Corner is a Slovakian importer, exporter and distributor founded in 1994. It is run by the Chladek family. Corner is a firm specialised in the gastronomy and luxury food segments. At first, the firm started trading as a wine importer but then diversified its product range to include other alcoholic drinks as well as sweet & savory grocery products. Moreover, Corner has an online store. It is headquartered in Bratislava.

Corner offers over 2500 references in the drinks category.

Corner does business with retailers, wholesalers and the HoReCa sector from central European countries such as Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, etc.

Furthermore, Corner frequently organises events and tastings for its varieties of alcohol available.

Corner was reported to achieve a turnover of € 2.52 million and employed 18 people.

Corner’s Larazza coffee was awarded the Superbrands Award 2020 by the Brand Council of Slovak Superbrands. The enterprise deals with hundreds of leading producers of well-known brands of high quality food.

Corner provides different products from the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned fish, crackers, pasta, etc
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, jam, biscuits, etc
• Drinks: wine, spirit, rum, etc

Corner works with a number of international and middle segment brands which are Larazza, Malteco, Kalinka, etc.

Corner also develops products under its private label.

Corner brings in goods from Slovakia as well as other various countries such as Italy, France, Madagascar, etc.

All products go through proper testing and evaluation by the Corner expert team before being brought to the market.

The business manages both the local and international logistics. Corner facilitated delivery by partnering with a third party delivery service named DPD Pickup. Any product can be delivered locally within an hour. There are more than 200 collection points in Slovakia. As for distribution in the outbound of the country, delivery is done within 48 hour depending on the pick up region.

Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Spain, Interauro is an export and wholesale company specialising in consumer products and dealing with private labels, international brands, and stocks.

Interauro manages its business in 2 divisions:

• Consumer Products
• Medical Material

The company distributes a wide range of products to several cash & carry, small distributors, retailers, etc.

Furthermore, Interauro exports biopsy products, transfusion, infusion, wound care, and equipment for hospitals and health centers.

In 2020, Interauro achieved a turnover of €9.05 million.

The firm offers products in the following categories:

• Drinks: soft drinks, fruit juices, energy drinks, etc
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, spirits, etc
• Savory Grocery: snacks, baby food, canned food
• Sweet Grocery: confectionery, biscuits, breakfast products, chocolates
• Frozen Foods: desserts, vegetables, seafood, ready meals, bakery
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fresh meat, charcuterie, fresh ready-meals
• Personal Care: hair care, supplements, hygiene
• Dairy: desserts, yoghurt, milk, cream, eggs
• Household: cleaners, cleaning supplies, air fresheners, dishwash

The business also offers services such as purchase management, international distribution, export, and logistical support.  

Additionally, Interauro imports products from various international brands.

Gurlex is a producer of spirits and also distributes drinks and snacks. The business was founded in 1994 in Slovakia. A subsidiary of Gas Familia, the second largest producer of alcoholic drinks in the country, Gurlex has been constantly evolving with the tastes and preferences of its local and foreign customers. 

The firm is interested in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: ambient desserts, seasonal confectionery, chocolate and sweets

• Savory Grocery: crisps, nuts, snacks

• Drinks: alcoholic and non-alcoholic

Gurlex is interested in partnering with brands and currently works with many local brands. In the drinks category, the company is interested in introducing foreign brands of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on the Slovakian market.

Domaine Wines is a wine importer based in Finland and has been in operation since 2007. The company is known for bringing an array of premium alcoholic beverages from Italy, Australia and many other parts of the world. 

Domaine Wines achieved a turnover of € 2.38 million in 2018.

The company offers a range of alcoholic drinks from fine wines to champagnes. Some of the brands it represents include Leth, Akesson and Louis Massing. 

Domaine Wines is currently interested in working with wine suppliers with the aim of developing its private label in Finland. 

UPDATES ON DOMAINE WINES ON 24/09/2020

Domaine Wines is sourcing products short drinks, spirits and wines for its drinks category. The importer is also showing an interest in organic products. 

Domaine Wines is looking for suppliers of branded products as well as those that cater for private labels.

Smart Holding is a company based in Mexico which imports and distributes a range of healthy and organic products including food, drinks, personal care and household products.

The products are distributed on the Mexican market through various retailers. In 2014, the firm launched its online shop where it offers around 1000 references. 

The company distributes products to around 250 point of sales which include retail chains like Circle K and HEB, convenience stores, department stores and online platforms like Amazon and Super Naturista Online. 

Smart Holding employs 53 people and its turnover is around € 7 million. 

The company offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: spices, rice, pasta, ready meals, soups, baby food, snacks, nuts, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: ambient desserts, biscuits, sweet canned food, sugar, sweets, chocolate, etc
• Drinks: soft drinks, carbonated drinks, water, juices, etc
• Household: Household cleaners, Cleaning supplies, Air fresheners & Repellent, Dishwash, Shoe care, etc.
• Personal Care:  Hair care, Medical devices, Vitamins & complements, Hygiene, Make up, Skincare, Oral care, Fragrances, Baby care, etc.

Smart Holding offers a range of organic, gluten-free, natural, superfoods, kosher, sugar-free, low fat, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, eco-friendly and free from allergens. 

Smart Holding works with brands such as Pacific, Schar, Amazing Grass, Navitas, Crystal and many more. The firm helps brands who wish to enter the Mexican market by offering marketing advice, product placement solutions, labeling, customs and also by providing logistics solutions. 

UPDATES ON SMART HOLDING ON 08/01/2020

Smart Holding has expressed an interest in products such as snacks, cookies and biscuits as well as healthy, gluten-free, natural and organic products. Smart Holding is also sourcing products which have a shelf life longer than 6 months as well as items sold on Amazon US.

UPDATES ON SMART HOLDING ON 03/07/2020

For 2020 Smart Holding is looking for branded products in the following categories:

• Drinks: carbonated soft drinks, soft drinks, water, juices, wine, etc.
• Savory Grocery: herbs, spices, rice, pasta, pulses, baby food etc.
• Sweet Grocery: sweet canned food, sugar, chocolate, sweets, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, supplements, hygiene, skincare, oral care, etc. 
• Household: cleaners, cleaning supplies, disposables, laundry care, etc. 

Kitwave is an importer, exporter and distributor based in the UK and has been operating in 1988. The company has over 30000 customers. Kitwave started to grow rapidly as from 2011, through the acquisitions of various wholesale and distribution businesses. 

Kitwave achieved a turnover of € 388 million in 2018 and employed 948 people. 

The business offers a wide range of products in various categories:

• Sweet Grocery: Confectionery

• Savory Grocery: snacks

• Frozen Food

• Drinks: wine, beer, soft drinks

In 2013, Kitwave acquired Teatime Tasties, a distributor which offers convenience products. The group also owns Eden Farm and Hulleys Frozen Foods which are both distributors of frozen products, H.B Clark, a distributor and wholesaler of alcoholic drink and Squirrels Stock which distributes a wide range of products. 

Kitwave manages 27 depots out of which 8 are dedicated for ambient products, 8 for frozen, chilled foods and food service and 9 for alcoholic drinks. 

Klavus Tukku Oy is a wholesaler founded in 1969 in Finland. Initially, a distributor of potatoes targeting retailers, cash & carry shops and wholesalers, the business now  also supplies restaurants and caterers. Klavus distributes to Sweden as well. 

Currently, the firm distributes to 150 point of sales in the country. The company offers both local and imported products.

In 2016, the business achieved a turnover of € 1.01 million.

Klavus Tukku Oy offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: mayonnaise, rice, flour, oil, dressings and herbs

• Dairy: Dairy products such as eggs

• Frozen Food: an extensive range of frozen foods

• Chilled & Fresh food: a variety of products uder the chilled & fresh food category

For 2020, the firm is focussing on sourcing brands of products for the following categories:

• Frozen Food: Fish, seafood, fruits, vegetables, potatoes, etc. 

Based in France, Comptoir des Grandes Marques is an importer of wine that has been in operation since 1942. Nowadays, the company offers over 5000 references, including 150 champagnes, 2000 spirits and 3000 wines, to professionals in the horeca sector. 

The company counts around 2500 customers including 300 prestige groups. Among its major clients, there are 4 world leaders in the luxury hotel industry. Some examples are Trianon Palace, Hilton Hotels, Sheraton and Hyatt Hotels.

With a team consisting of 34 employees, Comptoir des Grandes Marques achieved a turnover of €13.5 million in 2020 which resulted in an increase of 3.59% compared to the previous year.

Products such as wines, liquor, champagnes and sirups are available in the drinks category.

Comptoir des Grandes Marques collaborate with brands such as Bouchard Pere et Fils, Distillerie de Paris, Camus and Monin. 

Moreover, the company has a purchasing department which sources winemakers from across the world. 

Concerning logistics, Comptoir des Grandes Marques manages a warehouse of 5000 m2 which has been set up to store alcoholic beverages according to the norms. The firm also owns a fleet of delivery vehicles which handle the distribution.

Central des Produits Kasher (CPK) is an importer and distributor of Kosher food items based in France. The company provides over 1,600 references which it distributes to around 120 stores across France and Europe. CPK has been operating for 39 years. 

The company has around 26 employees and achieves a turnover of around € 20 million. 

CPK offers products in the following categories:

• Savoury Grocery: sauces, soups, snacks, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: confectionery, biscuits, industrial pastries, etc.
• Drinks: soda, juices, soft drinks, etc.
• Wine & Spirits: a wide assortment of wines
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, pasta, seafood, etc.
• Dairy: cheeses, milk, flavoured milk, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, meat, poultry, etc.
• Household: candles, and others

Brands like Nature & Moi, Kot-Tov, Haribo, Mc Cain, etc, are also provided by the firm. 

Currently, the business imports products from Spain, China, Singapore, Thailand, Germany, etc. The business also offers a range of products from France.

Moreover, CPK also provides a number of brands under its own labels which include (but are not limited to):

• Meme Helene: a range of snacks, ready-meals, canned foods, etc.
• Orli: a brand of candles
• Lord Sinclair: products such as wines and smoked salmon
• YESH: a brand of charcuterie and meat products
• Mon Capitaine: a range of canned seafoods
• Haolam: a brand of cheeses
• Amica Chips: a range of chips

Additionally, the company contains certifications such as the Badatz Ihoud Harabonim Lamehadrin certificate. 

CPK is sourcing products for the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: rice, pasta, ready-meals, crisps, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: ambient desserts, biscuits, chocolates, etc.

Furthermore, the company is looking for suppliers providing branded items as well as those that cater for private labels. 

Det Danske Vinkompagni is a wine importer based in Denmark. The company has been in operation since 1997 and has been distributing a wide range of foreign wines and spirits on the Danish market. 

Currently, the company offers over 100 references in the drinks category which consists of red wine, white wine, rose wine, sparkling wine and liquor. Some of the brands distributed include McQueen, Bumbu Rum and The Violet Fog.

Det Danske Vinkompagni is looking for beer, spirits and wine. The firm is interested in working with brands but is also looking to partner with suppliers in order to work on products for its private labels. 

Tanium Wines & Spirits is a Canadian importer of wine and spirits, which was founded in 2015 in Quebec. Tanium Wines & Spirits’ clients include restaurants and cellars. 

Tanium Wines & Spirits makes an annual turnover of € 2.1 million.

In the drinks category, Tanium Wines & Spirits is looking for wine, spirits, champagnes and sparkling wines. The business is interested in organic products.

Some of the brands it partnered with include Uco Vallee, Colchagua Valley, Russian River, Lombardie and Barolo. 

The firm imports a wide range of alcoholic beverages from Chile, USA, France, South Africa, Spain, Japan and many other countries. Tanium Wines & Spirits also distributes drinks from Quebec. 

