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1973
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France
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1973
ExtenC, previously known as Geimex, is a retailer which was established in the year 1973 and is headquartered in Paris, France. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Casino Group, a French mass-retail group.
ExtenC operates a chain of discount retail stores across the country. ExtenC has some activities in Africa, Middle East, Eastern Europe and in the West Indies.
In the financial year 2020, the firm achieved 228 million euros in terms of turnover. ExtenC has an entrepreneurial team of more than 20 people working towards the ultimate goal of the business.
It is noteworthy that the retailer collaborates with suppliers who meet AFNOR NF V01-003 Standard for its Chilled perishable products, hence maintaining the highest quality standards.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own warehouse and has a fleet of vehicles to ensure deliveries.
Casino Group signed an agreement with the Baud family for acquiring ExtenC which operates under the banner Leader Price internationally. Through this agreement, Casino Group is able to expand the Leader Price brand globally. ExtenC has the exclusive right of using the registered trademark Leader Price.
Moreover, for Leader Price, ExtenC is currently looking for fresh products with optimised expiration dates. Leader Price is known for its high quality products at the lowest and unbeatable price. The firm is able to provide its customers low price products as it does not use aeroplanes for its supply chain solutions.
ExtenC plans to switch its products to private label in the coming years.
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1986
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United Kingdom
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1986
Costcutter Supermarkets is a chain of supermarkets under different banners and was established by Colin Graves in 1986. Based in the UK, the company has operations in Ireland as well. Costcutter Supermarkets is actually a subsidiary of Bibby Line Group. Costcutter offers over 14000 references.
Over the years he company has expanded leading to its establishment in countries like:
Costcutter Supermarkets operates over 1550 stores in the UK.
Costcutter Supermarkets operates under the following banners:
Costcutter Supermarkets reached a turnover of € 460 million in 2019.
Moreover the group provides retailers brands they can work with. Working predominantly with independent retailers, costcutter group also provides its own brand under the name independent.
Moreover during the pandemic, Costcutter Supermarkets started offering around 2000 references from the brand Co-op.
The logistical features for Costcutter supermarkets is handled by Bibby distribution.
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1973
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United States
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1973
Lidl, one of the leading retail chains in the world, launched in the US in 2017. The company is a subsidiary of Schwarz Group. Lidl US operates 94 stores and intends to launch 25 more shops in 2020. Lidl US is known for having a strong influence on its competition in the US market.
Lidl US has acquired 27 Best Market Supermarkets which will be converted to Lidl stores in the future.
Lidl US employs over 5000 people and is expected to reach a turnover of € 3.5 billion by 2020.
The company was ranked as one of the Top 3 US supermarkets by Food & Wine magazine.
The business offers products from the following categories:
Savory Grocery: canned food, pet food, oil, spices, pasta, etc.
Sweet Grocery: industrial pastries, breakfast cereals, coffee, tea, etc.
Drinks: soft drinks, flavored water, juice, iced tea, etc.
Dairy: cheese, yoghurt, butter, cream, buttermilk, etc.
Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, meat, seafood, ready-meals, etc.
Frozen Food: ice-cream, vegetables, seafood, meat, ready-meals, etc.
Personal Care: hair care, oral care, face care, baby care, etc.
Household: laundry care, disinfectant, air freshener, cleaner, etc.
Some of the brands available include Emoji, Hannah, Captain, Heinz, Duke’s, French’s, etc.
The company also offers products under its own label, Lidl Preferred Selection which features a range of ready-meals, industrial pastries, sauces, etc.
At present, Lidl US operates 3 warehouses and is investing in building a new warehouse of 925000 sq.ft in Georgia.
The company maintains high quality standards. There are strict measures that are taken to ensure that all products available respect the necessary norms. Furthermore, the suppliers are audited by third-party professional quality and safety auditing firms.
The company is UTZ, NON-GMO, USDA, Fairtrade, MSC, Rainforest Alliance, True Source, RSPO, ASC and BAP certified.
Lidl US has also decided to offer cage-free eggs by 2025. The firm has been focussing on sourcing responsibly over the years.
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1990
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Czechia
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1990
Bidfood has been active on the Czech market since 1990. The firm is part of the food service holding Bidcorp Inc. Bidfood’s business activities include production, distribution and exportation.
At present, Bidfood Czech Republic provides around 5000 references. In fact, 1500 of these references are produced in Czech Republic.
The food service accounts for over 24000 HoReCa clients such as hotels, cafeterias, school canteens, etc. as well as 12000 retailers including retail chains, butchers, independent stores, etc.
In 2008, Bidfood Czech Republic launched its Grastrostudio where Czech chefs as well as foreign ones create unique menus which are introduced to customers.
Bidfood Czech Republic employs 180 people and in 2020 achieved a turnover of € 22.96 million.
Nowadays, Bidfood Czech Republic provides products in the following categories:
There are also gluten-free and there are also Italian specialties.
The company provides a wide range of products from Bidfood’s private labels.
Bidfood Czech Republic is known for supporting various projects such as KU Young Chef 2020 and School Canteen Insprires.
UPDATES ON BIDFOOD CZECH REPUBLIC ON 20/07/2021
In 20201, Bidfood Czech Republic announced that it would stop offering disposable plastic dishes and cutlery in order to protect the environment.
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1999
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Austria
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1999
The coffee shop company take its origins from Austria, specialised in coffee making. The food service is a subsidiary of the Scharf group and operates using the franchise systems as well as online. The company has activities around the world in countries like:
All shops provide a large product assortment including coffee, tea, chocolate delicacies. The company has expanded its activity range by providing its own beverage brand under the name Aqua Coffea. This particular brand also incline as a refreshment range having different flavours.
Other products available at the shops are:
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1987
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Finland
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1987
Robert’s coffee is a coffee chain shop where all sorts of coffee can be found as well as ice creams and other groceries. It first opened its doors in
The product ranges available are:
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1997
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United Kingdom
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1997
Yo sushi is a restaurant chain specialised in Sushi. The first restaurant was opened in 1997. Owned by Mayfair Equity Partners, Yo Sushi uses the Japanese style “kaiten” which is the conveyor belt method to deliver the sushi to customers.
The sushi are prepared in front of the customers and the restaurant proposes various sushi types as well as other Japanese foods.
Vegan can also be found on their menu. In fact there are 29 vegetarian dishes and 16 vegan meals.
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2012
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France
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2012
Founded in 2012, Pret A Manger is a food service based in France. The chain is owned by JAB Holding. Pret A Manger France is well-known for its freshly prepared meals.
Presently, the company operates 45 stores in the country. Furthermore, Pret A Manger also offers a delivery service through its online platform.
It is noteworthy that 20% of its products are different to what Pret A manger UK sells. In fact, other Pret A Manger stores outside France have introduced some of these French products in their own country.
In 2020, the firm achieved a turnover of €28.6 million and employed 623 people.
The food service offers a wide range of products under the following categories:
Moreover, the business offers a line of organic and vegetarian products as well. Its menu changes regularly depending on the availability of fresh seasonal ingredients. In addition, the restaurant chain works mostly with local suppliers to expand its product categories.
Additionally, the firm partnered with Deliveroo to take care of its deliveries.
Pret A Manger is also engaged in community service as all fresh and unsold products are donated to charities and the homeless at the end of each day.
Currently, the buying team of the organisation is interested in products to develop its private label. Furthermore, it is also looking to develop its breakfast and hot meals options. Besides, the company is focusing on innovative recipes in order to stand out from its competitors on the French market.
Furthermore, Pret A Manger is concerned about the use of eco-friendly packaging and wishes to work with suppliers that use recycled materials such as glass. In fact, the business has introduced reusable mugs and bottles which can be purchased in all its stores.
The company’s online platform can be accessed on: https://click.pretamanger.fr/
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1971
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France
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1971
Servair is a French airline catering business which was founded in 1971 and started operating in 1973 by catering onboard trains in France. Launched by Air France, the company became under the control of Gate Group in 2017 when the latter became the majority shareholder.
The services are segmented into three divisions:
The detailing of the on-board services are as follows:
Expanding its range of services, Servair provides:
Servair manages 36 catering units which supply more than 100 airlines in 19 countries. The company employs 10500 people and registered a turnover of € 900 million in 2018.
In 1974, Servair started to cater for airline companies. In 1988, the company partnered with Flying Food Catering, entering the US market.
In 1989, the company started operating its first establishment on the African continent in Gabon.
In 1990, Servair signed an agreement with Nippon Airways, a Japanese airline company. Servair became the caterer for the airline company, offering Japanese meals to the airline company from its facility in Roissy Charles De Gaule, France. .
During that same year, Servair entered the Duty free sector by launching a Duty Free shop in Dakar.
In 1995, Servair set up its first Asian unit in Macau.
By 2003, Servair launched its training centre, Servair Formation which is responsible for the training of its employees.
Servair started a new service, Buy on Board. Passengers can purchase sandwiches, snacks and drinks during a flight.
In 2009, Servair started operating Studio Culinaire Servair which gathers various Michelin-starred chefs who revolutionize meals in airline catering.
In 2014, Servair partnered with Burger King with the aim of developing the brand in Kenya and West Africa.
Servair is known for its focus on the African Airline Catering market. In fact, in 2018, the company launched a 2600m2 unit at Accra Airport which caters for 7 airlines, providing 2500 meals per day. 115 people work in this facility.
Over the years, Servair felt the need to develop its own brand namely Air lounge café, at the same time partnering with several international brands.
In terms of food supplies, Air lounge café uses the logistic support of Servair. Presently, Air lounge café has approximately 41 locations around the world.
Recently Servair inaugurated Air lounge café in Reunion island, comprising of 1400 square meters as well as an Air lounge café & Burger king in Martinique island.
Servair has obtained the ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 certificates. The company operates its own laboratory which analyses the microbiological quality of food items since 1976. Around 220000 analyses are carried out in order to ensure that all norms are respected.
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2009
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Morocco
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2009
Carrefour Morocco is a prominent retailer operating in Morocco since 2009, with its headquarters located in Casablanca. Managed by Majid Al Futtaim, Carrefour Morocco is one of the leading businesses in the country's retail sector. It offers a wide assortment of more than 500,000 food and non-food products to its customers.
The company works in partnership with local retail operator Label’Vie, with all stores under this partnership rebranded as Carrefour Market. The network includes supermarkets and convenience stores that serve a broad customer base. Carrefour Morocco aims to expand its reach through flexible franchise programs, including Carrefour Express, designed to empower local entrepreneurs and widen consumer access nationwide.
Product categories stocked in its stores include:
Operations include multiple supermarkets and convenience stores primarily branded as Carrefour Market and Carrefour Express across Morocco, including major cities such as Casablanca and Marrakech. The company also operates distribution centers to supply these stores efficiently.
