EMCD (European Merchandise Casino Distribution) is the Casino Group's purchasing organization. Following the end of the partnership between Casino and Cora in order to mutualize their purchases and to negotiate the best prices, EMC is born in 2002. The Casino's subsidiary owns two main distribution centres in Saint-Etienne and Vitry, and several warehouses throughout the french territory, employing over 600 collaborators. Its main activity is the referencing of suppliers to purchase food and non-food products. 

Provera France also known as Cora is a hypermarket chain owned by the group Louis Delhaize (belgian group). The hypermarket chain provides brands as well as private labels.

Cora has developed a portfolio of private labels:

• Patrimoine Gourmand, for french specialities
• Nature Bio, for biological products
• Cora Dégustation, for premium products
• Kido, products for kids
• Optim'alp, products for garden
• Domeos, fitness products
• Influx, clothing and shoe line

The hypermarket has also developed a range of services for the customers:

• Restauration
• Fuel
• Corasnack
• Book order
• Tickets
• Parapharmacies

Owned by Casino Group, Monoprix which was established in 1932, counts more than 700 shops throughout 250 cities in France. The company also serves the retail brands Monoprix and Naturalia (this second brand name has its own buying office).

It serves 800000 customers per day. Monoprix is far from being just another general retail chain, in fact, the company is always searching for ways to innovate in terms of products and services.  

Monoprix employs 21000 people and it achieves a turnover of €5 billion. 

Since 1947, Monoprix proposes a selection of brands for the satisfaction of its customers. Its own label Monoprix is famous for being of high quality.

Other private labels range of Monoprix are :

• Monoprix Gourmet: for premium products
• Monoprix Bio: representing 400 SKUs of bio products 
• Monoprix P'tit prix: 200 references at low prices
• Monop Daily: nutritious ready meals
• Bout'chou: baby food, clothes and personal care of products selected by experts
• Monop'make up: 200 SKUs of makeup of which 90% are manufactured in France
• Monoprix Fit: Sports outfits

79% of its suppliers are from small and medium enterprises and 64% of the products are recycled. Furthermore, it works with 425 local producers. 

In 2020, Monoprix has launched Monoprix Plus, an e-commerce service in association with Ocado. Ocado has also launched a depot that serves Monoprix’s customers in Paris and the Hauts-de-France region in France. 

Moreover, Monoprix France has been testing new trends in its store in Montparnasse. These include organic, local and recycled products. Moreover, Monoprix has been working with artisans and well-known chefs and caterers to promote traditional products such as bread, cheeses, meat, wines, beers, etc. 

Monoprix France has partnered with Ocado to build a modern warehouse of 36000 m2 which can stock up to 22000 references. 

Since 2020 Monoprix France has started collaborating with Amazon which delivers orders at specific pick up points across France. This service is provided to Amazon Prime members and Monoprix France intends to have 180 food collection points by 2022 across France. 

Monoprix plans to expand across Europe and open franchises across Netherlands, Scandinavia, Belgium, Germany, Portugal and Spain. 

At present, the aim of the chain is to double its turnover to €10 billion in 10 years. 

Franprix Leader Price is a French chain of stores based on the proximity concept mainly found in Ile de France and it was incorporated in 1990. Since 1997, the firm is completely owned by the Casino Group which has a 11,6% market share. The year 2004 witnessed the opening of its first store in Lyon. Today, Franprix comprises 894 stores while Leader Price consists of 726 stores in France. 

In 2020, Aldi France took over 545 Leader Price stores and it was also announced that the company may acquire more Leader Price stores in the future. The stores will gradually be rebranded as Aldi stores.

At present, Franprix Leader Price offers around 5000 references, including around 4000 references under its own brands. 

In 2016, Franprix launched a partnership with the French coffee shop chain, Colombus Café, to install coffee corners in its stores and set up self-service kiosks.

In the year 2017, the firm launched a new store with a new concept under the banner Next. The aim was to offer to their customers a better shopping experience by providing more fresh products and services such as bakery.

Since 2018, Franprix has implemented a food service in its stores. In Paris, the concept has attracted many people since it was launched. 

Furthermore, 2021 marked a major change for Leader Price. Indeed, the retail chain launched ‘Le Club Leader Price’, a new subscription service enabling customers to order online and be delivered at home or at a pick up point. Customers can choose how frequently to be delivered: each week or every 15 days. 