UPDATES ON TANIUM WINES & SPIRITS ON 07/10/2020

For 2020, Tanium Wines & Spirits is sourcing spirits, champagnes, wines, etc. The company is interested in wines which are organic, low sugar, low alcoholic and natural. Tanium Wines & Spirits  wishes to work with suppliers of brands as well as those who can provide products for private labels. 

UPDATES ON TANIUM WINES & SPIRITS ON 24/11/2020

For 2021, Tanium Wines & Spirits is looking for products for its drinks category such as wines, champagnes, alcohol-free drinks, etc. The firm is focusing on branded items as well as products for private labels. 

The history of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) began in 1777 when William Bass founded the Bass Brewery in the UK.

In 2000, Bass sold its brewery and acquired Southern Pacific Hotels Corporation and Bristol Hotels & Resorts Inc. In 2001, the company started operating as Six Continents Plc. In 2003, the company separated its hotel business which was renamed as IHG. 

IHG currently operates 5795 hotels across the globe and in 2018, the company achieved a turnover of €3.9 billion. The firm employs 7598 employees. 

The business won several awards including the AON Global Best Employer for 2019. The group was ranked in the top 50 most influential hotel brands over 60 hotels belonging to the group were awarded at the Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards in 2018. 

Nowadays, IHG owns several hotels brands which are:

• Six Senses: 18 hotels

• Regent: 6 hotels

• Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts: 208 hotels

• Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants: 67 hotels

• Hotel Indigo: 112 hotels

• Even Hotels: 11 hotels

• Hualuxe Hotels & Resorts: 9 hotels

• Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts: 425 hotels

• Voco Hotels: 6 hotels

• Holiday Inn: 1249 hotels

• Holiday Inn Express: 2826 hotels

• Holiday Inn Club Vacations: 27 hotels

• Avid Hotels: 3 hotels

• Staybridge Suites: 293 hotels

• Atwell Suites

• Candlewood Suites: 407 hotels

The group is also planning to expand by launching more hotels across the globe. In November 2019, it was announced that IHG would launch 2 hotels in the Grand Ho Tram Strip Resort Complex in Vietnam and a hotel under the Voco hotels banner in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

The group also manages the IHG Foundation and sponsors other charities to support communities. Furthermore, the company creates many jobs in the hospitality sector and offers training though their IHG Academy. 

The Crowne Plaza Hotel Paris is part of the Crowne Plaza multinational chain which is owned by the Intercontinental Hotels Group. Located in Paris, the 4-star hotel which comprises of 328 rooms and a French restaurant.

Kalino Food AB is an importer too the Scandinavian market.

La Compagnie is an airline business based in France and has been operating since 2013. The company specialises in business-class only flights and owns 2 aircrafts with 2 routes from New York to Paris and New York to Nice. Most of its clients are from the US and 60% of them are business travelers. The firm is owned by Dreamjet.

La Compagnie achieved a turnover of €63 million in 2018. The success of the firm is attributed to the fact that La Compagnie offers business class flights at lower fairs compared to most major airline companies.

Most passengers book their tickets through the company’s website while others go through third-party websites.

Furthermore, clients can expect premium service, facilities and french wine and cuisine onboard. 

La Compagnie is sourcing products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, chocolates, sweets

• Savory Grocery: oils, condiments, dressings, snacks, nuts, crisps

• Drinks: wine, spirits, carbonated soft drinks, soft drinks, water, beers, shandies, juices

• Bazar: bathroom accessories

• Household: cleaning supplies, air fresheners

• Personal Care: skincare

The firm is interested in branded products as well as products for its own label in the drinks category. 

The Body Shop, one of the leading natural cosmetics stores, was launched in the United Arab Emirates(UAE) in 1983. It is owned by Natura. The firm now operates 45 stores in the as well as an online store.

The Body Shop UAE’s stores can be found mainly in Dubai’s popular malls.

The Body Shop offers products in the personal care category, under its own label, which include hair care, skin care, face care and makeup.

Products provided by The Body Shop UAE are fair-trade, vegan and cruelty-free.

The Body Shop UAE created products to be distributed exclusively in the Middle-East such as SCENTS OF LIFE FRAGRANCE COLLECTION which is a line of fragrances. 

The Body Shop UAE uses recycled plastic for its packaging in an attempt to be environmentally friendly.

The Body Shop UAE provides free delivery for purchases exceeding €34.4

The Body Shop UAE’s online shop can be accessed on www.thebodyshop.ae

Foodex is a food and drinks importer and distributor founded in 1992 in France. Nowadays, the company is present around the world and offers a variety of products from Mexican to Japanese food items. 

The firm’s clients include groceries, wholesalers, supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, caterers and distributors based in France and Europe.

In 2018, Foodex achieved a turnover of € 41.7 million, indicating an increase of 9.1% in revenue compared to 2017. and employs 85 people. 

Foodex offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: rice, sauces, spices, vinegar, bread, tortillas, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: jam, biscuits, cookies, maple syrup, etc.

• Drinks: beer, spirits, whiskey, etc.

• Dairy: cheese, etc. 

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

Some of the brands available include Heinz, B&G, Dell Kory, Kirin, Colona, Bubbies and Kikkoman. 

Foodex also offers products under its private label World Food Bistronomy.

The firm ensures that all products are in line with the necessary legislation concerning quality. 

The business manages a warehouse of 2000m2 and has its own fleet of delivery trucks. The firm also works with third party transport companies. This allows Foodex to deliver within 24 to 72 hours.

UPDATES ON WORLD FOOD BISTRONOMY ON 04/02/2020

For 2020, the company is interested in the categories below:

• Savory Grocery: spices, rice, pasta, pet food, ready meals, oils, condiments, baby food, crisps, snacks, nuts, canned food, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, seasonal confectionery, sugar, chocolate, sweets, bread, industrial pastries, etc.

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

Foodex is looking for products for its brands as well as for its private labels. 

Azmol operates a chain of stores under the banner, Casa Curata which launched in 1998 in Moldova. The chain consists of over 60 shops and an online store. The company offers products in the household and personal care categories.

Azmol achieved a turnover of € 15.8 million in 2017. 

The business offers products in the following categories:

• Household: Air fresheners, cleaning products

• Personal Care: face care, body care, oral care, baby care, makeup

Brands available include Colgate, Bingo, Ace, Ariel, Ax, Huggies, Lenor, Tresemme

Casa Curata’s online shop can be accessed on www.casacurata.md

Secret Sales is an online shop dedicated to private sales available only to its members. The company was founded in 2007 in the UK and offers designer brands at discounts which can reached up to 80%.

The website counts 5 million members nowadays and has been featured on The Sunday Times, Grazia and The Telegraph. 

Secret Sales achieved a turnover of € 5.01 million in 2018 and employed 58 people.

The company offers a range of products in the personal care category.

L’Occitane launched in Mexico in 2001. The company is part of L’Occitane en Provence, a french beauty care manufacturer and retailer. In Mexico, L’Occitane sells its products in its stores as well as through its online shop.

The company has also partnered with luxury hotel groups like Four Seasons for which it provides products which are offered as amenities to hotel guests. 

In addition to this, luxury hotels can also launch spas using the brand's name. These spas feature the firm’s products which are used in all treatments. The Villa María Cristina hotel is the first establishment to launch Spa by L’Occitane in Mexico. Hotels must meet a specific criteria in order to be able to open a Spa by L’Occitane. One of the requirements is to have at least 8 massage cabins. 

The Mexican market represents 2% of the sales made by L’Occitane Group. The company manages 36 boutiques in the country and aims to open 9 more shops by 2021. Furthermore, L’Occitane also manages 64 outlets in different luxury departmental stores across Mexico.

The company sells personal care products that include skincare, face care, makeup, hair care and fragrances under its own brand, L’Occitane en Provence. 

L’Occitane Mexico’s online shop can be accessed on mx.loccitane.com

 L’Occitane, one of the leading businesses in the beauty care industry has been operating in the US for several years. The company specialises in the distribution of natural and high quality cosmetic products.

L’Occitane USA operates 159 boutiques including 2 stores in the travel retail market and also sells its products online. The company’s products can also be found in 12 outlets across the USA. L’Occitane USA runs 30 spas exclusively worldwide and 1 of them is situated in San Francisco.

Moreover, L’Occitane USA supplies hotel amenities. 

L’Occitane USA’s online sales increased by 72% in 2020 as compared to the previous year.

L’Occitane USA offers products under its private labels which offer products in the personal care category including hair care, skincare, face care, fragrances and makeup. 

In addition, products provided by L’Occitane USA are natural and manufactured using mainly organic ingredients. The firm also supplies Eco Refills products whose packaging are made up of recycled materials. 

Furthermore, the company has partnered with TerraCycle to encourage recycling. Customers of L’Occitane USA can now dispose of used beauty products packaging at specific L'Occitane shops and benefit from a 10% discount on a new full size product. 

L’Occitane USA has set up the L'Occitane Foundation which supports vision impairment across the world, women empowerment in West Africa and also helps in protecting biodiversity.

L’Occitane USA’s online shop can be accessed on www.loccitane.com

L’Occitane, a well-known French luxury beauty retailer, was established in Poland. It focuses on the distribution of natural cosmetic products. The company operates an online shop and 19 shops in Poland. It is headquartered in Gdynia.

L’Occitane Poland offers online consultation to its clientele.

L’Occitane Poland also provides products for hotels.

L’Occitane Poland offers products in the personal care category which include fragrances, skincare, face care and makeup under the name L’Occitane en Provence and other private labels of the group.

Products provided by L’Occitane Poland are organic, fair trade and vegan. The firm also offers travel size items.

L’Occitane Poland always reuse and recycle its waste products.

L’Occitane Poland donates to NGOs and charities in order to help visually impaired people. 

L’Occitane Poland’s online shop can be accessed on pl.loccitane.com

The Wine I Love (TWIL) is an online shop dedicated to the sale of wines. TWIL was founded in France in 2014 by Erwann de Barry and Alfred Laurent.

The company enables wineries to sell their products online through its website and phone application. 

TWIL also manages a physical store. 

TWIL offers over 25000 references from over 3500 wine makers. 

TWIL reached a turnover of € 1.6 million in 2018 and employed 20 people during that time. 

TWIL offers products in the drinks category such as wines, spirits and champagnes. 

Some of the brands currently available include Chateau La France, Château Prieuré Canteloup and champagne Deutz.

The company works directly with 3500 producers from South Africa, Germany, Hungary, France, Jamaica, Italy, Japan and many other countries. 

The delivery is handled by third-party shipping companies like UPS and DHL. 

TWIL’s online shop can be accessed on www.twil.fr

UPDATES ON TWIL ON 07/10/2020

In 2020, TWIL partnered with Franprix in order to help small wineries sell their products during the Covid 19 pandemic. The concept, known as Confidential Vintages, provides a selection of wines which vary depending on the products sourced by TWIL.

Moreover, TWIL has partnered with Brigad, a platform that supports farmers and winegrowers by connecting them with hotels and HoReCa businesses so that their employees can be recruited by wineries and assist in production.

TWIL is currently looking for products such as spirits, champagnes, wines, etc. The company is looking for branded products as well as products for private labels. 

Seacove Group is a Canadian wine and spirits importer which has been in operation since 26 years. The company sells and markets a wide range of alcoholic drinks from France, Hungary, Australia, South Africa, Chile and many other countries. 

The products are distributed to various restaurants, hotels, wine stores, government-owned and the end customers in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Yukon and NW Territories.

Seacove Group offers over 250 references. Some of the brands include Antao Vaz, Garnacha, Tocai, Verdejo and Syrah. 

The business achieves a turnover of around € 1.5 million.

Seacove Group is interested in wines and premium spirits. The business is looking for brands but also wants to collaborate with suppliers for its private label. 