Financially, Carrefour Morocco generates an estimated annual turnover between €100 million and €200 million according to industry analyses around 2023. The workforce in Morocco is estimated between 20 and 49 employees, reflecting focused retail operations supported by local partnerships.
This presence makes Carrefour Morocco an attractive partner for FMCG manufacturers and suppliers looking to access a leading retail network offering diverse food, beverage, and beauty products throughout the country under a trusted, international brand.
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2001
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Netherlands
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2001
Founded in 2001, EIPC (European Independent Purchasing Company) is a non profit making company owned by Subway franchises in Europe. It manages the purchases of the 5000+ Subway shops in Europe. It also provides services in the area of quality control, maintenance, insurance, utilities, merchant services waste management and more for the fast food chain.
The organization has delivered over €229M of benefit to European Subway franchises. They only work with suppliers able to supply the products, packaging services to SUBWAY Franchisees across Europe in the volumes required, to the exact specification dictated by Subway, and with the ultimate approval of the company. Once the approval process is complete, EIPC enters into a partnership with the supplier, which enables investment on both sides over the term of the contract to supply.
Being one of the fastest growing submarine sandwich chain, Subway is present in 44000 countries across the world, including 5000 in Europe. All the products in Subway restaurants are specified and monitored by the franchisor.
It is the IPC Europe's role to make sure that the products that reaches to the the restaurants are approved products and services they need to run their business, at the best price for the quality required.
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1949
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Netherlands
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1949
Bidfood Netherlands is an online wholesaler which was established in 1949. The firm operates as a subsidiary of the food service company, Bidcorp. Bidfood Netherlands focuses on the wholesale distribution of quality products across the Netherlands. It is headquartered in Ede.
Bidfood Netherlands provides over 50 000 references in the food and non-food categories.
Bidfood Netherlands has 13 pick-up locations countrywide including Amsterdam, Drachten, Geleen, Emmen, Meppel, Tilburg, etc.
Bidfood Netherlands also helps its customers promote their businesses by offering menu calculations, preparation sheets to train employees, and marketing advice.
Furthermore, Bidfood Netherlands launched ChapChap: a platform where business owners can learn how to interact with their customers in a more beneficial way.
Bidfood Netherlands attracts 25 000 customers in its business. The company’s clients consist mainly of businesses in the HoReCa sector and healthcare centres. Some examples are hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, canteens, etc.
In 2020, Bidfood Netherlands achieved a total turnover of € 549 million and had a team of 1643 employees.
Bidfood Netherlands is known as one of the largest B2B webshops in the Netherlands.
Bidfood Netherlands provides various products in the following categories:
Bidfood Netherlands offers more than 3700 organic, gluten-free, lactose-free, halal and vegan options.
Products provided by Bidfood Netherlands are MSC, ASC, UTZ and organic certified.
Bidfood Netherlands distributes brands such as Aquarius, Boiron, Evian, Honig and many more.
Bidfood Netherlands is the exclusive distributor for brands such as Koh Pen, Frosted, Hollandsch Rijk, Dairy Life, etc.
Bidfood Netherlands works with approximately 400 suppliers in order to fulfill the requirements of its customers.
Bidfood Netherlands runs its private label under the following name:
Bidfood Netherlands recycles its residual waste and is reducing its CO2 emissions to help the environment. The company also uses reusable and recyclable packaging.
Bidfood Netherlands operates 17 distribution centers in the Netherlands. Regarding the logistics solutions, the company operates a fleet of 375 trucks in order to conduct deliveries.
Bidfood Netherlands's online shop can be found on www.bidfood.nl
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1969
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Canada
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1969
Jean Coutu Group is a chain of drugstores based in Canada founded in 1969 by Jean Coutu and Louis Michaud. Jean Coutu Group operates its own stores and also is a franchisor. The company has also expanded in the US. The company was acquired by Metro Inc in 2018.
The drugstore chain is the 3rd leading retailer and distributor in pharmaceuticals in North America.
Jean Coutu Group acquired several companies such as Clautier Pharmacy, Douglas Drugstores and Rite Aid Drugstores.
At present, Jean Coutu Group operates over 2200 stores under the following banners:
Each year, Jean Coutu Group makes an turnover of € 686.7 million. There are 2000 people working for the business, including 1350 in Canada. The company has been recognised as one of Canada’s Most Respectable Corporations.
In regards to the logistics, Jean Coutu Group operates 2 distribution centres.
Recently Jean Coutu Group has donated € 41574 to Brunswick United Ways to help the organisation in its efforts to help local communities during the Covid 19 pandemic.
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1914
Year of creation
Australia
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1914
Coles is a retailer which has been established in the year 1914 by George Coles and is headquartered in Hawthorn East, Melbourne, Australia. The firm operates more than 2500 department stores across Australia and also has an online store. Coles serves around 21 million customers each week.
Coles employs over 113000 people and achieved a turnover of €23.4 billion in 2019 which can be retributed under the 3 main business areas as follows:
Coles Supermarket chain reached a turnover of nearly €19 billion
The Liquor business achieved a turnover of €1.9 billion
Coles Express attained a turnover of € 1.2 billion
In addition to the Coles supermarket chain comprising of around 800 supermarkets, the company also manages around 700 Liquorland stores, 95 First Choice Liquor stores, 81 Vintage Cellar stores ,24 First Choice Liquor Market outlets in the Liquor business. Coles also manages 685 Cole Express stores. The firm also operates an online shopping platform.
The retailer provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:
Chilled & fresh food: fruits & vegetables, delicatessens, soups
Frozen food: pizza, mixed vegetables, meat
Savory grocery: oil, pasta, canned goods
Sweet grocery: jams, cookies, chocolates
Dairy: yoghurt, pure cream, custard
Drinks: energy drinks, soft drinks, alcohol
Personal care: tampons, shampoo, baby wipes
Household: toilet paper, kitchen towel, detergents
Bazar: batteries, stationery, cigarettes
Furthermore, the firm has its own brands which are listed below:
Coles Smart Buy - The products that are sold under this brand are dog food, corn flakes, chicken nuggets, etc…
Coles Finest - Under this brand, products such as fruit pies, lamb, pork, etc,.. are available.
Coles Green Choice - Detergents are the specialty of the brand.
Coles Organic - Its products include flour, baked beans, full cream milk, etc…
Coles Simply Less - Under this brand line, products such as oat bars, ice cream, custard, etc,.. are sold.
Coles Simply Gluten Free - Pancakes, biscuits, corn flakes, etc,.. are available in this brand.
Mix Clothing - Under this line, women and children’s clothing are available.
In addition to operating in the retail market, Coles has also ventured in other sectors. Coles Financial Services offers insurance, credit cards and personal loans to Australian people.
The firm also owns Spirit Hotels, a chain of hotels situated in various parts of the country.
The objective of the company is to be sustainable. For its own brands of products, the firm has set up a specific criteria by which suppliers must abide to. Furthermore, for its brands of meat, poultry and dairy, Cole works with Australian suppliers. There are around 1900 healthy products under the company’s various brands.
Additionally, the distribution center of Coles is situated in Perth and has facilities such as temperature controlled vehicles.
The firm is certified by RSPO, UTZ, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, RSPCA , MSC and ASC
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France
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2012
Tiniloo is a French company specialized in selling boxes of baby care products online, through a monthly subscription system. The firm was founded by Caroline Sicot and Marie Lemoine in 2012. Every month, each subscriber receives some products dedicated to mothers and their children : from mothers-to-be until the child is 9 years old.
The objective of Tiniloo is to simplify the life of future parents and it does so by offering 3 types of boxes:
Each box provided by Tiniloo contains on average more than €40 of products.
Moreover, all products are personalized according to the age of the child.
Deliveries can be done in 2 ways which are as follows:
Tiniloo can be accessed on www.tiniloo.com
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1924
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Egypt
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1924
Spinneys Egypt is a prominent retail company specializing in high-quality food, groceries, and household products across Egypt. Founded with a rich heritage that traces back over 90 years, Spinneys has established itself as one of the leading supermarket chains in the country, with a focus on delivering fresh, premium groceries and exceptional customer service.Spinneys Egypt operates a diversified portfolio of retail formats including supermarkets, hypermarkets, and warehouses, serving a broad customer base in urban centers, especially in Cairo. The brand is recognized for its commitment to quality, freshness, and providing a comprehensive selection of food items ranging from fresh produce, bakery, meat, poultry, fish, and seafood to organic and health-oriented products.With an estimated turnover in the range of €10 to 50 million (around $13-$15 million reported in recent commercial data) and an employee base of approximately 250 to 499 workers in Egypt, Spinneys Egypt combines modern retail technology with a well-established supply chain. The company continues to invest in expanding its footprint, offering consumers access to a wide assortment of premium food items and household essentials.
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2000
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Japan
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2000
Metro cash & carry established its presence in Japan in the year 2000 and the head office settled in Tokyo. The company operates as a subsidiary of Metro AG. The firm operates 10 metro stores in the Tokyo area. In an effort to further increase sales, METRO Cash & Carry Japan has developed what is known as the multi-specialist approach.
The products can be classified under the following categories:
Metro offers their own brands under the following names:
In terms of logistics, the company offers delivery solutions to their customers at the required location. The firm ensures low temperature transport for chilled and frozen products.
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BİM Egypt operates as part of BİM Birleşik Mağazalar A.Ş., a Turkish retail company specializing in offering a limited range of basic food items and consumer goods at competitive prices. The company's business model is inspired by the German discounter ALDI.
BİM entered the Egyptian market with approximately 300 stores. It provides a variety of products including meat, dairy, bakery items, fruits, and vegetables, as well as non-food items like paper towels and personal care products.
The company focuses on private-label products, ensuring a consistent supply of affordable goods to its customers.
Market Position: BİM's presence in Egypt is significant, competing with local retailers while offering efficient logistics and distribution networks.
Key Product Categories:
BİM's operations in Egypt are part of a broader strategy to expand across North Africa and the Middle East, leveraging its discount store model to attract price-conscious consumers.
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Founded in 1993, Evroopt Belarus is a retail chain company, headquartered in Minsk, Belarus. The company is a subsidiary of Eurotorg Holding PLC.
By the end of 2021, there were more than 1,000 Evroopt stores in all regions of Belarus. The network “Evroopt” has more than 600 retail facilities. It provides an online application that caters for purchases through all Evroopt stores across the country.
The business offers a variety of products under different categories:
The company has a segment of its own production and involves brands such as: Sushi yammy, bisconti, brown’s bakery and many more.
The product categories of its own production varies as follows:
Evroopt also sells fresh products from farmers such as: rabbit, beef, pork turkey, semi finished kebabs and many more.
The retail chain is focused on products without flavor enhancers or antibiotics.
In September 2022, Evroopt held a charity event by the beginning of the academic year and always brings gifts at least three times a year. It offers the Bonus card E-plus to provide customers with bonuses after purchases.