The business offers 8 product lines which are as follows:

• Leader Price: there are 3,400 products in this range. This is the main range value for money.
• Winner: there are 400 products in this range. Based on current consumption, prices are generally lower than other products with larger quantities.
• Leader Bio: there are 65 products in this range, based on respect for the living and natural cycles.
• Leader Prix Equitable: a Trade Partnership and a Social Movement which aims to improve the law and trade conditions of marginalized workers, particularly in the context of North-South international trade. 
• Fine Line: a range of lightweight products.
• National Brands: since October 2010, a limited range of products has been extended to national brands in animal feed, cheese, yoghurt, appetizers, pasta, soda and so on.
• Kids: a range of products for children ranging from yogurts to beverages to pasta.
• Selections from our regions: products from the French culinary heritage.

The firm has organic products in the frozen and chilled food range like chicken fillets and cheese made with organic milk that are AB (Agriculture Biologique) certified.

Franprix Leader Price has a buying team which comprises a category manager, a product manager and a team of buyers. The category manager who analyses the market, prepares the brief and the related criteria regarding prices and margins. The product manager selects products, suppliers and handles the product launching. The product manager also ensures that buyers respect the initial brief. The buying team ensures that the quality of products is in line with the requirements and the buyers negotiate the price.  

In 2020, Franprix Leader Price achieved a turnover of €98 million.

Additionally, to become the firm’s supplier, the provisioner has to follow the following steps:

• To introduce a product
• To provide a sample for taste and information about the product.
• To negotiate about prices
• Provide informations about logistics
• Set a price for consumers’ products
• Taste evaluation and quality
• Supplier check

The required certifications that the suppliers need to have are:

• ISO 9001:2015
• IFS Food
• BRC Global Standards

Furthermore, Franprix Leader Prix has a list of forbidden ingredients which includes palm oil, exotic oils and controversial additives. The company accepts products with extremely low amounts of artificial aromates. 

Pertaining to the logistics features, the company operates the Franprix Leader Price Logistics through Abbreviation FPLP Log which is responsible for the storage warehousing services and the preparation of supermarket orders.

Moreover the delivery of frozen foods are done in its 3 warehouses situated in Orly, Marseille and Toulouse. Fresh food products are delivered in 3 warehouses at Grand Quevilly, Narbonne and Wissous.

According to the research of Rayon Boissons, the firm decided to reorganize its central purchasing department and also integrate the wine cell of EMC in its wine section.

As part of the fight against food waste, a partnership was also signed with the PHENIX social enterprise to collect and redistribute short date unsold, neighborhood associations. 160 Franprix integrated stores were involved in this initiative in the same year, representing just under 18% of the stores.

Coeur de Nature is the subsidiary of Auchan and is specialised in the distribution of organic products. The first store was opened in May 2012 in Bretigny sur Orge in France. In 2016, the second store of 237m2 was launched in Paris. Other stores operate as franchises for the firm.

Presently, the organic retailer provides 13 000 references in the food and non-food categories.

Coeur de Nature achieved a turnover of €3700 million in 2011.

Products offered by Coeur de Nature are available in the following categories:

• Chilled & fresh food
• Frozen food
• Drinks
• Savory Grocery
• Sweet Grocery
• Household
• Personal Care

The majority of products are sourced from local producers. This type of procurement ensures that the products remain authentic and guarantees a great flexibility in supply management.

Coeur de Nature offers products from Auchan Bio private label as well.

Scamark was founded in France in 1997 and is owned by Leclerc. The company sells E.Leclerc's private label products. Composed of over 500 independent retailers, Scamark is a specialized company whose mission is to develop private labels and contribute to their commercial performance. Scamark also works with SMEs. 

With a workforce of around 249 employees, Scamark achieved a turnover of € 4.19 billion in 2020. 

A diversified assortment of products are available under the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: ambient desserts, sweet canned foods, biscuits, sugar, seasonal confectionery, chocolates, etc. 
• Savory Grocery: pet food, spices, rice, pasta, ready meals, dressings, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, fruits, vegetables, charcuterie, ready-meals, etc. 
• Dairy: dessert, cheese, milk, cream, butter, eggs, margarine, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, fish, seafood, ready-meals, snacking, drinks, etc. 
• Drinks: water, juice, ice tea, etc
• Wine & Spirits: wine, beer, spirits, etc
• Personal Care: hair care, skincare, oral care, supplements, hygiene, etc.
• Household: cleaners, cleaning supplies, air fresheners, repellents, etc. 

