Founded in 2014, Alyaka is an online beauty store which offers a carefully handpicked range of natural beauty products. Its headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom. The company sources its products from around the world in order to provide an all-organic cosmetics online shop in the Uk. 

The retailer offers Alyaka Beauty Boxes full of natural products and clients can subscribe to its magazine where valuable content on soul and body care is published. 

Alyaka achieves an annual turnover of €11 million and employs over 50 people. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers a wide range of Personal Care and Household products such as (non-exhaustive list): 

• Cleansers
• Moisturisers 
• Makeup 
• Shampoo & Conditioner 
• Deodorants & Perfumes 
• Supplements 
• Candles 

Brands such as Ellis Faas, Bachca Paris, Kobako, Show Beauty, Soleil Toujours, UKA, Ilia Beauty, Ayuna, Aurelia London, Chado, Gressa, African Botanics, Londoner and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business partners with courier delivery services such as Fedex, UPS, Interlink and DHL Express to manage its deliveries. 

The company's online shop can be accessed on: https://www.alyaka.com/ 

Founded in 2017 by the fashion stylist Melanie Huynh, Holidermie is a manufacturer and retailer of beauty products and supplements. Its headquarters is based in Paris, France. 

The company offers various services such as spa treatments and online beauty diagnosis . Customers have to call in person at the spa locations for their treatments and for the beauty diagnosis, the prescription is sent directly to their shopping cart. 

Currently, the business operates 16 shops across France and Switzerland. Moreover, an e-commerce platform as well is at the disposal of its clients.

In the financial year 2021, Holidermie achieved a turnover of €3 million and presently employs over 20 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm received the Marie Claire Excellence in Beauty Award in 2021. 

Holidermie proposes a wide range of products with active ingredients, nutrients, pre and probiotics in the Personal Care category. All its products are produced under its own brand “Holidermie”. Its products include (non-exhaustive list): 

• Sunscreen 
• Moisturisers 
• Face oils 
• Collagen cocoa cubes 
• Detox & Immunity Infusion 

Moreover, Holidermie’s products do not contain parabens, silicones, PEGs, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, mineral oils, or ingredients of animal origins. The products are completely vegan-friendly and cruelty-free. 

Concerning sustainability, Holidermie reduces its carbon footprint by using biodegradable items for its packaging. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://en.holidermie.com/ 

Founded in 2021, Bjutip is an importer and distributor of beauty products in the Czech market. Its headquarters is based in Brno, Czech Republic.

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to e-commerce, brick and mortar stores as well as travel retail. 

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

• Personal care: shampoos, moisturisers, perfumes, etc. 
• Household: home fragrances and candles. 

Brands such as Cartier, Burberry, Abercrombie & Fitch, Oscar de la Renta, Coach, Jimmy Choo and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Founded in 1990, RR is a cosmetics importer and distributor in the Brazilian market. Its headquarters is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company is also indulged in the manufacturing process of its personal care products. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the firm distributes its products in the retail sector covering the entire national territory. 

Being the leader since 2002, the importer occupies an estimated market share of 35%. Furthemore, RR employs over 50 people in its organisation.   

RR gained recognition through FIfi Awards by winning the Women’s Luxury Fragrance of the Year Award, Fragrance Hall of Fame Award and the Media Campaign Award. 

Moreover, the enterprise provides a variety of perfumes in the Personal Care Category which can be divided into 3 parts: 

• Luxury 
• Premium 
• LifeStyle 

Brands such as Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Davidoff, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Issey Miyake, Lacoste, Marc Jacobs and many others are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that all its products have their origin guaranteed through the RR holographic seal. 

The company offers a wide range of products under its own brand as well. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates the most modern warehouse and a mode of transportation is available to conduct deliveries. 

Founded in 1987, Pro-Koz is an importer and distributor of professional cosmetics in the Turkish market. Its headquarters is based in Istanbul, Turkey. The company is a subsidiary of Inanir Group.

Apart from distribution, Pro-Koz also offers services to beauty professionals in training, promotion and technical service issues as well. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to hospitals, spas, medical centres, etc. 

Moreover, Pro-Koz offers a large selection of goods in the Personal Care Category which are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Makeup removers 
• Exfoliators 
• Shower gels 
• Body lotions 
• Lipsticks  

Brands such as Thalgo, Apilus, Finex, Nubia, Kryolan, Hypoxi, New Skin Peel, Ultratone, Sothys, Babor and many others are endorsed by the firm.  

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the storage and delivery of the goods is handled by the parent company, Inanir Group. 

Established in 1998. Ardis Group is an importer and distributor of cheese products in the Ukrainian market. Its headquarters is based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Ardis Group was the first company in Ukraine to import fresh cheeses from Italy. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products in the HoReCa sector mainly. An e-commerce platform is at the disposal of its clients. 

Ardis Group achieves an annual turnover of over €10 million and employs more than 200 people. 

Moreover, Ardis Group offers variety of products in the Dairy Category:

• Cheeses 
• Desserts 

Brands such as Philadelphia, Bergader, Mifroma, Flechard, Zanetti and many others are endorsed by the firm, It is noteworthy that the company caters for consumers with specific food needs by offering a range of lactose-free and vegan products. 

The firm developed its own cheese line under the Lel’ monobrand. 

Ardis Group maintains the highest quality standards as it is HACCP and ISO 22000 certified. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own distribution centre and production plant as well. 

In 2021, the importer organised the ProCheese Awards which is an event to increase the culture of consumption and development of the cheese industry in Ukraine. The event was attended by over 2500 people. 

Concerning sustainability, Ardis Group protects the environment by minimising food waste in the kitchen. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://procheese.ua/

Founded by Mihail Dimitrovski in 2000, Contimpex Cosmetics is an importer and distributor of perfumes in the Macedonian, Kosovo and Albanian market. Its headquarters is based in Skopje, North Macedonia. The company sources its products across European countries. 

Moreover, Contimpex Cosmetics offers different combinations of fragrances with the right blend of fragrant oils, aroma compounds and fixatives in the Personal Care Category. 

Brands such as Kenzo, Narciso, Dr. Vranjes, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Milano, Montblanc, Karl Lagerfeld, Rochas, Puig, Shiseido and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

It is noteworthy that the firm attended the Influencer Awards 2020 organised by the editors of “Beauty & Health”. 

Founded in the 1960’s, Brands Unlimited is an importer and distributor of beauty products in the Pakistani market. Its headquarters is based in Karachi, Pakistan. The company deals both in the manufacturing and distribution of internationally recognised brands. 

The business operates a retail store and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Brands Unlimited achieves an annual turnover of €5 million and employs more than 200 people. 

Moreover, the enterprise provides a variety of products in the Personal Care Category:

• Makeup
• Lipsticks  
• Perfumes 
• Shampoos 

Brands such as Huda Beauty, Calvin Klein, Paco Rabanne, Bourjois, Jean Paul Gautier, Davidoff, Hugo Boss, Cartier, Carolina Herrera, Rimmel and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

In 2021, the company held an event to announce the launch of its new flagship store at Dolmen Mall Clifton. The event was attended by top celebrities from the fashion, entertainment and lifestyle industry.

The objective of the firm is to further expand across the country with more retail outlets in the coming years.  

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

Founded in 2014, O100 is a retailer of the world’s most exclusive and luxurious beauty brands. Its headquarters is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. O100 is known as the leading beauty destination in the Middle East. 

The business operates 2 physical shops across the country and an online store as well. 

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

• Household: candles, car scents, incense, etc. 
• Personal care: sunscreens, makeup, shampoos, etc. 

Brands such as Memo Paris, Molton Brown, Oribe, Byredo, Diptic, Kevin Aucoin, No Mer, Audacity and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

It is noteworthy that the firm offers products which have not been tested on animals as well as vegetarian, organic and travel size products.   

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.o-100.com/ 

Spar Portugal is a supermarket chain founded in 2006 by Adriaan Van Well. Its headquarters is based in Porto, Portugal. The company is a sales division of the Netherlands-based Spar. 

Currently, the business operates 140 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well.  

In the financial year 2020 Spar Portugal achieved a turnover of  €112.5 million and currently employs over 300 people. 

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

• Drinks: juice, soft drinks, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, rums, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, deodorants, body lotions, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: snacks, rice, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: tea, jams, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, pizzas, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, cream, etc. 

Brands such as Doritos, Adonis, Super Bock, Luso, Colgate, Evax, Gillette, Dr Oetker, Iglo, Campofrio and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

The firm developed its own brand “Spar” which encompasses almost all product categories. 

Spar Portugal supports sustainability with its Spar Eco range which aims to reduce the negative impacts of production and waste on the environment. 

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

Founded in 2000, Hungaro Impex is an importer and distributor of industrial products in the Hungarian market. Its headquarters is based in Debrecen, Hungary. The company indulges in export activities as well. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to retailers and e-retailers as well. Its clients include Real, CBA, Coop, Metro, Auchan, Spar, Euro Family, Goods Market and many more. 

In the financial year 2021, Hungaro Impex achieved a turnover of €15 million and currently employs 43 people. Based on financial facts, the net sales revenue of the firm shows an increase of about 14.21%. 

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

• Sweet grocery: sweets, snacks, chocolates, etc.
• Savoury grocery: chips and snacks. 
• Drinks: juices, nectars, soft drinks, etc. 
• Household: air fresheners, bin bags, wipes, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, tampons, moisturisers, etc. 

Brands such as Schiffer, Clinic, Fresh, Ultra Compact, Crazy Gummy, Anita and many others are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that Hungaro Impex offers a portfolio of gluten-free, organic and other special products. 

Hungaro Impex developed its own labels known as (non-exhaustive list): 

• Midi: This brand includes products such as sponge cakes and croissants.
• Aloe Vera: A line of drinks. 
• Croco: This brand includes products such as cereals, biscuits, snacks, etc.  

Moreover, the company partners with suppliers from Bulgaria, Serbia, Macedonia, Korea, Romania, Austria, Holland, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the importer stocks its products in a warehouse and has a fleet of vehicles readily available to transport the goods at the required locations. 

Established in 2011 by Roland Hurel, Xtrembeauty International is an importer and distributor of beauty and personal care products. Its headquarters is based in Villennes-sur-seines, France. The company imports its products from the USA and other European countries. 

