Sephora Romania is a retailer of personal care and beauty products. Sephora Romania is part of Sephora and a subsidiary of LVMH Group. Sephora Romania was founded in 2007 and now has set up 36 stores across the country. The company also runs an online shop.

In 2019, Sephora Romania achieved a turnover of € 59.1 million and employed 272 people. 

Sephora Romania offers a wide range of products in the following category:

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

Sephora Romania provides products from brands like Belif, Diesel, Dior, Amika, Opi, Jimmy Choo, Kenzo, etc.

Sephora Romania also offers products from Sephora’s own brand Sephora Collection which consists of products in the personal care category such as makeup, skincare and face care.

Furthermore, the company also came up with special kits known as Sephora Favorites. These kits consist of current best selling products which are packed together for a special price and they are available for a limited time. 

Delivery is free for purchases exceeding € 36.9.

Sephora Romania’s online shop is accessible on www.sephora.ro

Sephora Czech Republic is a retailer of personal care products which was founded in 2001 and is part of the company, Sephora. Sephora is a subsidiary of LVMH Group. The company operates 19 stores in Czech Republic as well as an online shop. 

Moreover, Sephora Czech Republic provides brow services in the Benefit Brow Bar found in its stores.

Sephora Czech Republic achieved a turnover of € 37.3 million in 2018 and employed a total of 314 people.

Sephora Czech Republic won the Consumer Superbrand award in 2015.

Sephora Czech Republic offers a wide range of personal care products such as makeup, haircare, skincare, fragrances and many more.

Sephora Czech Republic has partnered with various well-known premium brands including Lancome, Too Faced, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, Nars, Clinique, Clarins and Benefit Cosmetics. 

Sephora Czech Republic also offers products from Sephora’s own brand, Sephora Collection, which consists of makeup, face care and skincare products. 

Furthermore, Sephora Czech Republic imports its goods from France, USA, Italy and several other countries.

Sephora Czech’s online shop is accessible on www.sephora.cz

Kruidvat France is part of the drugstore chain, Kruidvat, and specialises in health and beauty products. The company is a subsidiary of the AS Watson group which was acquired by CK Hutchison Holdings. Kruidvat France started operating in France in 2015.

Furthermore, Kruidvat France operates a total of 3 stores countrywide.

In 2019, Kruidvat France attained a turnover of €6.9 million and employed 14 people. 

The company offers products in the personal care category which consists of skincare, makeup, face care, oral care, baby care and hair care products. 

Products from brands like Mixa, Pampers, Nivea, Dop, Le Petit Marseillais and Maybelline are available. These are imported from the UK, USA, Belgium and many other countries.

Kruidvat France also provides items from its parent company’s private labels which consists of various high quality personal care products which are as follows:

• Kruidvat Solait: A range of sun protection lotions for adults and children
• Kruidvat Pro: a series of supplements
• Kruidvat Skin Science: a set of face care products
• Kruidvat Natures: a range of face care products using natural ingredients
• Kruidvat Originals: a range of face care, body care, oral care and supplements
• Kruidvat Moments of Me: a range of bath products

Primark UK is a retailer, founded by Arthur Ryan, that offers clothing, accessories, shoes, beauty products and confectionery goods. The company is part of Primark Ireland and a subsidiary of Associated British Foods. 

Primark UK was launched in the UK in 1973 when its first store opened in Derby.

Nowadays, the company manages 191 stores in the UK and launched the largest Primark shop in the world in Birmingham in 2019. 

The Guardian, a British newspaper, states that Primark UK is the UK’s largest retailer in terms of volume. This is because the company has been able to maintain low prices, control its stock and stay relevant to the latest trends.

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

Moreover, cruelty-free products are available as well.

The company works with brands such as Sweet Dreams, Velvet Cherry, Pink Blossom and Super Blends.

Items provided by Primark UK are imported from India, New Zealand, Korea and many more.

In addition, Primark UK is certified by Leaping Bunny.

