food, biscuits, confectionery, chocolates, bread, etc. 
• Frozen Food: desserts, ready-meals, drinks, etc. 

AlphaBares is particularly interested in innovative products for its frozen foods category. the firm is looking for brands but also wants to collaborate with suppliers who can cater for the businesses's private labels. 

UPDATES ON ALPHABARES ON 17/12/2020

AlphaBares is looking for products in the frozen food category such as ice-cream, ready-meals, fruits, vegetables, snacking, etc.

AlphaBares is looking for branded items as well as products for private labels. 

Dismay Group is a distributor of hair care and beauty products which was established in Spain in 2003. The company’s clients consists mainly of wholesalers and online platforms but over time, the company has diversified its business and launched various subsidiaries in the hair and beauty industry.  In addition to this, the firm also launched an online shop.

Dismay Group employs 40 people which include a marketing team of 10 people who have an excellent knowledge of the Spanish market for hair and beauty products. The company achieved a turnover of € 20.4 million in 2016. 

Presently, Dismay Group has over 1300 customers in Spain and Portugal. The firm distributes its products in Europe, South America as well as North America. 

Dismay Group offers products in the personal care category which includes beauty, fragrances and hair care products. There are around 35000 references available from over 135 brands.

Dismay Group is also the exclusive distributor for Morgan’s, Novex Embelleze, Tangle,Teezer, Fanola, Perfect Beauty, Bifull,Masglo, Thuya, and more. The business is also the official distributor for mainstream hair care brands like L’Oreal and Schwarzkopf. 

The group helps brands distribute their products by matching them with the appropriate shops and retailers in Spain. Furthermore, the marketing team devises marketing strategies suitable for each brand, bearing in mind the factors influencing the Spanish market. 

Dismay Group has also set up various subsidiaries in the beauty industry:

• Bob Stores: Bob Stores is a retailer of hair and beauty products and was founded in 2009. The company operates 20 stores in Spain. 

• Perfect Beauty: Established in 2009, Perfect Beauty is a manufacturer of electrical tools and hairdressing equipment as well as furniture. Products are sold in Spain as well as abroad. The business manages a warehouse of 1500m2 in Lorca. 

• Creative Hair BCN: The company started operating in 2013 and offers hair and beauty products to over 300 salons and beauty centres.

• Hair For You and H&B: This training centre and hairdressing salon launched in 2016 and currently operates 7 salons in Barcelona. 

• Biutiful Cosmetics: this retailer of hair and beauty products manages 4 stores across Spain. 

• Dualita Cosmetocology: Since 2009, the company has been involved in the distribution of hair care and beauty products to salons and professionals. The company also represents various brands in the Canary Islands.

• BDN Diperco: This business has been in operation since 2014 and is a wholesaler of hair care products as well as fragrances in Spain and Andorra. 

Dismay Group has sponsored charities  and organised events and galas such as the Gala against Alzheimer STS Beauty 2016.

Furthermore, the company  has also been organising events and fairs along with well-known Spanish professionals and chains of hairdressing such as Cebado, Rizos and Alberto Cerdan, magazines, forums and specialized blogs in the hairdressing industry. 

Dismay Group’s online shop can be accessed on shop.dismay.es

The Body Shop Netherlands is owned by Natura, a Brazilian cosmetics company. The company specialises in the distribution of cosmetic products across Netherlands. The Body Shop Netherlands operates an online store as well. It is headquartered in Amsterdam.

The Body Shop Netherlands currently operates 20 stores in the country.

The Body Shop Netherlands achieved a turnover of € 2.17 million in 2016.

The Body Shop Netherlands offers products in the personal care category which includes face care, fragrances, body care, hair care and makeup. 

All items provided by The Body Shop Netherlands are vegan and cruelty-free.

The Body Shop Netherlands is recognised as a B Corp company.

The company offers products from its private label, The Body Shop, exclusively.

The Body Shop Netherlands offers free delivery for purchases exceeding €30.

The Body Shop Netherlands' online store can be accessed on www.thebodyshop.com

Etam is a clothing and beauty retailer which was founded in 1916 in France. The company is known for its different clothing lines. The company has set up over 1400 stores in around 55 countries. The stores located abroad are franchises.  Etam also operates an online shop.

The company has attained a turnover of €962 million in 2017 and had a global team of 6178 employees.

Etam launched its own brand of beauty products in 2004 under the name Push Up Your Beauty. The range consists of around 600 products which include makeup, skin care and accessories. The products were manufactured in Europe.

Other brands include:

• Etam: a brand of lingerie

• Undiz: a brand of clothing for young women

• Maison Cent Vingt Trois: a brand of clothing for women

Etam’s online shop can be accessed on www.etam.com

The Body Shop launched in Singapore in 1983. The company is part of the cosmetics group, Natura. The firm operates 38 stores in the country as well as an online store. 