Xtrembeauty International has operations in the Belgian and French market. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to specialist shops, department stores, pharmacies, hairdressing salons, etc. Its clients include Sephora, Marionnaud, Monoprix, Le Bon Marché and many others. 

Moreover, an e-commerce platform as well is at the disposal of its clients. 

The enterprise offers a variety of products in the Personal Care Category (non-exhaustive list):

• Shampoos & Conditioners 
• Masks 
• Oils
• Toning mists 

Brands such as Phillip B, Benamor1925, Noirstockholm, Beautybear Vitamins, etc, are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its distribution centres and has a fleet of vehicles readily available to ensure deliveries. 

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

Founded in 1978, Bhojwanis is an importer and distributor of cosmetic products. Its headquarters is based in Singapore. The company sources its products globally. 

Bhojwanis offers a variety of products in the Personal Care Category (non-exhaustive list):

• Moisturisers
• Makeup 
• Perfumes 
• Sunscreens 

Brands such as Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Armani, Ralph Lauren and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business partners with a third-party logistics provider, Prime Transport to manage its deliveries. 

Founded by Thomas P. Raley in 1935, Raley’s Supermarkets is a family-owned American grocery company. Its headquarters is based in California, United States. The company is one of the top U.S supermarkets. 

The business operates 249 stores across the country through different banners such as Raley’s, Bashas’, Food City, Bel Air, Nob Hill Foods, AJ’s Fine Foods, Bashas’ Dine Markets, Food Source, Market 5-one-5, Raley’s O-N-E Market and Sak N’ Save. Moreover, Raley’s Supermarkets manages an e-commerce platform as well known as eCart, in which a capacity of 250 orders can be processed on a daily basis. 

In the financial year 2021, Raley’s Supermarkets achieved a turnover of €3.5 billion and employs more than 23,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm has been ranked 135th in America’s Largest Private Companies in 2021. 

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

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

Brands such as Starbucks, Doritos, Fritos, Haagen Dazs, Rice-A-Roni, Coffeemate, Sargento and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

The firm developed its own brands known as:

•  Raley’s: This brand encompasses almost all product categories.
•  Nob Hill: A line of products such as oils, vanilla extract, canned goods, etc. 

Moreover, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Fairtrade, B-Corp, Rainforest Alliance and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Raley’s Supermarkets operates its own distribution centre and a fleet of vehicles is readily available to ensure deliveries. 

In 2022, Raley’s Supermarkets announced its partnership with CMX to improve product quality, manage risk and ensure ongoing supplier compliance and food safety for its private label products. 

The retailer joined forces with Doordash in 2022 which is known for its restaurant deliveries in order to provide Raley’s Supermarkets with grocery delivery service. 

With regards to sustainability, Raley’s Supermarkets protects the environment by reducing food waste and use of micro-plastics, increasing its recycling efforts and conserving water. 

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

Founded in 2016 through the merger of pets Premium GmbH (petsPremium.de) and ePetWorld GmbH (hundeland.de), Alpha Pet is an online retailer of pet products in the German market. Its headquarters is based in Munchen, Germany. The company attracts over 1 million end customers in direct sales. 

Alpha Pet’s provides its products on Alpha Pet platform and the 4 connected e-commerce platforms:

• Petspremium.de
• Hundeland.de
• Wolfsblut.com 
• Wildes-land.de 

Moreover, the company has a sales division namely Premium Pet Products GmbH which offers its services to B2B partners and offline retailers. Having a team of 20 people, it serves over 1,200 independent retailers including Edeka, dm, Fressnapf, Hagebau and many others. 

The business employs over 70 people in its organisation. 

The enterprise offers various products in the Pet Category which are as follows (non-exhaustive list):

• Wet food 
• Dried animal food 
• Supplements
• Proteins 

Alpha Pet provides 8 premium brands in its portfolio which include Wolfsblut, Wildes Land, Primum, Muller’s Naturhof, Wildcraft, etc. It is noteworthy that the firm offers grain-free, organic, hypoallergenic, high meat content, vegan and many other special products. 

In February 2022, the e-retailer announced the acquisition of Arden Grange, the leading pet food brand in the United Kingdom.

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Alpha Pet partnered with the German logistics provider, DHL to manage its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the business protects the environment by using plastic-free and compostable materials for its packaging. 

The company’s B2B shop can be accessed on: https://www.premiumpetproducts.de/en/ 

Founded by Miguel Gow, Scent Chant is a distributor of beauty products. Its headquarters is based in YueXiu, China. The company is known for its signature fragrance perfumery as well as natural and organic blends. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to luxury hotels, banks, airlines, retailers, as well as fitness chains and spas. Its clients include BeautySourcing, Shopee, Nala and many others. 

An e-commerce platform also is at the disposal of its clients. 

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

• Personal care: perfumes, body lotions, shampoos, etc. 
• Household: fabric fragrances only. 

Moreover, the firm provides all its products under its own brand known as “Scent Chant”. All the products are made using organic and allergen-free materials. 

The company's online shop can be accessed on: http://www.scentchant.com/

Founded by Fritz Schur in 1846, Fritz Schur Consumer Products is an importer and distributor of FMCG products. Its headquarters is based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company has operations in the Nordic countries, Dach, Benelux and the United Kingdom.

The company’s services include sales & merchandising, digital merchandising, logistics & warehousing, brand management, etc. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to manufacturers, food retailers, convenience stores and many others. Some of the clients are Circle K, 7 Eleven and other businesses. 

Fritz Schur Consumer Products achieves an annual turnover of over €12 million and employs more than 50 people. 

The company offers a variety of goods in the following categories: 

• Sweet grocery
• Savoury grocery
• Dairy
• Drinks 
• Personal care 

The importer endorses principal brands as well as licence brands. Some of the brands are Chupa Chups, Alpro, Bonduelle, Jean Louis David, etc. Moreover, Fritz Schur Consumer Products develops products for major retailers under their trademark. 

Fritz Schur Consumer Products developed its own brands known as QuickGlow, Nature of Barbecuing, Blue Keld, etc. 

The enterprise maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by BSCI, Force Technology, Bra Miljoval and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own warehouse and has a fleet of trucks to ensure deliveries. 

Founded in 2002, RPG Distribution Services is an importer and distributor of food products and other related products. It is headquartered in Pasig, Philippines.  

Concerning its distribution channels, it supplies retailers, beauty care shops, private individuals, etc.

It operates an online shop. 

RPG Distribution Services employs more than 10 people in its organisation. 

RPG Distribution Services offers a wide range of products in the following categories: 

• Sweet grocery: chocolate.
• Savory grocery: peanut spread.
• Dairy: cheese.
• Personal care: shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, etc.
• Household: laundry detergents, dishwashing liquid, floor detergents, etc.
• Drinks: mocha, juice, cappuccino, etc.

The company represents several brands including:

• Palmer’s 
• Pringles
• Kesorap
• Starbucks 

It offers various services such as:

• brand stewardship
• Inbound logistics
• sales & key account management 
• supply chain management

With regards to its logistics solutions, RPG Distribution Services has collaborated with Rustan Group which offers global freight, point-to-point pickup and delivery as well as other services. 

Its online shop can be accessed on: https://shopee.ph/rpgmart 

Established in 1993, CMC Food Company is an importer and distributor of internationally well-known brands in the German market. Its headquarters is based in Mulheim, Germany. The company sources its products from countries such as Canada, USA, Mexico, India, South Africa, etc. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to petrol stations, delicatessen shops, butcher shops and specialist BBQ shops. Its clients include Rewe, Real, Metro, Kaufland, Edeka, Kadewe, Feinkost Kafer and many more. 

CMC Food Company achieves an annual turnover of over €5 million and employs around 25 people. 

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

• Sweet grocery: marshmallows and popcorns. 
• Savoury grocery: bbq sauce, oil, chutney sauce, etc. 
• Wine & Spirits: beers only. 

Brands such as Swiss Miss, Jolly Time Popcorn, Cholula, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Kitchens of India, Stockyard BBQ Sauce and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

The firm maintains the highest quality standards as all its products meet the European guidelines. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its warehouse and partners with Dachser, a logistics company to ensure deliveries. 

Founded in 2001, Green Bay is a wholesaler of organic and dietary food products. Its headquarters is based in Athens, Greece. 

Currently, the business offers its products to retailers and e-shops as well. Its clients include Bio Terra, The Balm, Good Life, Bio 47, Kreopantopoleion Stamoulis, Abundance, Organic like Old, They took Sparta, Green Family, Bio House, Healthy Market, Bio Healthy Food and many more. 

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

• Savoury grocery: oils, biscuits, rice, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: cereals, chocolates, wafers, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, energy shots, carbonated drinks, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: yoghurts, cold cuts, falafel, etc. 
• Frozen: pizza, meat, seafood, etc. 
• Personal care: soaps, ointments, cream, etc. 

Brands such as Grandma Crunch, Free, Kookie Cat, Clearspring, Captain Kombucha, Schar, Biona, Marinos Kosmas, Bedda and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

It is noteworthy that the wholesaler caters for consumers with specific food needs as it offers a range of special diet products such as gluten-free, lactose-free, sugar-free, soy-free, vegan and superfoods. 

Green Bay maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by TUV Austria. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company has the necessary transportation network to offer a rapid delivery service to its customers. 

In 2021, the wholesaler launched the Celiac disease awareness campaign “Could it be the gluten?” in order to educate people about the dangers associated with celiac disease. 

Concerning sustainability, the business favours recyclable convenient packaging for its products. 

Established in 2006 by brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht, Aldi Portugal is a chain of discount supermarkets. Its headquarters is based in Moita, Portugal. The company is a subsidiary of the family-owned German multinational company, Aldi Nord. 

Currently, the business operates 111 stores across the country and it has a mobile application to make purchase easier and faster. 

Aldi Portugal achieves an annual turnover of more than €205 million and employs around 2,500 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm won “The Best Store in Portugal” award in 2021 by Grand Consumo Magazine and Q&A. 

Moreover, the retailer provides a wide assortment of products in the following categories:

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

Brands such as Fairy, Persil, Carlsberg, Haribo, Pringles and many others are endorsed by the firm. Aldi Portugal offers a range of vegan and organic foods as well. 