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

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

Groupon Netherlands is an online retailer based in the Netherlands. It is a subsidiary of Groupon, an American e-commerce business which was founded in 2008. In 2010, the company entered the Dutch market by acquiring CityDeal. Groupon Netherlands runs a mobile app as well.

Over the years, Groupon Netherlands gained popularity in the country and now has a total of 34 million active customers and more than 1 million merchants use the platform to hunt for new customers.

Moreover, Groupon Netherlands organises live events, wine tastings and many others to promote its products.

In 2021, Groupon Netherlands achieved a turnover of €467 million.

Groupon Netherlands offers a range of products in different categories which include:

• Household: detergents, fabric softeners, cleaning products, etc
• Personal Care: oral care, skin care, face care, cosmetics, etc
• Sweet Grocery: candy, chocolate, tea bags, etc
• Savory Grocery: olive oil, pasta, noodles, rice, chips, etc
• Drinks: iced tea, alcoholic beverages, water, etc

Furthermore, Groupon Netherlands helped 3975 small businesses through its Social Responsibility program and donated food to nearly 800,000 people. The firm also encourages its employees to volunteer for nonprofit partners and NGOs worldwide. So far, 65% of Groupon Netherlands’ associates supported 362 organisations.

Groupon Netherlands’s online shop is available on www.groupon.nl

L’Oreal China is a manufacturer and retailer that focuses on high-end personal care products. The company is a subsidiary of L’Oreal Paris and was launched in Shanghai in 1997. Moreover, the firm acquired Takami Co in 2020.

L’Oreal China has adapted its marketing strategies in line with the trends in the Asian market. For instance, the company works with popular Asian influencers like Michelle Phan, Yuan Wang and many others. L’Oreal China also collaborates with famous brands such as Hey Tea and Disney.

Furthermore, L’Oreal China has launched L'Oreal China Training Center in 2012. The training centre offers training programmes for beauty consultants, hair stylists, health skin consultants, managers and sales staff. 

L’Oreal China has partnered with Alibaba to co-create the first AI-based mobile application which diagnoses acne and 3D makeup try-on facility on Tmall’s mini app.

Products provided by the company are targeted not only to Asian customers but to professionals as well. L’Oreal China’s products can be found in mass market, department stores, pharmacies, drugstores, hair salons, travel retail, branded retail and e-commerces.

L’Oreal China attained a turnover of € 37.8 billion and has created 30 000 jobs in China. The company has also offered jobs to people with disabilities in its L’Oreal Factory in Suzhou. L’Oreal China’s turnover has grown by 33% according to the online reporter China Daily. Furthermore, the firm has emerged as the leader in the cosmetics industry in China.

L'Oreal China was awarded the China Charity Award several times. The firm also won the Best Corporate Public Image Award, China’s Best Corporate Citizen and the Most Brand Influential Enterprise.

Moreover, China is the second largest market for L’Oreal.

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

L’Oreal China deals with brands such as Biotherm, Clery, Giorgio Armani and many more.

L’Oreal China offers products from L'Oreal Paris’s private label. 

Furthermore, L’Oreal China has also introduced other brands owned by L’Oreal Paris to the Asian market:

• Lancome - this luxury brand of cosmetic products has been performing well in China and has also adapted its products for the Asian customer by launching a skincare line appropriate for Asian skin. 
• Yves Saint Laurent - Yves Saint Laurent was launched in China in 2013 and  introduced many of its luxury products in China.
• Yue Sai - L’Oreal China acquired Yue Sai in 2004. The company offers a range of products influenced by traditional medicine in Asia.

Additionally, the company has launched special lines for the Asian market which include a line of sun protection creams. 

L’Oreal China has set up 3 production plants in the country and the products manufactured are distributed in China as well as Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia.

In addition, L’Oreal China established the L'Oréal Group's R&D and Innovation Center in 2005 in Shanghai. This research facility focuses on creating and developing formulas appropriate for Chinese skin and hair. 

L’Oreal China has also been working on ways to stop animal testing in China. The company opened Episkin in 2014. Episkin produces reconstructed skins which can be used to test products instead of using animals. 