Scamark France provides a wide range of organic and bio items as well, under its own brands such as Biovillage and Chaque Jour Sans Gluten. 

The firm provides its products under the private labels, including but not limited to: 

• Lydog: offers a range of products for dogs
• Eco +:  provides an assortment of products under various categories, such as pasta, yoghurt, chips, etc
• Nos Régions ont du Talent: offers a wide range of items such as snacks, drinks, chocolates, etc.

Concerning accreditations, Scamark France is certified by the following bodies: IFS HPC, FSC, PEFC, ISO 9001, etc. 

Furthermore, the company manages 16 warehouses in France and 8 are dedicated to personal care products.

With regards to the environment, Scamark France sources items which use less packaging, contribute to less deforestation, and many more. The enterprise also aims to reduce its environmental impact through less production and transport impacts, less food wastage, etc. 

The Verapoulos is a supermarket chain founded in 1973 and owned by Metro SA since 2016. After the acquisition, the company is regarded as one among the largest companies in Greece.

Following which, the retail outlets are now 222 in total and can be found across the country.

The supermarket chain has also focused on brands as well as private labels. The company also collaborate with local producers and supports them, hence their products being available on the shelves.

The Greek company has developed its private labels while collaborating with Greek producers. They are as follows:

• Pappy
• Alta
• Best price etc

The other brands available are:

• Prost
• Freeze
• King fisher
• Filos etc

The products’ quality are measured by their certifications:

• ISO
• HACCP
• IFS
• BRC

Their ranges of products includes:

• Grocery
• Chilled and fresh
• Organic
• Frozen
• Drinks
• Dairy

TerreAzur is a French distributor of fresh vegetables and fruits and is also known as a wholesaler of seafood. Owned by Groupe Pomona, TerreAzur has over 100 years of experience in its sector. Terre Azur is organized as a national network with 18 regional offices across France. 

TerreAzur distributes to clients including restaurants, brasseries, green grocers, convenience stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, etc. In fact, there are 40000 restaurant owners who are supplied by TerreAzur. 

In 2018, TerreAzur achieved a turnover of € 930 million and employed 3000 people. 

TerreAzur offers products in the chilled & fresh food category that includes fruits, vegetables and an extensive range of seafood products. 

Some of the brands exclusively distributed by the company are Savalia, id Pratic, 100% Experts Terroirs, etc.

There is a team of 133 expert buyers which sources products for the company. TerreAzur works with local and regional producers in France, guaranteeing that he products are fresh and traceable. The company has even signed a deal of exclusivity with AgriConfiance, TerreAzur is now the partner of 53 cooperatives.

TerreAzur holds the following certificates:

• ISO 9001
• ISO 22000
• AB
• Organic Farming
• MSC and other quality certifications

TerreAzur operates a new warehouse of 11600 m2 which can handle 65000 tonnes of fruits and vegetables each year. 

TerreAzur is committed to sourcing sustainable foods. The firm is also working with suppliers to reduce packaging and improve the treatment of food waste. Measures are also being taken to reduce pollution.

Brake is a British food service wholesaler and entered the French market in 1992. Brake France has 45000 clients. Brake France offers 3500 references and each year, 200 new references are introduced. Brake France also operates an online store. Brake France is a subsidiary of Sysco.

Brake France grew by acquiring companies like Frigosud, Figel, Valette, Rault, etc. 

Brake France employs 2162 people and in 2016, the company attained a turnover of € 707 million. 

Brake France offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: spices, condiments, olive oil, pasta, rice, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: sugar, jam, honey, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Drinks: gin, cider, wine, craft beer, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, poultry, starters, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready-meals, dessert, meat, poultry, etc.
• Household: dishwasher, cleaner, detergent, etc. 

62% of the products provided are produced in France. The company works with 233 french suppliers. 

Brake France also offers products from Brake’s private label, Brake. 

Brake France is HACCP and ISO 22000 certified. 

Brake France operates 45 warehouses and has a fleet of 430 refrigerated trucks. 