The supermarket offers a range of products in its own brands known as (non-exhaustive list):

• Treasures of the sea: A line dedicated to seafood items.
• Mucci: This brand is composed of different flavours of ice creams. 
• Gut Bio: A line of bio products such as oat flakes, rice drinks, yoghurts, etc. 
• Moreno: A line dedicated to coffee capsules. 
• Full-flavor: This brand includes products such as ham, bacon strips, chicken, etc. 

Aldi Portugal maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ASC, MSC, UTZ, Fairtrade, V-label, Eu-Bio and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates its own distribution centres and has a fleet of vehicles to ensure deliveries. Moreover, in 2022, the enterprise opened a new distribution centre in Moita which is the largest in the country and one of the largest for the parent company. Having a total area of 57,000 square metres, Aldi Portugal is able to supply more than 100 shops efficiently. 

In 2021, the firm partnered with Glovo, an on-demand startup delivery in Barcelona, in which customers can order their groceries via the Glovo app and their purchases are delivered within 30 minutes. 

Currently, Aldi Portugal is investing €50 million in a new logistics centre in Santo Tirso which will have an area of 40,000 square metres. The facility will feature 80 loading and unloading docks for trucks and 200 parking spaces. The project is supposed to be completed by 2024. 

The retailer announced that it will be opening 20 more supermarkets and creating an additional 450 jobs in 2022 and it is also planning to operate 200 stores by 2025. 

Concerning sustainability, Aldi Portugal protects the environment by combating food waste through donations via various social solidarity institutions. 

Georgia Healthcare Group is a pharmacy chain established in 2015. Its headquarters is based in Tbilisi, Georgia. The company operates 3 core business segments namely healthcare service businesses, distribution business and medical insurance business. Georgia Healthcare Group is known to be the market leader in each of these business lines. 

Today, the business has its presence across the country through 16 hospitals, 34 clinics and 353 pharmacies. Moreover, Georgia Healthcare Group recently started operating as a franchise of the Body Shop. It is noteworthy that the company welcomes over 2.3 million customers monthly.  

Georgia Healthcare Group achieves an annual turnover of more than €500 million and employs over 15,700 people. The retailer is regarded as Georgia’s largest pharmaceuticals retailer and wholesaler as it has 35% of the market share based on its sales. Moreover, the firm’s pharmacy and distribution business segment contributes 61% of its revenue. 

It is noteworthy that the enterprise won the Gold Award in the Environmental & Social Innovation Category at European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Sustainability Awards 2021.

Moreover, Georgia Healthcare Group offers a wide variety of products in the Personal Care Category such as vitamins, supplements, cosmetics and other medicines. 

The business provides its products under its private label known as “Attirance” which features a wide range of natural personal care and cosmetics products.

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the enterprise leased a warehouse from M2 for its pharmacy and distribution business in 2020. 

With regards to community service, Georgia Healthcare Group partnered with Educare Georgia and sponsored the translation of Khan Academy's full biology course into Georgian.

QualPro is a marketing company, we pack many food products under one brand. with wide range of products. our brand is well known for its premium quality in Gulf markets, KSA and other Arab countries. 

Conad Albania is a chain of supermarkets which was established in 2006. Its headquarters is based in Tirana, Albania. The company is a subsidiary of the Italian retail store brand, Conad which is one of the largest supermarkets in Italy. 

Presently, the business operates 20 points of sale and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Conad Albania achieves an annual turnover of over €26 million and employs more than 200 people. 

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

• Savoury grocery: pasta, noodles, rice, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: sugar, chocolates, tea, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, juice, water, etc. 
• Frozen: seafood, desserts, meat, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, ready meals, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, yoghurt, etc. 
• Personal care: moisturisers, makeup, masks, etc. 
• Household: air freshners, detergents, bin bags, etc.

Brands such as Qafshtama, Sant’Anna, Magnum, Oreo, Scandal, Infasil, Breeze, Axe, Smac, Lysoform and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, the retailer offers a range of bio products as well. 

The company developed its own brands under the following names (non-exhaustive list):

• Conad: This brand includes products such as biscotte, macaroni, tagliatelle, etc. 
• Conad Baby: A line of baby products such as wipes, oils, crams, etc. 
• Conad Percorso Qualita: This brand includes products such as meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Conad Essentiae: A line of personal care products. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates a 6000 m2 warehouse which has a capacity of 5,450 pallet spaces. Moreover, a fleet of vehicles is available to ensure deliveries. 

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

Founded in 1920 by Johann and Therese Molk, Mpreis is a retail chain and one of the largest private employers in Tyrol. Its headquarters is based in Tirol, Austria. 

Presently, the business operates more than 280 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Mpreis achieved a turnover of €981 million and currently employs 6,100 people. 

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

• Dairy: milk, cheese, cream, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, pizzas, ice creams, etc.
• Savoury grocery: snacks, rice, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: tea, jams, coffee, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, soft drinks, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, rums, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc.
• Personal care: shampoo, deodorants, body lotions, etc. 

Brands such as Wicklein, Lambertz, Sugar Mami, Bugles, Kex, Alnatura, Nom, Active Life, Red Bull, Coca Cola and many others are endorsed by the firm. The company offers a range of organic products as well. 

Mpreis maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Fairtrade. 

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

With regards to sustainability, Mpreis developed its paper bags in a climate-neutral manner. The paper bags are made from 80% kraft paper and 20% recycled content and its plastic bags are made from 100% recycled material. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.mpreis.at/

Founded in 2010 by Josef Schwarz, Lidl Bulgaria is a discounter which is among the leading retail chains in the Bulgarian market. Its headquarters is based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The company is a subsidiary of the German family-owned multinational group, Schwarz Gruppe. 

Presently, the business operates over 110 stores in 50 cities across the country. 

In the financial year 2020, Lidl Bulgaria achieved a turnover of €697 million and currently employs more than 3,700 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm was awarded the Top Employer prestigious international certificate for the 3rd consecutive year by Top Employers Institute. 

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

• Savoury grocery: flour, biscuits, rice, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: sugar, sweets, coffee, etc. 
• Drinks: fizzy drinks, juice, water, etc. 
• Frozen: ready meals, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, charcuteries, etc.
• Dairy: milk, butter, cheese, etc. 
• Personal care: deodorants, makeup, sunscreen, etc. 
• Household: air freshners, detergents, bin bags, etc.

Brands such as Omo, Barilla, Hellmann’s, Lavaza, Monster, Coca-cola, Nutella, Pampers, Twinings, Dove, Nivea, Cif, Semana and many others are endorsed by the firm. Lidl Bulgaria also caters for consumers with specific food needs as it offers a range of bio, vegan, vegetarian and other special products. 

Lidl Bulgaria offers a number of private labels among which “Parkside” is one. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates 2 distribution centres and has a fleet of vehicles to manage deliveries. 

With regards to sustainability, Lidl Bulgaria launched a campaign for recycling and plastic reduction in 2021. 

Established in 1997, Norfa Lithuania is a supermarket chain and the 3rd largest retail network in the country. Its headquarters is based in Vilnius, Lithuania. 

Today, the business operates 153 supermarkets across the country. 

In the financial year 2021, Norfa Lithuania achieved a turnover of €733 million and currently employs more than 3,400 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm was ranked 8th in the rating of Lithuanian companies “Desirable Employer 2022”. 

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

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

Brands such as Jacobs, Cheetos, Maggi, Snickers, Kitkat, Lavazza, Nescafe, Mentos, Garnier, Lipton and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Norfa Lithuania developed its own brands under the following names (non-exhaustive list): 

• N: This brand consists of products such as bread, milk, meat, etc. 
• Piemenelio Excellence: This brand is dedicated to a range of dairy products. 
• Rivona: This brand consists of products such as honey, jams, fruits, etc. 
• Effa: A line of personal care products. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business partnered with Rivona to manage its deliveries. 

Founded in 1998, Enapo Obchodni is a retail chain present all over the Czech Republic in traditional localities, cities and towns. Its headquarters is based in Zlin, Czech Republic. 

Today, the business operates 374 points of sale across the country. 

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

• Savoury grocery: rice, biscuits, pulses, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: sweets, snacks, coffee, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, fizzy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: champagnes, rums, whiskeys, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, seafood, fruits, etc. 
• Frozen: seafood, pizza, vegetables, etc.
• Personal care: deodorants, moisturisers, perfumes, etc. 
• Household: detergents, air fresheners, bin bags, etc. 

Brands such as Kinder, Nescafe, Coca cola, Pepsi, Costa Coffee, Lindt, Margot, Alaska, Stella and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Enapo Obchodni developed its own brands under the following names (non-exhaustive list): 

• Ave: This brand includes products such as macaroni, ketchup, fizzy drinks, etc. 
• Risa: This brand consists of products such as cereals, baby food, muffins, etc. 
• Exclusive of Nature: A line of products such as canned goods, chocolates, champagnes, etc. 

Founded in 2001, Bizim Toptan is a foodservice wholesaler and the largest company  in Turkey in terms of number of stores and the most widespread in terms of accessibility. Its headquarters is based in Istanbul, Turkey. 

As of 2022, the business operates 178 stores across the country in 72 provinces and an e-commerce platform as well. Moreover, the firm supplies its products to wholesalers, merchants, supermarkets, convenience stores, grocery stores, hotels, restaurants and many more. 

In the financial year 2021, Bizim Toptan achieved a turnover of €532 million and currently employs over 2597 people. 

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

• Savoury grocery: biscuits, rice, flour, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: jams, chocolates, coffee, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, butter, etc. 
• Drinks: water, juices, energy drinks, etc. 
• Personal care: toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, etc. 
• Household: detergents, garbage bags, toilet papers, etc. 

Brands such as dr. Oetker, Knorr, Crystal, King, Red Bull, Nescafe, Coca cola, Capri Sun, Colgate, Signal, Ariel and many others are endorsed by the firm.

The firm developed its private labels known as (non-exhaustive list):

• Bizim: This brand includes products such as pulses, pastas, noodles, etc. 
• Besler: This brand consists of products such as oils, ketchups, mayonnaise, etc. 
• Alpella: This brand includes products such as muffins, chocolates, biscuits, etc. 
• Halk: This brand includes products such as milk, biscuits, muffins, etc. 