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1996
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Uzbekistan
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1996
Korzinka is Uzbekistan’s largest and oldest supermarket chain, founded in 1996. With over 157 stores across 11 regions and annual turnover exceeding $1 billion, it operates a mix of large-format supermarkets, neighborhood Mahalla stores, and a growing e-commerce platform, Korzinka Go, offering over 10,000 SKUs.
Key Highlights:
$110M investment in early 2025 from Abu Dhabi Uzbek Investment and Uzbek–Oman Investment Company to expand Mahalla stores, upgrade logistics, and scale Korzinka Go.
Building Central Asia’s first green-certified logistics hub and launching low-carbon store formats (20–30% lower emissions).
Partnered with Uzum Tezkor in late 2024 to enhance fast delivery; grocery orders rose by ~50% in 3 months.
Ongoing partnership with SPAR since 2023 to introduce SPAR-branded outlets and European-style private-label products.
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2006
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Algeria
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2006
Carrefour Algérie is a subsidiary of the French multinational retail corporation Carrefour, operating in Algeria since 2015. It is known for opening its first hypermarket in the City Center shopping complex in Mohammadia, Algiers, covering an area of approximately 4,000 m². The store offers a comprehensive range of products, focusing primarily on food items including fresh products, fast-moving consumer goods, and local produce, alongside non-food items such as clothing, electronics, decoration, and cultural goods.
The hypermarket is equipped with modern facilities, including 24 checkout counters that cater to various customer needs, such as express lanes for small purchases, priority lanes for disabled individuals and pregnant women, and multiple convenient payment options. It is accessible by car via the expressway and public transport, including the tram system with a nearby station at Bab Ezzouar.
Carrefour Algérie operates with a workforce of approximately 259 employees within Algeria and is focused on retailing primarily through its flagship hypermarket location. The company emphasizes providing a wide assortment of high-quality products to meet consumer demands for food, beverages, and beauty products under the widely recognized Carrefour brand.
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2007
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Algeria
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2007
UNO Algeria is the leading retail brand in Algeria and a subsidiary of the Cevital group, the country's largest private company and employer. Established in 2007, UNO has expanded to become the leader among hypermarket chains in Algeria and is recognized for its wide offering of both food and non-food items, including personal care products. The company supplies approximately 40,000 SKUs, covering food, drinks, and beauty segments.UNO operates multiple store formats across Algeria, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Its network is extensive, with the fifth hypermarket alone featuring a sales area of 5,000 square meters and housing up to 50,000 SKUs, illustrating its scale and comprehensive product range.The company holds about a 13% share of the Algerian retail market and maintains exclusive partnerships with international brands such as Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and RB, emphasizing quality and service in its purchasing experience. UNO's growth is notable, driven by a well-established buying team engaged in the purchase and import of diverse products.
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1975
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Netherlands
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1975
A.S. Watson Benelux is a AS Watson group's subsidiary that handles the company's business in the Benelux union. The company is headquartered in UTRECHT, Netherlands.
Being in a fast moving sector like the retail sector, AS Watson Benelux adheres to its innovative side, with more than 17,000 references among which the different assortment are always changing.
A.S. Watson Benelux is the leader of the health & beauty market in the region and operates under 4 different banners:
Kruidvat - The firm has been founded in the year 1975 and is headquartered in Renswoude, Netherlands. It is indeed the market leading drugstore in the Netherlands and is also famous in Belgium. The firm operates 170 stores in Belgium and overall operates over 1000 stores in both the countries. One can find an extensive range of health and beauty products and household items in the company. The firm attracts more than 3 million customers weekly.
Prijsmepper - The company is part of the AS Watson group and runs their business across the Netherlands. In the stores, the firm does not provide a fixed assortment of products, instead the collection of goods can differ weekly.
Trekpleister - The company is known as the second largest health & beauty brand in Netherlands operated by the AS Watson group. All the products can be found in over 180 stores in the Netherlands.
ICI PARIS XL - The company established their presence in the year 1960 and operates over 280 stores in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
AS Watson Benelux was reported to employ a total of 7882 people and achieved a turnover of €1.60 billion in 2019.
AS Watson Benelux stores provide products in the personal care category as well as self-medication products, food supplements, toys, craft materials and textile products.
The company has a distribution center in Heteren where the orders are processed on a daily basis for the well functioning of the 1300 stores of Kruidvat and Trekpleister.
Interested suppliers should register for the A.S. Watson Ideas Day, which can be accessed here: www.kruidvat.nl/ideeendag
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France
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2010
Groupon Goods France is a leading e-commerce company and was launched in France in 2010. It is part of the US e-commerce company, Groupon. The online store allows the customers to purchase products and choose within a wide range of electronics, fashion, furnishings and much more. It operates a mobile application as well.
The firm also sells coupons for beauty treatments offered by different cosmetic companies and salons.
In 2018, Groupon Goods France achieved a turnover of € 3.75 million and employed 20 people.
Groupon provides products for its different product categories which include
Some of the brands offered by Groupon are Kit Kat, A La Folie, Oral B, Rhino, etc.
Groupon France's e-commerce platform can be accessed on www.groupon.fr
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1995
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Poland
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1995
SPAR Poland started in 1996 though the licence was acquired in 1995. Currently the country operates in around than 215 retail outlets marked with a distinctive green-and-red logo.
Furthermore, in 2021, the retailer opened a EUROSPAR Supermarket, which used to be a Piotr i Paweł outlet.
An online shop is also available on the website.
Spar Poland achieves an annual turnover of around € 237 million. Moreover, in 2020, the firm witnessed sales growth of 12%.
Various goods are offered under the following categories:
Furthermore, a range of organic products are also available under Spar Natural brand, which includes gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian and vegan items.
Brands such as Jacobs, Bobovita, Winiary, Lubella, etc, are endorsed by the company.
A wide assortment of products is available under the company’s own brand, Spar. These include a wide range of goods such as grocery products, animal care, health care, etc.
With regards to logistics, the company has a retail sales area of 93,003 sqm. Furthermore, a SPAR store in Poland has an average surface area of 243 sqm.
With regards to the community, Spar Poland has been participating in many programs for the welfare of the community. These include events and charities as well as encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
The online shop can be accessed at: www.e-spar.pl
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Egypt
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Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets Company is a Saudi Arabia–based joint stock company operating in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. In Egypt, it primarily focuses on supermarkets and hypermarkets, offering a wide range of products including fresh and bakery items, frozen food, beverages, health and beauty products, baby care products, homecare, and home appliances.
The company was established in 1980 and expanded into Egypt in 2016, opening its first outlets there. As of 2017, it operated 31 stores in Egypt.
Key Features:
Given its extensive network and diverse product offerings, Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets is a significant player in the retail sector in both Saudi Arabia and Egypt, providing competitive pricing and quality services to its customers.
For potential suppliers, the company offers a large customer base and a strategic opportunity to expand into these markets.
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France
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Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnies traces its origins in 1970 when it was initially known as Distriborg. The company is known as a french society specialised in the manufacture and supply of organic products. It was founded by Régis Pelen.
Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnie offers its services to 7 countries worldwide and its products can be found in more than 90 countries across the world.
Today, Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnie is not only the leader but also the reference when it comes to organic products of high quality.
Through its brands, the company proposes a vast choice of organic products, dietary products and foreign specialities. The firm operates as a subsidiary of the Dutch Group Wessanen, currently known as Ecotone.
Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnie positions itself in 3 market segments which are as follows:
The company’s clients consist mostly of supermarkets and specialized stores.
In 2021, Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnies achieved a turnover of €700 million and employs 1600 people which include a team of employees who work in the company’s Research and Development department.
Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnie offers products in the following categories:
The company offers gluten-free products as well.
In addition, Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnie is a B Corp certified business and it is the First international European business to achieve so.
Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnie is working on reducing salt and sugar in its products without altering the taste of its products. Previously, the firm has decided to eliminate palm oil from all its products.
The international food brands such as Creek, Skippy, Kara, Tanoshi, etc, collaborate with Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnies. These are imported from Japan, China, Indonesia and many others.
Rich of 45 years of experience, Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnies offers organic grocery products in following private labels launched by Ecotone(not limited to):
Pertaining to the logistics solutions, Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnies partnered with Hardis Group in order to ensure the smooth running of the supply chain.
The firm launched the Bjorg foundation with the purpose of raising awareness and encouraging healthy and sustainable food.
Additionally, Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnies plans on using 100% renewable electricity in its offices and factories by 2022 and replacing its 6 production sites with Green Biogas to reduce its carbon footprint.
The online store of Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnies can be accessed on www.tout-mon-bio.com
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Oman
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Spar Oman is a retail supermarket chain operating in Oman under the brand and license of Khimji Ramdas, with its headquarters based in Muscat. Founded in 2014, Spar Oman is part of Spar International, the world's largest voluntary food retail chain, and it has steadily expanded its presence throughout the Sultanate.
The company began its operations by opening the first supermarkets in Muscat featuring Spar's multi-format strategy, including standard supermarkets and smaller convenience stores branded as Spar Express. As of mid-2023, Spar Oman had opened its 26th store, indicating significant growth since inception. Their stores typically provide a mix of local fresh produce and imported quality products, offering extensive assortments including fresh fruits and vegetables, premium butcher and seafood counters, groceries, personal care, and household items.
Spar stores in Oman prioritize freshness, value, convenience, and superior customer service, demonstrated by initiatives such as the first 24/7 supermarket in the country and ongoing store openings in key locations near universities and residential areas. The retail formats range from around 250 sqm (Spar Express) to over 700 sqm for larger supermarkets.
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Portugal
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Daymon Worldwide, Europe Inc. - Sucursal em Portugal is a leading private brand agency and business solutions provider specializing in the development, marketing, and distribution of private label products for retailers and manufacturers. Established in Portugal in 2005, the company operates as part of the global Daymon Worldwide network, headquartered in Lisbon. Daymon Portugal is recognized for its expertise in private label strategy, sourcing, packaging, branding, and in-store retail execution, serving major food and non-food retailers across Europe.
The company manages an international development center in Portugal and supports a wide range of retail formats, including supermarkets, convenience stores, and cash and carry outlets. Daymon Portugal is particularly active in the food, drinks, and beauty categories, offering tailored solutions for brands seeking to expand their presence in the Portuguese and broader European markets. The agency is known for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and consumer experience, helping retailers differentiate their offerings and drive growth.
Daymon Worldwide Europe Inc. - Sucursal em Portugal employs more than 100 professionals and operates a distribution center in the country. The company’s global network includes over 100 major retailers and nearly 6,000 manufacturers in 50 countries, handling more than 2,000 brands and approximately 165,000 individual SKUs worldwide. Daymon’s services are designed to support manufacturers and retailers in launching, competing, and growing their brands, with a strong emphasis on quality, efficiency, and market relevance.