To ensure that all products are of high quality, Brake France carries out bacteriological, metrological, physiochemical, organoleptic and labelling tests frequently. Furthermore, the company has set up a quality charter which all its suppliers have signed. 

Brake France’s online shop can be accessed on www.brake.fr

Franmax is part of Maxima Group and is the biggest Lithuanian retailer and the largest private employer in Baltic States where it operates more than 400 outlets, including 233 in Lithuania. The mission of the company is to provide franchise and agency services to all the subsidiaries of Maxima group.

Maxima operates a wide range of private label products both in food and non-food segments and is seeking to expand its offer in order to address the growing demand of its customers. Nowadays the group operates budget and mid-priced brands:

• Optima Linija for budget FMCG.
• Favorit for mid-priced packaged food.
• Ekologica for ecological packaged food.
• Meistro Kokybe for mid-priced chilled and frozen meat.

The general retail chain has managed to acquire the trust of many consumers through the economical prices and high quality products.

Other brands available at Franmax are:

• Divus - range of personal care
• La fonte cosmetic - tissue paper & hand care
• Bonto - washing powder
• Helper - WC products
• Effex - Dish & window cleaner
• DentaDoc - Dental care products

Bofrost is a German retailer that’s one of the leading European frozen specialists thanks to its home delivery concept. The group has activities in 13 countries with a fleet of over 5000 vehicles. A 24/7 order service and a cost-free delivery are two of the main elements that helped Bofrost* becoming the leading frozen pure player in Europe. In France, Bofrost* accounts 13 agencies and the company achieved 55M€ of sales revenue in 2015. 

Incorporated in 1912, Passion Froid is a wholesaler which specializes in frozen products. Its headquarters is based in Tenine, Antony, France.

With regards to its distribution channels, it operates 76 distribution sites. 

Its turnover amounts to €496.8 million and it employs more than 2,000 employees. 

Moreover, the business offers more than 4,500 references and also introduces over 100 new products per year.

PassionFroid provides a selection of products in the following categories:

• Savory grocery: pie, bread, sandwiches, etc.
• Sweet grocery: chocolate, cakes, pie, etc.
• Frozen: beef, lamb, pork, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: salad dressing, mayonnaise, jam, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.

Moreover, it works with suppliers such as:

• Cooperl: pig meat. 
• Zini: pasta.
• Lactel: milk and yogurt.
• Soignon: goat cheese. 

The company has developed its private labels including:

• Le boucher du chef: fresh meat. 
• Beaufort: a range of raw fish. 
• La grande charcuterie: charcuterie products. 

It is noteworthy that its products are sold to at least 11,007 customers daily. 

Concerning its logistics, Passion Froid delivers its products via 76 bi-temperature vehicles with the help of 1,077 drivers.

KFC France is owned by Yum! Brands. KFC started to operate in France in 1991 and now runs 267 restaurants in the country.

KFC France aims to operate a total of 500 restaurants in France by 2022. Customers can also order meals from KFC France through their online portal.

KFC France offers a variety of meals including burgers, wraps, buckets, salads, desserts, beverages, etc. 

KFC France publishes all information about the allergens present in its products. 

KFC France works with 100 suppliers. KFC France is interested in French suppliers but is also willing to work with suppliers from different countries as well.

For the sourcing of chicken, KFC France works with suppliers from the Netherlands, Germany, Poland and France. Chicken consists of 47% of its purchases. 

Concerning the logistics, there are 3 warehouses operated by the company. The logistics company STEF is also responsible for sourcing, storing and delivering the products to KFC France’s restaurants. 

Delhaize, which is famously known as Ahold Delhaize, is of Dutch origin and is a multinational retail company. 

It was established in 1857. Ahold and Delhaize have merged together and operate as one. It engages with at least 15,000 employees and 834 stores across the country. 

It also provides an online shop.

Delhaize Belgium received the European private label awards for its raw cakes in the confectionary and snacking category with all its flavors. 

It offers a variety of products under different categories: 

• Savory grocery: pasta, macaroni, rice, etc.
• Sweet grocery: chocolate, cookies, candy bar, etc. 
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, fish, soups, etc.
• Frozen: Meat, vegetables, rabbit, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Conditioner, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Whiskey, Beer, Wine, etc.     

Delhaize has organic products such as: Fruits, vegetables, meat, pasta, bread, carrots, paper towels etc. 