Moreover, the company has set up L’Oreal Foundation which has been supporting various projects in research as well as public welfare. 

L’Oreal China is part of Green Parcel Project which provides green materials for approximately 10 million packages for e-commerce delivery.

Beauty Bar is a company which offers a range of personal care products which include non-traditional makeup and skincare. Beauty Bar is part of Stores Specialists Inc (SSI) which is a subsidiary of Rustan’s Group. 

Beauty Bar was founded in 1999. The company owns several stores across the Philippines and expanded in 2011 by launching its online shop. Beauty Bar stores also have a nail salon known as Dashing Diva Nail Spa which is a New-yorkese franchise.

Beauty Bar offers products in the following category:

• Personal Care: makeup, face care, skincare, hair care, baby care products.

The company’s portfolio consists of products from various brands across the world which include Dear Klairs, Kracie, Beauty for Real, Natur Vital, Lululun, Cargo and Pili Beauty. 

Beauty Bar’s online shop is accessible on beautybar.com.ph

Shoppers Drug Mart is a retailer that offers personal care and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products and was founded in 1962 in Canada by pharmacist Murray Koffler, who inherited two Koffler's Drugs pharmacies at the age of 20. The firm reunited individual pharmacies under one name. By 2001, Shoppers Drug Mart was listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is part of the Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation. The company was acquired by LobLaw Companies in 2013. 

Furthermore, Shoppers Drug Mart had 17 stores in 1962 and it expanded to 1307 stores as well as a mobile app operating in Canada today. 

The business runs 2 subsidiaries which are as follows:

• Shoppers Simply Pharmacy
• Wellwise by Shoppers

Shoppers Drug Mart offers several services under the following banners(not limited to):

• The Beauty Clinic: offers a wide variety of cosmetic products
• The Health Clinic: was established to offer healthcare services
• Shaping Health Network: specialises in PSP

Moreover, services such as online prescriptions, testings, screenings, vaccinations are offered to customers.

There are currently over 18 million members benefitting from Shoppers Drug Mart’s loyalty program, PC Optimum.

Shoppers Drug Mart achieved a turnover of €480 million in 2020.

Products in the personal care category such as supplements, make up, face care, hair care, oral care and skin care products are available at Shoppers Drug Mart  

Brands such as Garnier, Avène, Chanel, Clean, Darphin, Dior and Nivea collaborate with Shoppers Drug Mart. These are imported from France, UK, Italy and many other countries.

Shoppers Drug Mart also launched its private labels which consist of the following brands:

• Quo: Quo is a cosmetics brand launched in 1999 and offers products such as face care and make up as well as professional makeup accessories.
• Life: Since 1962, this brand has been offering products such as supplements and oral care products. The company has over 2000 references.
• SANIS: This brand offers drug products which are meant to ensure that no medication errors are made.

The LOVE YOU program was launched by Shoppers Drug Mart to help in improving women’s health.

Fashion Avenue Singapore is a Duty-Free retailer which specialises in the distribution of designer wear and accessories in the travel retail sector. It is a subsidiary of DFS Group and the shop of over 4000 square feet is located at Changi Airport, Singapore.

Products in the personal care category such as perfumes, makeup, skincare, etc, are available at Fashion Avenue Singapore.

Furthermore, Fashion Avenue Singapore offers an array of  luxury products from designer brands such as Moschino, Fendi, Chloe, Proenza Schouler and Loewe. These are imported from the USA, France, Italy and many other countries.

Sephora Turkey is a retailer of beauty care products. The company is part of Sephora which is a subsidiary of LVMH group. Sephora Turkey acquired Tekin Acar Cosmetics and opened 42 shops in various malls in cities like Istanbul and Adena. Furthermore, customers can also purchase products on its online shop.

Sephora Turkey offers over 16 000 references in the personal care category.

Sephora Turkey was reported to achieve a turnover of €1.68 million.

Sephora Turkey offers a wide range of products in the following category:

• Personal Care: skincare, makeup, hair care, perfume, etc. 