UPDATES ON SEACOVE GROUP ON 04/01/2020

For 2021, Seacove Group is interested in drinks such as wines and spirits. The business is looking for branded items as well as products for private labels.

Lagardere Travel Retail Switzerland is part of Lagardere Travel Retail which is a subsidiary of Lagardere Group. Lagardere Travel Retail Switzerland operates in the Travel Retail sector.

In Switzerland, Lagardere Travel Retail runs 7 duty-free stores in Geneva Airport under the banner Aelia. Moreover, it launched another store, The Fashion Gallery. 

In 2019, Lagardere Travel Retail Switzerland opened a duty-free concept store for diplomats under the banner Aelia. This concept store is the 2nd shop of the group across the world.

In 2020, Lagardere Travel Retail Switzerland launched the first airport pop-up store for the luxury fashion house Karl Lagerfeld in Geneva Airport. 

Lagardere Travel Retail Switzerland’s turnover is around € 91.1 million. The business employs 200 people. 

 Lagardere Travel Retail Switzerland offers products under the following categories:

• Personal Care: makeup, fragrances, skincare, etc.
• Drinks: champagne, wine, spirits, etc.
• Savory Grocery: foie gras and truffle-based products
• Sweet Grocery: tea, chocolates, sweets, etc. 

The business offers products from brands such as Armani, Clarins, Bvlgari, Ferrero Rocher, Kinder, etc. There is an extensive range of products from different luxury brands. 

Lagardere Travel Retail Switzerland works with over 40 Swiss suppliers.

Lagardere Travel Retail Switzerland is also looking for ways to reduce or eliminate the use of packaging. The firm is also interested in recyclable and reusable packaging. 

Wine 9 is an online platform that offers a wide range of alcoholic beverages. Owned by Shenzhen Pinshanghui E-Commerce, the website was launched in 2010. The company imports a wide range of drinks from South Africa, France, Chile, Italy and the USA. 

The firm employs 55 people. 

Wine 9 offers products in the drinks category, including wine and beer.

The business offers brands such as Paul Rana, Heineken, Star Fort, Lafite and Yellow-tailed Kangaroo. 

Wine 9 has several procurement and supply chain management teams and also offers brings in over 1000 cabinets per year.

Wine 9’s online shop can be accessed on www.wine9.com

Vente Privee Germany is an online retailer that specialises in the distribution of personal care products, grocery and clothing to its members. It is a subsidiary of the French company, Vente Privee France. 

Furthermore, Vente Privee Germany has changed its name to Veepee Germany since 2019 after the Summit Partners acquired a 20% stake in the firm. The concept consists of online sales events where designer brands are available to the site’s members at discounted prices. It operates a mobile app as well.

In 2020, Veepee Germany achieved a turnover of €119 million.

Moreover, Veepee Germany partnered with ColisExpat to home deliver its clients’ orders.

The firm’s online shop is accessible on www.veepee.de

Shoptiques was founded in 2012 in the US by Olga Vidisheva. It is an online platform which enables retailers to reach out to millions of customers, hence growing their own businesses. Products available include clothing, accessories and household products. The concept is to offer unique products that customers would not necessarily find in shops located nearby. In 2015, the company launched its mobile application. 

Shoptiques achieved a turnover of € 11.3 million in 2018 and employs 105 people.

The firm has appeared in notable fashion magazines like Vogue and Women’s Wear Daily. Furthermore, the company also appeared in Forbes’ list of the US’s Most Promising Companies in 2015. 

Shoptiques has expanded and operates in Australia, China, France, Belgium and many more countries. 

The company offers scented candles and diffusers in the household care category. Brands such as Boy Smells, Illume and Northern Lights.

Shoptiques’s online shop can be accessed on www.shoptiques.com

Coty Germany is a subsidiary of Coty, a french company specialising in the retail distribution of personal care products. The subsidiary is based in Germany and is now one of the market leaders in the cosmetics industry in the country. Coty Germany was founded in 2018.

Coty Germany’s products can be found in specialized beauty shops as well as on its online store.

In addition, Coty Germany is a shareholder in Wella Company which offers professional haircare products. The company owns 40% of Wella. Coty Germany is focusing on two core businesses:

• Prestige Beauty
• Consumer Beauty

The firm is also concentrating on e-commerce, dtc, skincare, and the Asian market.

Coty Germany achieved an annual turnover of €0.59 million.

Coty Germany offers products in the personal care category, including skincare, hair care, cosmetics and fragrances. 

Coty Germany also provides natural products.

The firm supplies around 77 brands including Covergirl, Burberry, Adidas, Gucci, Bourjois Paris, Chloe and Nioxin. 

Coty Germany owns 2 private labels which are as follows:

• Coty Luxury: offers exclusive fragrances
• Coty Consumer: offers makeup, skincare and fragrances

The firm reduced its energy consumption in its factories by 14% compared to 2019. Coty Germany is also part of RE100. Most of Coty Germany’s packaging are recyclable, reusable or compostable.

Coty Germany’s online shop can be accessed on www.coty.com

Founded in 1873, Axel Johnson International is a family-owned business operating in the European market, focusing primarily on the Nordic countries. Its headquarters is based in Stockholm, Sweden. 

Axel Johnson International offers seminars and training programmes to its employees in its own business school. 

In the financial year 2020, Axel Johnson International achieved a turnover of € 7.5 million. 

Furthermore, the enterprise gained recognition through the Leader of the Year award, dedicated to its president and Ceo in 2020. 

Axel Johnson International englobes around 100 companies in 6 different segments which are as follows:

• Fluid Handling Solutions
• Industrial Solutions
• Lifting Solutions
• Power Transmission Solutions
• Transport Solutions
• Driveline Solutions

Axfood: is one of the leading distributors in the retail grocery industry and controls 20% of the market in Sweden. The firm has launched many private labels such as Willys and Axfood Snabbgross Grains. 

Dustin: has offered IT products since 1984 which consists of around 280,000 references.

Ahlens: a department store chain operating more than 60 stores, offering home, fashion and beauty products. 

Novax: an investment company which focuses on SMEs.

Kicks: a beauty chain operating in Scandinavia. The firm offers around 25,000 references from 300 brands. 

Martin & Servera: Sweden’s leading restaurant and food service specialist which offers around 50,000 references. 

Axsol: an investment company operating in the solar energy sector. 

Axel Johnson International provides a wide range of organic products for consumers with specific food needs. 

Additionally, the Group maintains the highest quality standards as it fulfils the criterias for Swedish Krav and EU-organic certification. 

In relation to its logistics solutions, Axel Johnson International operates its own logistics hubs, warehouses, trucks and trailers hence ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain. 

It is noteworthy that the firm signed an agreement with Alight in 2021 to build 3 solar parks in Sweden with a total installed power of about 90 MW. 

Concerning sustainability, the company is reducing its environmental impact by lowering its energy use and emissions from transportation. 

Founded in 1991 by KF, Kicks is a beauty chain based in Sweden. Since 2002, Kicks has been owned by Axel Johnson Group. The firm specialises in the distribution of cosmetic products countrywide. It is headquartered in Stockholm. 

The company manages 250 shops in Sweden, Norway and Finland. Kicks operates an online shop as well.

Kicks offers around 25 000 references in the non-food categories.

Kicks employs 500 people which include makeup artists, beauty experts and skin therapists who are all well-trained. In 2019, the company achieved a turnover of €197 million. 

Kicks offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, skincare, fragrances, etc. 
• Household: scented candles and many more. 

Kicks offers items from 300 brands including Cacharel, Rituals, Maybelline, Nivea, Clarins and Laura Mercier, etc.

The company imports its products from France, Italy, USA and many more.

Kicks partnered with third party shipping companies such as Best, Postnord and Instabox to carry out its deliveries.

Kicks recycles its waste products to help save the environment. 

The company’s online store can be accessed on www.kicks.se

Christian Audigier Beverages is an importer of alcoholic drinks. The business was launched by the luxury fashion designer Christian Audigier.  The company is present in Brazil, USA, Spain, Mexico, France and many other countries.

The firm offers an assortment of wines, champagnes and spirits.

The company developed its own label, Christian Audigier Beverages and the packaging reflects the style of the designer. 

Christian Audigier Beverages is interested in beverages for its private label. The range include tequila, gin, whiskey from Ireland, Scotland, Japan or the US and Italian wines.

Founded in 1984, Martin & Servera is a Swedish wholesaler which supplies businesses in the food industry which include restaurants, restaurant chains and catering companies.

The company manages 13 sales offices and its headquarters are based in Stockholm. The firm offers around 50000 references.

Martin & Servera achieved a turnover of € 1.3 billion in 2018 and employed 3145 people.

The business offers a variety of products in the following categories:

• Drinks: juice, carbonated drinks, wine, beer, cider, spirits

• Dairy: Cheese, eggs

• Savory Grocery: oils, bread, mayonnaise, dressings, pasta, rice, noodles

• Sweet Grocery: pastries, cookies, biscuits

• Chilled & Fresh Foods: vegetables, meat, poultry, game, seafood

• Frozen Foods: ready meals, ice cream

The company also offers a wide range of organic products.

Martin & Servera owns several subsidiaries which are:

• Martin & Servera Restauranghandel: a wholesaler supplying restaurants in Sweden with food, drinks but restaurant equipment as well

• Martin & Servera Logistik: a logistic company with warehouses in Halmstad, Norrköping, Enköping and Umeå. The firm delivers products to the clients of the business. 

• Chipsters:  fish processing company which was founded in 1934 and produces a variety of fish products.

• Diskteknik: Since 1970, the company offers dishes, laundry and cleaning equipments. 

• Fällmans Kött: a wholesaler of meat, game, poultry and charcuterie products.

• Galatea: an importer of alcoholic beverages with over 120 brands. The company has also developed 9 private labels consisting of products like beer, cider, wine and spirits. 

• Grönsakshallen Sorunda: a wholesaler of fruits, vegetables, pre-cut and processed fruits and vegetables which are distributed to restaurants, hotels and caterers.

• Martin & Servera Restaurangbutiker (Cash and Carry): The company supplies clients such as restaurants, cafes, food trucks, service homes with products such as vegetables, meat and restaurant equipment. 

• Martin & Servera Solutions: the business is involved in draft beer and water for its clients which are hotels, bars and restaurants. Customized solutions are offered based on each client's requirements.

Founded in 2013, Nature Innovation is a firm which launches food and drinks brands. Based in France, Nature Innovation exports to the US, Canada and many European countries. 

The company is looking for products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: sweet canned foods, breakfast foods, hot drinks,

• Drinks: dozo tea and various beverages

• Chilled & Fresh Foods: chilled drinks

The company offers organic products as well.

Nature Innovation has launched several brands, including:

• Nature Addicts: a brand of snacks and drinks

• Vaivai:

• Not Guilty: a range of organic sweets without animal gelatine and artificial flavours

• Les Mal Casses: a selection of sweet and savory snacks

• Sibberi: a brand of water which is low in sugar

ICI Paris XL is a beauty retail chain which was founded in Belgium in 1968 by Mr. and Mrs. Brenig, with the aim of introducing French beauty care products to the Belgian market. Nowadays, the business operates 126 stores in Belgium, over 150 stores in the Netherlands and 5 in Luxembourg. ICI Paris XL also manages its online shop as well as a mobile app.

The firm was acquired by Kruidvat in 1996 and became a part of AS Watson when the latter acquired Kruidvat in 2002. ICI Paris XL is now owned by CK Hutchison.

Furthermore, ICI Paris XL offers more than 13 000 references in the non-food category.

Services such as grooming cabins, where exclusive face treatments are provided in all its perfumeries, as well as skincare and make-up weeks.

ICI Paris XL achieved a turnover of €396 million in 2019 and the company employed 916 people.