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

Founded in 2007 by Josef Schwarz, Lidl Slovenia is a discount supermarket chain. Its headquarters is based in Komenda, Slovenia. The company is a sales division of the German multinational retail group, Schwarz Gruppe. 

Today, the business operates 62 stores across the country. 

Lidl Slovenia achieves an annual turnover of more than €455 million and currently employs over 1,800 people.

Billa Bulgaria started its activities as a retailer in 2000 and is headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. The company is a subsidiary of the German multinational retail group, Rewe Group.  

Today, the business operates 145 supermarkets across the country. 

In the financial year 2020, Billa Bulgaria achieved a turnover of €414 million and currently employs 4,500 people. 

In 2022, BILLA Bulgaria won two awards in the fifth edition of the annual Employer Branding Awards competition. It offers a variety of products under different categories such as: 

• Sweet grocery: Cookies, waffles, chocolate, etc. 
• Savory grocery: Bread, rice, macaroni, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, chicken, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Seafood, meat, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt, etc. 
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Sanitary napkins, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Whiskey, Beer, Wine, etc.

It provides products under its different private brand label products such as: 

• Billa premium: Beef pastrami, sausage, farm cheese, etc. 
• Billa brand: Pork fillet, yogurt, eggs, etc. 
• Billa bio: Herbal tea, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, etc. 
• Clever: Cow yogurt, popcorn, wheat flour, etc. 
• Bonvia: Fresh fruits and vegetables. 

When it comes to serving the community, Billa is committed to supporting a program that helps with social inclusion for people with visual impairments and has joined the campaign with SOS Children’s village association. 

Concerning sustainability, a monitoring system has been implemented to monitor the consumption of energy in all stores and it supports various campaigns to eradicate food waste. 

Founded in 1995, Robot is a general retailer headquartered in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The company has operations in the retail as well as in the wholesale sector.  

Presently, the business operates 34 stores across the country. 

Robot currently employs more than 2,000 people. 

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

• Chilled & fresh: charcuteries, fruits, ready meals, etc. 
• Frozen: vegetables, ice creams, pizza, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, butter, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, biscuits, teas, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: oils, vinegars, ketchups, etc. 
• Drinks: energy drinks, water, juices, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: Wine, beer, gin, etc.
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, bin bags, etc.
• Personal care: shampoos, conditioners, body lotions, etc. 

Brands such as Lenor, Fanta, Nestle, Nutella, Pampers, Jacobs, Nescafe, Persil, Finish, Colgate, Nivea and many others are endorsed by the firm.

Founded in 2017, A1000 Market is a retail chain which focuses on the sale of food and non-food products. Its headquarters is based in Voru, Estonia. The company does not compete with other retailers, but follows its own line. 

Today, the business operates 13 stores across the country. 

In the financial year 2021, A1000 Market achieved a turnover of €40 million and currently employs more than 240 people. 

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

• Savoury grocery: spices, pulses, rice, etc.
• Sweet grocery: baking powder, jams, tea, etc.
• Drinks: water, juices, fizzy drinks, etc.
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, ready meals, meat, etc. 
• Frozen: seafood, vegetables, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: butter, cheese, whipped cream, etc. 
• Personal care: perfumes, lip balms, eye creams, etc. 
• Household: detergents, bin bags, air fresheners, etc. 

Brands such as Sunmaxx, Vileda, Silan, Palmolive, Kindii, Huggies, Domestos, Dermaflora, Bref, Clin and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

A101 entered the Turkish market in March 2008 with 121 stores. Its headquarters is based in Istanbul, Turkey. The company is the only Turkish company with 100% domestic capital among the top 10 fastest growing retail companies in the world. 

Today, the retailer operates more than 11,000 stores in 81 provinces of Turkey and has an e-commerce platform as well. Moreover, the retailer has the “Door” mobile application which has more than 5 million downloads. The application allows same day delivery in every city across the country. 

In the financial year 2021, A101 Turkey achieved a turnover of €4.2 billion and currently employs more than 61,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm won the Grand Prize for Cloud Transformation at SAP Quality Awards 2021. 

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

• Savoury grocery: salt, pasta, flour, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: sugar, candy, chocolate, etc. 
• Drinks: water, carbonated drinks, juice, etc. 
• Frozen: vegetables, meat, ice creams, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, ready meals, etc
• Dairy: milk, cheese, butter, etc. 
• Household: toilet papers, detergent, bin bagas, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, cleansing gels, toothpaste, etc. 

Brands such as Cheetos, Doritos, Fairy, Fanta, Finish, Haribo, Jacobs, Kinder, Lays, Lipton, Mentos, Nescafe, Oreo, Patos and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its warehouses and has a fleet of trucks to ensure deliveries. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.a101.com.tr/ 

Established in 1999, Aibė Latvia is a retail chain headquartered in Riga, Latvia. 

The business consists of 550 stores.

In 2021, its turnover amounted to €370 million.

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

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

It also offers products under different segments such as: AIBĖ (vegetarian option): yogurt, strawberries, nuts, etc.              

The company works with different brands such as: ‘Jon-cheddar’ cheese, ‘Pols’ ice cream, ‘columbus’ fish, etc.

Concerning its logistics, The AIBĖ logistics warehouse operates in the Kaunas district, and supplies goods to more than 800 AIBĖ stores as well as other outlets throughout Lithuania. 

Founded in 2009, Aldar Market is a retail and wholesale company which has operations in Estonia, Poland and Latvia. Its headquarters is based in Laane-Virumaa. Aldar market is present under banners such as CityAlko, SuperAlko, Sadama Turg, Kai Coffee Shop, Aldar Market, Aldar Cash & Carry and Kochi Aidad. 

Today, the business operates 12 food stores, 28 stores selling alcoholic beverages in Estonia, 4 in Latvia, 1 in Poland and 1 Cafe. In addition, Aldar Market has a unit specialising in the wholesale sector. 

In the financial year 2021, Aldar Market achieved a turnover of €19 million and currently employs 374 people. 

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

• Savoury grocery: pastas, biscuits, canned goods, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, tea, coffee, etc. 
• Frozen: ice creams, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, seafood, fruits, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurts, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, water, fizzy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, champagnes, whiskeys, etc. 
• Household: detergents, dishwashing liquids 
• Personal care: toothbrush, mouthwash, toothpaste, etc. 

Brands such as Colgate, Listerine, Heinz, Risso, Felix, Alma, Hansa, Olivia, Philadelphia and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Founded in 2006, Almi Belarus is a major retail chain in the FMCG network retail market present in all regions of the Republic of Belarus. Its headquarters is based in Minsk, Belarus. 

Today, the business operates 16 grocery stores, 32 supermarkets and 5 hypermarkets across the country. Moreover, an e-commerce platform as well is at the disposal of its clients. 

In the financial year 2017, Almi Belarus achieved a turnover of around €200 million. 

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

• Sweet grocery: cereals, chocolates, candies, etc.
• Savoury grocery: rice, pasta, flour, etc.
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, pastries, breads, etc. 
• Frozen: ice creams, vegetables, dumplings, etc.  
• Dairy: eggs, cheese, yoghurts, etc. 
• Drinks: water, juices, fizzy drinks, etc. 
• Personal care: deodorants, shampoos, facewash, etc. 
• Household: detergents, dishwashing liquids, fabric softeners, etc. 

Brands such as Barilla, Dr Oetker, Heinz, Kelloggs, Knorr, Maggi, Coca Cola, Garnier, Gillette, Clin, Domestos, Fairy and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Almi Belarus developed its own brands under the following names (non-exhaustive list):

• Vasanta: A wide range of home care products. 
• Gurt: This brand includes products such as pizzas, fish snacks, peanuts, etc.
• I’m Happy: This brand consists of products such as vegetables, breads, ice creams, etc. 
• Enjoy: This brand includes products such as desserts, fruits, cakes, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates its own distribution centre which has an area of 10,151.4 sq.m and has its own fleet of vehicles to conduct deliveries. 

It is noteworthy that Almi Belarus entered into an agreement with Spar to open new stores across the Republic of Belarus. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://almi-dostavka.by/ 

Nicolas Hansen opened a grocery store in 1951 at the corner of rue des Bains and avenue de la Porte-neuve, under the name Alima.

Currently, there are 4 stores under the following banners: Alima Belair, Alima gare, Alima bourse and am Park.

The retail chain has less than 500 employees.

For decades, Alima has been working with leading brands in Luxembourg: emo and Fischer.

It offers vegan “Jealous sweets”, vegan organic fruit jellies and many other products in its assortment. 

Established in 1939, Alfa Beta Vassilopoulos is a supermarket chain headquartered in Athens, Greece. The company is a subsidiary of the multinational retail and wholesaling group, Ahold Delhaize.  

The business operates more than 578 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Alfa Beta Vassilopoulos achieved net sales of €30 million and currently employs more than 10,000 people. 

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

• Savory grocery: pasta, bread, rice, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: cakes, chocolate, cookies, etc.
• Frozen: seafood, pizzaz, ice cream, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: meat, fish, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cheese, butter, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen rolls, toilet paper, etc. 
• Personal care: Face masks, shampoo, toothbrush etc.  
• Wine and spirits: Champagne, beer, wine, etc.

The company also offers vegan products such as: plant based ham slices, hot dog, organic matcha powder, etc. 

For instance it works with brands such as:

• Beyond(vegan products): minced vegetables, burgers, sausages, etc.
• Quaker: chocolate cereals, whole grains muesli, oat flakes, etc.

Its private brand label products varies in different segments:

• AB fresh to go: nuggets chicken fillet, salmon fillet, fresh greek pork fillet, etc.
• AB think nutri: natural juice, gluten free flour, lactose free milk, etc.
• AB close to greek land: lentils, whole milled nuts, green olives with peppers, etc. 

Alfa Beta Vassilopoulos invests in the community by offering healthy meals and it educates children on proper nutrition.  

When it comes to sustainability, the retail chain focuses on recycling, energy saving and work towards sustainable seafood options. 

Link to its online shop: https://www.ab.gr/                

BELMARKET is a retail chain company. It was founded in 2007 in Belarus by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group who has signed an agreement with A1 Group, a subsidiary of the Russian consortium Alfa Group, to provide financing to a food retail project named Belmarket.