There are 250 brands which are available in Sephora Turkey. A few of them are Huda Beauty, Becca, Benefit, Anastasia Beverly Hills and Urban Decay.

Furthermore, Sephora Turkey also offers products from Sephora’s own brand which consists of a variety of makeup and skincare products.

Sephora Turkey offers free delivery for orders exceeding €35.7.

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

The Body Shop is a manufacturer, retailer and a chain of natural beauty products which was founded in 1976 by Annita Roddick in Brighton, UK. The company was previously owned by L’Oreal Paris before being bought by Natura Group in 2017.

The Body Shop has expanded quickly and now operates 3000 stores in 68 countries. These shops are either owned by the company or operate as franchised stores. The Body Shop has businesses all over Asia, the Middle East, Africa, America and Europe. In the UK, the company manages 239 stores.

The Body Shop offers over 1000 references.

The Body Shop achieved a turnover of  €880 million in 2019 and employed 2997 employees. 

The Body Shop offers a wide range of natural products in the personal category which consist of skin care, perfumes and hair care under its own brand, The Body Shop. 

The Body Shop’s product range consists of items which have been made out of natural or natural origin ingredients. The company also uses synthetic ingredients which are biodegradable. All products provided by The Body Shop are vegan and fair trade.

Moreover, The Body Shop is B Corp certified.

The business doesn’t support animal testing and thus, products are either tested on people or on tissues which have been produced in laboratories. 

Furthermore, the company also ensures that recycled packaging is used for all the products. 

The Body Shop also has a loyalty programme known as Love Your Body Club. Customers who join as members benefit from special offers and earn rewards on their purchase. Furthermore, there’s exclusive events for the members. 

The Body Shop also launched its foundation which supports various projects concerning human rights, animal rights as well as environmental projects. 

The Body Shop offers free delivery for orders exceeding €29.

The Body Shop’s online store is available on www.thebodyshop.com

Herba Imodac Switzerland is a company that distributes a range of beauty products across Switzerland. It was founded in 1973. The company is a subsidiary of Promena. Herba Imodac Switzerland also operates an online shop called Click & Beauty.

The company offers a range of services from marketing and POS services to logistics.

Herba Imodac Switzerland distributes its products to around 1500 drugstores and chemists in the country. The firm’s clients include specialist pharmacies, chemist retailers, retail trade and departmental stores. Some examples are Adorelle, Venova, Vita Drogerie and many more.

Herba Imodac Switzerland employs 50 persons and achieved an annual turnover of € 5.8 million.

The company offers products in the personal care category such as hair care, body care and oral care products. 

Herba Imodac Switzerland works with brands such as  L'Oreal, Wella, Goldwell, Schwarzkopf and many more.

Herba Imodac Switzerland also developed a range of private labels which include:

• Herba - a range of hair care, body care, manicure and pedicure products, jewelry and bathroom accessories. This brand is usually available in specialist retailers stores.
• Body & Spa - A brand of body care products which are produced in a sustainable way and are environmentally-friendly.
• Beauty Fashion - a range of beauty and body care accessories
• BZ Collection - a range of hair as well as beauty accessories

Herba Imodac Switzerland imports its products from France, Germany, Switzerland and many more.

The firm partnered with Promlog, a third party warehousing company, to store and distribute its products. 

Herba Imodac Switzerland’s online store can be accessed on www.clickandbeauty.ch

Amazon France is an e-commerce platform which was launched in 2000 in France. The company is a subsidiary of Amazon, an American e-commerce company. 

The online retailer also introduced Amazon Business in France in 2018. France thus became the 6th country to offer Amazon Business which allows sellers to reach out to more customers in the country and enjoy facilities such as premium free shipping and useful analytics for them to analyse how their business is performing.

In 2021, Amazon France organised Prime Day, 2 exclusive days where customers can benefit from coupons and discounts on a number of items manufactured in France. The purpose behind Prime Day is to promote French producers, artisans and SMEs. € 85 million was injected to run Prime Day. In fact, Around 300 000 SMEs are benefiting from this event. 

Amazon France achieved a turnover of €5.9 billion in 2020.  