Products in the personal care category which include fragrances, makeup, face care, skin care, oral care and hair care, are supplied by ICI Paris XL. 

Over 140 brands are available at ICI Paris XL including DKNY, Cacharel, Aramis, Chanel, Braun, Madrid and Kenzo. These are imported from France, Italy, UK and many others.

Free delivery is offered for any purchases across Belgium.

Think Pink and Operation Smile partnered with ICI Paris XL to help people suffering from breast cancer and cleft palate/lips. Additionally, the firm does not use microplastics in any of its products and makes sure to reduce and recycle waste as much as possible to keep the environment safe.

ICI Paris XL’s online store can be accessed on www.iciparisxl.be

Ahlens is a chain of beauty and homecare stores which operates in Sweden since 1899. Initially operating under the name of its founders, Ahlen & Holm, the company changed its name to Ahlens in 1985 and in 1988, it was acquired by the group Axel Johnson. The company started as a mail order business offering household, fashion and beauty products.

Ahlens currently operates 57 stores in Sweden. 3 of them were launched in 2019 and Ahlens also manages an online shop. The company also has a customer club with now counts 2 million customers.

Ahlens achieved a turnover of €450 million in 2018 and the company employs 3000 people. It must also be noted that Ahlens’s e-commerce sales rose by 94%. 

Ahlens offers a variety of items in the following categories:

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

• Household: detergents, softeners, diffusers 

The firm offers products from brands like Clarins, Nivea, Garnier, Bobbi Brown, Noble Isle and Grain. 

Ahlens owns 3 subsidiaries:

• Ahlens Outlet: a department store offering fashion, beauty and household products. Ahlens Outlet is a cash-free store and customers can pay by card or invoice. 

• Beauty Bargain: Beauty Bargain operates 3 physical stores and an online store. The firm offers home care and beauty products. 

The third subsidiary is known as Design Target.

Ahlens’ online shop can be accessed on www.ahlens.se and Beauty Bargain’s online store can be found on www.beautybargain.se

Organic Boosting is a company dedicated to export.

Our mission is to boost Spanish organic products to the rest of the world, through our export platform.

We are Alahliya foodsuff import company our main business is ice cream distrbution. 

looking for good supliers of branded ice cream from europ.

Saveco is a chain of retail stores and supermarkets which was founded in 2013 in Kuwait. The company is a subsidiary of Al-Qatami Group and offers a wide selection of products including organic and gluten-free goods. Saveco quickly gained popularity in Kuwait and launched an online store as well.

At present, Saveco operates 3 stores in Kuwait.

Saveco attained a turnover of € 9.19 million in 2015 and employs 50 persons. Furthermore, the website Business Chief recognises it as the largest supermarket chain in Kuwait. 

Saveco offers products in various categories which include:

• Sweet Grocery - sugar, pastries, candy, chocolates and gum

• Savory Grocery- oil, flour,chips and pulses

• Frozen Foods - frozen vegetables, frozen seafood, ice cream, desserts and meat.

• Drinks - juices, smoothies, soft drinks and water

• Home & Personal Care - make up, hair care, nail care and baby care products

Saveco has partnered with brands such as Bob's Red Mill, Gerard Cosmetics, Sacha Cosmetics, Piksters,Grace Cole, etc. 

The firm proposes a large variety of organic, vegan and gluten-free products and customers are encouraged to inform the company which items they wish to purchase in case they are not yet available. Furthermore, the company’s CEO manages all the social media accounts in order to communicate with customers directly.

Saveco has created a free delivery system which allows customers to message the staff through Whatsapp. 

Saveco also launched the Food Academy which are within the stores. Customers can learn to prepare specific products. This is the company’s way of educating customers about healthy eating habits. 

Saveco’s online store is accessible on www.saveco.com

Founded by Miguel Krigsner, Boticario Brazil is a distributor of a wide range of beauty products. The business started operating in Brazil in 1977 with an investment of only €2460 and is now recognised as the largest franchise in the beauty and cosmetic industry. In addition, Boticario Brazil has an online shop as well as a mobile application. It is part of Grupo Boticario. 

Boticario Brazil now operates more than 3700 points of sales in the country including stores, franchises and resellers.

Boticario Brazil offers 480 references in the food and non-food categories.

Boticario Brazil launched the Viva Club, a loyalty program where clients can enjoy exclusive benefits.

Boticario Brazil currently produces 56 million products under its private labels.

Boticario Brazil employs 12 000 people and achieved a turnover of €3 billion in 2019.

Boticario Brazil offers products in the personal care category such as body care, face care, makeup, hair care and fragrances.

Boticario Brazil provides cruelty-free and more than 500 vegan items as well.

 Customers can find products from brands such as Malbec, Lily, Coffee, Elysee, Uomini, Sophie and Arbo. 

Boticario Brazil also manages its own brands such as (not limited to):

• Boti Collection: a range of fragrances
• Dr.Botica: a range of personal care products that include shampoo
• O Boticario: a range of personal care products that includes hair and body care

Boticario Brazil imports its products from France, Argentina and many more. 

The company makes use of Amazonian plants to manufacture products under its private labels.

Boticario Brazil is certified by PETA and Leaping Bunny.

Moreover, the firm recycles its waste to be environmentally-friendly. Boticario Brazil started the O Boticário Nature Protection Foundation which supports over 800 conservationist projects.

Boticario Brazil’s online shop is accessible on www.oboticario.br

Primark US is a chain of departmental stores which is part of Primark Ireland, a subsidiary of Associated British Foods. Primark started operating in the US in 2015 and now has 12 stores in states such as Boston, Brooklyn, Burlington, Danbury, King of Prussia and Staten Island. The company recently opened its first store in the U.S. Midwest, Chicago and has an office in Boston. 

Furthermore, Primark US plans to open new stores in Sawgrass Mills and Miami.

The firm launched the Style Clinic customers are offered personal stylists to provide styling advice and make up tutorials.

An annual revenue of €990 000 was achieved by Primark US.

In the personal care category, Primark US offers products such as skincare, makeup, toiletries and fragrances. 

Moreover, cruelty-free items are provided as well.

Brands such as Sweet Dreams, Velvet Cherry, Pink Blossom and Super Blends collaborate with Primark US. These are imported from India, New Zealand, Korea, UK and many more.

In addition, Primark US is certified by Leaping Bunny.

Primark US is highly selective and suppliers willing to work with the company have to abide by the company’s Code of Conduct and Metal Control Policy. The firm also carries out regular audits at the different suppliers’ factories to ensure that they respect the code of conduct.

Used electrical items are also recycled by Primark US to be environment-friendly.

Customers can also purchase products from the online shop which is accessible on www.primark.com

Mooi Parfumerie is a beauty and personal care products chain. The company was founded in 2007 in the Netherlands and operates 41 stores in the country. The company is owned by Aletra Capital Partners. 

Mooi Parfumerie also hosts beauty workshops regularly so that customers can learn more about products.

Mooi Parfumerie's turnover is around € 223504.

Mooi Parfumerie offers products in the personal care category, including perfumes and face care. 

Brands such as Rituals, Chanel, Dior, Clinique and Lancome can be purchased in the stores.

Yves Rocher Italy is a cosmetic retail chain founded in 1984. The company is a subsidiary of Groupe Rocher. Yves Rocher Italy specialises in the distribution of natural personal care products across Italy. Its head office is situated in Varese.

Yves Rocher Italy operates 84 stores in Italy as well as a website dedicated to online shopping. 

Yves Rocher Italy was reported to achieve a turnover of € 141 million in 2019 and employed a total of 463 people.

Yves Rocher Italy offers products from Yves Rocher’s private label which consists of products such as face care, skin care, body care, nail care, hair care, fragrances and makeup.

Moreover, Yves Rocher Italy provides vegan, organic and cruelty-free options.

Yves Rocher Italy has set up The Yves Rocher Foundation where 100 million trees were planted by 2020 to keep the environment safe. In addition, many women who work for biodiversity were awarded the Terre de Femmes Prize and € 2 million were donated to the organisation. The Yves Rocher Foundation also assists scholars, researchers and botanists for the protection of biodiversity. 

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

L’Occitane UK is a cosmetics retailer and is part of the group L’Occitane Group. The company manages 72 stores in the UK as well as an online shop.

L’Occitane UK’s clients consist of independent retailers, wholesalers and businesses in the horeca sector such as hotels consisting of no less than 20 rooms.

L’Occitane UK offers personal care products which include skin care, face care, makeup and fragrances. The company offers products exclusively from L’Occitane’s private label.

In addition, products supplied by L’Occitane UK are natural and manufactured using mainly organic raw materials. 

Free delivery is offered for purchases exceeding € 28.7

Moreover, the company has set up an Anti-Slavery policy.

L’Occitane UK 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 UK’s online shop can be accessed on uk.loccitane.com

Boticario Portugal is a personal care retailer created in Portugal in 1986. The company is part of Boticario which is a subsidiary of Grupo Boticario, founded in Brazil. Boticario Portugal opened its first store at the Centro Comercial das Amoreiras.

In Portugal, the firm operates 56 stores as well as an online shop. 

Boticario Portugal achieved a turnover of € 3.4 million on its e-commerce platform exclusively. Portugal is the country which generates the most online sales for the company.

Boticario Portugal offers personal care products, including makeup, fragrances, body care and hair care. 

The firm provides cruelty-free and vegan products.

Products from brands such as Lily, Glamour, Arbo, Coffee and Sophie are available. 

Furthermore, Boticario Portugal also offers products from the group’s own brands, such as:

• Boti Collection: a range of fragrances
• Dr.Botica: a range of personal care products that include shampoo
• O Boticario: a range of personal care products that includes hair and body care

The company imports its products from France, Argentina, Brazil and many more.

Boticario Portugal’s products are certified by the "Leaping Bunny" organisation.

Boticario Portugal’s online shop can be accessed www.oboticario.pt

Pharmatica Groupe is a company based in France which focuses on personal care products. The business owns several subsidiaries and is involved in distribution,  cross-border e-commerce platform management, supply chain and logistics. 

The firm manages stores on Tmall, Netease Koala, Miya and Taobao and works with over 10000 distributors.

Pharmatica Groupe owns 4 subsidiaries:

• France Pharmatica: the company launched in 2014 and handles maternal and baby products as well as body care products.
• Parisezhan HK: This subsidiary handles the cross-border portion of Pharmatica Groupe.
• Hangzhou Duanxiang Network: the company is involved in network development and e-commerce operations
• Hangzhou Fahoma: the firm handles general trade and the management of brands

The company achieves an annual turnover of € 38 million.

Pharmatica Groupe distributes products in the personal care category consisting of cosmetics, body care ,mother and baby products. 

The company offers over 100 European brands that include St Mamet, Mustela, La Roche-Posay, Avene, etc. 

The business has shipped over 1680 000 tons of cargo from France to China. 

UPDATES ON PHARMATICA GROUPE ON 07/10/2020

Pharmatica Groupe is looking for products in the personal care category such as hair care, medical devices, skincare, oral care, etc. The focus is on suppliers of brands and those providing products for private labels. 

Drogas, a chain of cosmetics stores, launched in Lithuania in 2001. The company offers a wide range of cosmetics. Drogas is owned by A.S Watson. At present, Drogas operates 55 shops in the country and also has an online store.

In 2018, Drogas Lithuania registered a turnover of € 30 million, indicating a growth of 3.2% compared to 2017. 

Drogas Lithuania offers products in the following categories:

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

• Household: cleaner, bleach, detergent, etc.

Drogas Lithuania offers products from brands such as Nyx Cosmetics, Maybelline, Garnier, Sanex, Mexx, Isana, etc. 