Financially, Daymon Worldwide Europe Inc. - Sucursal em Portugal reported a turnover in the range of 100 to 200 million euros in 2024, reflecting its significant market presence and robust business activities. The company continues to invest in technology, talent, and strategic partnerships to maintain its leadership position in the private brand sector.
For manufacturers and suppliers, Daymon Portugal offers a reliable and experienced partner for private label development, retail execution, and market expansion, with a proven track record of delivering results and driving long-term growth.
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France
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Founded in 1852, Le Bon Marche is a French department store owned by LVMH Group since 1984. Le Bon Marche also runs an online shop.
Le Bon Marche was established by Aristide Boucicaut and began as a small stall before gradually developing into a department store. In fact, it is the very first department store in the world.
Le Bon Marche offers an array of luxury products and services. The company provides luxury clothing, accessories and beauty products. Le Bon Marche also offers services such as hairdressing and beauty services.
Le Bon Marche also houses a number of restaurants including:
Le Bon Marche has doubled its turnover within 6 years. In 2019, the business reached a turnover of € 514.4 million.
Le Bon Marche offers products in the following categories:
Some of the brands available include Achielle, Hugo Boss, Fresh, Acne Studio, Marc Jacobs, etc.
Le Bon Marche’s online shop can be accessed on www.24s.com
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Carrefour Tunisia is a major retail brand operating under the franchise of UTIC in Tunisia. It belongs to the Carrefour retail chain and is managed locally by Ulysse Hyper Distribution (UHD). Established as the first hypermarket in Tunisia, Carrefour Tunisia plays a significant role in the country’s modern retail sector.
The company operates approximately 100 stores across Tunisia under three main banners: Carrefour, Carrefour Market, and Carrefour Express. These stores include supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience formats, offering a wide range of food, beverage, and beauty products catering to varied customer preferences.
Carrefour Tunisia provides consumers with a diverse selection of products in categories such as savory groceries (pasta, oil, canned goods), sweet groceries (jam, chocolate, cereals, biscuits), dairy (cream, butter, cheese), frozen foods (seafood, ice cream, meat), chilled and fresh foods (poultry, charcuterie, meat), household items (air fresheners, dishwashers, softeners), and personal care products (hair care, oral care, baby care).
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Italy
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2008
Bio C bon is an organic retailer which was established in the year 2008 and is based in Novara, Italy. The firm is part of Bio C Bon, a French company which was acquired by Carrefour Group in 2020. The main purpose of the Italian business is to provide consumers with quality products without harming animals and improving biodiversity.
Furthermore, the firm operates 16 stores countrywide under the banner Bio C’ Bon.
A wide assortment of goods is provided by Bio C bon under the following categories:
Moreover, Bio C bon has been certified by AB (Agriculture Biologique), Cosmebio, Demeter, Ecocert and BDIH.
In fact, the objective of the enterprise is to provide a safe and healthy lifestyle to customers by offering organic products.
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1960
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United Kingdom
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1960
Previously owned by retail giant, Walmart Inc., Asda is a British supermarket chain headquartered in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Asda was founded in 1965 when Associated Dairies partnered with Asquith brothers who managed a chain of self-service supermarkets.
In February 2021, the company was acquired by EG Group. Currently, the business operates 633 retail stores serving more than 18 million customers every week. Moreover, an e-commerce platform is at the disposal of its customers.
Asda operates in different retail formats:
In the financial year 2021, Asda achieved a turnover of €23 billion and it currently employs over 145,000 employees.
Products in the following categories are offered:
Asda distributes products from brands like Kellogg’s, Quaker, Alpen, Air Wick, Glade, etc.
Asda offers a range of products under its private labels such as (non-exhaustive list):
Concerning logistics, the business operates 42 distribution centres nationwide including 20 food depots, 3 clothing centres, 2 ambient GM hubs, 2 import centres, 1 national sortation centre, 5 dot.com fulfilment centres and 9 ASCs. Asda delivers to every shop across 5 store formats as well as customers’ homes and to store for Click and Collect.
Moreover, in 2021, Asda delivered 1.5 billion cases with cooperation of over 12,500 colleagues working across the distribution function. The retailer increased its bio-gas HGV fleet to 342 vehicles and invested in 6 biogas stations. Asda aims to operate almost 1,000 biogas trucks and invest in 10 further bio-gas stations by 2024.
IPL sources the products for Asda, covering various categories. IPL looks for products for Asda’s private labels and for other brands as well. With plans to develop specific categories, it has been widely recognised that the IPL model works by improving relationships between the retailer and its supply base.
Asda’s online store can be accessed on www.groceries.asda.com
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1850
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France
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1850
Since its inception in 1969, Cora is a decentralized family business organized around 59 hypermarkets. Directors and their staff are strongly accountable. They adapt their hypermarket to the needs of the local market. The central services (central purchasing department, platform) are entirely dedicated to the smooth functioning of the stores.
Houra is the cybermarket of the Cora brand of Louis Delhaize group in France.
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1983
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Denmark
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1983
Dagrofa was founded in 1983 in Denmark following a merger between Dagros and Brodr Justesen. The company operates in the wholesale and retail sector. It was acquired by NorgesGruppen and KFI in 2013.
In the wholesale sector, Dagrofa operates Supergros following a merger with Centralkob.
The firm operates a total of 400 stores under the following banners for which it holds the franchisee license:
It also has a subsidiary, Dagrofa Foodservice, which is a supplier to food service businesses. Dagrofa also operates 29 cash & carry wholesale warehouses.
In 2021, Dagrofa was nominated as one of the finalists in the Convenience Foods/ Food To Go Category for the European Private Label Awards.
With a workforce of 14 000 people, Dagrofa makes an annual turnover of €2.3 billion. Moreover, the enterprise’s organic sales have increased by 20%.
Dagrofa operates its own labels, that are produced using sustainable palm oil exclusively, which include (but not limited to):
Vegan and healthy options are available as well.
Dagrofa operates its own quality department and manufacturers are regularly audited to make sure that they all adhere to Dagrofa’s requirements regarding quality, hygiene, safety, etc.
The company has been taking measures to reduce CO2 emissions. The company has switched to LED lighting.
Moreover, the business is reducing wastage by donating its surplus to those people in need. Products which are close to their expiry date are sold at cheaper prices. Customers just need to download a mobile phone application which will notify them when these products are available for purchase.
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1977
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Belgium
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1977
Autogrill Belgium is a buying office of the Italian group auto grill specialized in the catering sector. Founded in the year 1977 the company is today one of the largest providers of food and beverages. The group has 62,000 employees and 4000 sales outlet in 1000 locations around the world.
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United States
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Established by Marion Barton Skaggs in 1915, Safeway is a retailer in the United States. Its headquarters is found in Pleasanton, California U.S. Additionally, Safeway has fuel stations at some of its stores. Safeway has been owned by Albertsons since 2015.
The company has around 1600 stores and has over 250000 people working towards the goal of the company.
Safeway developed its private label, signature select which displays an extravagant range of products. Sub Labels such as primo taglio and lucerne are used for delicatessen and dairy products respectively. Also for the organic line of products, the label O organics is attached to them.
Furthermore, Safeway’s transportation team makes sure that all the safeway stores stocks are up to date and with the help of its 950 tractors, 3500 trailers and over 1750 drivers, it is able to make deliveries to safeway stores 7 days a week.
Keeping in mind the environmental principles, Safeway possesses the LEED certificate and this is one aspect of safeway’s complete sustainability strategy.
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1954
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United States
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1954
Lowes Foods is a supermarket chain which was founded by Jim Lowe in 1954. Its headquarters is based in North Carolina, United States. The company is a subsidiary of the wholesale company, Alex Lee Inc.
Presently, the business operates around 150 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well.
Lowes Foods achieves an annual turnover of more than €968 million and currently employs more than 8,000 people.
It is noteworthy that the company received the Southeast Retailer Of The Year Award in 2017.
Moreover, the enterprise offers a large variety of products in the following categories:
Brands such as Merlot, Doritos, Lays, Oreo, Gillette, Dove, Downy and many more are endorsed by the firm. Lowes Foods offers a range of gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, vegetarian and organic products as well.
The company developed its own brand under the name “Lowes Foods” which encompasses almost all product categories.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, in 2021, the business partnered with Delivery Solutions in order to offer same-day delivery.
Lowes Foods opened a new concept store in Huntersville in February 2022. The store features a coffee bar, beer and no traditional checkout lines.
Moreover, in March 2022, the Florida-based Ten Alkaline Spring Water expanded its product distribution to all Lowes Foods locations.
In August 2022, the retailer announced that it will be hosting a virtual vendor summit in September 2022 as it is currently looking for new local products.
With regards to sustainability, the firm protects the environment by cooperating with local producers in order to shorten the supply chain.
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.lowesfoods.com/shop-online
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United States
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Jewel Osco is a supermarket chain which was established in 1899 by Frank Vernon Skiff. Its headquarters is based in Itasca, United States. The company is a subsidiary of the American grocery company, Albertsons.
Presently, the business operates 188 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well.
In addition, Jewel Osco achieves an annual turnover of € 53.4 billion and currently employs over 265,000 people.
It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through the National Mango Board Award in 2017 for its mango sales performance.
Furthermore, the company offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories:
Brands such as Heineken, Neutrogena, Perdue, Farmrich, Connie’s, Coca Cola, Jameson, Oreo, Maker’s Mark, Bushmills and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Jewel Osco caters for consumers with specific food needs by providing vegan, vegetarian, organic and many more products.
Moreover, the enterprise developed its own brands under the following names (non-exhaustive list):
In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by LEED, USDA, OU Kosher and many more.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Jewel Osco operates its own distribution centre and a fleet of vehicles is available to ensure deliveries.
Concerning sustainability, the retailer is committed to reduce, reuse and recycle 90% of its store waste.
In 2022, the company set a new Guiness World record by making the world’s largest display of bananas. Moreover, in the same year, Jewel Osco introduced a line of net carbon zero beef which has been processed by New Zealand’s meat company Silver Fern Farms.
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.jewelosco.com/
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1960
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United States
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1960
Harris Teeter was founded in 1960 and is a General retail chain based in the US. Harris Teeter was founded by W.T Harris and Willis Teeter. It is now owned by The Kroeger.
The retail buying office has more than 230 stores and 14 gas stations in the US.The business also runs an online shop
Harris Teeter offers products in various categories including:
Chilled & Fresh Food: fish, meat, poultry, ready-meals, etc.
Savory Grocery: a range of snacks, pet foods and other products
Sweet Grocery: a range of treats
Harris Teeter also offers plant-based and lactose-free products.
Harris Teeter has developed products under its own labels which are:
Harris Teeter’s online shop can be found on www.harristeeter.com
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United States
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1932
Founded by Najeeb Basha in 1932, Bashas’ is Arizona’s third largest grocer behind Walmart and Fry’s Food Stores. Its headquarters is based in Chandler, Arizona, United States. The company is owned by the family owned American grocery and retail technology company, Raley’s Supermarkets. Bashas’ is a traditional grocery store which competes primarily with retail chains such as Safeway, Kroger, Albertsons and many more.