Furthermore, the company is the 5th most visited website in France and one of the leading e-commerce websites in the world. Most recently, it was announced that Amazon France was ranked as the top website where French people spend the most. In fact, Amazon France holds 22.2% of the market.

Amazon France offers products in various categories which include:

• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, jam, honey and cereals
• Savory Grocery: chips, snacks, oil, pasta and sauces
• Drinks: beer, spirits, wines and soft drinks
• Personal Care: skin care, cosmetics, supplements as well as pet supplies

The firm also offers a wide range of organic brands.

Amazon France offers brands such as Scholl, EA FIT, Senseo, Coca Cola, Volvic, Casino and many more.

The company started with 1 distribution centre in Saron in 2000 and now manages 9 fulfillment centres across France.

Amazon France’s e-commerce platform can be accessed on www.amazon.fr

Newpharma Belgium is an online pharmacy located in Liege, Belgium. The company was founded in 2008. It is specialised in the online distribution of medicines without prescriptions.

It offers more than 39 000 references and Newpharma Belgium has served up to 1.6 million customers till date.

In the year 2022, the firm achieved a turnover of €54.3 million and it employs more than 100 people.  

Newpharma Belgium offers products in the personal care category which include supplements, hair care, body care, etc.

Over 1700 brands such as Too Fruit, Vichy, La Roche Posay and Nuxe, are offered by Newpharma Belgium. 

Newpharma Belgium holds certifications from BeCommerce, SafeShops and AFMPS. The company is recognised by the FAMHP as well.

With regards to its logistics solutions, orders are delivered countrywide as well as across France and it is carried out by third-party delivery companies such as DPD, Collishop, Bpost and many more.

Its online shop is accessible on: www.newpharma.be

Magasin Du Nord is a chain of 7 department stores located in Denmark. The store was founded in 1868 by Wessel and Emil Vett and was acquired by Debenhams in 2009. Magasin Du Nord was formerly known as De Forenede Hvidevarer Forretninger. The firm then expanded by opening stores in Aalborg and Copenhagen which followed by rebranding the company to Magasin Du Nord. The business also operates an online store.

Magasin Du Nord offers a loyalty program known as Goodies where beauty gifts and gift cards are available as well as contests and events are held frequently. Goodies also has a mobile application. Goodies serves over 500 000 members and its application was downloaded 100 000 times. Moreover, the firm partnered with Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Prismic, Mulesoft, Bronto, Zendesk and InRiver to increase its sales. 

Magasin Du Nord provides clients with services such as personal shoppers and beauty treatments.

Magasin Du Nord has over 15 million visits per year.

Magasin Du Nord operates restaurants and cafes in the same building as its stores. Some examples are Sushi Daily, Coffee Ten, Retreat, Riccos and many more.

Magasin Du Nord achieved a turnover of € 339 million in 2019.

Magasin Du Nord offers a variety of products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: face care, hair care, fragrances, makeup, etc
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, candy, tea, etc

Magasin Du Nord also offers natural and organic products. In addition to this, products in travel size format are also available.

Brands such as The Ordinary, IsaDora, Ouai, Lavinde, Bvlgari and Goldea are available.

Magasin Du Nord imports its products from UK, France, Canada, etc.

Free shipping is offered for purchases over € 67.

Magasin Du Nord’s online store is accessible on www.magasin.dk

Douglas Poland is a beauty retailer based in Poland since 2001. The company is part of a German company named Douglas Holding. Douglas Poland has an online shop as well.

Douglas Poland achieved a turnover of €202 million in 2019 and the company employed 1595 people.

Douglas Poland offers products in the personal care category which includes skincare, makeup, fragrances and many others.

Douglas Poland offers brands such as Mac, Chanel, Yonelle, Alba, etc.

Furthermore, the company also offers its own brands which include:

• Douglas: a range of makeup accessories which include hairbrushes, mirrors, polishers, sponge, hair clips soaps
• Douglas Beauty System: body care products
• Douglas Collection: a variety of face care, accessories and makeup products

Douglas Poland offers free shipping for purchases exceeding €4.3.