Drogas Lithuania’s online shop can be accessed on www.drogas.lt

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Aspects Beauty is an importer and distributor of personal care products and is based in the UK. Founded in 1989, the business has been offering a range of products including luxury beauty products and fragrances in the UK and Ireland.

Aspects Beauty takes care of the marketing and brand management for its clients, relying on its expertise of the market to devise the right strategies in relation to what its clients require. 

Aspects Beauty distributes to 1000 point of sales in the UK and Ireland and some of the retailers it works with are Boots, Arnotts, World Duty Free, allbeauty, etc. 

In 2018, Aspects Beauty achieved a turnover of € 17.4 million, indicating a growth of 18.1 % as compared to 2017. At present, Aspects Beauty employs 194 people. The company’s team includes consultants and promotional sales staff. Aspects Beauty ensures that its employees are continuously trained.

Aspects Beauty offers products in the personal care category including fragrances, face care, skin care, etc. Products from brands (inclusive but not limited to) like Versace, Alex Simone, Chopard, Maege and Atelier Flou are distributed by the company.

In fact, in 2018,  the CEO of Chopard Parfums affirmed that Aspects Beauty clearly understood the vision of Chopard and its history, making it the ideal distributor for Chopard.

Aspects Beauty also handles the logistics and warehousing for all the brands. The company manages stock effectively.

X-Performance is an importer of personal care products based in the Netherlands.

X-Performance distributes to pharmacies, drugstores, beauty salons and health stores in the Netherlands but also in Belgium.

The firm brings in an array of innovative products on the market. 

The firm offers products in the personal care category that include fragrances, makeup, skincare,supplements, etc. There are many natural cosmetics which are included in the product range.

X-Performance offers products from brands such as Bean Body, Better You, PHB Ethical Beauty, Moroccan Natural, oik, etc.

Founded in 1964 in the US, Sally Beauty Holding is recognised as one of the largest distributors of beauty products in the country. The company was acquired in 1969 by Alberto-Culver. It is headquartered in Denton, Texas.

The firm manages 5000 stores across the world. 

Sally Beauty Holding ventured into the international market, mainly through the acquisition of different beauty store chains. Sally Beauty Holding acquired 30 Ogee stores in 1987, marking its entry in the UK market.

By taking over other companies, Sally Beauty Holding entered Germany, Mexico, Canada and also expanded its presence in the US.

In 2008, Sally Beauty Holding acquired Pro-Duo, a Belgian company with stores in Belgium, France and Spain.

By 2011, Sally Beauty Holding was already present in Chile and during that year, acquired the Kappersservice Floral B.V. and two related companies, Hair Zone B.V. and Exphair B.V. (the "Floral Group") in the Netherlands. 

In 2014, Sally Beauty Holding started to operate in Peru and in 2016, in Colombia.

Sally Beauty Holding started to operate under 2 subsidiaries which are as follows:

• Sally Beauty: operates more than 3700 stores in 12 countries and is the world's largest distributor and retailer of professional beauty products. Sally Beauty offers 8000 references in the personal care category.

• Beauty Systems Group: this company sells only to professionals and offers 10 500 references in the personal care category. Beauty Systems Group operates over 1300 CosmoProf and Armstrong McCall stores, as well as 820 Direct Sales Consultants in North America.

Sally Beauty Holding’s customers consist of retail clients and salon professionals.

Sally Beauty Holding achieved a turnover of €3.90 billion in 2018. The company  currently employs 27 000 people.

Sally Beauty Holding offers products in the following category: 

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

Sally Beauty Holding works with brands such as Beyond the Zone, Silk Elements, Conair and many more.

Clarel Spain was founded in 2013 in Spain by DIA Group following its acquisition of the chain Schlecker. Clarel Spain is a beauty retailer with 1195 stores. In 2017, Clarel Spain had launched 18 new stores. Clarel Spain has been operating an online shop since 2014.

Products from Clarel Spain can also be found on the Amazon Prime website.

Clarel Spain exports products from its private labels to Germany, Italy, France and the UK.

In Iberia, Clarel Spain experienced a growth in revenue by 2.6% compared to 2016. The company employs more than 3500 people.

The firm offers personal care products which include hair care, makeup, skincare, child care and supplements.

Clarel Spain offers products from brands such as Gillette, Essence, Garnier, etc.

Furthermore, Clarel Spain offers products from DIA Group’s private labels which include:

• Bonté: a brand of personal care products
• Basic Cosmetics: a brand of cosmetics which is free from parabens and is cruelty-free.
• BabySmile: a brand of baby care products
• JuniorSmile: a brand of child care products for children from the age of 3 years old
• As: a range of pet care products
• Day: a brand of food items and drugstore products

The firm’s online shop can be accessed on www.clarel.es

Launched by Auchan Group, Lillapois is a personal care and household company. The company was acquired by the DMO Group. Lillapois has partnered with Caddy’s Group which is another subsidiary of DMO Group. The firm currently operates more than 270 stores. It also manages an online store. 

Lillapois’ products are available in Caddy’s stores and online shop as well.

Lillapois achieved a turnover of €4 million and employed a total of 24 people.

Lillapois offers a wide selection of products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: makeup, fragrances, hair care, child care, etc.
• Household: detergents, fabric softeners, cleaners, bleaches, etc.

Brands currently available are L'oreal, Surf, Ajax, Deborah, Orphea, Pupa, etc. 

Lillapois imports its products from France, Netherland, UK and many more.

Lillapois’s online platform can be accessed by customers on www.lillapois.com

Based in Spain, Greenforchic is a beauty retailer with a strong focus on luxury organic products. Greenforchic features 1 physical store in Spain which launched in 2016 and an online shop.

Greenforchic offers a range of products in the personal care category including but (not limited to) makeup, face care, skin care, fragrances, etc. 

The firm is interested not only in organic brands but also in vegan and ayurveda items.

Greenforchic is also selling many of the products in travel-size or mini format. 

Some of the brands available in the stores are Absolution, Ami Iyök, Belsans, Bivouak, DLAB, Dr. Bronner's, Dr. Hauschka, Egyptian Magic, etc. 

The online store can be accessed on www.greenforchic.com

Portanatura is an online organic shop based in Switzerland and was launched in 1991. Portanatura offers a variety of products ranging from food and beverages to cosmetics and household items. 

Portanatura attained a turnover of €4.4 million in 2018, indicating that it turnover has grown by 2.3 % since 2017. The company has a team of 7 people at present. 

The firm was awarded the Organic Speciality of the Year in 2008 and won the 2nd place in 2011. For 3 consecutive years, starting in 2007, the magazine Anthracite listed Portanatura among the 100 most useful e-shops in the country. 

Portanatura offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: fruits & nuts, oil, pasta, vinegar, soup, spices, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: honey, tea, coffee, jam, cereals, cakes, etc.

• Drinks: fruit juices, vegetable juices, wine, etc.

• Dairy: milk, cheese, etc.

• Dairy-free: soy drinks, rice drinks, oat drinks, etc. 

• Personal Care: face care, baby care, hygiene, oral care, fragrances, etc.

• Household: detergents, cleaners, scented candles, etc. 

Furthermore, Portanatura is also looking for special food items for people who have an allergy to certain ingredients. 

Portanatura offers products from brands such as (but not limited to) Holle, Herzberger bakery, Farfalla, etc. 

Portanatura’s online shop can be accessed on www.portanatura.ch

Attitude Bio is a wholesaler of organic and natural cosmetics based in Switzerland. The business started operating in 2004 and now comprises of a physical store and an online shop. 

Attitude Bio’s clients are mainly (but not limited to) departmental stores, organic shops, drugstores hair salons, beauty salons, etc. 

Attitude Bio offers products in the personal care category such as skin care, makeup, etc.

The products offered by the company have at least one of the following certifications: Organic Agriculture, Cosmebio, BDIH or One Voice. Furthermore, they must be cruelty-free.

Attitude Bio ensures that all products do not contain harsh chemicals and ingredients such as parabens, petrochemical derivatives, formaldehyde, glycol ethers, ethoxylated products, PEG, dyes and synthetic fragrances.

Furthermore, Attitude Bio also considers the packaging which the brands use for their products. Recycled packaging or biodegradable packaging is required and the company also verifies that all processes involved are environment-friendly. 

Nostrum is a chain of restaurants based in Spain and has been operating since 1999. Nostrum offers around 100 dishes which are cooked in the traditional way. Nostrum now operates 120 restaurants. 

Nostrum is known for the freshness, high quality and homemade meals. No preservatives, colorings or chemical additives are used in the preparation of the dishes. 

Nostrum’s menu include vegan, organic, gourmet and hypocaloric options as well. 

Nostrum has been developing Meal Token, its own cryptocurrency, which can be used to benefit from rewards subjected to different conditions. Nostrum will be the first quick service restaurant to launch its own cryptocurrency. 

Beauty Palast is an online retailer specialising in beauty and personal care products. The company was launched in 2014 and is based in Switzerland.

Beauty Palast offers a range of personal care products consisting of face care, hair care, nail care, makeup, fragrances, etc.

There’s an array of brands available including (but not limited to) Arrow, Anatomical, Bourjois, Bobbi Brown, Cala, Davidoff, etc. 

Beauty Palast’s online shop can be accessed on www.beautypalast.ch

Soriana is a retailer which was founded in 1968 in Mexico by 2 brothers, Francisco and Armando Martín Borque. Soriana offers a variety of products and manages over 824 stores in the country. In addition, the firm also runs an online shop as well as a mobile application.

The business operates in 181 cities in 32 Mexican states.

Soriana achieved a turnover of €6.8 billion in 2019 and there are 96 355 people employed by the company.

Soriana operates under the following banners: 

• Soriana Hiper: hypermarkets
• Soriana Híper Plus: subformat of the Soriana Híper stores offering high value products
• MEGA Soriana: subformat of Soriana Híper
• Soriana Super:  stores providing daily consumption products
• Soriana Súper Plus: sub-format of Soriana Súper where exotic food items are available
• Soriana Supermarket: fresh market sub-format of Soriana Super established  in 2020
• Mercado Soriana: self-service warehouses
• Soriana Express: subformat of Mercado Soriana
• City Club: consists of stores in the form of a warehouse club and is focused on high-volume families of consumption and institutional clients (hospitals, hotels, restaurants and small businesses).

Some of the brands available are (not limited to): Simple, L’Oreal Paris, Jabon, Louis Jadot, Laurent Perrier, etc. 

Furthermore, the firm owns several private labels which are as follows(not limited to): 

• Valley Food: provides groceries
• Pro Selection: offers sanitary products
• Martens: supplies drinks

Soriana’s online shop can be accessed on www.soriana.com

Monsterfitness is an online retailer which offers sports nutrition products as well as meal planning programmes which can be purchased on its online shop. The company is based in Slovakia.

Monsterfitness achieved a turnover of € 305802 in 2018. 

Monsterfitness offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: cookies, protein bars, almond butter, etc.

• Savory Grocery: chips, etc.

• Drinks: flavored drinks, etc.

• Personal Care: supplements, etc.

The brands offered by the company include (not limited to): Altevita, GoNutrition, MyProtein, Mars, Bodylab, Cocoa +, etc. 

Monsterfitness’s online shop can be accessed on www.monsterfitness.sk

Mooselife.cz is an online retailer specialising in sports nutrition, healthy food and personal care products. Mooselife.cz is based in Czech Republic. Furthermore, Mooselife.cz is also a wholesaler supplying gyms, fitness centres and health food stores. 

Mooselife.cz offers a range of products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: pancake mix, cakes, protein bars, etc.

• Savory Grocery: chips, etc.

• Drinks: vitamin water, soft drinks, etc.

• Personal Care: supplements, body care, hair care, etc.

• Household: detergents, cleaners, etc. 

Brands such as Arganicare, Barebells, FCB, Nano, Lohilo, etc. are available.