BELMARKET operates 79 stores throughout Belarus and is focused on the belarusian buyer, supplier and market.

At the beginning of 2018, the company employed more than 3,180 people and its estimated turnover is around €78 million.

BELMARKET is a universal store with the category "supermarket"​ or "corner shop"​ with a mixture of more than 5,000 items of food and non-food products.

Product categories:

• Sweet Grocery: Chocolate, sweet biscuits, chewing gums etc
• Savory Grocery: Pasta, salt, flour etc
• Chilled and Fresh: Smoked meat, sausage, salad etc
• Frozen: Fish products, seafood, frozen vegetables etc
• Drinks: Coca-cola, red bull, water etcDairy: Yoghurt, butter, milk etc
• Personal care: Shower Gel, cosmetics, shampoo etc
• Household: Kitchen towels, Household chemicals, gardening products etc

Wine and spirits: Wine, vodka, dry gin etc    

In 2018, BELMARKET merged with one of the leaders in the Belarusian market: Hippo. 

It provides a social discount program to its customers in the categories of: pensioners, large families, low income segments of the population. 

Bónus opened its first store in a 400 square metre building at Skútuvog, Iceland on Saturday, April 8, 1989. Bónus is a retail chain of low-price grocery stores and it is owned by Hagar. Its headquarters is found in 3 Skútuvogi, Reykjavík,104, Iceland.

Today, Bónus operates 31 stores across the country, 18 of which are in the capital area and 13 in the larger towns around Iceland

More than 800 employees work at Bónus and its revenue amounts up to €5 million.

Bónus has over 3,000 product numbers in its stores and offers a variety of products in different categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: Sweets, chocolate, chewing gums, etc.
• Savory Grocery: Flour, bread, pasta ,etc.
• Chilled and Fresh: Fresh meat, fresh fish, fresh fruits etc
• Frozen: Frozen vegetables, frozen pizza, frozen burgers etc
• Drinks: Fizzy drinks, juice, water etc
• Dairy: Cheese, butter, milk etc
• Personal care: Facewash, shower gel, shampoo etc
• Household: Kitchen towels, kitchen plates, detergents etc
• Wine and spirits: Beer, ciders etc

The retail company also provides special products such as a wide selection of high-quality food products from organic farming: Beyond meat, anamma, tofurky, as well as the Nordic brand Semper which is mainly focused on gluten-free products. 

Private brand label products under Bónus brand are also available to customers such as apple juice, white sliced bread, cocktail sauce for fries, etc.

Founded in 1981, Bunnpris Norway is a grocery retail chain headquartered in Trondheim, Norway. 

Today, the business operates more than 250 stores across the country.

Currently, Bunnpris Norway has a dedicated team of over 1,000 employees.        

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

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

It also offers cheap dinner products such as pasta, salad, salmon, etc.

Founded in 1900, Cactus Luxembourg is a retailer and manufacturer as well. Its headquarters is based in Luxembourg. 

It operates 66 points of sale.

It comprises a team of more than 4,000 employees.

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

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

It also offers special products in different segments such as:

• Organic: Juice, cheese, pizza dough, etc. 

The company offers the private label of the German retailer Alnatura , with the “Die Gute Schokolade” chocolate brand which supports the “Plant-for-the-Planet” initiative. Moreover, the company has committed to market local poultry as in, 10% Luxembourg chickens within 3 years to support the local agricultural sector.

The retailer also developed its own brand of organic goods, Cactus Bio which consists of an assortment of 2200 references such as milk. It also supports local ripening dairy products such as artisanal cheeses.

Cactus Luxembourg sources products from the French retailer Casino Group and Hit Dohle (a subsidiary of Rewe Group).

The store chain Fantastico is a Bulgarian family company established in 1991. It is headquartered in "Momina Salza", Sofia, Bulgaria.

Today, the business operates 45 supermarkets as well as an online shop. 

Fantastico employs more than 3,000 people and its turnover is approximately €321 million.

It offers a variety of products under different categories: 

• Sweet grocery: Nutella, waffles, chocolate, etc. 
• Savory grocery: Bread, rice, macaroni, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, fish, vegetables, etc.            
• Frozen: Seafood, meat, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Laundry detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Sanitary napkins, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Whiskey, Beer, Wine, etc.

The supermarket chain also offers assortments such as: bakery, fish, culinary, sushi bar, delicate cheeses and many more. 

There is an organic stand in all stores and its products consist of: chia seeds, organic bread, organic fruits, etc. 

Concerning its logistics, Fantastico’s logistics centre is situated close to the town of Elin pelin.

It consists of 92 employees and activities such as reception, dispatch, storage, disposition are carried out in the central warehouse.

When it comes to sustainability, in 2022, the company announced its commitment to the instalment of solar panels on its larger facilities. 

Link to Fantastico’s online shop: https://www.fantastico.bg/

Founded in 1997, Chata Polska is a grocery store, 100% based on Polish Capital. Its headquarters is based in Poznan, Poland. The company specialises in the sale of local food and regional products. Chata Polska is part of Marol Group, one of the leading distributors of food products on the Polish market. 

As of 2020, the business operates 302 supermarkets across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. It is noteworthy that the retailer receives 3,000,000 people’s visits at its shops monthly. 

In the financial year 2020, Chata Polska achieved a turnover of €9 million. 

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

• Chilled & fresh: charcuteries, fruits, ready meals, etc. 
• Frozen: vegetables, ice creams, pizza, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, butter, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, biscuits, teas, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: oils, vinegars, ketchups, etc. 
• Drinks: energy drinks, water, juices, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, bin bags, etc.
• Personal care: shampoos, conditioners, body lotions, etc. 

Brands such as Jacobs, Hortex, Lindt, Knoppers, Elseve, Oreo, Milka, Belvita, Lipton, Red Bull, Coca cola and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Chata Polska provides a range of products under its own brands known as:

• Kraina Smakow Chaty Polskiej: This brand consists of products created using natural ingredients. 
• Dobra Nasza: This brand includes products such as water, canned goods, chips, etc. 

The firm promotes sustainability as it collaborates with local producers mainly in order to shorten the supply chain. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://sklep.chatapolska.pl/nasze-sklepy 

Established in 1996, Cia Market is a retail group which provides an assortment of essential goods in the Lithuanian market. Its headquarters is based in Telsiai, Lithuania. 

Presently, the business operates 107 points of sale under various formats and 9 houses of cheese across the country. Moreover, the retailer manages an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Cia Market achieved a turnover of €44 million and currently employs 612 people. 

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

• Savoury grocery: rice, biscuits, pulses, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: sweets, snacks, coffee, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, fizzy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: champagnes, rums, whiskeys, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, seafood, fruits, etc. 
• Frozen: seafood, pizza, vegetables, etc.
• Personal care: deodorants, moisturisers, perfumes, etc. 
• Household: detergents, air fresheners, bin bags, etc.

Brands such as Philadelphia, Lipton, Barilla, Lays, Milka, Tuc, Actimel, Rambyno, Uniqa and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on:https://parduotuve.ciamarket.lt/ 

Founded in 2007, Delta Maxi is a supermarket chain headquartered in the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The company is a subsidiary of the Belgium-based food retailer Delhaize Group. 

The business operates more than 20 Maxi supermarkets and over 19 mini Maxi convenience stores. Delta Maxi’s supermarkets range from 400m2 to 2000 m2.

Moreover, the retailer’s assortment ranges from 5000 to 12,000 products. 

Cora is a chain of hypermarkets and operates only two stores across Luxembourg.The company employs around 30-35 employees and its revenue is less than €5 million.

Your cora concorde hypermarket offers a very wide range of food and non-food products in a warm and pleasant atmosphere.

Established in 1917, Coop Estonia is 100% owned by consumer cooperatives located across the country. Its headquarters is based in Harjumaa, Estonia.

The business operates 330 shops across the country.In the financial year 2021, Coop Estonia achieved a turnover of €752 million and the market share was estimated at 24.7%. 

Moreover, the firm has a dedicated team of 6,000 employees. 

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

• Sweet grocery: Marshmallows, chocolate, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: Sandwich, macaroni, cooking oil, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Meat, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Fizzy drinks, grape juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen napkins, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Conditioner, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Vodka, beer, wine, etc.

Coop Estonia developed its private labels known as (non-exhaustive list):

• The savings: This brand includes products such as eggs, detergents, pastas, etc. 
• Coop: This brand consists of products such as nuts, juices, muffins, etc. 
• Huva: This brand includes products such as canned goods, ice creams, meat, etc. 

In 2022, Coop Estonia was named the most sustainable brand. 

Denn’s biomarkt opened in Austria in 2005 and is a retail chain which focuses mainly on organic products. 

It’s headquarters is in Wiedner Hauptstraße 71, 1040 Wien, Austria.

It operates 31 markets across Austria and offers a range of more than 6,000 of these products. 

The retail company employs more than 400 employees and in 2018, its turnover was more than €55 million.

Some examples of their organic products are: apple, milk, soaps and many more.  

Eco Market is a retail chain of supermarkets which was established in February 2013. Its headquarters is based in Tirana, Albania. The company acts as an distributor as well as it supplies its products to other retail chains in the country such as Conad, Big Market and Carrefour. 

Presently, the business operates 25 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Eco Market achieves an annual turnover of more than €11 million and employs around 50 people. 

Moreover, the enterprise provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories: 

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

Brands such as Barilla, Coati, Qafshtama, Exquisa, Danone, Kinder, Ola, Gold, Stela, Amstel, Peroni, Patos, Pepsi and many others are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that Eco Market also offers a range of organic and other dietary foods. 

The business developed its own brand under the name “Eco Market” which encompasses almost all product categories. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates a 2000 m2 warehouse and has a fleet of 25 vehicles to ensure deliveries. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://bli.ecomarket.al/

Elida is a retail chain company (supermarket) in North Macedonia.

It operates 4 stores across the country and provides the facility of an online store to its customers with a platform that shows a wide range of products.