Last but not least, it offers vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free products. It has categories of products that are distinguished by labels or brands such as Delhaize Bio, Delhaize veggie or Delhaize gluten-free. 

These products are certified by Certisys. 

It offers products under its private brand label DELHAIZE in the category of fresh products and works with local brands such as: albert, etos, giant, hannaford and many more. 

Delhaize Belgium has launched a new subscription service that allows companies to offer their employees a discount on healthy food products. 

When it comes to sustainability, the supermarket chain is committed to animal welfare, to use sustainable palm oil as well as keep eradicating food waste and many more. 

The link to its online platform: https://www.delhaize.be/fr-be/shop

Axfood is a Swedish wholesaler and grocery retailer which launched in 2000. The company is a subsidiary of Axel Johnson and was launched with the aim of providing high quality and sustainable products to its clients. Over 4 million customers purchase products from Axfood through various stores. 

Axfood supplies to around 1200 stores which involve 325 stores owned by the group. Furthermore, the firm’s products can be bought online. The firm has emerged as one of the market leaders in the industry in Sweden. 

The business employs 12772 employees and in 2022, achieved a turnover of €6.4 billion. Axfood is listed on the stock exchange since 1997 and in 2006, was listed on NASDAQ Stockholm’s Large Cap list. 

Axfood owns several companies which include:

Willys: a food retail chain with 200 stores in Sweden. The chain is known for its low prices. Willys also operate 50 smaller shops under another name, Willy Hemma. The company also runs an online shop.

Hemkop: a grocery chain with 187 stores out of which 70 are owned by the group. The firm launched its online shop in 2016. Among its products, one can find a variety of organic and vegetarian products.

Axfood Snabbgross: A wholesaler which supplies restaurants, cafes and other businesses in Sweden’s HoReCa sector. The company offers over 13000 references.

Mat.se:  An online shop offering grocery items. The firm is known for offering innovative options to customers and is constantly testing new concepts.

Middagsfrid: founded in 2007, the firm offers meal kits in the form of pre-packed grocery bags which are delivered to customers. Middagsfrid is a subsidiary of Mat.se

Eurocash: Eurocash consists of 8 stores and has is considered to be one of the largest food retailers on the Norwegian border.

Dagab: The logistics company which is responsible for managing the stocks and the logistics for Axfood.

Apohem: An online pharmacy founded in 2017 

Tempo: a chain of 134 grocery stores 

Urban Deli: Axfood is the major partner in Urban Deli, a chain of speciality stores which also operate a restaurant and an indoor market. There are currently 3 stores in Sweden. 

Handlar’n: a chain of of 224 mini-marts

Axfood has also developed several own brands including:

Garant: a brand of organic products which include milk, cheese, pasta and olive oils

Minstingen: a brand of baby care products which was launched in 2016

Eldorado: a range of grocery products including rice, olive oil and cereals.

Saklart:  a brand of household products and personal care items

Premier:  a brand of soft drinks 

Fixa: a brand of household products that includes various laundry and cleaning products

Axfood launches more than 300 new products under its private labels every year. 

Axfood has a code of conduct which clearly stipulates its requirements and regulations concerning employment rights and ethical behaviour . Suppliers wishing to work with the company have to abide by this code of conduct. At present, there are around 1500 suppliers who supply axfood with products based on the company’s criteria. 

Concerning the private labels, Axfood has devised a specific process on how products are developed. First, Axfood will set the criteria for quality based on taste, content, ingredients, forbidden ingredients and allowed ingredients. Once the criteria is defined, suppliers are invited to submit proposals along with samples. 

Axfood carries out tests on the samples and selects three to four suppliers. The firm can request changes to improve the products. Once this is done, further tests are carried out. This includes testing by a panel of 60 consumers.

Based on the results, Axfood will select the supplier which meets all the specifications and sign an agreement. The packaging is also designed Axfood’s requirements and the product is launched and distributed to Axfood and its different stores. 

Axfood manages several warehouses and around 600 000 cases are delivered each day. Axfood is now also operating a fully automated warehouse. The company’s vehicles are modern and Axfood has also announced that it would be introducing more fossil-free trucks to its fleet.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Albert Czech Republic operates its stores under the following banners:

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

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

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

Its products categories include:

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

Besides it has its own brands namely:

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

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

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

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

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

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

UPDATES ON ALBERT CZECH REPUBLIC ON 29/05/2018

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

UPDATES ON ALBERT CZECH REPUBLIC ON 08/01/2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Albert Heijn offers their own brands which are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aldi Sud Austria provides products in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aldi Nord Belgium employs 6587 people.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moreover, it employs more than 9,000 employees. 