Customers can access the company’s online shop on www.mooselife.cz

H-Naturkost is a chain of stores based in Norway. The company was founded in 2008 and offers organic and natural products including healthy food and beauty products.

In 2018 H-Naturkost achieved a turnover of € 554,469.

H-Naturkost offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: oils, pasta, etc

• Sweet Grocery: tea, etc.

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

The company features organic products free of chemical additives. Furthermore, various vegetarian options are available. 

Brands such as Salaray, Cocosa, etc. are sold in the stores. 

Dialprix is a chain of supermarkets operating in Spain. The company is part of Musgrave Espana Grocery Distribution which is owned by the Irish company Musgrave Group. Dialprix manages 91 supermarkets in Spain. 

Dialprix offers a wide range of products in the categories below:

• Chilled & Fresh food: charcuterie, meat, seafood, etc.

• Dairy: Cheese, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, biscuits, etc.

• Savory Grocery: sauces, olive oil, etc.

• Drinks: wine, beer,whisky, etc. 

• Frozen food: meat, seafood, etc.

Brands available at Dialprix include (but not limited to): Twinings, Mackays, Grisbi, etc.

Love Green Life is a company based in Sweden which offers organic beauty products through its online shop. The company started as an importer and distributor before launching its online shopping platform. 

Love Green Life achieved a turnover of € 257537 in 2018.

Love Green Life offers personal care products that include makeup, face care, body care, hair care, fragrances, etc. 

The company works with brands such as Kure Bazaar, Kooshoo, Green Skincare, TEK, D-LAB, Couleur Caramel, etc. 

Love Green Life ensures that all brands are tested to guarantee that their products are of good quality and meet their criteria. It’s only then that these brands are made available on the online store. 

Love Green Life is also involved with the charity, Toutes a L’ecole. 5% of a customer’s purchase go to the organisation which sponsors young Cambodian girls to go to school. 

Love Green Life’s online shop can be accessed on www.lovegreenlife.se

Coviran is a cooperative supermarket chain based in Spain. Coviran was founded in 1961 and nowadays counts around 3034 supermarkets in Spain and Portugal. Coviran counts around 2800 independent retailersas members. 

In 2018, Coviran achieved a turnover of € 538 million and employs 15 653 people currently. 

Coviran offers products in the following categories: 

• Chilled & fresh foods: charcuterie, meat, poultry, etc.

• Dairy: milk, cheese, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: industrial pastries, chocolates, sweet canned foods, etc.

• Savory Grocery: sauces, oil, crisps, chips, etc.

• Drinks: wine, juices, water, soft drinks, etc.

Some of the brands available include Coca Cola, Calve, Maeva, Carbonell, etc. 

Coviran also operates its own brand Coviran which includes (but not limited to) products such as oil, sweet canned food, crisps, etc.

Coviran operates 30 logistic platforms.

Coviran manages the Coviran School of Commerce which offers a wide range of courses which employees also benefit from. 

Coviran also sponsors various charities which work for the welfare of people in need.

Condis is a family business which started operating in 1961. The company launched its chain of supermarkets in 1980 and now operates over 500 stores in Spain. Furthermore, Condis also runs an online store and a mobile application. Condis offers around 7000 references. 

Condis employs over 5000 people and for 2018, registered a turnover of € 873 million, indicating a growth of 4.8 % compared to 2017.

Condis operates under different banners: 

• Condis Stores

• CondisLife Stores

• Condis Express Stores

• Condis Tu Super Stores

• Condis Shop Stores

• CondisLine Stores

Condis offers products in the following categories

• Savory Grocery: canned food, oil, vinegar, spices, french fries, snacks, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: canned fruits, jams, honey, chocolate, etc.

• Dairy: eggs, cheese, etc.

• Chilled & fresh food: meat, charcuterie, poultry, seafood, etc.

• Frozen food: vegetables, ready meals, ice cream, fish, etc.

• Drinks: wine, champagne, spirits, cider, water, juices, beer, etc.

• Personal care: hair care, cosmetics, fragrances, hygiene, etc. 

Condis also offers gluten-free products and healthy items. Dairy-free alternatives are also available. 

The brands available include Sunbites, Oral B, Danone, Bacardi, Font Vella, Coca Cola, etc. 

Condis also launched its own brand, Condis which involves various subsidiary brands which are as follows:

• Condis: a brand offering around 780 products including food and personal care

• La Charcuteria de Condis: a range of charcuterie products including sausages

• La Queseria de Condis: a brand of cheese

• S-line Condis: a brand of healthy products including low-fat cheeses

• Balneris: a brand of personal care products

The company manages 5 logistics centres which can cater for frozen, fresh, chilled and dry products. The total warehousing area is 51502 m2. Condis also manages a fleet of 150 delivery vehicles. 

Concerning the quality of products, Condis regularly run tests on the different products to ensure that they meet the required norms. Condis operates its own laboratory but also uses the services of an external laboratory for the tests. Condis has a team which is well trained to carry out quality control tests. 

Condis’s online shop can be accessed on www.condisline.com

Founded in 2015, Scandinavian Beauty Distribution is an importer and distributor of organic beauty products and is based in Sweden.

Scandinavian Beauty Distribution achieved a turnover of € 93127 in 2018, over 2 times more than what it made in its first year of operation.

The company offers an array of personal care products including (but not limited to) hair care, fragrances, etc. The focus is on natural and organic beauty products.

Scandinavian Beauty Distribution is the official distributor for the hair care brand, Yarok in Sweden, Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, the firm also became the official distributor for Schmidts in Sweden.

Cosmania is a beauty care retailer based in the Netherlands. The company was founded in 2010 and operates 1 physical store and an online shop. 

In 2010, Cosmania won the Marie Claire Starters Award. Cosmania also featured in magazines like Vogue.

Cosmania offers personal care products consisting (not limited to) of face care, makeup, body care, fragrances, etc. 

Brands such as Nailberry, Ilia Beauty, Erborian, Pixi, Embryolisse, Perricone MD, etc. 

Furthermore, Cosmania is the exclusive distributor for Cowshed, This Works and Elemental Herbology.

Cosmania’s buying team sources brands and products in fairs, magazines as well as on the internet. Customers can also inform the company of those brands they wish to buy if the are not currently available on Cosmania. 

Cosmania’s online shop can be accessed on www.cosmania.nl

Bio Sano is an organic wholesaler offering food, drinks, beauty care and household products. Bio Sano distributes to health food stores, catering, industrial kitchens, catering businesses, etc. 

Bio Sano employs 20 people. 

Bio Sano is offering a range of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: oil, vinegar, sauces, spices, pasta, rice, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: cereals, jam, chocolate, sweets, etc.

• Drinks: wine, beer, juice, syrup, vegan drinks. Water. etc.

• Personal Care: body care, face care, fragrances, hair care, etc.

• Household: dishwashers, detergents, cleaning products, etc. 

Brands available include (but not limited to) EcoCosmetics, Sonnentor, Alara, Hey Yum, La Buona Terra, etc. 

Merkabio is a Spanish online supermarket known for its extensive range of organic products. Merkabio’s portfolio consists of food, drinks, household and personal care products. Currently, the online supermarket offers over 2500 references.

Merkabio offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: sauces, dressings, pasta, rice, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, syrup, sugar, cereals, etc.

• Drinks: juice, cider, wine, soda, water, etc.

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

• Household: detergents, softeners, cleaners, incense, etc.

Merkabio also offers dairy-free, sugar-free,sugar-free and vegan products. 

Brands such as (but not limited to), Ecosana, Roo’bar, Vivani, Natumi, Hollinger, Monsoy, Violife, etc. are available on Merkabio’s online shop.

Merkabio’s products are organic and natural and free from any artificial ingredients or chemicals. 

Merkabio’s online supermarket can be accessed on www.merkabio.com

Garrafeira Soares is a drinks retailer based in Portugal and was launched in 1983. The family-owned business operates 22 stores as well as an online shop. Along with its retail activities, Garrafeira is also a wholesaler. 

Garrafeira Soares achieved a turnover of € 47 million in 2018, indicating that the business experienced a growth of 2.5% in revenue. Garrafeira Soares employs 197 people, including a strong sales team. 

Garrafeira Soares received the PME Excellence Award twice.

Garrafeira Soares offers an array of products in the drinks category including (but not limited to) wine, whiskey, gin, vodka, brandy, liqueurs, syrups, etc. 

In addition to this, the company also offers spices in the savory grocery category.

Garrafeira Soares offers products from brands such as Schweppes, Diageo, Bacardi, Gin Mare, etc. 

Furthermore, Garrafeira Soares is the exclusive distributor for various Portuguese brands such as Duval Leroy Champagne, Monin, Campeny, Sambuca Antica, Volare, etc. 

Garrafeira Soares’s online shop can be accessed on www.garrafeirasoares.pt

Farmodietica was founded in 1986 in Portugal and is a wholesaler and retailer of healthy food, drinks and supplements.

The company’s clients include pharmacies, herbal shops, health food stores, doctor's offices, clinics, etc. To reach foreign markets, Farmodietica exports to wholesale pharmacy distributors. 

In 2018, the company registered a turnover of € 18.9 million, thus noting a growth of 21% in revenue compared to 2017. Farmodietica’s team of employees include a quality department, a technical department with 5 pharmacists and a nutrition department with 24 dietitians. The business also trained more than 200 registered dietitian nutritionist consultants. 

Bomond is a chain of luxury beauty stores based in Ukraine. The company started operating in 1999 and now manages 19 stores located in almost every city across the country.

In addition to this, the Bomond Store in Ocean Plaza sports its own spa-salon where customers can book massages as well as cosmetic services. An experienced and trained cosmetologist provides these services. 

In 2020, Bomond achieved a turnover of €6.85 million alongside a team of 171 people.

A variety of products in the personal care category including face care, skin care, make-up, fragrances, hair care, etc, are available..

The enterprise also offers its own beauty box, the Bomond Beauty Box.

Bomond features products from over 60 brands such as Sisley, Dior, Chanel, Guerlain, etc.

Furthermore, the firm is the exclusive distributor of over 50 brands such as Amouage, Serge Lutens, Bond№9, Bvlgari, Sisley, Darphin, Ren, Stendhal, Dr.Brandt, Fresh Line, JF Lazartigue, Giovanni, etc, in the Ukrainian market. 

Bomond’s online shop can be accessed on www.bomond.com.ua

Bio Sfera is an online grocery and beauty retailer based in Slovakia. The business has an array of 3500 references and is a green company. Furthermore, Bio Sfera is known for its prices which are better than 95% of online shops in the country.

Bio Sfera provides products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: crackers, crisps, flavorings, pasta, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: candy, chocolate, cookies, cereas, etc.

• Drinks: juices, syrups, etc.

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

Brands such as Alpro, Biosaurus, Amaranth, Naturalis, etc.

Bio Sfera’s online shop can be accessed on www.biosfera.sk

Midsona is a Sweden-based company which offers an extensive range of healthy and natural products including food, personal care and household products.

The business was previously known as Milderfart until 2010 when the shareholders decided to change the name to Midsona. Midsona has developed various brands throughout the years and has expanded in Spain, France, Germany and the Nordic market. 

Midsona achieved a turnover of € 279 million in 2018, indicating that its sales have grown by 26% compared to the previous year. It must be noted that 60% of Midsona’s sales are from organic products. Midsona employs 525 people. 

Midsona offers products in various categories including:

• Personal Care: supplements, etc.

• Household: cleaning products, washing products, etc. 

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

• Frozen foods: desserts, ice cream, etc.

Midsona also offers dairy-free alternatives.