Presently, the business operates 118 stores across the country under 4 main banners namely Bashas’, Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods and Bashas’ Dine Market. In addition to its physical stores, Bashas’ manages an e-commerce platform as well.
In the financial year 2021, Bashas’ achieved a turnover of €2.3 billion and currently employs 9,085 people.
Moreover, the enterprise offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories:
Brands such as Dove, Magnum, Heinz, Hershey’s, Knorr, Coca Cola, Doritos, Lays, Oreo, Pampers, Heineken and many others are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that the retailer offers a range of organic, vegan, vegetarian and other special products.
The retailer developed its own brands under the following names (non-exhaustive list):
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates a distribution centre which is over 16 acre and is temperature and climate-controlled. Moreover, a fleet of trucks is available to ensure deliveries.
In order to further meet customers’ requirements, the firm joined forces with Instacart in 2017 for home deliveries.
In 2020, the retailer modernised its POS with NCR Corporation’s cloud-based POS platform NCR Emerald.
In 2021, Bashas’ partnered with Afresh Technologies to extend the life of its fresh produce orders, hence reducing food waste.
With regards to community service, the business generated 2.47 million USD in 2021 through fundraising campaigns. The money raised went to 34 non-profit organisations.
As part of its contribution to the environment, Bashas’ installed a sustainable thermal energy storage system at its distribution centre to provide energy savings and protection of frozen food products.
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.bashas.com/
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United States
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1998
Amazon Fresh is a subsidiary of Amazon, one of the top leading e-commerce platforms in the world. Amazon Fresh was founded by 2007. The company is based in Seattle and offers a range of food and no-food items. Customers order the products online.
Amazon Fresh now operates in 18 markets in the US. In 2019, the company launched in Minneapolis, Phoenix and Houston. The company has also reached overseas markets such as UK, Germany and Japan.
Amazon Fresh achieved a turnover of € 317 million in 2017.
The business offers products in the following categories:
Savory Grocery: crisps, chips, crackers, etc.
Sweet Grocery: industrial pastries, sugar, dried fruits, etc.
Dairy: eggs, cheese, milk, etc.
Chilled & Fresh Food: ready meals, charcuterie, salads, etc.
Frozen Food: ready-meals, ice-cream, vegetables, appetizers, etc.
Personal Care: Makeup, skincare, face care, supplements, etc.
Household: cleaners, bathroom cleaners, air fresheners, etc.
Amazon Fresh offers products from brands such as Dove, Glad, GoGo, Ritz, Philadelphia and Oberto. The firm has also partnered with suppliers like wholefoods markets and Morrisons & Booths.
Amazon Fresh’s products are stored in the Amazon fulfillment centres.
Customers can shop for Amazon Fresh’s products on: www.amazon.com
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United States
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Established in 1927 by Joe C. Thompson, 7-eleven is an American chain of convenience stores. Its headquarters is based in Texas, United States. The company is owned by the Japanese diversified retail group, Seven & i Holdings.
As of 2022, the business operates 9,522 stores across the country and manages an e-commerce platform as well.
In the financial year 2021, 7-eleven U.S achieved a turnover of €23.6 billion and currently employs over 30,000 people.
It is noteworthy that the firm received the “Best Overall Digital Transformation” award at the Modern Retail Awards in 2022.
Moreover, the enterprise provides over 3000 references in the following categories:
Brands such as Coca Cola, Haribo, Breyers, Ben & Jerry’s, Nescafe, Snickers, Dairy Milk and many others are endorsed by the firm.
The business developed its own labels such as:
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates its own distribution centres and has a fleet of temperature-controlled vehicles to manage its deliveries.
In August 2020, the company bought the Speedway chain of gas stations from Marathon Petroleum (MPC) for $21 billion. Following the deal, 7-eleven U.S gained access to 47 of the 50 most populated metro areas in the U.S.
Moreover, in September 2020, the firm partnered with Instacart to launch the same-day delivery service. Through this partnership, 7-eleven U.S is able to reach approximately 60 million households.
In December 2020, the retailer announced that it reached a milestone as its company hit $1 billion in private label products annual sales.
In 2022, 7-eleven cut 880 corporate jobs as part of restructuring. Moreover, the company has recently acquired the Texas-based Skipcart, a delivery service company.
Concerning sustainability, 7-eleven announced that it will introduce at least 500 electric vehicle (EV) ports at its stores by the end of 2022.
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: www.7now.com
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1947
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United States
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Martin’s Super Markets is a supermarket chain which has been established in the year 1947 by Jane and Martin Tarnow. The headquarters is based in South Bend, Indiana, U.S. The supermarket operates 21 stores across the country.
Initially offering groceries, Martin’s Super Markets have evolved over time, now featuring full-service pharmacies, deli cafes, fuel centers, pet shops and also launched its catering service. Furthermore, customers benefit from discounts through Martin’s Advantage Card. The firm also manages an online shop.
The retailer provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:
Savory grocery: condiments & sauces, canned goods, pasta/ pasta sauces
Chilled & fresh food: delicatessens, fruits & vegetables, sausages
Drinks: wines, beers, soft drinks
Dairy: eggs, cheese, sour cream
Frozen food: beef, bacon, pork
Personal care: hair spray, conditioner, hair gel
Household: detergents
The company’s stores have high tech energy management refrigeration with building control systems and LED lighting has been put in the stores which gives an insight that the firm is determined to reduce energy and fuel use.
Martin’s supermarket’s online shop can be accessed on www.martinsgroceriestogo.com
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1961
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France
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The Grill Courtepaille is a restaurant chain which was founded in 1961 in Bourgogne belonging to the Accor group SA. The company is specialized in meat barbecues. Today it counts 285 restaurants around France as well as in Reunion island, Poland and is positioned as a well-established Barbecue restaurant.
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Lebanon
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Founded by Arthur Rawdon Spinney in 1948, Spinneys is a retailer operating in the hypermarket concept. Its headquarters is based in Jdeideh, Lebanon. Previously owned by Spinneys Group, Spinneys Lebanon is now managed by Gray Mackenzie Retail Lebanon (GMRL).
In addition, the firm operates 16 stores across the country and an online shop as well. Its online shop allows its consumers to shop by their dietary and lifestyle preferences.
Furthermore, the company achieved the award “Product of the year” for its loyalty program in 2019.
Spinneys offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories:
Additionally, the company endorses various brands such as Aquafresh, Arcoroc, Axe, Barbie, Baygon, etc. Spinneys also provides gluten-free and organic items for consumers with specific food needs.
Moreover, Spinneys developed its own brand “Spinneys Food” which comprises almost all product categories. It is positioned as a premium brand, carefully sourced from global and leading local specialised manufacturers.
Spinneys maintains a high quality standard as it possesses the HACCP Accreditation.
With regards to the community, the business conducted a campaign in 2019 to raise its sales as 10% of the sales were going to Children’s care centres in Lebanon. Moreover, Spinneys contributes towards the planet as well as it has installed energy saving light bulbs in all its branches and automated power saving mode for computers and printers.
Spinneys Lebanon’s online shop can be accessed on: www.spinneyslebanon.com
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Germany
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SV Group Germany is a catering and hotel management company belonging to SV Group, a Swiss company. SV Group entered Germany in 1992 after taking over KGS. In 1996, the company expanded its business to include Care Catering and Event Catering.
Currenlty, SV Group Germany operates in the following business areas:
In the hotel sector, the SV Group Germany operates SV Hotels. Under SV Hotels, the firm owns and manages the following hotel banners in the country:
Additionally, the company sources products that are fresh, organic and of high quality. In fact, 70% of the products are regional products. Furthermore, when it comes to the preparation of its meals, SV Group Germany only uses a selected variety of oils. All meals are healthy and balanced.
SV Group Germany is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 140001:2015, Organic and DGE certified. To ensure that high quality standards are maintained, the business offers training courses to its employees and the facilities are regularly audited.
With regards to the environment, the group indulges in several measures such as reduction of wet waste, recycling of used grease, optimised purchasing, etc. Furthermore, the firm also owns SV Foundation, which ensures that balanced food is accessible to the general public.
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Serbia
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Frikom (Industrija smrznute hrane Frikom d.o.o. Beograd) is Serbia's leading manufacturer and distributor of ice cream and frozen foods. Founded on 16 March 1976 in Belgrade, it initially operated as a joint investment between PKB Corporation and Unilever. Since 2003, the company has been part of the Croatian Agrokor group and currently is fully owned by Nomad Foods.
Frikom's extensive product portfolio includes well-known ice cream brands, frozen vegetables, fruit, fish, dough products, burgers, and pastries. The company focuses on high quality products and a diverse assortment aimed at satisfying consumer needs and continually expanding its loyal customer base.
Headquartered at Zrenjaninski put bb, Belgrade, Frikom operates production facilities and distribution centers across Serbia. Officially employing over 1,300 people, it maintains a significant presence in the domestic frozen food market, with about 95% of its production distributed within Serbia.
In terms of sales infrastructure, Frikom mainly distributes its products through supermarkets, with additional logistics and storage supported by distribution centers and warehouses within the country. The company is recognized for continual innovation in product assortment and a strong commitment to maintaining market leadership in frozen food production and distribution.
Financially, Frikom reported a revenue of approximately €108.78 million in 2020, reflecting its solid position in the Serbian FMCG sector. The company also manages several subsidiaries and plays a vital role in Serbia's food processing industry.
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France
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Pizza hut france is a subsidiary of Yum! brands.
The first franchised Pizza hut opened in France in 1993.
Nowadays, the famous food service offers a wide range of pizza, sandwiches, salads, drinks (even wine) and deserts.
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Created in 2002, Food Options can be defined as a foodservice specialised in the distribution of chilled and frozen food
The range of products supplied are composed of chilled and frozen as well as grocery and non-food products. The business operates in brands and even owns private labels while also being a member of Fairway foodservice - a group of independant wholesalers. Adhering to the group enables Food Options to bring forward competitive prices.
Having more than, 2500 SKUs, Food Options also providdes butchery service since 2013. To promote the products' quality, the wholesaler puts forward its accreditation from NSF-CMI.
Moreover since the company is located in Central Scotland, their daily deliveries are done in the following cities by their own fleet of dual temperature vehicles:
In addition, Food Options provides NPD services as well as products sourcing and also worked with 400 suppliers.
Furthermore the supplier has as clients the HoReCa industry covering 75% of Food Options' business operations.
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Established in 1993, Autogrill France is a foodservice company operating restaurants for travellers across airports and highways. Its headquarters is based in Marseille, France. The company is a subsidiary of the Italian-based, multinational catering company, Autogrill.