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

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

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

Aldi Nord France offers products in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aldi Sud Hungary offers products in the following categories:

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

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

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

• Almare: This brand offers a wide selection of high quality fish and seafood.
• BBQ: Delicious varieties of chicken steaks and marinated barbecue are found in the brand.  
• Gut Bio: In this brand, a large selection of high quality organic products like vegetables, sausage and cheese can be found.
• Cucina: Specialties such as aromatic balsamic vinegar and olive oil are found in this brand.
• Choceur: The products that are sold under this brand are chocolate milk bars, biscuits and desserts.
• Desira: Milk products can be found in this brand.
• Einfach Regional: Top quality milk is sold under this name.
• Expressi: The product that is sold in this brand is tea.

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

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

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

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

Moreover 50% of the Aldi products are Irish.

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

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

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

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

Aldi Nord Luxembourg offers products in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Several products are available in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aldi Nord Poland offers products in the following categories:

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

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

Aldi Nord Poland offers both private labels and branded products.

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

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

An online store is also available on the site. 

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

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

Several products are available in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It operates over 90 stores across the country.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aldi Spain offers products in the following categories:

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

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

• Drinks: wine, vodka, gin, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

Aldi Spain also offers a range of vegan and vegetarian products

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

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

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

• Mildeen: a brand of personal care products

• Aldi: a brand of sweet and savory snacks

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

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

• Nature Suisse
• Nature Suisse Bio

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

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

It operates over 950 stores across the country.   

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

It provides various products under different categories such as:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trader Joe’s offers products in various categories including:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Auchan - with 56 hypermarkets RT Mart - with 244 hypermarkets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Auchan Italy employs 18000 people. 

Auchan Italy offers products in the following categories:

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

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

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

• Pasta
• Sauces
• Olive oil
• Wine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Auchan operates under the following banners:

• Auchan Hypermarkets
• Auchan Supermarkets
• My Auchan

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

Auchan Poland offers products in the following categories:

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

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

Auchan Poland provides products under its own brands which are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various products in different categories such as:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some of Auchan’s private labels are as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It has a dedicated team of 19,600 employees. 

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

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

Auchan Spain also offers products under its own private labels:

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

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

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

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

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

There are 6000 people who are working for Auchan Ukraine. 

Auchan Ukraine offers products in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

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

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

The retailer attracts approximately 700 000 customers daily. 

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

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

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

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

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

• Carrefour Hypermarkets
• Carrefour Market
• Carrefour Express

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

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

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

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

Organic items are also available.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Carrefour Hypermarkets

• Carrefour Market

• Carrefour Express

• Carrefour Cash & Carry

• Supeco

Carrefour Italy also manages an online shop.

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

Carrefour Italy offers products in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carrefour Romania operates under the following banners:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Established in 1973, Carrefour is a French retail chain. 

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

Its turnover amounted to €9.058 million in 2020. 

The business provides various products under different categories such as:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carrefour is also present in Taiwan

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

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

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

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

It provides various products under different categories such as:

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

The firm also offers products under its private labels:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The hypermarket chain provides different categories such as:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Savoury grocery
• Sweet grocery
• Frozen goods

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

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

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

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

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

It offers special products under different segments such as:    

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

Coop also offers products under its own private labels:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Furthermore, Transgourmet has over 80 777 customers in France. 

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

Transgourmet offers products in the following categories:

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

Several organic items are available as well.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maxi Serbia operates its own online shop. 

Maxi Serbia runs over 400 stores under the following banners:

• Maxi
• Mega Maxi
• Tempo
• Shop & Go

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

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

Maxi Serbia provides products under the following categories:

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

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

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

Maxi Serbia operates a modern distribution centre. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Hypermarket
• Supermarket
• Express
• Shopping Centres

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Delisse
• Falsbourg
• Notre Jardin 
• Tech9

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

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

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

It consists of more than 1,000 stores. 