Douglas Poland’s online shop is accessible on www.douglas.pl

Continente Portugal is a family-owned chain of hypermarkets which was founded in 1985. Continente was the first hypermarket to open in the country. The company also operates an online shop as well as a mobile application.

Continente Portugal started as a merger between Modelo and Continente. Continente was partly-owned by Carrefour. In 2008, Carrefour sold its shares to Sonae.

Continente Portugal manages 519 stores in Portugal. 

Continente Portugal operates in different formats:

• Continente: englobes the hypermarket format
• Continente Bom Dia: supermarkets and convenience stores
• Continente Modelo: shops located in urban centres

Continente Portugal recently opened a self check-out cashier-less shop, equipped with cameras and shelf sensors, in Lisbon. The firm is the first European business to do so.

 The firm launched the Continente Card on which customers can benefit from various promotions. Approximately 1.5 million of Continente Portugal’s clients own the card.

Continente Portugal achieved a turnover of €40 million in 2020.

Continente Portugal offers products in various categories which include:

• Drinks: soft drinks, juices, wine, beer, etc
• Frozen: meat, fruits, vegetables, ice-cream, fish, etc
• Dairy: milk, yoghurts, cheese, etc
• Household: air fresheners, detergents, dishwash liquid, etc
• Personal Care: hair care, body care, baby care, make-up, fragrances, etc
• Savory Grocery: spices, oil, mustard, etc
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, cereals, pastries, etc

The company also offers vegetarian, vegan, organic and gluten-free products.

Continente Portugal works with brands such as Sagres, Persil, Nivea, Margao, etc.

Continente Portugal has developed several private labels which are as follows (not limited to):

• Casa Jardim: offers garden tools
• Animais Zu: supplies pet food and many others
• Continente Negocios: offers grocery items and many more

The firm imports its products from Germany, India, Switzerland and many more.

Continente Portugal saves 4200 tons of plastics every year. Moreover, the company supports over 1000 food bank organisations.

Continente Portugal’s online store is accessible on www.continente.pt

Lord & Taylor is a departmental store chain which was founded in 1826 and is based in the US. The company is part of Hudson Bay Company. The firm manages 45 shops and 4 L&T outlets as well as an online shop.

Lord & Taylor achieved a turnover of € 902 million in 2018. 

The company offers a wide range of products which include clothing, accessories and personal care products. 

The personal care category consists of fragrances, makeup, skincare and face care. 

The company offers brands such as Estee Lauder, Clinique, Lancome, Dior, DKNY, Dopp, Dyson, Laura Mercier, Versace and Ralph Lauren Fragrances. 

Free shipping is offered on orders above € 81.50.

Lord & Taylor’s online shop is accessible on www.lordandtaylor.com

UPDATES ON LORD & TAYLOR ON 11/05/2021

In 2019, Le Tote acquired Lord & Taylor.

In 2020 Lord & Taylor went into liquidation due to the covid 19 pandemic. The stores closed down.

However, in April 2021, the company was acquired by Saadia Group, Since then, Lord & Taylor has been relaunched as an online store only. 

Bloomingdale’s is a chain of luxury department stores based in the US. The company was founded in 1861 by Joseph B. and Lyman G. Bloomingdale and was acquired by Macy’s in 1994. Bloomingdale’s operates 53 stores including  33 department stores, 1 furniture store, 19 outlet stores and an online shop. 

Furthermore, Bloomingdale’s provides services such as makeovers, facials, skincare consultations, tailoring, alterations and personal stylists.

The firm achieved a turnover of €900 million.

Products in the personal care category such as cosmetics and many more are available at Bloomingdale’s.

The company offers a wide range of clothing, accessories, home accessories and cosmetics from various luxury brands. Bloomingdale’s has constantly brought the latest products from major designers like Alo Yoga, Athena, Bardot, Calvin Klein, Elan, Divine Heritage, Frame, Guess and J Brand.