Presently, the business operates various restaurants under banners such as Le Grill, Ciao Restaurant, La Croissanterie, Starbucks, Territoires De France, etc.
In the financial year 2021, Autogrill France achieved a turnover of €94 million and currently employs more than 2,000 people.
Moreover, the enterprise offers a variety of products in the following categories:
In order to improve working conditions and to avoid accidents on sites, Autogrill France launched occupational hazard prevention.
With regards to sustainability, the business partnered with “Too Good To Go” in order to combat food waste.
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Namibia
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Established in 2012, Supeco Spain is a discount retail chain which offers 7,500 references on its shelves. Its headquarters is based in Andalusia, Spain. The company is a subsidiary of the French multinational retail and wholesaling corporation, Carrefour Group.
Presently, the business operates 50 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well.
Supeco Spain achieves an annual turnover of €683 million and currently employs 1,900 people.
Moreover, Supeco offers a variety of goods in the following categories:
Brands such as Fairy, El Aguila, Eneryeti, Choleck, Pascual, Trapa, Kavis, Nestle, Hellmann’s, Avecrem and many others are endorsed by the firm.
Supeco Spain maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 9001 and 14001.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates its own distribution centre and a fleet of vehicles is readily available to ensure deliveries.
In 2021, the company announced that it will be expanding its store network in Spain by adding 16 stores more in 2022.
Concerning sustainability, Supeco Spain reduces its carbon footprint by collaborating with local suppliers mainly in order to shorten the supply chain.
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: http://www.supeco.es/
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Slovakia
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Founded in 1993, Billa Slovakia is a supermarket chain owned by REWE International AG Group. Its headquarters is based in Bratislava, Slovakia. The company offers an impressive range of regional and local products.
Billa Slovakia operates more than 158 stores across the country and an online shop as well.
In the financial year 2020, Billa Slovakia achieved a turnover of € 751 million and employed more than 4,500 people.
Moreover, the company gained recognition through the Best Buy Award in 2020.
Billa Slovakia offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories:
Furthermore, in order to cater for consumers with specific food needs, the retailer provides a range of bio and organic products. Besides, Billa Slovakia offers various brands such as Nestle, Loreal Paris, Henkel, Red Bull, Schweppes, etc.
Additionally, the enterprise developed its own label which are as follows (but not limited to):
Moreover, the company maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses certifications such as RSPO, Fairtrade, Organic farming, UTZ, etc.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Billa Slovakia operates its own warehouse and a fleet of electric trucks.
Concerning sustainability, the business uses green products, ecological packaging and bags to reduce its carbon footprints.
Billa Slovakia’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.billa.sk/
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Flame-grilled Latin American dishes and shared plates served in a contemporary chain dining room.
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Eurest has been present in Spain for over 50 years. Mostly known as duty free and catering company, Eurest offers meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee as well as cleaning and maintenance services. Eurest is a subsidiary of Compass Group.
Eurest Spain achieves an annual turnover of € 365 million and employs 13000 people in the country. The company has been recognised as the 2nd largest duty free and catering business in Spain.
Eurest Spain sources seasonal products and opts for proximity to its suppliers.
Eurest Spain aims at decreasing its logistics routes in order to protect the environment.
Eurest Spain abides by a code of conduct as well as a code of ethics in all its areas of operation. The company, through the Eurest Foundation, supports various charities and associations.
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United Kingdom
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Leader in the health and wellness sector in the UK, Holland & Barrett is the largest supplier of a selection of vitamins, supplements, minerals, specialist foods and organic beauty items. Founded in 1870, Holland & Barrett has grown rapidly in the UK as well as other European countries and also internationally.
Nowadays, Holland & Barrett operates over 1600 stores in 18 countries which are either owned by the group or franchisees. These include 66 stores which were launched in 2018. Holland & Barrett operates over 750 stores in the UK.
Holland & Barrett also operates an online shop and offers over 6000 references.
In the financial year 2021, Holland & Barrett achieved a turnover of €825 million and it has a dedicated team of over 5,320 employees. Moreover, the company registered a rise of 103% in its online sales.
Holland & Barrett offers products in the following categories:
Brands available include Bragg, Wellman, Slimbiome, Twinings, ManulaPharm, Navitas, etc.
Holland & Barrett also offers products under its own label, Holland & Barrett, which includes supplements, nuts, etc.
Holland & Barrett aims to become the reference among the “free from” retailers, catering for customers with allergies. In 2016, the company launched a Free From range of 600 products including:
95% of the products provided by Holland & Barrett are sourced from suppliers based in the UK and Ireland.
It must be noted that in the case of beauty care, Holland & Barrett no longer offers products containing SLS and parabens. Furthermore, the business has quit selling products with microplastics and plastic.
Concerning the logistics, Holland & Barrett operates a warehouse in the UK and 2 in Ireland and the Netherlands.
Holland & Barrett manages its own Natural Health Academy where its employees are trained in product safety and contraindications for products. Furthermore, there are also programs for employees specialising in sports nutrition, natural beauty, supplements or foods.
Holland & Barrett’s online shop can be accessed on www.hollandandbarrett.com
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Hong Kong
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Poundland Far East is the retail buying office of all Poundland stores.
Located in Tai Kok, Poundland Hong Kong services over 900 stores. The company is known to be the sourcing firm of the group, engaged in supplying products from China. The firm has 20 employees and accounts for 1 million euros.
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Lithuania
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Bidfood Lithuania is an importer, wholesaler and distributor founded in 1994 when its firm was first established in Kaunas. The company acquired Orgevita in 1999 which turned into Nowaco Lietuva. Bidfood Lithuania then expanded to Latvia and Estonia to then become the leader in distributing frozen and chilled food products countrywide. Bidfood Lithuania is owned by the Bidcorp Group.
The firm operates an online store as well as a mobile application called MyBidfood.
Bidfood Lithuania offers 2400 references in the food categories.
In addition, Bidfood Lithuania provides logistic services including warehousing facilities for other companies in the food distribution field.
Bidfood Lithuania’s clients consist of retail chains, over 1000 businesses in the horeca sector, public institutions and shops. These include restaurants, hotels, catering businesses as well as hospitals, kindergartens, schools and other state agencies. Some examples are Maxima, IKI, Rimi, Norfa, Talutti, Grill London, Pizza Jazz, Best Baltic Hotels, Hotel Lithuania, Royal SPA Residence.
Bidfood Lithuania was reported to achieve a turnover of € 27.9 million in 2020 and employed a total of 109 people.
Bidfood Lithuania offers a variety of products in the following categories:
Moreover, the company provides various organic and vegan options.
Bidfood Lithuania works with more than 2400 brands including Barilla, McCain, Prima, Unilever, Nestle and many others.
Bidfood Lithuania has several private labels under the following names:
Bidfood Lithuania imports its goods from countries such as Holland, France, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Great Britain, Germany, Spain and several more.
Bidfood Lithuania owns automated and temperature-controlled warehouses situated in Kaunas, Lithuania and Riga, Latvia. The company also runs a distribution centre of 6700 m2 located in Kaunas. The distribution center is equipped with 4 temperature-regulated warehouses. Moreover, the area of warehouses in Latvia is over 1400 m2, consisting of 480 m2 warehouses and 300 m2 occupying a fish processing workshop.
In addition, Bidfood Lithuania operates its distribution fleet which comprises 25 trucks that deliver across the Baltics.
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United States
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Founded in 1986, is an american restaurant chain focused on hamburgers, hot dogs, and French fries, and headquartered in Lorton, Virginia.
In 2002, the chain began franchising, following this expansion, today the chain counts 1,500 stores throughout U.S and is considered the fastest growing restaurant chain.
A Five Guys restaurant typically consists of red and white checkered decorations, open kitchens, a single counter for purchasing and picking up food, and tables and chairs for customers.
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Denmark
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Aldi Nord started operating in Denmark in 1977 and became the first discount chain in the country. The firm’s headquarters are based in Copenhagen and the stores are managed by 2 regional offices, one for the east of Denmark and the other for the west.
Moreover, Aldi Denmark has a total of 187 stores across the country and several new stores are opening soon in Odins Brygge, Brande, Mejrup, etc. Denmark’s largest Aldi store, expanding across 1455 sqm, opened in Næstved in 2021.
An online shop is also available on the website. The business also provides access to the Aldi app.
Additionally, in 2021, on the occasion of the company’s 44th birthday, Aldi Denmark partnered with Skanderborg Bryghus in order to launch a special beer under the company’s private label, Humleby.
Aldi Denmark employs 2689 people and its turnover for 2020 is at € 23.9 million, indicating a rise of 33% compared to the previous year.
Moreover, the company has won several awards such as Politiken's price check of organic goods 2020, Dairy Award in 2019, Politiken's discount price check 2018, etc.
The retail chain provides products in the following categories:
Some of the brands available include Kellogg’s, Nivea, Mars, etc.
An assortment of vegan, vegetarian and organic products can also be found.
Aldi Denmark offers an extensive range of products from Aldi Nord’s own brands which include (but not limited to):
Many of its products are sourced locally in Denmark such as fresh meat and vegetables.
In line with its social responsibilities, Aldi Denmark only works with suppliers who cater to animal welfare, environmental protection, social responsibility and production, etc. Moreover, it also collaborates with NGOs in order to minimise food waste, help in educating small farmers, etc. Concerning the environment, the company aims to use packaging that is suitable for recycling. Aldi Denmark has also reduced food waste by 38% in 2020 and aims to extend that number to 50% by 2050.
The online shop can be accessed at: www.aldi.dk
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United Arab Emirates
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Spinneys Dubai is a prominent supermarket chain operating in the United Arab Emirates, known for providing a high-quality shopping experience focused on fresh food, groceries, drinks, and beauty products. Founded in 1961 in Dubai, it is part of the larger Spinneys Group which operates across the Middle East. The company has a strong heritage tied to British origins as a railway provision merchant and evolved into a major grocery retailer importing international goods.
Spinneys Dubai operates numerous well-distributed supermarket branches strategically located in Dubai and the UAE at large, including in upscale areas like Dubai Marina, Jumeirah (Al Wasl), Mirdif, The Villa, and Motor City. Its outlets offer a wide variety of fresh produce, in-store bakeries, butcheries, delicatessens, and organic product selections, aiming to deliver "The fresher experience" to customers. The chain also operates warehouses and distribution centers to efficiently supply its stores across the country.
The company emphasizes food safety, hygiene, and freshness, sourcing from both local UAE producers and international suppliers through a comprehensive global network. It continuously adapts to changing consumer trends and preferences, maintaining a premium position in the UAE grocery retail market.
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Hungary
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Established in 1996, Penny Market Hungary is a discount supermarket chain. Its headquarters is based in Alsonemedi, Hungary. The company is a subsidiary of the German food retailer, Rewe Group.
Today, the business operates 227 stores across the country.