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

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

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

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

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

 Coop Denmark also offers special products such as: 

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

The firm sells its products under its private label brands:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It offers special products such as:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ranges available are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some of its own brands are as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Established in 1940,  Kesko is a retail chain company and a subsidiary of the K-group based in Finland.  

In 2021, its turnover was €11.3 million. 

It operates through more than 1200 grocery stores across Finland. 

Kesko and K-retailers employ a total of about 39,000 people.

Its grocery chains are: kSupermarket, kCITYMARKET, kMarket, Kespro and Neste K.

Kesko provides various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: Macaroni, bread, rice, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: Chocolate granola, cereal bars, cookies, etc. 
• Frozen: Ice cream, seafood, meat, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, brussels sprouts, zucchini, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, eggs, etc.
• Drinks: Coca-cola, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Floor detergents, kitchen paper, toilet paper, etc. 
• Personal care: Conditioner shampoo, toothbrush etc. 
• Wine and spirits: Champagne, beer, wine, etc.

  The business has its own private brands known as the:

•  k-Menu: Mozzarella, tagliatelle, fish fingers, etc. 
• Pirkka: frozen strawberries, premium coffee, champagne, etc.

When it comes to social responsibility, Kesko’s priorities are focused on climate change control, sustainable procurement and responsibility for their employees as well as customers.

Metro Austria is a wholesaler which was established in 1971. Its headquarters is based in Vienna-Vosendorf Austria. Moreover, Metro Austria is owned by the German Multinational company, Metro AG. 

Currently, the business operates 12 wholesale stores nationwide with a total sales area of approximately 140,000 square metres. Moreover, Metro Austria manages an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Metro Austria achieved a turnover of € 845.6 million and employed around 2,100 people. 

Furthermore, the company offers more than 48,000 references in the following categories: 

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

Brands such as Taft, Always, American Bud, Ashoka, Alnatura, Sinker and many more are endorsed by the company. 

It is noteworthy that the firm also offers organic, bio, vegetarian and vegan products for consumers with specific food needs. 

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

• Metro Premium - This line includes products such as cheeses, olive oil, beef, etc…
• Rioba - Under this brand, products such as coffee and cakes are sold.
• Sigma - This brand is especially dedicated to office products.
• Tarrington House - It includes household products such as tablewares and home textiles.

In addition, the enterprise maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by MSC, ASC, IFS, BOS and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its own distribution centre and has an e-fleet of vehicles to manage its deliveries. 

Additionally, in 2021, Metro Austria acquired Rewe Group’s 9 wholesale stores and its delivery business as well. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm is committed to reduce its carbon footprints by providing more organic products on its shelves and conducting deliveries with its e-fleet as much as possible. 

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

Metro Belgium is a wholesaling chain and can be defined as a professional in the HoReCa sector as well as food sector. A specific card is used for all purchasing activities and this particular card is accessible to only professionals.

The product ranges available are:

• Frozen
• Drinks
• Grocery
• Chilled and fresh
• Household
• Dairy

Metro also puts forward its own brands which are tailor made for catering professionals and retailers:

• Catering select - ingredients for food serving organisations
• H-line - ingredients for bars and cafés
• Rioba - Decorative accessories for restaurants and cafés
• Sigma - Office stationeries

Metro Bulgaria is a wholesaler which was established in 1999. Its headquarters is based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Metro Bulgaria is a sales division of the German Multinational company, Metro AG.

Presently, the business operates 11 wholesale stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. Moreover, concerning its distribution channels, it provides its services to more than 645,000 clients in the retail as well as in the HoReCa sector. 

In the financial year 2020, Metro Bulgaria achieved a turnover of € 435 million and currently employs more than 2,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company received the Top Employers Institute award for “Bulgaria’s Best Employer” in 2018. 

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

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

Brands such as Persil, Raffaello, President, Cheddar, Nestle, Milka, Snickers, Lays, Pampers, Ariel, etc, are endorsed by the firm. Besides, the company also caters for consumers with specific food needs as there is a selection of organic, vegan, vegetarian and many other products. 

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

• Metro Chef: This brand includes products such as oils, ketchups, potato fries, etc. 
• Metro professional: This brand covers non-food products such as cooking accessories. 
• Aro: This brand encompasses almost all product categories. 
• Rioba: This brand is dedicated to a line of coffee. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by IFS, BRC, FSSC 22000, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Metro Bulgaria partnered with Lagermax Spedicio Bulgaria EOOD to handle its transport and logistics services. 