Midsona launched several brands such as (not limited to):

• Eskimo-3: a range of omega 3 supplements

• Floradix Blutsaft: a brand of supplements

• Ecover: a brand of washing and cleaning products

• Yogitea: a variety of tea, coffee and infusions

Midsona acquired Davert, a german company, in 2018 for a sum of € 48.5 million. Davert’s portfolio includes snacks, cereals, rice, pulses, etc. 

Beauty & Luxury is a beauty importer and distributor based in Italy. The company was founded in 2013. The business specialises in luxury brands and operates under 2 divisions: Selective brands and B&L Alta Profumeria which focuses on niche brands.

Beauty & Luxury employs over 90 people. 

Beauty & Luxury handles the marketing and PR and also develops the image of international brands in the Italian market. 

Beauty & Luxury offers products in the personal care category including fragrances, makeup, etc. 

The brands available including (but not limited to) Pink Sugar, Mont Blanc, Notebook Fragrances, etc. The niche brands involve Chopard, Thirdman, Vilhem Parfumerie and many other brands. 

Located in Sweden, Naturligt Snygg was founded in 2009. Initially a beauty blog,Naturligt Snygg evolved into an online shop proposing a wide range of organic beauty products. The company is owned by Tailwide.

Naturligt Snygg markets the various brands and products through content marketing, native advertising, blog sponsorship and also uses social media influencers. 

The company offers a wide selection of personal care items including (but not limited to) makeup, skincare, face care, hair care, etc. 

Brands such as (but not limited to) Juice Beauty, Alepro, Bamford, Eco Cosmetics, Kure Bazaar, Lily Lolo, Oilixia, PuroBio, Flowers, etc.

Naturligt Snygg’s online shop can be accessed on www.naturligtsnygg.se

Skin City is a company established in 2011 in Sweden by Stefan Fragner. The company is an online skin care clinic which is selective of the brands of beauty care products that it offers. Skin City is a subsidiary of Axel Johnson after the firm acquired 70% of its shares in 2007. 

Skin City is a well-known skin care clinic which offers its customers free online skin tests with a professional skin therapist.

Skin City provides customised products according to its client’s requirements.

Skin City achieved a turnover of € 31.8 million in 2019 and employed 100 people.

Skin City was awarded Digital Gasell by Google and DI in 2017. The company has been named best e-commerce 2016 by Dagens Handel.

Skin City offers products in the personal care category including face care, body care, skin care, makeup, etc.

Brands such as (but not limited to) Paula’s Choice, Klairs, SkinCeuticals, Tata Harper, La Prairie, Maria Akerberg, Hydropeptide, etc.

Skin City tests the brands’ products meticulously prior to deciding whether to offer them on its website. Skin City is highly selective concerning the quality and also carries out research on the brands.

Skin City uses recycled packaging for its orders and each package includes free samples of products in order to introduce customers to other items which may interest them. Customers can either opt for the regular recycled packaging or choose the Skin City bag which can be reused. Skin City ensures that its shipping is fossil-free to reduce its carbon footprint.

Skin City offers wholewide shipping and ships orders within 24hours.

Skin City’s online shop can be accessed on www.skincity.com

Tree of Brands is a Swedish beauty products distributor that targets the Nordic market. Tree of Brands specialises in organic and natural beauty care items.

The firm’s clients are online stores, health stores, beauty salons, etc. 

In 2019, Tree of Brands achieved a turnover of € 316119, indicating that the business’s revenue has increased by more than 2 times as compared to 2018. 

Tree of Brands offers products in the personal care category such as makeup, skin care, face care, etc. Tree of Brands offers organic and natural products which contain no artificial ingredients. 

Some of the brands available are (but not limited to) Yag, Virido Eco, Marina Miracle, etc. 

Melia Hotels is a chain of hotels which first started operating in 1956 in Spain. Nowadays, Melia Hotels operates 391 hotels in 44 countries. Over 160 hotels are located in Spain. 

14% of the hotels are owned by the group itself. 39% of the hotels are managed by Melia Hotels under one of its brands but these hotels are owned by other companies. 14% are franchisees which can use the brand name and marketing strategies of the group. 33% of the hotels are leased and managed by Melia Hotels. 

Melia Hotels operates under the following banners:

• Gran Melia: a chain of hotels highly influenced by Spanish Culture

• Me by Melia: this hotel chain takes its inspiration from European design, architecture as well as cuisine

• Paradisus: a hotel chain with hotels in touristic destinations

• Innside by Media: a set of hotels with a modern lifestyle theme

• Sol by Melia: a chain of family-friendly hotels which are ideal of holidays

• Tryp: a chain of hotels mostly located in city centres

Melia Hotels achieved a total turnover of € 1554.2 million in 2018. The hotels owned by the group reached a turnover € 762.4 million. Melia Hotels employs 45 966 people. The Gross Asset Value of all the hotels is estimated to be around  € 3.7 billion. 

Melia Hotels was recognised as the 3rd most sustainable hotel chain in the world by RobecoSAM CSA. 

For 2018,  Melia Hotels launched 19 new hotels including 6 in Cuba, 1 in Maputo and 3 in Vietnam. 

Melia Hotels has also developed itself in the online sector as online reservations are key to its success. In fact, Melia Hotels has developed a reservation portal that focuses solely on hotel reservations for professionals.

Auzo Lagun is a catering company which was founded in 1968 in Spain. The company is known for its homemade traditional meals. Auzo Lagun’s clients include hospitals, schools, companies and residences.

Each day, Auzo Lagun prepares meals for around 165000 people in Spain. Auzo Lagun is part of Mondragon Corporation. 

Auzo Lagun achieved a turnover of €208 million in 2017, indicating that its revenue rose by 5.1% compared to 2016. The company currently employs 6000 people. Auzo Lagun is one of the top 5 catering companies in Spain. 

Auzo Lagun holds the ISO 9002/94 certificate which guarantees that it respects the sanitary hygienic assurance. 

Auzo Lagun manages 12 branches and  16 central kitchens. The firm delivers prepared meals to its clients or can also send its chefs to cook in their clients’ kitchens.

Confectionery importers from Colombia and China

Mini jelly producers in Ecuador

Founded in the 70s, DAC is a distributor of food and drinks that specialises in the HoReCa sector. The firm is a subsidiary of Bid Corp since 2014, after entering a joint venture with Bidvest. DAC offers around 25000 references.

DAC’s clients include restaurants, restaurant chains, catering companies, hotels, shipping companies, etc. DAC counts 21600 clients in Italy and also exports to customers in 58 countries. 

DAC employs 604 people and also works with 507 agents and a sales team. 

DAC offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, rice, sauces, etc.

• Drinks: wine, etc.

• Frozen Foods: ready meals, meat, poultry, seafood, etc. 

• Chilled & Fresh Foods: pasta, etc.

• Non-food items

DAC offers products from both Italian and International brands. Brands such as Barilla, Nestle, Heinz, etc.

DAC proposes a range of organic, halal and gluten free products as well. 

DAC also manages its private labels which are:

• Arco: a brand which offers a wide range of rice, canned foods, biscuits, flour, pasta,  including fresh pasta as well

• Arcogel: a range of frozen products including ready meals, bread, meat, chicken, seafood, etc.

DAC has acquired the MSC certification, Halal certification and Quaser Certification. 

DAC manages 26 logistic platforms and has its own fleet of over 540 vehicles to take care of the delivery. In 2018, DAC handled 531000 deliveries. 

Vegan Leben is an online retailer specialising in vegan products. The company is based in Germany. In addition to selling online, Vegan Leben also distributes to other retailers across the country. Some of them are Familia Russee, Drogeria My World, Close & Fresh Schwarzenbek, etc.

Vegan Leben offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, sweet snacks, coffee, energy balls, etc.
• Savory Grocery: canned foods
• Chilled & Fresh Food: hummus, tofu, meat alternatives, etc. 
• Personal Care: body care

Vegan Leben offers products under its own label, Vegan Leben which consists of an assortment of products such as soap, canned foods, dried fruits, biscuits, snacks, energy balls, coffee, etc. 

The online shop can be accessed on www.veganleben.de

Veles Foods is a food and drinks importer based in Sweden. The company was founded in the 1970s. 

Veles Foods offers products in the following categories:

• Drinks: beer, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: honey, spread, etc.

• Savory Grocery: snacks, ramen,  etc. 

• Chilled & Fresh Food: tofu, etc.

Veles Foods offers organic and vegan options. Furthermore, the company also proposes a range of Japanese foods.

Veles Foods is the exclusive distributor for brands like Uncharted Brewing Company, iLikeTofu, The Annoying Vegan, etc.

Established in 1997, L’Etoile Russia is a chain of stores specialised in the perfumery and cosmetic industry in Russia. The firm operates 1000 stores in 250 cities ranging from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok. L’Etoile Russia also runs an online shop since 2007 and a mobile application. It is owned by the Alkor Group.

Over 10 000 references are provided by L’Etoile Russia.

Furthermore, L’Etoile Russia supplies to countries like China, Ukraine and Korea as well.

L’Etoile Russia offers a trip to its consultants to Paris, where they are expected to attend conferences held by several brand experts.

In 2018, L’Etoile Russia achieved a turnover of €932 million, making it the second leading cosmetic firm across the country.

Products in the personal care category such as makeup, fragrances, skin care, etc are provided by L’Etoile Russia.

Over 150 brands like Jeffree Star, Tom Ford, Buxom, Nars, etc, collaborate with L’Etoile Russia. These are imported from the USA, France, UK and many other countries.

Moreover, L’Etoile Russia is the exclusive distributor of Lulu Castagnette, Banana Republic and Loewe perfume countrywide.

L’Etoile Russia uses paper made from sustainable forests and is recycled to produce energy for production purposes as well as its shopping bags are made from soft plastic which are recyclable. The firm also donates to organisations such as the Konstantin Khabensky Foundation and the Joy Foundation.

The online store of L’Etoile Russia can be accessed on www.letu.ru

Voicevale is an importer and distributor of food items such as nuts, dried fruits, seeds and coffee. The firm was founded in 1981 and now has more than 600 customers including retailers, confectionery and cereal manufacturers, processors and distributors. 

Voicevale’s head office is located in the UK and over time, the company has opened 5 more offices in France, Germany, China, Turkey and Bolivia. 

Voicevale achieved a turnover of € 293 million in 2018 and employs 74 people. 

Voicevale offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, etc.

• Savory Grocery: dried fruits, nuts, etc.

Voicevale has invested in the following companies:

• Pasteurise Ltd: producer of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, quinoa seeds and lin seeds. 

• Green Forest: a nut cracking and packaging company based in Bolivia.

• Sunnyvale: based in China, the factory produces apple dices and flakes which are used to produce breakfast cereals mainly.

• Westnut: the company prepares hazelnuts for exportation

Voicevale ensures that all the products are organic. Each office has its own quality assurance department. Prior to shipping, trained staff inspect and take samples from each container to ensure that they meet all the norms. Tests are regularly carried out. Furthermore, employees frequently audit the farms and factories.

Voicevale has obtained the Organic Food Federation certificate and the Ecocert certificate. Some of the products are certified by Naturland. 

Voicevale manages its own warehouses and distributes around 75000 tonnes of products each year. The business imports from around 100 suppliers from 30 countries. 

Founded in 2014 by Petr, Tomáš and Ilja, and based in Czech Republic, Green Heads initially dealt with the distribution of Proviant Berlin lemonades. In 2018, the business expanded into an import, distribution and trading company active mainly in the CEE region. 

Green Heads aims to provide modern and trendy food and beverages on the Czech market. Acting as an intermediary across all segments, the company issues a list of manufacturer’s products and distribution to the best gastronomic operations, including shops and offices throughout the Czech and Slovak Republics. The products in the portfolio are plant-based, vegan or organic. 