The Body Shop Singapore offers over 1000 references in the non-food category.

The Body Shop Singapore partners with third party e-commerce platforms like Shopee and Lazada.

The Body Shop Singapore offers products from The Body Shop’s private label which consists of items in the personal care category such as face care, skin care, makeup, fragrances and hair care.

All of The Body Shop Singapore’s products are vegan and cruelty-free.

The Body Shop Singapore’s online shop can be accessed on www.thebodyshop.com

Founded in 2005 in Pakistan, Alpha Corporation is an importer of food and beverages and a manufacturer as well. The company distributes products to over 2000 stores directly while around 10000 stores have access to its array of products indirectly. 

Alpha Corporation currently distributes but also produces products to retail stores, cafes, restaurants and related businesses in the HoReca sector in Pakistan.

The business achieves a turnover of €8.5 million and has been constantly growing each year at a rate of 10 to 15%. The company employs around 100 people and is also recruiting actively to grow its team. 

The company intends to expand by reaching markets in Tanzania, Afghanistan and the Middle East. There are also plans to create an online store which will offer over 10000 references. 

The Pakistan-based firm offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned food, oil, rice, etc.
• Sweet Grocery; biscuits, desserts, sugar, etc.
• Drinks: juices, soft drinks, water, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, cream, etc.
• Frozen Food: frozen cheese.

Alpha Corporation is interested in working with more brands but also aims to partner with suppliers who can develop private label products. 

At present, the firm is looking for products such as chocolates and sweets in the sweet grocery category and organic peanut spread, chia seeds and other products for the savory grocery category.

Alpha Corporation owns 4 warehouses but also uses 15 warehouses through third-party logistics solution providers in order to stock products.

The company manages a fleet of delivery vehicles comprising of both normal vehicles and temperature-controlled vehicles in order to distribute the products in proper conditions. 

Founded in 2014, Group Origins is an importer and distributor of international brands. Its headquarters is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company conducts its business activities in the Netherlands & Benelux markets. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to local retail chains, supermarkets, distributors, wholesalers and horeca business. Moreover, Group Origins manages an e-commerce platform as well. 

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

• Wine & spirits: beer, wines, liquors, etc. 
• Drinks: water and juice.
• Savoury grocery: sauces, canned goods, vinegar, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: sweets, snacks, honey, etc. 
• Frozen: vegetables, seafood, meat, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, cream, milk, etc. 
• Household: detergents, dishwashing liquids, disinfectants, etc. 
• Personal care: toothpastes, soap, lip balms, etc. 

Brands such as Ajax, Aim, Alfa, 7Days, Argos, Agrozimi, Giotis, Kasidis, Volkan, Zacharias, Zanae, Serenata, Soupline and many others are endorsed by the firm.

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it works with manufacturers certified by HACCP, ISO, GMP, IFS, BRC, Non-GMO and many others.    

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Group Origins partners with delivery service companies to manage its deliveries. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://b2b.vandegriekgroothandel.nl/ 

Popular Art Cosmetics is a beauty product retailer which was launched in 2009 in China. The company operates an online shop and also launched its own brand of cosmetics, Populart Glass.

In the personal care category, Popular Art Cosmetics offers products such as makeup, skin care, face care and nail care products. 

Products from brands such as Centella, Qingyunzhi and Save my air are available on the platform. 

Popular Art Cosmetics’s own brand, Populart Glass, consists of products such as makeup and face care products.The products under this line are manufactured using natural ingredients such as vegetable oil and green tea extract 

The company is looking for skin care products, fragrances and color cosmetics. The firm is not only interested in brands but is also sourcing products for its private label. 

Popular Art Cosmetics’s online shop can be accessed on www.popartbeauty.com

Douglas started operating in the Netherlands in the 1980s and offers a wide range of personal care products. The company manages 112 stores and an online shop in the country.

Douglas Netherlands offers over 100 000 references in the non-food category.

Douglas Netherlands achieved a turnover of €2.16 million in 2016.

Douglas Netherlands offers products in the personal care category which includes makeup, nail care, hair care and skin care. 

Douglas Netherlands works with brands such as Hugo Boss, Clinique, Chanel, Mac, Dior, Milu,  Sys, Darphin, Elf Cosmetics, etc.

Furthermore, Douglas Netherlands also offers products from its private label, Douglas Collection which includes makeup, body care as well as hair care products. 

Douglas Netherlands offers free delivery across the Netherlands and Belgium.

Douglas Netherlands’s online shop can be accessed on www.douglas.nl

Grupo Arie is a distributor of personal care products based in Portugal. The company started its operations in 1954 and is now the exclusive distributor for high-end brands of cosmetics. 