Elida offers a variety of products under various categories:

• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, candy, jam etc
• Savoury grocery: Bread, soup, rice etc
• Fresh and chilled: Fish, vegetables, fruits etc
• Frozen: peas, meat, seafood etc
• Drinks: Soft drinks, water, juice etc
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yoghurt etc
• Personal care: Hair conditioner, shampoo, face wash etc
• Household: Sponges, garbage bags, candles etc
• Wine and spirits: Brandy, beer, wine

The supermarket also offers vegan products such as: Barley flakes, oat flakes, cranberry dried vitalia, stabilized bran etc.

Link to online store: https://elida.com.mk/

Extra Market is a supermarket chain which was established in 1994. Its headquarters is based in Durres, Albania. The company imports Italian products for the Albanian market. 

Currently, the business operates 10 points of sale across the country.  

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

• Drinks: juice, soft drinks, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, rums, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, deodorants, body lotions, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: snacks, rice, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: tea, jams, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, pizzas, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, cream, etc. 

Brands such as Barilla, Skip, Primitivo, Kasemeister, Red Label, Gordon’s, Qafshtama, Nescafe, Pelati, Kinder, Pringles. Milka and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, the company offers a range of organic products for consumers with specific food needs. 

OG Elektra AS, mostly known as Grossi Toidukaubad, is a retail company founded in 1991 in Estonia. The company’s primary activity is food production and consumer goods import and sale.

The company consists of 71 stores with two industrial goods stores and have now expanded to different countries all over Estonia. The stores have all gradually adopted the Grossi Toidukaubad trademark and are divided by the size of the sale-room and the size of the assortment. 

OG Elektra employs over 1600 people and its quarterly turnover for the year of 2022 is €51 million compared to 2021 which was €46 million.

OG Elektra AS (Grossi Toidukaubad) offers a variety of products in different categories:

• Sweet Grocery: Chocolate, cereals, chewing gums etc
• Savory Grocery: Salty biscuits, bread, pasta etc
• Chilled and Fresh: Fresh fish, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits etc
• Frozen: Frozen vegetables, frozen pizza, frozen burgers etc
• Drinks: Coca-cola, juice, water etc
• Dairy: Cheese, yoghurt, milk etc
• Personal care: Facewash, cosmetics, shampoo etc
• Household: Kitchen towels, kitchen plates, mugs etc
• Wine and spirits: Wine, beer, gin etc

The family business owns a logistics centre with a carpark, a central and a chilled warehouse in the Rakvere parish area. The farthest store logistics-wise is Võru. 

Grossi Toidukaubad stores are located predominantly in residential areas or in their immediate vicinity, bringing everyday groceries close to every home.

Fourchette is a retail chain and it is headquartered in Comrat, Moldova.

The company consists of 14 fourchette supermarkets.

The “Fourchette” supermarket chain is the official importer of many brands known as Barilla, Casa Rinaldi, Mulino, Milka, Lavazza and many more. 

FIDESCO is one of the first and largest enterprises in Moldova for the import and wholesale and retail sale of food products. 

The retail chain includes 35 FIDESCO supermarkets as well as a food and non food brochure on their website. 

It comprises less than 1000 employees.  

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

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, candy, marshmallows etc.
• Savory grocery: rice, bread, pasta, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: vegetables, fish, fruits, etc.
• Frozen: ice cream, meat, seafood, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yogurt, etc.
• Drinks: juice, water, fizzy drinks, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergents, kitchen paper, etc. 
• Personal care: dental care, face wash, shampoo, etc.
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, vodka, etc.

The company offers products with various brands such as 'Milka' chocolate, 'Ariel' washing powder, 'Heinz' tomato sauce and many more.

Vega Società Cooperativa is an associated trade company that has been operating for more than 50 years in the world of Organized Distribution. It was founded in 1959.

VéGé Group is made up of distribution companies such as: GRD, American cash, bava, Gruppo arena, etc.

 It comprises 3,836 selling points.

The total turnover of Gruppo VéGé amounted to €11.95 billion euros and is expected to increase to €12.6 billion in 2022.

It offers various products under different categories such as:   

• Savory grocery: macaroni, rice, sandwich, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: biscuits, cookies, cakes, etc.
• Frozen: ice cream, fish, meat, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, vegetables, salmon, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Fruits drinks, carbonated drinks, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, fabric softeners, cleaning products, etc.
• Personal care: facial care, hair care, body care, etc. 
• Wine and spirits: Wine. 

The company offers a wide range of products under its brand VéGé: corn flakes, biscuits, toilet paper, etc.

In 2018, the Group signed an agreement to become part of the International Centralized Purchasing Committee of Grupo IFA, leader in the distribution of food and consumer products in Spain. 

In this way the Group expanded into southern Europe on an international level. The new AICUBE purchasing centre was created from the alliance between Carrefour Italia, the VéGé Group and the Pam Group.

Established in 1958, Hemkop focuses on retail chains and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The firm is part of the Swedish Group, Axfood. 

It operates 197 stores as well as an online store. The firm also owns Tempo which is a mini-mart format store of the group and it consists of 126 stores. 

In the financial year 2021, the company achieved a turnover of €570 million and has a team of 1,594 employees. 

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

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

The company offers a vast range of organic and vegetarian products such as bananas, cheese, yogurt which are mainly made with farm-fresh ingredients. It also offers fish and shellfish from sustainable sources, eggs from free-range hens and Swedish meat.   

Hemkop offers products under its private label ‘Hemkop’: dutch sauce, nuts, popcorn, etc.

Jager stores started their business in 1989 and their main activity is the retail sale of food, technology and textiles. Its headquarters is based in Spodnjeposavska, Slovenia.

It operates 42 stores across the country as well as an online platform. 

Today, it consists of a team of more than 800 employees and in 2020, its turnover amounted to €167.6 million.

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

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

The firm offers a range of products under its private label brand ‘Jager’: beer, pasta, canned sliced meat, etc. 

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

Established in 1999, Kam market is a retail chain in the Macedonian market. 

The company operates 74 KAM stores across the country. 

It employs around 850 employees and in 2020, its turnover amounted to €170 million.

It distributes its products to every supermarket chain across Macedonia which involves hard discounters.

The business provides various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: pasta, rice, sandwich, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: chocolate, cookies, cakes, etc.
• Frozen: Ice cream, fish, meat, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, vegetables, salmon, etc.
• Dairy: milk, butter, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: detergents, fabric softeners, cleaning products, etc.
• Personal care: facial care, hair care, body care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: wine, beer, vodka, etc.

30% of KAM products are private labels.

KAM market consistently focuses on the expansion of its own private label brands such as ‘Alpiko’ chocolates, ‘Fiesta’ black tea, ‘Blue Sea’ Hake fillets and many more. 

It also has its own KAM bakery with always fresh and hot baked goods under its own brand KAM. 

In 2022, the retail chain invested €12 million in a new logistics centre in Skopje and consists of its own department for food quality control.  

Kaufland is a retail chain company in Croatia and in the 2000s, the company Kaufland established branches in Croatia (2001).

It consists of 44 stores. In 2020, it reported a number of more than 3,000 employees and a turnover of  €504 million.

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

• Sweet grocery: Candy, nutella, chocolate, etc. 
• Savory grocery: Spaghetti, rice, macaroni, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Seafood, vegetables, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Conditioner, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Liqueur, Beer, Wine, etc.

 Kaufland offers different products under its private label in various assortments:

• K-favorites: Spaghetti, jam, meat platter, etc.
• K-free(lactose and gluten free): Penne, milk, whipping cream, etc.
• K-bio: Nuts, juice, biscuits, etc.
• K-classic: Rice, pesto sauce, cooking oil, etc

When it comes to Sustainability, the business is committed to eradicate food waste in raw materials and that by the end of 2022, all their employees should be trained sustainably.

The retail chain also provides an online magazine and a wide range of recipes on its website as well as its Kaufland card which offers special discounts, prize games, coupons, etc.   

Kipper Macedonia is a hard discount supermarket chain which was established in 2011. Its headquarters is based in Tetova, Macedonia. 

Currently, the business operates more than 40 stores across the country. 

Moreover, the retailer offers a wide assortment of goods in the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: biscuits, pulses, flour, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: tea, cereals, chocolates, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, dough, puddings, etc. 
• Dairy: sour cream, butter, cheese, etc. 
• Frozen: chicken, vegetables, ice creams, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, fizzy drinks, water, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoos, body lotions, sunscreens, etc. 
• Household: detergents, candles, bin bags, etc. 

Brands such as Coca cola, Schweppes, Sprite, Finish, Nescafe, Monster, Maggi, Patos, Raid, Vanish, Fuze tea, Persil and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Kipper Macedonia developed its own private labels known as (non-exhaustive list):

• Hello: This brand includes products such as tissues and wipes, etc. 
• Sunny: A line dedicated to juices. 
• Flowey: This brand is dedicated to a variety of jams. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Kipper Macedonia has its own warehouse and a mode of transportations is available to ensure deliveries. 

Founded in 1979, Kiwi Norway is a Scandinavian supermarket chain headquartered in Hokksund, Norway. The company is part of the Norwegian grocery wholesaling group, Norgesgruppen. 

Presently, the business operates 690 stores across the country. 

In the financial year 2020, Kiwi Norway achieved a turnover of €4.3 billion and employed 13,952 people. 

Moreover, Kiwi Norway developed its private label known as “First Price” which includes products such as vegetables, water, meat and many more. 

Kjorbudin is a chain of corner stores spread across small and medium-sized towns. Its headquarters is based in Reykjanesbaer, Iceland. Kjorbudin is a subsidiary of Samkaup Group. 

Currently, the business operates 16 stores across the country. 

The company offers good quality, low prices and fresh products at all its locations. 

Founded in 1986, Tropic Maloprodaja is one of the most successful domestic retail chains. Its headquarters is based in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 

Currently, the business operates 78 supermarkets across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Tropic Maloprodaja achieves an annual turnover of over €350 million and employs over 4,000 people. 

Moreover, the retailer offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, rums, beers , etc. 
• Savoury grocery: olive oils, rice, pastas, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: jams, cereals, chocolates, etc. 
• Dairy: cheeses, milk, yoghurts, etc. 
• Frozen: vegetables, ice creams, seafood, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, soft drinks, etc. 
• Household: toilet rolls, detergents, dishwashing liquids, etc. 
• Personal care: sanitary pads, toothpaste, deodorants, etc. 