In the financial year 2021, Penny Market Hungary achieved a turnover of €1.05 billion and currently employs more than 4,700 people.
Moreover, the retailer provides various products under different categories:
Brands such as Milka, Jar, Surf, Pampers, Alpro, President, Jack Daniel, Nescafe, Kinder and many others are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that Penny Market Hungary offers a range of bio, vegan, vegetarian and many other special products in its portfolio.
Penny Market Hungary developed its private labels known as (non-exhaustive list):
The company implements strict quality requirements on its products. Its products should comply with domestic and international legislation.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates 3 distribution centres and a fleet of vehicles is available to ensure deliveries.
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Austria
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Hofer Austria is a grocery chain which was established in 1968. Its headquarters is based in Sattledt, Austria. The company is a subsidiary of the German multinational family-owned discount supermarket chain, Aldi Sud. Hofer Austria has been named as the cheapest supermarket in the country by Austria’s consumer association Verein Fur Konsumenteninformation.
As of 2021, the retailer operates 520 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well.
In the financial year 2019, Hofer Austria achieved a turnover of € 4.2 billions and currently employs more than 12,000 people.
It is noteworthy that the company has been ranked in 3rd place in the Austrian retail top 100. Moreover, in 2020, Hofer Austria won the “Best Recruiters” award in the retail industry and in 2021, it received the “International Packaging” award for sustainable fruit baskets.
Furthermore, the enterprise offers a large variety of products in the following categories:
Brands such as Red Bull, Coca Cola, Lays, Nestle, Philadelphia, Mars, Persil, Fa and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Hofer Austria also offers gluten-free, sugar-free, organic and many other products as well.
Moreover, the company also developed its own brand range under the following names (non-exhaustive list):
In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by RSPO, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, EC organic regulation and many others.
Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its own distribution centre and has a fleet of vehicles readily available to conduct its deliveries.
Furthermore, in 2018, Hofer Austria partnered with Walther Faltsysteme to introduce an innovative and long-lasting pallet solution which can be 100% recycled.
It is noteworthy that in 2022, the retailer installed “one2zero” PV systems on 230 store roofs hence making a major contribution to Austria’s energy transition. Moreover, Hofer is recognized as the first Austrian retailer to be entirely CO2-neutral since 2016.
Additionally, as of 2022, the enterprise started using 100% rPET for beverage bottles in its own brand range which is made of recycled material.
Concerning sustainability, Hofer Austria is expanding its organic range and reducing the use of materials for private label packaging in order to protect the environment.
With regards to the community, the retailer donates surplus groceries to social organisations to help people in need.
The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.hofer.at/
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France
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Bleu Libellule, a subsidiary of the CSP group, was established in France in 1997. The company is a specialist in the distribution of renowned brands, especially haircare and beauty products. Bleu Libellule operates an e-shop as well.
Bleu Libellule offers more than 15 000 references in the non-food category.
Bleu Libellule operates 211 shops countrywide. The hair and beauty retailer operates stores found in malls, street malls and retail parks.
Bleu Libellule's clientele includes both professionals and at-home users.
Moreover, Bleu Libellule makes use of advertising to promote its products.
Bleu Libellule was reported to achieve a turnover of €5.64 million in 2019.
Bleu Libellule provides several products from the following categories:
Personal Care: hair care, face care, body care, etc.
In addition, Bleu Libellule offers a range of vegan and organic products.
Bleu Libellule offers various products from brands like Friendly, Olaplex, L'Oréal, Wella, Mulatto, Rica, TGR and many more.
The company is also the exclusive distributor of Amika, GHD, Jessica, Mydentity, Barberstation, Maria Nila, etc.
Bleu Libellule owns private labels as well, which are as follows:
Bleu Libellule owns a warehouse of 18 000m2 where all of its products are stored and distributed. Delivery is free for orders exceeding €10. Additionally, goods are delivered within 3 days. Additionally, the firm partners with third party delivery companies such as FedEx, Chronopost, Relay and DPD.
An easy access to Bleu Libellule's online store is www.bleulibellule.com
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China
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Metro China is the subsidiary of Metro Group from Germany.
The latter set up its business operations in China since the year 1995 and collaborated with the well-known Jinjiang Group in China, to initiate Jinjiang & Metro Cash and Carry as well as when local food's sales begun to sunk.
Both Jinjiang and Metro Cash and Carry are the first joint venture with chain stores in China's big cities with the consent of the Chinese central government.
The products it puts forwards are:
The company’s ‘private labels’ can be classified as follows:
Some multinational brands that were launched in their stores are (non-exhaustive list): Brauns, Vicks, sensodyne, bounty, nutrilon, aptamil etc...
Metro partnered with Alibaba in 2015 to promote e-commerce. Indeed, Metro associated itself with Tmall hence products reached China quickly and sales increased as well.
The company was recognised in the TOP-TALK “VVIP” by Alibaba, for developing Tmall.com into a trending lifestyle.
The Sino-Europe express on metro flagship stores can be accessed through the website: metro.tmall.hk.
Crazy Chinese ‘black friday’ which was held in november 2015 where the CEO of Metro AG Olaf, became salesman on that day provided informations to consumers through live chat with the witness of 500+ medias. On that day, Metro attracted 3.8 million visitors with only 99 SKUs.
In 2015, on the B2C sales market share account, Tmall achieved a 63.5% of sales.
Moreover, the company provides more than 2,000 types of condiments as well as 170 types of spices.
Its products are HACCP certified ensuring food safety and sanitation including safety of food in storage, transportation etc.
Also, they had set up the Star Farm Food Traceability System in the year 2007, which improved the China's food safety system.
Presently, Metro Cash and Carry China, a B2B wholesaler spans to 95 stores in 59 cities and has 8 million customers, with online and offline sales channels.
In the fiscal year 2017-2018, it had a turnover of €2.7 billion and employed more than 11 000 employees.
According to Bloomberg, the German food wholesaler Metro AG announced in 1st Feb 2019 that it wants to sell 80% of its Chinese subsidiary through local bids.
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Canada
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The Dollar Tree store founded in 1991 traces its origins in Virginia. From 1954 to 1991 the company changed various name to finally settle to Dollar Tree. The retail buying office is specialized as a DIY retailer and has 13600 stores in the US and in Canada. Most of the stores are found in the various states of the US with over 145,000 employees.
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China
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Amazon China is an online retailer based in China which started its operations in 2004 when Amazon acquired the e-commerce business Joyo.com. In 2011, the platform was rebranded as Amazon China.
Moreover, Amazon China only offers products from overseas sellers. About 200 000 Chinese sellers operate on Amazon, selling to people internationally, especially in the US.
75% of Amazon's new sellers in 2021 are Chinese merchants, up by 47% compared to the previous year.
Amazon Prime, is a service that gives access to next day delivery as well as unlimited streaming for a monthly subscription, was also established in China.
In 2019, Amazon China achieved a turnover of €266 million.
The online shop of Amazon China can be accessed on www.amazon.cn
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Japan
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Amazon Japan is an online e-commerce platform which focuses on the Asian market and was launched in 2000 in Japan. The company offered books only at first before diversifying its portfolio. Amazon Japan is a subsidiary of Amazon.
Recently, Amazon Japan launched Amazon Prime in 2007 in the country which gives access to next day delivery as well as unlimited streaming at a monthly fee.
In 2002, Amazon Marketplace was established in Japan for third-party traders to sell and buy products.
Amazon Japan offers services such as "Print on Demand (POD)" which prints, binds, and ships books for authors.
In 2019, Amazon Japan achieved a turnover of €11 billion
As of today, 15 distribution centres in Ichikawa, Yachiyo, Sakai, Daito and many other cities, and 5 Prime Now warehouses (Prime Now FC) were established by Amazon Japan. The firm also stores and manages the products of merchants who operate as well as those who don't sell their products on Amazon, in its warehouse.
Moreover, Amazon Japan partners with third-party delivery companies such as DHL, Yamato Transport, Sagawa Express, Japan Post, etc, to carry out distribution of its products overseas and countrywide.
Amazon Japan’s online shop is accessible on www.amazon.co.jp
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Hong Kong
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7-Eleven is a chain of convenience stores which launched its first shop in 1981 in Hong Kong. Since 2019, it has been owned by Dairy Farm. Nowadays, 7-Eleven Hong Kong operates over 900 stores in the country.
7-Eleven has quickly emerged as one of the largest convenience chains in Hong Kong.
7-Eleven Hong Kong provides products in the following categories:
For those who are more health conscious, 7-Eleven Hong Kong offers nutritious drinks and meals which are well-balanced and healthy.
UPDATES ON 7-ELEVEN HONG KONG ON 11/11/2020
In 2020 7-Eleven Hong Kong has partnered with Coca Cola to develop concept stores in Hong Kong.
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7-eleven Indonesia is operated by PT Modern Sevel Indonesia (MSI). Like other 7-eleven around the world, 7-eleven indonesia provide general retail products.
Their private labelled products are :
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Malaysia
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The first 7-eleven store opened in Malaysia was in the year 1984 in Kuala Lumpur. The store is also keen of sustainability issues hence using degradable cups.
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7-eleven stores of philippines are operated by the Philippine seven corperation (PSC). The licence to operate the franchise was obtained in 1982 and the first 7-11 opened its doors in 1984.
The private-labelled products available at 7-eleven philippines are:
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Singapore
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The fist 7-eleven store was opened in 1983 at Upper changi road in Singapore.
The private labelled products available at 7-eleven singapore are as follows:
7-eleven singapore also serve sandwiches and snacks as well as other groceries.
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Taiwan
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7-eleven was first introduced in Taiwan in the year 1978. The convenience store introduces new products each 2 weeks and products that are best sellers from other countries are also introduced to the taiwanese people.
In the delicatessen range, 7-eleven provides regularly new products in the form of
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Thailand
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In 1989 the first 7-eleven was opened in Bangkok, Today along with the traditional products that one can find in a convenience store, 7-eleven proposes local dishes such as:
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Vapiano is the franchised restaurant offering italian dishes. Its headquarters is based in germany.
The products that we use for our dishes are of various types namely:
Dairy products : Mozarella cheeses, Cream
Chilled and fresh products : rocket leaves, bread, tomato, cabbages, fruits
Savory Grocery : oil, flour, spices
Frozen : Meat, seafood
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Qatar
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At SPAR we believe in quality service, therefore we aim to provide our customer with convenient and appealing shopping experience through continuous customer focus.
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United Arab Emirates
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7-eleven United Arab Emirates provide to its clients traditional groceries that are normally available in a convenience store. But what makes it stand apart is the availability of
7-eleven united arab emirates also provides
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Sweden
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7-Eleven is a chain of convenience stores that operates in various parts of the world through different franchisees. In Sweden, Reitan Gruppen, a Norwegian group, owns and operates 7-Eleven Sweden. &-Eleven started to operate in Sweden in 1978.