The business employs around 300 people and in 2018, achieved a turnover of € 45.7 million.

The business offers products in the personal care category including fragrances and face care.

Grupo Arie has also ventured in Angola where it is present in the pharmacy and parapharmacy sector.

The Body Shop launched in Brazil in 2014. The company is a subsidiary of Natura, a Brazilian cosmetics company. The Body Shop Brazil operates around 500 stores in the country as well as an online store.

The Body Shop Brazil offers products in the personal care category consisting of face care, hair care, fragrances, makeup and body care products under its private label, The Body Shop. 

Moreover, all products provided by The Body Shop Brazil are cruelty-free and vegan.

In addition, The Body Shop Brazil is recognised as a B Corp company.

The Body Shop Brazil uses recycled plastic for its packaging.

The Body Shop Brazil’s online shop can be accessed on www.thebodyshop.com

Sephora Spain is part of the cosmetics retail chain, Sephora, which is owned by the group LVMH. The company was established in 1998. Its head office is situated in Madrid.

 In 2019, Sephora Spain partnered with Wildbytes in order to introduce AI-powered intelligent mirrors to its software. The firm operates an online shop as well as a mobile application. 

Sephora manages 56 physical stores and 136 points of sales across Spain.

Sephora Spain offers 70 references in the non food category.

Sephora Spain deals with over 4500 customers.

Sephora Spain achieved a turnover of €147 million in 2018 and employed 900 employees. 

Sephora Spain’s product range includes products in the personal care category such as perfumes, makeup, skin care, face care and hair care products. 

The brands currently available at Sephora Spain stores include Anastasia Beverly Hills, Clarins, Crayola, Escada, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, Gucci, Nina Ricci and more. 

The company also offers products from Sephora's private label, Sephora Collection, which involves products such as makeup, hair care, face care and skin care.  

Sephora Spain imports its goods from France, USA, Italy and several others.

Moreover, the firm also offers Sephora Favourites which consists of kits of personal care products which are sold at special discounted rates. These are usually in limited edition. 

Moreover, Sephora Spain provides free home deliveries. 

Sephora Spain’s online shop can be accessed on www.sephora.es

Sephora China is part of the cosmetics chain, Sephora which is a subsidiary of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. The company was launched in 2005 in Shanghai. Sephora China operates 249 stores in 76 cities. The firm runs an online shop which was inaugurated in 2015, as well as, WeChat Mini Program, Tmall flagship store, a mobile application and JD.com flagship store.

Sephora China offers a wide range of personal care products comprising face care, makeup, hair care, skin care and fragrances. 

Sephora China offers products from brands such as Clarins, Fresh, Guerlain, Givenchy, Foreo, Sebastian and Hera. 

Sephora China is the exclusive distributor for several brands including Loewe, Kenzo, Miu Miu, etc.

Sephora China also offers products from Sephora’s own brand of cosmetics, Sephora Collection which consists of skincare, make up as well as face skin care products. 

Sephora China imports its goods from the USA, France, Italy and many more.

Sephora China partners with a third party delivery company named SF Express to carry out fast deliveries of orders. 

Sephora China’s online shop can be accessed on www.sephora.cn

Founded in Italy by Gianluigi Aponte in 1988, MSC Cruises is a travel retail company which offers its customers a great choice of destinations. Its headquarters is based in Geneva, Switzerland. MSC Cruises is owned by the Mediterranean Shipping Company. 

MSC Cruises is recognised as one of the largest cruise companies in the world with a fleet of 21 cruise ships which have welcomed over 11 million travellers. Additionally, the business operates various offices in North America, Europe, Central and South America, Middle East & Africa, Asia and Australia. 

In the financial year 2020, the enterprise reported a revenue of € 705 million and employed over 30,000 people from around the world. 

Furthermore, the firm was awarded the Maritime Industry category Award at the 2020 Marine Environment Protection Awards. 

In addition, the company was awarded the ISO 9001:2008, ISO 50001, ISO 14001 and ISO 22000 as well as the OHSAS 18001 certificates. 

With regards to sustainability, Msc Cruises is recognised as an eco-friendly company as it has innovative energy-saving and water recycling systems installed in its ships. 

Moreover, the company wishes to expand its business as it is planning to grow to 23 cruise ships by 2025, with options for six vessel orders in place through 2030. Besides, the firm’s luxury brand, Explora Journeys will start operating in 2023 with a fleet with the latest environmental and maritime technologies. 

MSC Food & Beverage Division is part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company focusing on the import and export of food and beverages and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

There are 480 agency offices across the globe and the company distributes to over 155 countries. 

The company employs over 70000 employees and achieved a turnover of €23.27 million in 2018. 