Brands such as Milka, Toblerone, Kitkat, Nescafe, Elseve, Colgate, Persil and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Tropic Malodopraja developed its own brand known as “Volim” which includes various products such as salads, pastas, meat, eggs, ice creams, biscuits and many more. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://eshop.tropic.ba/ 

Kort is a retail chain(supermarket) in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is headquartered in Srpska. Its parent company is Fructa-Trade.

The retail company comprises 35 stores across the country and consists of 1500 employees.

 It offers a variety of products under different categories:   

• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, chicken, vegetables, etc.
• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, truffles, honey, etc. 
• Savory grocery: Cooking oil, sunflower seeds, macaroni, etc.
• Frozen: Meat, ice cream, lamb, etc. 
• Dairy: Cheese, milk cream, milk, etc. 
• Personal care: Dove shampoo, deodorants, sunscreen, etc. 
• Household: Mugs, decorations, glasses, etc. 
• Drinks: Coca-cola, juice, water, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Wine, whisky, digestif liqueur, etc. 

The retail company offers a variety of special products such as its Gastro corner of KORT market: fruits and vegetables, KORT bakery: bread, cakes, croissants, etc, as well as their own butcher shop: meat, pork, lamb, etc.  

It supports community programs against gender-based violence and it sets aside 1 KM from the purchase of certain deodorants for the Safe House for women and children victims of domestic violence. 

When it comes to sustainability, KORT markets have been committed to the values of CSR by helping foundations, sports teams and various other associations.  

Krónan is a retail company that operates convenience stores in Iceland. It has been operating in Iceland since 2000 and its parent company is Festi. The headquarters of Krónan (Supermarket) is located in Southern Peninsula, Iceland.

The retail company consists of 26 convenience stores across Iceland and also provides an online store.

More than a thousand of employees work at Krónan and its total segment revenue for the year 2020 amounted to €30 million.

Krónan offers a variety of products under various categories:

• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, candy, popcorn, etc.
• Savoury grocery: Bread, salty biscuits, rice, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fish, vegetables, fruits, etc.
• Frozen: Lamb meat, frozen pizzas, seafood, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, mocktails, carbonated water, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yoghurt, etc.
• Personal care: Hair conditioner, hand soap, dental floss, etc.
• Household: Sponges, garbage bags, detergents, etc.

The company operates stores throughout the country under the brand names of Krónan, Kr. and Kjarval. 

This Iceland grocery store does carry specialty food products like organic health food and gluten-free bread as well as vegan products such as: vegan cheese, lollipops, curly fries, waffle fries and many more. 

Private label products are available under the Krónan brand to customers offering Krónan flat cakes, spinach, young beef mince, chia seeds, orange juice, mayonnaise, etc.

Link to its online store: https://kronan.is/snjallverslun

Volg Switzerland is specialised in local shopping and proximity shops. Its headquarters is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

The company ended 2021 with a total of 589 stores.   

In the financial year 2021, its turnover amounted to €1.7 billion. 

It has a dedicated team of around 4,000 employees and 779 in the distribution area.

Volg’s distribution centre in Winterthur supplies all sales points with a full range of food and non-food products, whereas the fresh produce centre in Landquart is the focal point for fresh supplies.

 85% of its products are local products and 50% comes from fresh produce. 

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

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

The firm provides 250 branded products, 80 Volg family price products and 80 Agri Natura articles. 

Volg offers products under its own private labels such as:

• Volg family price: eggs, pasta, mayonnaise, etc. 
• Agri Natura(sustainable agriculture): milk, salami, raclette potatoes, etc.
• Volg(fresh products to hygiene products): muesli, ice cream, prunes, etc. 

Leversa focuses on import, warehousing and transportation.The company employs less than 100 employees.Its revenue is less than €5 million.Leversa works with brands such as: RIO MARE canned tuna, DARIDA pure natural drinking water, FLINT snacks. 

Founded in 1998 by Josef Schwarz, Lidl Austria is a discount retailer chain which is known for its best price-performance ratio. Its headquarters is based in Salzburg, Austria. The company is a subsidiary of the family-owned multinational group, Schwarz Gruppe. 

Presently, the business operates 255 stores across the country. 

In the financial year 2020/21, Lidl Austria achieved a turnover of €1.47 billion, reporting a 7% year-on-year growth. The firm currently employs over 5,800 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm’s Lidl Plus App received the coveted App Award 2021/22 by the Austrian society for Consumer Studies. 

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

• Frozen: vegetables, seafood, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, butter, yoghurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, soft drinks, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, champagnes, rums, etc.
• Chilled & fresh: fish, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, cereals, coffee, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: biscuits, canned goods, rice, etc.
• Personal care: makeup, deodorants, body lotions, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, bin bags, etc. 

Brands such as Kinder, Smarties, Kerrygold, Corona, Vanish, Nutella and many others are endorsed by the firm. Lidl Austria also offers a range of bio, vegan, vegetarian and other special products. 

The retailer offers a variety of products under its private labels known as (non-exhaustive list):

• Lupilu: A line dedicated to baby products. 
• Belbake: A line which includes confectionery products.
• Milbona: This brand is dedicated to dairy products. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its 3 warehouses and has a fleet of vehicles to manage deliveries. 

In 2022, Lidl Austria announced that it added approximately 150 new products in its range in 2021 and it aims to expand the meatless segment to more than 400 products by 2025. Moreover, the firm currently has over 280 organic products which Lidl Austria is planning to turn to 350 by the end of 2023. It is noteworthy that its sales of organic products increased by 20% in 2021. 

Furthermore, Lidl Austria is planning to complete the modernisation of all its stores by 2023. 

With regards to sustainability, the retailer reduces its carbon footprints by using green electricity in its operations. Moreover, Lidl Austria also works with a 360 degrees approach against food waste. 

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

Presently, the business operates 10 stores across the country. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lidl Luxembourg is a retail chain which was established in 2001 by Josef Schwarz. Its headquarters is based in Differdange, Luxembourg. The company is a subsidiary of the German family-owned multinational retail group, Schwarz Gruppe. 

Currently, the business operates 11 stores across the country. 

Lidl Luxembourg employs more than 250 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm was awarded the Top Employer Certificate in 2022.

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

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

Brands such as Ariel, Red Bull, Coca Cola, Perrier, Oreo and many others are endorsed by the firm. Lidl Luxembourg offers a range of organic, vegan, vegetarian and other special products. 

The company developed its own brands such as (non-exhaustive list):

• Cien: A line of personal care products. 
• Milbona: A line dedicated to dairy products. 
• Formil: This brand includes household products. 

Lidl Luxembourg maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Fairtrade, FSC, UTZ, MSC, ASC, EU Ecolabel and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business partners with Lidl Belgium for support and supply services. 

In 2021, Lidl Luxembourg invested 30 million euros to continue its expansion across the country and it expects to create more than 60 jobs. 

With regards to sustainability, the retailer protects the environment by reducing the use of plastic in its operations. 

Linella Moldova is a retail chain established in 2001 and is headquartered in Kishinev, Moldova. The company is part of Moldretail Group. 

The company operates 176 stores and a team of approximately 4000 employees.

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

• Savory grocery: Flour, pasta, rice, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: Cookies, chocolate, waffles, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, salmon, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: Meat, fish, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, eggs, etc.
• Drinks: Fizzy drinks, juice, water, etc. 
• Household: Floor detergents, kitchen paper, toilet paper, etc. 
• Personal care: Conditioner shampoo, toothbrush etc. 
• Wine and spirits: Wine, beer, ciders, etc.

The firm developed its private labels known as: 

• Linella: This brand contains products such as wipes, chips, juices, etc. 
• Bun Strabun: This line includes products such as honey, rice, butter, etc. 
• O Pret Mic: A line dedicated to household products. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://linella.md/     

Lidl Malta is a retail chain founded in 2008 by Josef Schwarz. Its headquarters is based in Luqa, Malta. The company is a subsidiary of the family-owned multinational group, Schwarz Gruppe. 

Presently, the business operates 9 retail units across the country. 

In the financial year 2019, Lidl Malta achieved a turnover of €182 million and currently employs over 370 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm was awarded by the Top Employers Institute for the 3rd consecutive year in 2021. 

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

• Savoury grocery: rice, biscuits, pulses, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: sweets, snacks, coffee, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, fizzy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: champagnes, rums, whiskeys, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, seafood, fruits, etc. 
• Frozen: seafood, pizza, vegetables, etc.
• Personal care: deodorants, moisturisers, perfumes, etc. 
• Household: detergents, air fresheners, bin bags, etc. 

Brands such as Merlot, M&Ms, Perlana, Ferrero Rocher, McVities, Kinder, Loacker, Activa, Pfanner and many others are endorsed by the firm. The company caters for consumers with specific food needs as it offers a range of lactose-free, gluten-free, organic, vegan, vegetarian and other special products. 

Furthermore, the retailer developed its own brands known as (non-exhaustive list): 

• Milbona: This brand includes products such as yoghurts, milk, butter, etc. 
• Cien: A line of organic products. 
• Bio Organic: This brand is dedicated to organic products. 

Lidl Malta maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Fairtrade, FSC, ASC, MSC and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own distribution centre and has a fleet of trucks to ensure deliveries. 

In 2021, Lidl Malta launched its first LNG trucks making it the first retailer in the country to adopt this environmentally sustainable approach to logistics. 

With regards to sustainability, the firm protects the environment by reducing the use of plastic in its operations. 

Founded in 2018 by Josef Schwarz, Lidl Serbia is a discount supermarket chain. Its headquarters is based in Nova Pazova, Serbia. The company is part of the family-owned multinational company Schwarz Gruppe based in Germany. 

Presently, the business operates 60 stores in 35 cities across the country. 

In the financial year 2020, Lidl Serbia achieved a turnover of €314.6 million, reporting an increase of 54% as compared to the previous year. The firm currently employs more than 3,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the enterprise was awarded the Excellence During Challenges award in 2020. 

Lidl Serbia provides a wide assortment of goods in the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: spices, pulses, rice, etc.
• Sweet grocery: baking powder, jams, tea, etc.
• Drinks: water, juices, fizzy drinks, etc.
• Wine & spirits: wines, champagnes, cognacs, etc.
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, ready meals, meat, etc. 
• Frozen: seafood, vegetables, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: butter, cheese, whipped cream, etc. 
• Personal care: perfumes, lip balms, eye creams, etc. 
• Household: detergents, bin bags, air fresheners, etc. 