7-Eleven Sweden runs 81 stores in the country which feature a food service known for its coffees and fresh meals.
In 2013, 7-Eleven Sweden underwent an important rebranding that gave the company a retro look which is also reflected in the packaging and the original logo. The rebranding has turned 7-Eleven Sweden as a chain that is viewed as reliable in the eye of Swedish consumers.
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Norway
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7-eleven norway is a convenience service that proposes general groceries as well as
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Mexico
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7-eleven in mexico is a convenience store and has more than 1800 stores in the same country. Apart from the groceries the convenience store also proposes its own brand called 7-select which comprises of drinks and snacks. Another private labelled products at 7-eleven is that of its hot drinks namely cafe select - mainly for the capucino, chocolate and late.
The juice can have 2 flavours lemon,grapefruit and cola. 7-eleven Mexico also proposes freshly made donuts and sandwiches. Snacks under the brand 7-select are cookies, sweets and chips.
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Denmark
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7-Eleven was launched in Denmark in 1993. The retail chain is managed by the franchise licensee Reitan Convenience Denmark, a subsidiary of Reitan Group, a Norwegian retail group.
7-Eleven operates around 190 convenience stores in Denmark.
7-Eleven Denmark provides products in the following categories:
7-Eleven Denmark also provides 60 references for vegan and vegetarian foods. There is also a wide choice of healthy options. The company is constantly launching new products in the country, becoming an innovator.
7-Eleven works with suppliers such as Arla Foods, Dan Cake, DK Confectionery, Amka, etc.
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Canada
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The 7-eleven in canada is a convenience store that provides general groceries.
The products are divided into categories namely:
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Australia
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7-eleven australia is a convenience store owned by the Withers and Barlow family. The convenience store provides various kinds of groceries from slurpee to personal care products. 7-eleven also provides :
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South Korea
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7-eleven in south korea was founded in 1989 in Seoul. The convenience store provides groceries and also distinct products that can only be found in a Korean 7-eleven. For example:
Giant sausages
Chicken fondue which is a fried chicken and melted cheese meant for dipping
Kimbap which is the Korean version of sushi
Mango bingsu – mango flavored ice-cream
Noodles – the most popular among all is Ramen
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Netherlands
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Action Netherlands is a supermarket chain which first opened in 1993 in Enkhuizen, Netherlands. They also have a distribution centre in the north of Netherlands and one in the south.
In Netherlands only, there are 395 Action supermarkets, hence minimising the distance for customers to shop at Action.
Action usually buys in bulk hence having the ability to lower prices. Action believes in word-of-mouth as a publicity and don't take part in aggressive publicity. Action sells more than 6000 SKUs with 150 new ranges weekly, including lots of home brands and A brands.
Being a fast-growing international non-food discounter, Action welcomes almost millions of customers having different purposes and opinions to visit their stores. Besides their 400 suppliers in Europe and Asia, Action keeps on tracking for high quality products at affordable prices. The company has 13 ranges:
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France
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Action is a chain of retail stores founded in the Netherlands. The company opened its first store in 2012. Nowadays, Action France has over 400 shops in France. Action France has an online shop.
Action France reached a turnover of € 1456 million in 2018, indicating a growth of 39.7% in its revenue compared to 2017. The firm has around 9000 employees at present.
Action France offers products in the following categories:
Sweet Grocery: candy, chocolate, dried fruits, cookies, etc.
Savory Grocery: crisps, chips, pet food, noodles cup, etc.
Drinks: soft drinks, energy drinks and a variety of other drinks
Personal Care: oral care, hair care, pet care, fragrances, etc.
Household: a range of cleaning supplies
Action France offers products from brands like Skin Essentials, Adidas, Becky’s, Max & More, Daily Defense, etc.
Action France operates 3 warehouses in the country. Another warehouse is currently in construction.
Action France’s online store can be accessed on www.action.com
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2009
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Germany
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2009
Action is a retail chain which was established in the Netherlands. Action opened its first shop in Germany in 2009. Action Germany features around 6000 references in the food and non-food categories.
Action operates 288 shops in the country.
Action Germany offers products in the following categories:
Sweet Grocery: candy, chocolate, dried fruits, cookies, etc.
Savory Grocery: crisps, chips, pet food, noodles cup, etc.
Drinks: soft drinks, energy drinks and a variety of other drinks
Personal Care: oral care, hair care, pet care, fragrances, etc.
Household: a range of cleaning supplies
Bazar: a range of bathroom accessories
Action Germany offers products from over 350 international brands such as Whiskas, Kitekat, NatureFit, Fa, Sento, Culi Deco, Coca Cola, etc. Action works with 1000 suppliers in Europe and Asia.
Action Germany also supplies products under Action’s 65 private labels.
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2005
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Belgium
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2005
Action, a chain of retail stores originating from the Netherlands, established its first store in Belgium in 2005. The Group was originally founded by Gerard Deen and Rob Wagemaker. Action Belgium features around 6000 references in 14 categories. Moreover, by the end of 2021, Action Belgium aims to be operating 200 stores across the country.
Several products are available in the following categories:
Action Belgium offers products from over 350 international brands such as Whiskas, Kitekat, NatureFit, Fa, Sento, Culi Deco, Coca Cola, etc. Additionally, the enterprise works with more than 660 suppliers in Europe and Asia.
Furthermore, the business also supplies products under Action’s private labels, some of which include:
Concerning logistics, Action Group uses double decker trucks, transporting 60% more than with an ordinary truck.
With regards to the environment, the company indulges in several measures. For example, all of its products contain the PEFC logo as well as the FSC logo which attest for the sustainable management of forests. Action Group also recycles packaging materials across all its stores, whenever possible. Furthermore, the stores have durable LED lighting.
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Austria
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Action owns 8 supermarkets in Austria. The retailer goes way across the supermarket habits by introducing new products on a regular basis. The customers get to choose among more than 6000 SKUs. Action also integrates its private label and branded products in a wide range of products for the customers to choose from.
There are currently 13 product categories available at Action.
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2006
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France
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2006
Founded in 2006 in France by Thierry Petit and David Dayan, Showroomprive is an online retailing leader specialising in the distribution of cosmetic products. It is also a subsidiary of SRP Group.
The company has expanded in 9 countries including Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Germany and many others.
Furthermore, Showroomprive offers a portfolio consisting of 2000 references.
In 2016. Showroomprivé expanded by taking over Saldi Privati, an Italian online event sales.
In 2017, Showroomprive acquired Beauteprivee, a French e-commerce business specialised in the field of beauty, well-being and cosmetics.
The online retailer counts over 25 million members benefiting from its services.
Showroomprive was reported to achieve a turnover of €697 million in 2020 and employed a total of 800 people.
Products in the personal care category such as skin care, haircare, fragrances and many more, are available.
In accord with its progress, the online retailer launched its private label named Collection IRL - Fashion for women in real life.
Showroomprivé is determined to digitalise the retail industry hence has started using bitcoins. Today, Showroomprive is one of the largest retailers to use virtual money.
Moreover, a logistics centre in Saint-Witz is run by Showroomprivé.
Showroomprive is accessible on www.fr.showroomprive.com
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1867
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Belgium
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1867
Ahold Belgium is among the most important retailers in Benelux considering the fact that it has more than 800 stores in Belgium and Luxembourg alone. Since its creation in 1867 near Brussels, the company now counts 15,000 associates.
The company is represented under various brands like Delhaize, Proxy Delhaize, AD delhaize, Delhaize shop & go, Albert heijn. The different available formats enables not only the expansion of the company but also increases the satisfation of their clients.
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United Kingdom
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Blackemore food service is a wholly owned subsidiary of AF Blackemore & Son Ltd engaged in the distribution of food requiring specific temperatures. In addition to its 40 years of experience, the distribution company has a wide range of clients such as :
Following the expansion of the company, a second warehouse of 80000 square feet was launched.
This particular site was contrived for clients in the nothern region of the United Kingdom. At the same time the other depot of 69000 square feet counts actually serve its main purpose and that was to serve clients in the south.
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1917
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United Kingdom
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1917
Over 1000 Spar stores in the United Kingdom and Wales receive their products through Blackemore Logistics.
To ease up the whole logistics process Blackemore logistics makes use of delivery points and distribution centres.
Indeed the company has over 8500 delivery points in the United Kingdom alone and the 10 distribution centres is of 860000 square feet.
The allocations are as follows :
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Germany
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2015
Founded in 2015, Vipsters.de is the german version of the online retailer Showroomprive.com.
Having a showroomprive.com in Germany has not only expanded the business in a short span but also enabled the accessibility of popular brands to german customers.
Vipsters.de is an online retailer with its certifications such as SSL and the website also went through the Trusted shops web of conduct hence being safe for customers to shop on.
The brands that Vipsters.de operates with are:
The online retailer also has a dedicated team of customer advisors. As Showroomprive.com Germany is always innovating, new products are proposed on a daily basis. The retailer approach its customers through flash sales where several famous brands are available at low prices. These flash sales are for a limited time but very effective and successful.
Beside the flash sales, another innovation adopted by Showroomprive.com Germany is that bitcoins are accepted as payment form.
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2010
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Spain
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2010
Showroomprive Spain is an online retailer, which was founded in 2010 and is a subsidiary of the French company Showroomprive.
In 2020, Showroomprive Spain achieved a turnover of €25 million and had 30 employees in 2019.
Products in the personal care category such as skin care, haircare, fragrances and many more, are available.
Showroomprive Spain has partnered with around 1500 brands including Essie, Maybelline. Novange and many more.
Furthermore, Showroomprive Spain imports its products from France, Italy, UK and many more.
The online shop of Showroomprive Spain can be accessed on www.showroomprive.es
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2011
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Italy
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2011
Showroomprive, a French company, was launched in Italy in 2011. The firm acquired Saldi Privati in 2016 and is currently the largest online retailer in Italy.
The retailer is mainly known for the flash sales it organises. The flash sales are done for a short period of time for the different brands available on the website.
Showroomprive Italy offers products in the personal care category such as nail care, fragrances, hair care and many more.
Among the brands that Showroomprive.com Italy deals with are Puma, Levi, Adidas, Diesel and many more.
Moreover, Showroomprive Italy imports its products from France, UK, Spain and many others.
The retailer is keen on doing innovation,therefore to set itself apart, Showroomprive Italy offers bitcoins as a payment method.
Showroomprive Italy’s online shop can be accessed on www.saldiprivati.com
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2011
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United Kingdom
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2011
Specialized in online flash sales, Showroomprive.com in United Kingdom offers the facility of online shopping of many popular brands. What sets it apart from other online shopping website is that there are flash sales regularly which enables customers to acquire famous brands when the prices are reduced.
Over 1000 brands are available.
These brands are categorized in:
The online retailer also makes use of bitcoins as online payment method.