MSC Food & Beverage division distributes products in the following categories:

• Drinks: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

• Chilled Food: meat, seafood

The firm has established long term relationships with growers, producers, wholesalers and retailers from across the world. 

MSC Food & Beverage Division uses sophisticated containers which allows it to transport the products in the appropriate conditions. There are cold storage warehousing solutions and the company uses the latest technology for its logistics.

Alco Market is a wine specialist based in Moldova which has quickly emerged as a leading retailer in alcoholic drinks. The company has been operating for over 20 years.

Presently, the business operates 62 stores across the country as well as an online store.

The firm offers 3500 references in the drinks category.

The business is interested in products in the following categories:

• Drinks: Spirits, Wine, Beer, sparkling wines, juices, syrups, soft drinks
• Savory Grocery: olives and snacks
• Sweet Grocery: products such as chocolates

The brands currently include Raduga, Naturalis, 7UP, Coca Cola, Granini, Ballantines, Chivas and Jim Beam.

Alco Market is presently working with 70 suppliers and wishes to partner with suppliers for premium products in the categories mentioned. For wine, the firm is keen on working with suppliers from across the world. The company is looking to work not only with brands but also wants to collaborate with suppliers who can handle products for its private labels.

Alco Market’s online shop can be accessed on www.alcomarket.md

Belgian Boys is an importer which was founded by Greg Galeland his childhood friend, who moved to the States and were missing those fine European delicacies. In 2014, they launched Belgian Boys, a company that manufactures delicious snacks and goodies in Europe and sells in the US, Asia and Europe. It is headquartered in New York. 

In 2020, Belgian Boys were listed on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, in the top 50 of all food and beverage companies.

A variety of products from the following categories are offered by Belgian Boys:

• Frozen Food: waffles, crepes, pancakes, etc
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, cakes, tarts, etc

Non-GMO, vegan, Kosher, dairy-free, nut-free and free from preservatives items are available as well.

All of the Belgian Boys products are from its private label which goes by the company name itself. The items are made with the freshest & premium quality ingredients. Moreover, its chocolate is sourced from Callebaut, the Belgian maker of traceable chocolate.

Every year, Belgian Boys donates to several schools, charities and non-profits organisations such as RHMC, Make A Wish, Operation Smile, etc.

Its online shop can be accessed on https://www.belgianboys.com/

Founded in 2004, Retail Inmotion is an Irish business specialising in travel retail. Its headquarters is based in Dublin, Ireland. In 2016, the business became part of the LSG Group. The company offers products such as food and drinks to airlines, train and travel operators in the global marketplace. 

It is noteworthy that 10% of all aircraft in the world and 50% of European Airlines work with Retail Inmotion. Moreover, the firm’s clientele include Edelweiss, Ryanair, American Airlines, Icelandair, etc. The food service also manages 3 office locations in Dublin, Cologne and Dallas. 

Furthermore, in order to improve a passenger’s experience on board, the company provides unique training experience to engage and motivate the crew members. The training is done through videos, roadshows, test flights and online modules. 

In the financial year 2020, Retail Inmotion generated a turnover of € 26.2 million and employed 172 people. 

In addition, the business was honoured with “Best Onboard Snack- First/Business Class” award at the Onboard Hospitality Awards in 2020. 

Currently, the food service offers various products under the following categories:

• Drinks: water and soft drinks. 
• Wine and Spirits: beer, wine, spirits, etc. 
• Savoury Grocery: crisps and chips. 
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, coffee, pastries, etc. 
• Frozen Food: french fries, breakfast pastries, burritos,etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: sandwiches, wraps, baked goods, etc. 

The enterprise offers brands such as Kerrygold, Dr.Coy’s, Brave, Barilla, etc. 

Retail Inmotion also developed its own brands to meet customers’ demand in the travel retail industry. In fact, the company has an excellent knowledge and understanding of the market and collaborates closely with suppliers to provide the appropriate products. The firm helps in developing brands and designing packaging as well.

Retail Inmotion’s private labels include:

• Boxerchips: a brand of potato crisps
• Crumble & Co: a brand of sweet snacks
• SuprLid: a brand of freshly brewed ground coffee
• Saile & Sabga: a coffee brand

Additionally, the company’s buying team is responsible for sourcing the products and working directly with manufacturers and also with distributors. 

In order to maintain the highest standards of health and safety, the enterprise is certified by HACCP and BRC. 

Besides, the business handles its own logistics and operates 7 warehouses which are well-equipped to stock its products in the proper conditions. Each warehouse has 3 temperature zones to cater for frozen, chilled and ambient products. Moreover, Retail Inmotion uses sophisticated IT softwares like Vector OMS and WMS to manage the logistics effectively.