Several products are offered in different categories such as:

• Drinks: lemonade, smoothies, juices, etc
• Sweet Grocery: chocolates, popcorn, cashew, etc
• Savory Grocery: lentil soup, tortilla chips, baked beans, etc
• Meat Free: meatless bacon, meatless garlic ham, meatless sausage, etc
• Personal Care: assortments of vitamins shots such as immunity shot, booster shot, energy shot, etc.

The firm imports a number of products from various brands such as Aroy-D from Thailand, Prana Chai from Australia, Something Like Cola from the Czech Republic, etc. Local brands are also included such as Ajala, I love Hummus, and many more.

Furthermore, the company does not endorse products from the dairy, meat or alcohol industries. Vegan products are welcomed.

The business also supports and endorses products from small producers in the Czech Republic.

Moreover, Green Heads contains certificates such as FSC, Fairtrade, Bio, etc. 

With regards to sustainability, returnable packaging is utilised for the goods and plastic bottles are avoided. 

The online B2B shop can be accessed at: www.greenheads.cz and www.greenheads.eu 

Alsea is a multi brand restaurant operator which was founded in 1990 in Mexico. Alsea manages many chains in the fast food, casual dining and cafeteria sector. It’s first franchise was Domino’s Pizza, which it launched in 1990. Since 1999, Alsea is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange. 

Nowadays, Alsea operates 4494 restaurants across the world. Alsea does not only operate in Latin American countries like Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Brazil and Uruguay but also in Europe in countries such as Spain, France, Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. 

Alsea achieved a turnover of € 2.05 billion in 2018, highlighting the fact that its turnover has grown by 14.3% compared to 2017. The firm employs over 85000 people currently.

Alsea operates the following food service chains across the world :

• Domino’s: 1181 restaurants 

• Starbucks: 1534 restaurants

• Burger King: 649 restaurants

• vips: 287 restaurants

• Foster’s Hollywood: 236 restaurants

• Italiannis: 93 restaurants

• Chili’s: 78 restaurants

• El Porton: 50 restaurants

• P.F Chang’s: 29 restaurants

• Archies: 31 restaurants

• Canas y Tapas: 17 restaurants

• Lavaca: 4 restaurants

• The Cheesecake Factory: 4 restaurants

• Ginos: 131 restaurants

• VIPS: 107 restaurants

• VIPS smart: 36 restaurants

• TGI Fridays: 19 restaurants

• Wagamama: 6 restaurants

Alsea acquired the franchise rights for Starbucks in Mexico in 2002 and in 2005, the firm took over 9 Chili’s restaurants in the country.

Alsea ventured on the international market for the first time in 2006 when it acquired the franchise rights for Burger King in Argentina and Chile. In 2008, the business entered Colombia.

In 2014, Alsea took over the Spanish firm Zena and through this company, it went on to acquire the franchise VIPs in Spain. Furthermore, it also bought El Porton. Alsea also launched The Cheesecake Factory.

In 2019, Starbucks reached an agreement with Alsea, giving the latter the legal rights to develop the Starbucks franchise and brand in France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg

Zena Alsea is a food service company which manages 549 restaurants under various franchises. The business has been in operation for over 40 years.

The Spanish company was acquired by Alsea in 2014. Zena Alsea manages 5 different food services in the fast food, casual dining and traditional food sectors in Spain.

Zena Alsea employs 14000 people in Spain. 

Zena Alsea manages the franchises Foster’s Hollywood, Domino’s Pizza, Canas y Tapas, Burger King and Lavaca in Spain. 

In 2018, it was announced that Zea Alsea would acquire Group VIPS, a food service company which operates over 450 restaurants under different banners and franchises in Spain.

Siso Cosmetics also known as Simple Soul Co Ltd is an importer and distributor of beauty products in the Korean market. Its headquarters is based in Seoul, South Korea. The company is also indulged in export activities.  

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to department stores, on-line malls, airline duty-free shops, etc. Its clients include Olive Young, Asiana, Air Busan and many others. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers a wide range of products in the Personal Care Category such as: 

• Nail polishes 
• Masks 
• Body Lotion

The company is the exclusive distributor of the brand “Le Mini Macaron” in South Korea. 

Siso Cosmetics is currently planning to import and distribute snacks, sauces and spices in South Korea. 

Idra is an Italian importer and distributor of beauty care products. The firm distributes to  specialty retailers, wholesalers, hairdressers, online stores and shopping TV companies.

Idra is involved in the personal care category, offering products such as skincare, hair care, vitamins & complements, makeup, etc.

Idra is interested in personal care products and is focussing mainly on hair care products for both the retail market and the professional market. The business is constantly on the lookout for new brands. 

At present, Idra distributes products from brands such as Hairdo, Paris Hilton Skin Care, Wet Brush, United, etc. 

Persyn Distribution is an importer and distributor of frozen products based in France since 1963. The firm helps producers and distributors enter the french market. Persyn Distribution provides marketing solutions and assists businesses in readapting their packaging to the French market’s standards. 

Producers and distributors also benefit as Persyn Distribution has an excellent knowledge of the market, enabling them to increase their market share faster and use effective marketing solutions. 

In 2019 Persyn Distribution reached a turnover of € 15 million and employs 10 people. 

Persyn Distribution offers products in the frozen food category that includes desserts, vegetables, fruits, etc. 

The business also launches its own label. 

Persyn Distribution ensures that all products that it distributes are of high quality.

The firm is organic and IFS certified.

Persyn Distribution has its own warehouse where products are stored at -20C. The company also makes use of external storage solutions whenever it is required to do so.

UPDATE ON PERSYN DISTRIBUTION ON 29/06/2020

For 2020, Persyn Distribution is sourcing products for the frozen food category such as desserts, ice-cream, ready-meals, snacking, meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 

Valley Food Service is a food and drinks importer and distributor based in the US. Founded in 1972, Valley Food Service now offers around 5000 references. Along with food and drinks, Valley Food Service also provides cleaning products.

Valley Food Service achieved a turnover of € 55.5 million in 2018 and employs 22 people. 

Valley Food Service’s clients include restaurants, fast foods, schools, casinos, convenience stores, health care institutions, etc. Over time, Valley Food Service has emerged as a school food service specialist.

Valley Food Service provides products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: hot dogs, french fries, burritos, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh food: vegetables, etc. 

• Household: cleaners, etc.

As a food service specialist, Valley Food Service ensures that it meets all the nutritional guidelines prescribed for schools. The firm also sponsors 2 annual food shows in order to showcase different products.

Valley Food Service operates a 13000 sq.ft warehouse managed by a team of 16 people. The company delivers to 7 counties within Central San Joaquin Valley. 

National Food Company is a wholesaler founded in 1990. The company is based in the US. The firm provides a wide range of quality foods for different budgets. 

National Food Company’s clients include K-12 schools, correctional facilities, colleges, universities, catering services, youth camps, non-profit organisations, retailers, etc.

National Food Company achieved a turnover of € 50 million in 2018 and employed 54 people.

The business has been ranked on Inc 5000 for 9 consecutive years. In 2016, National Food Company was listed on Crain’s Detroit Fast 50 which regroups the 50 fastest growing companies in the US. 

National Food Company offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, oils, condiments, canned food, dressing,etc.

• Sweet Grocery: cereals, granola, cereal bars, etc.

• Drinks: fruit juices, etc.

• Dairy: milk, milk shakes, cheese, butter, cream, yoghurt, eggs, etc.

• Frozen food: soups, sauces, vegetarian burgers, meat, poultry, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh food: meat, charcuterie, burgers, etc.

National Food Company also provides gluten-free, nut-free, kosher and halal products. 

National Food Company has developed its own brands which are:

• Zee Zees: a range of healthy sweet and savory snacks

• Fare Promise: a brand of ready-made meals

• Elated Plates: an extensive range of ready-meals

National Food Company is constantly innovating and introducing new products. The company collaborates with a panel regrouping food scientists, dieteticiens, chefs, food sourcing experts etc. 

National Food Company delivers throughout the US. 

Founded in 1996, Sarantis Romania is a distributor of household and personal care products based in Bucharest. Sarantis Romania is part of Sarantis Group and distributes products in Romania.

In 2007, Sarantis Romania acquired Elmiplant, a cosmetics company. 

Sarantis Romania achieved a turnover of € 69.9 million in 2018, revealing that the firm experienced a growth of 9.1% in revenue as compared to 2017. The company employs 233 people in Romania.

Sarantis Romania is looking for brands in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, supplements, hygiene, makeup, skincare, oral care, fragrances, etc. 

• Household: air fresheners

Sarantis Romania offers products from various known brands such as Paco Rabanne, Jean Paul Gaultier, Listerine, La Prairie, Vidal, Strep, etc. 

Sanrantis Romania also distributes products from Sarantis Group’s private labels and from Elmiplant’s own labels. 

Sarantis Group's private labels include (but not limited to):

• Bioten: a brand of natural skin care products
• Carroten: a brand of tanning and sun protection products for the skin
• Fino: a range of food packaging, garbage bags, cleaning tools, etc.

Elmiplant's own brand, Elmiplant, consists of skin care, sun protection and face care products. 

In 1946, William E. Davis SR, acquires Lyons Speciality Company, a company based in the US. The businessman had launched his own company in 1945 under the name Baton Rouge Wholesale Candy which traded in pecan rolls. Following the 1946 acquisition, the new owner decided to merge both companies and since then, operates under the name Lyons Specialty Company.

Lyons Specialty Company is an importer and distributor which trades in candy, groceries, health & beauty products, general merchandise, cleaning products, etc. The clients of the company include convenience stores, small grocery shops and restaurants in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. 

Lyons Specialty Company achieved a turnover of € 55.7 million in 2018 and employs 80 people. 

In 1976, Lyons Speciality Company became incorporated. 

In 1983, the firm acquired Dixie Candy Company and in 1994, it took over Wholesale Specialty which supplied personal care and general merchandise to convenience stores and small grocery stores. 

In 2009, Lyons Speciality Company bought the company Ouachita Distribution Company. 

Lyons Speciality Company has been operating a 10200 sq.ft warehouse and by 2015, the business announced that it was time to expand the warehouse to be able to accommodate more products.

Since 1975, Friars Pride has been distributing a variety of food, drinks and household products to HoReCa businesses such as caterers, restaurants and bakeries.

Based in the UK, Friars Pride was initially known as a Fish & Chip shop supplier but gradually extended its range to offer both its private labels as well as other brands. Clients can order their products online. 

Friars Pride is a partner in Q Partnership which was founded in 1986. 

Friars Pride achieved a turnover of € 67.8 million in 2018, indicating that turnover has rose by 7.3% compared to the previous year. Friars Pride employs 181 people, including a large sales team. 

Friars Pride offers an extensive range of products in the categories below:

• Frozen Food: sausages, meat, poultry, pastries, pies, ready meals, etc.

• Savory Grocery: flour, dressings, sauces, canned foods, salt, vinegar, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: sugar, canned sweet foods, etc.

• Dairy: cheese, ice cream, margarine, etc.

• Drinks: soft drinks, canned drinks, etc.

• Household: washing liquids, disinfectants, cleaners, etc.

Friars Pride has launched many private labels on the market. Several of them were developed along with Q Partnership. These brands include (but are not limited to):

• Friwite: a brand of palm oil for fish friers.

• Spavin’s Handy Pack Beef Dripping: a brand of refined and deodorised beef dripping

• Friars Pride: a brand offering Rapeseed and Groundnut oil

• The Hoot & Fish Range: a packaging brand consisting of boxes and bags

• Real Food Range: packaging boxes which are eco-friendly

• Lite-Bite Box: smaller packaging boxes that were designed to control portion sizes

• Promenade: a range of sauce sachets

• Major B’s: a brand of tomato ketchup

• Ocean Sound: a brand of frozen seafood products

• 42nd Street: a range of sausages and chicken fillets