Brands such as Coca cola, Nutella, Kinder, Nivea, Alesto, Castello, Persil, Pringles and many others are endorsed by the firm. Lidl Serbia offers various special products such as vegan, bio, vegetarian, etc. 

The retailer developed its own brands known as (non-exhaustive list):

• With love, local: This brand consists of products such as milk, yoghurts, dried meat, etc. 
• Cien: A line of personal care products. 
• Bio Organic: This brand is dedicated to organic products. 

Lidl Serbia maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by MSC, ASC, Fairtrade and many more. 

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

In August 2022, Lidl Serbia opened its 2nd logistics centre in the country which created 250 jobs. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm reduces its carbon footprints by designing its products and packaging in such a way that they can be recycled. Lidl Serbia has set goals of reducing plastic by 20% by 2025. 

Founded in 2004, Lidl Slovakia is a retail chain company which belongs to the Schwarz Group.

It operates 158 stores across the country and offers an online store.

The business employs more than 6,000 employees and its turnover for the financial year 2021 amounted to €1.5 billion.        

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

• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, marshmallows, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: Bread, spaghetti, cooking oil, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Ice cream, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Coca-cola, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Face wash, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Vodka, Beer, Wine, etc.

Lidl Slovakia offers products such as peanut butter, paper towels, chocolate bars under its private brand label Slovenskô. 

It has three logistic centres in Nemšová, Prešov and Seredi. 

Lidl’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.lidl.sk/

M-market is a finnish retail chain. Established in 2006, it focuses mainly on groceries.

Today, the store operates 60 stores around Finland. 

The M-chain's grocery revenue(including consumer goods) was approximately €10 million in 2015. The company has over 200 employees.

M-Market offers a variety of products in different categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: Candy, chocolate, lollipops etc
• Savory Grocery: Flour, rice, pasta etc
• Chilled and Fresh: Fresh meat, fresh fish, fresh vegetables etc
• Frozen: Frozen burgers, frozen pizza, frozen sausages etc
• Drinks: Fizzy drinks, juice, water etc
• Dairy: Cheese, butter, milk etc
• Personal care: Shampoo, shower gel, dental floss etc
• Household: Kitchen towels, candles, mugs etc
• Wine and spirits: Hamari beers, apple or pear ciders(under4.8%), etc.

The retail chain also sells special products such as garden mulch, flowers, fertilizers under Biloan brand as well as freshly baked rolls and muesli bread under the private label brand M-market.  

MACE is a retail chain company in IRELAND operating as three separate entities with different ownerships in Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.It comprises 160 stores across the country and it consists of at least more than 200 employees. The company also offers private label products under the MACE brand: MACE dog food, MACE still water, MACE Bacon fries, MACE Sparkling water and many more.

The company was founded 45 years ago in the heart of Thessaloniki and Masoutis's headquarters is located in Thessaloniki, Greece.

It has 369 stores: 332 super markets, 15 GRAND Masoutis, 1 green store, 21 Cash & Carry stores. It also provide an online store.

Masoutis employs over 9,000 workers and by the end of 2022, it is expected to have a team of over 10,000 employees.

 In 2020, its turnover amounted to €882.44 million compared to €829.81 million in 2019.

In 2021, it was awarded the “Private Label, for the goat cheese "Masoutis from our place" .

It offers various products under different categories such as:

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

Currently, there are over 1200 private label product codes in all categories and some of its products are: 

• “Masoutis from our place”: tomato juice, greek yogurt, long grain rice, etc.
• “Bio choices”: organic rice wafers, organic eggs, organic extra virgin olive oil, etc. 

It also offers special products under the category of healthy such as: sugar free healthy chocolate, gluten free brown rice wafers, chestnut sugar, etc.

When it comes to supporting the community, the business is collaborating with the Association of Parents with Multiple Children of the Prefecture of Thessaloniki "I MERIMNA" by providing the basic food necessities with their own products. 

Link to its online shop: https://eshop.masoutis.gr/

Match is a retail company in Luxembourg.

Match has 14 supermarkets in Luxembourg as well as 14 local shops under the Smatch banner. The two brands have a total of 780 employees and its annual turnover is around €10 million.

Founded in 2001, Maxima Estonia is a retail chain headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. The company is a subsidiary of the Lithuanian retail group, Maxima Group. 

Today the business operates 83 stores across the country, of which 58 are Maxima X convenience stores, 22 Maxima XX supermarkets and 3 Maxima XXX hypermarkets. It also offers an online shop. 

In the financial year 2020, Maxima Estonia achieved a turnover of €503 million and currently employs 3,700 people.  

In 2020, the retail chain was awarded the title of achievement in the retail sector.

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

• Sweet grocery: Jam, chocolate, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: Bread, macaroni, cooking oil, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Meat, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, eggs, etc.
• Drinks: Fizzy drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen napkins, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Conditioner, shampoo, dental care, etc. 
• Wine and spirits: Gin, beer, wine, etc.

Maxima provides private label products under the brand ‘Maxima’: Tomato juice, granulated sugar, long grain rice, etc. 

The retail chain also offers bio products such as: vegetable puree, wine, pear juice, etc.  

When it comes to supporting the community, Maxima has helped more than 3.500 schoolchildren with opportunities to work in different stores and last but not least, it has hired at least 200 Ukrainian refugees which consists of mothers with children.

Maxima’s link to its online shop: https://www.barbora.ee/

Established in 1992, Maxima is a proud Lithuanian retail chain headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania.

It comprises 252 stores across the country. 

MAXIMA stores are divided into different formats: MAXIMA X, MAXIMA XX and MAXIMA XXX.    

The business has a dedicated team of 13, 650 employees and its turnover for the financial year was €1.7 billion. 

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

• Sweet grocery: chocolate, biscuits, waffles, etc. 
• Savory grocery: rice, sandwich, pasta, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, chicken, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: smoked sausage, meat, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yogurt, etc.
• Drinks: juice, water, soft drinks, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergents, kitchen towels, etc.
• Personal care: dental care, shampoo, conditioner, etc.      
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, vodka, etc.

The company offers private label products under different brands such as:

• EKOLOGICA(organic products): chia seeds, bread, pasta, etc.
• INKĖJIMAI IŠ KAIMO(Greetings from the farm): fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• ELITE RESERVE(Premium brand): chocolate, biscuits, cookies, etc.

In 2021, the company operated six warehouses in different parts of Lithuania’s capital. 

The company has also planned to start the construction of a logistics centre next to Lentvaris, near the Vilnius-Trakai road, by 2022.

Founded in 1992, Meny Norway is one of the largest supermarket chains in the country. The company is a subsidiary of Norgesgruppen, the market leader in the grocery industry. 

Today, the business operates 186 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Meny Norway achieves an annual turnover of more than €27 million and currently employs 10,000 people. 

Founded in 2000, Mercator Bosnia and Herzegovina is a retail chain which is owned by Agrokor. 

Today, the business operates 83 stores across the country and has a dedicated team of 1,200 employees. 

It offers a variety of products under different categories: 

• Savory grocery: rice, bread, soup, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: cookies, candy, chocolate, etc. 
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, chicken, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Seafood, vegetables, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Laundry detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Sanitary napkins, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Whiskey, Beer, Wine, etc. 

The company offers 800 products under its own brands. 

Its own brands include (non-exhaustive list):

• Mercator (grocery products): cocoa powder, cooking oil, toilet paper, etc.
• Garden Good (snacks & nuts): Grains, nuts, almonds, etc.
• Dax (household products): detergents, bathroom accessories, cleaning products, etc.
• Olea (personal care products): Liquid soap, almond oil, face cream, etc.
• Buddy Kitty (cats & dog food): Dog bowls, natural dry food, kitty toys, etc.
• Bio Zone: oil, milk, tea, etc. 

The company works with brands such as: ‘Paloma’ toilet paper, ‘crema’ coffee, ‘Persil’ detergents and many more.  

Established in 1949, The Mercator Group is one of the largest corporate groups in Slovenia. Its headquarters is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Today, the business operates 466 stores, of which there are general retail chains, homeware stores (41) and wholesale units (13).

Mercator’s turnover for the financial year 2021 was €1.6 million.

Moreover, it has a dedicated team of 10,000 employees.

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

• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, marshmallows, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: Bread, spaghetti, cooking oil, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Ice cream, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Coca-cola, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Face wash, shampoo, dental care, etc. 
• Wine and spirits: Vodka, Beer, Wine, etc. 

Its private brand labels consist of different products:

• BenQuick selection: a range of cocoa products. 
• Sweet sin: a range of dessert toppings.
• Sun nuts: a range of dried fruit and nuts.

The firm also offers special products such as:

• Diabetic, dietetic, other special nutrition(gluten free): milk, yogurt, pasta, etc.

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://trgovina.mercator.si/market/

Samkaup is the 3rd biggest retail chain based in Reykjanesbaer, Iceland. The company operates 60 stores across the country ranging from discount stores to convenience stores. Samkaup is present in the market under the following banners Nettó, Kjörbúðin, Krambúðin, Háskálbúðin, Iceland and Samkaup straats etc. 

The firm has a dedicated team of 1,250 employees.

Nr1 is a retail chain located in Chisinau, capital of Moldova. 

It comprises 17 supermarkets and more than 1300 wholesale clients.

The company has at least 2,000 employees. 

It offers a variety of products under different categories: 

• Savory grocery: Bread, macaroni, rice, etc.
• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, candy, waffles, etc. 
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, pasta, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Meat, vegetables, ready-made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Sanitary napkins, shampoo, face wash, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Vodka, Beer, Wine, etc.

It is the exclusive distributor of known brands, such as Parmalat (dairy products), Nordic Seafood (Frozen and ready meals), Barilla (Cereals & pasta), Zott (dairy products), Hahne (Cereals & pasta), etc and also imports 30 other brands.

The supermarket chain Nr1 is the only importer which is certified ‘organic’ by Moldovan control bodies.

The company launched its private label known as “NR 1” which includes products such as hand wipes, jams, cooking oils and many more.