Concerning sustainability, the company is reducing its carbon footprints by reducing the use of plastics in its operations. 

Furthermore, in 2017, Metro Bulgaria opened a logistics centre dedicated to the Horeca sector only. As a result, it has a Food Service Distribution Platform (FSD) which saves the time of hoteliers and restaurateurs for physical shopping in the stores. 

Moreover, in 2020, the company installed photovoltaic arrays on top of its wholesale units in collaboration with Solarpro. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.metro.bg/ 

Metro China operates over 70 stores. Metro focuses in particular on China's Eastern and Southern regions. In China, METRO offers one-stop solutions and innovative value-added services to 220,000 hotels, restaurants, canteens and food-service companies. Metro helps more than 133,000 groceries, small scale supermarkets and convenience stores achieve revenue growth.

Metro provides support to over 3.75 million enterprise customers, satisfying staff benefit and daily operational requirements.

 With approximately 25,000 different types of products from fruits and vegetables to office supplies, home appliances, fabrics and automobile accessories Metro China.

AKA brand: Developed as a basic, entry price brand for our trade customers, aka comprises approximately 400 food and 200 non-food products; Specially designed for convenience stores, groceries, service stations and independent food stores,

FINE FOOD offers high quality products, appealing packaging and competitive pricing; Tailor-made for food-service companies,

HORECA Select comprises a comprehensive range of food and non-food items to meet all the needs of a professional kitchen

H-Line: Comprises everything from bed and bath to tissue paper and candles for housekeeping, buffet sets, cutlery and restaurant equipment. This diverse range of non-food products is the perfect solution for hotels and food-service companies

RIOBA: Offers an all-in-one solution for bars, cafes and hotels by supplying coffee, beverage, cocktail mixers, glasses, napkins and other bartending products 

SIGMA: Covers all office supply needs including stationery, paper and desktop equipments. 

Metro, a German cash & carry chain, launched its first store in France in 1971. The company belongs to Metro AG group. Currently, Metro France is the leading supplier of independent catering in France as well as 2nd largest chain in France’s cash & carry sector. The company offers over 200,000 references in the food and non-food categories.

Metro France serves around 800000 customers each year, including businesses in the HoReCa sector and independent retailers.

An online shop, created in 2017, is also present on the website. 

In 2020, Metro France signed a charter, “Made in France”, with 10 major federations of the French food sector. The aim of this charter is to promote French agricultural production in independent restaurants across the country. 

Additionally, in 2021, the business acquired a stake of 25% in the fish processing company, Filpromer. 

Metro France achieved a turnover of € 3.61 billion in 2020 and at present, 9000 people work for the business.

Various products are available in the following categories:

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

Moreover, a range of organic and gluten-free items is also available. 

Amongst the services Metro France provides, it also offers renovations, innovations, inspirations as well as sustainable and digital developments for other businesses such as food hygiene, recipe development, kitchen renovation, customised website creation and maintenance. 

Brands like Haribo, Nestle, Charal, Florensuc, Elseve, etc, are endorsed by the company. 

Metro has also developed its own brands which target HoReCa professionals. These brands include (not limited to) :

• Metro Chef: a range of food items such as sauces, frozen vegetables, spices, couscous, cheese, chocolate, etc.
• Gilbert: a range of uices, industrial pastries, honey, etc.

Regarding the sourcing, Metro France collaborates with 4000 suppliers and a wide range of products from 1000 local and regional suppliers as a way to promote local specialties. The firm also partnered with 90 micro breweries.

Additionally, Metro France imports its products from Italy, USA, Germany, etc.

The chain ensures that all its products are of good quality and quality tests are often carried out by the business at different stages of the distribution chain in regards to food safety. 

In addition, Metro France is concerned about sustainability. The business has reduced its carbon footprint. Furthermore, unsold perishable products are donated to charities, hence reducing food waste. The firm aims to source most of its seafood from sustainable fishing businesses by 2025. Metro France opts for reusable and recyclable packaging, in order to reduce the use of plastic as much as possible.

Furthermore, in 2021, the company partnered with Boralex and signed a power purchase agreement under which, the latter will supply Metro France with solar power generated from the Grange du Causse solar power plant. 

Metro France’s online shop can be accessed on www.shop.metro.fr