Bloomingdale’s has also developed its private labels which consist of:

• Aqua: A brand of trendy clothes, shoes and accessories for women
• The Men’s store: a brand of men's clothing and accessories
• Hudson Park Collection: a brand that offers beddings made out of premium fabrics
• Dylan Gray: a luxury clothing brand that offers clothing for men

Bloomingdale’s supports charities and institutions that carry out research concerning cancer. 

Bloomingdale’s online shop is accessible on www.bloomingdales.com

Too Faced Cosmetics is an American company founded by Jerrod Blandino and Jeremy Johnson in 1998. The founders worked at the Estée Lauder counter and gained experience in the makeup field, which then led to the start of Too Faced Cosmetics. The company focuses on makeup and personal care products. The company has set up an online shop as well.

 In 2016, Estee Lauder Companies acquired Too Faced Cosmetics.

Too Faced Cosmetics’s products can be found in Sephora stores, Ulta, Walmart and Shoppers Drug Mart.

Too Faced Cosmetics is available in over 30 countries such as the UK, Denmark, Sweden, etc.

Too Faced Cosmetics achieved a turnover of €230 million in 2016.

Too Faced Cosmetics offers a wide range of products in the personal care category including eye shadow, lipstick, primer, mascara and many more makeup products. 

All items provided by Too Faced Cosmetics are cruelty-free and paraben-free.

Too Faced Cosmetics offers international shipping for several countries like Ireland, United Kingdom, Mexico, and Canada.

Too Faced Cosmetics’s online store is accessible on www.toofaced.com

Founded in 1858, Robinsons Singapore is part of the chain of departmental stores, Robinsons. Since 2008, the company is owned by the company Al-Futtaim. 

Robinsons Singapore operates 3 stores in the country as well as an online shop. 

The firm offers a wide range of personal care products which include makeup, fragrances, hair care and skin care products. The company works with brands like Trussardi, Aigner, Carven, Care Mia and Abercrombie & Fitch

Robinsons Singapore’s online store is accessible on https://www.robinsons.com.sg/

Founded in 1997 in Italy, Kiko Milano is a retailer specialising in personal care products which include skin care and make up. The company is a subsidiary of Percassi group. Kiko Italy offers a range of quality products at reasonable prices and currently has around 1200 references. The firm also manages an online store.

Kiko Milano operates 875 shops in 18 countries including France, Germany and the UK. The firm distributes to 36 countries as well.

In 2020, Kiko Milano announced that it will launch 50 shops in other countries such as Russia, Greece as well as Israel and Saudi Arabia. The stores will be opened as franchises run by local companies in these countries and will boost the global turnover for Kiko Milano. 

Furthermore, Kiko Milano is pulling in efforts to develop its online business and in 2020, it was announced that 50 employees in marketing and technology will join the team.

Among the services Kiko Milano offers, virtual-reality makeup is the most innovative one, on which you can find the perfect shade of cosmetic products according to the customer's facial features.

Kiko Milano achieved an annual turnover of €343 million in 2019 and employed 2158 people. 

The business offers personal care products under its private label under the name Kiko Milano which offers mascara, nail polish, lipgloss and eyeshadow, moisturisers, face masks and serums.

The products comply by European and US regulations and Kiko Milano avoids using certain ingredients even though they are allowed in many countries.

Kiko Milano’s online shop can be accessed on www.kikocosmetics.com

L’Occitane Canada is a company that offers personal care products. The firm is a subsidiary of L’Occitane Group. L’Occitane Canada is based in Toronto, Canada and was launched in 2009. 

The company employs 50 employees and makes an annual turnover of €11 million. The business manages 20 branches in the country as well as an online shop.

L’Occitane Canada offers a wide range of personal care products which include face care, body care, fragrances, hair care as well as grooming products for men. All the products contain natural ingredients. Under the household care category, scented candles and diffusers are available.

L’Occitane Canada offers a wide range of products from the group’s private label; L’Occitane En Provence. 

L’Occitane Canada has set up its own foundation, “Union For Vision 10by22” and works with charities like Fighting Blindness Canada. In June, the company announced that it would donate 10% of its sales to the charity, Fighting Blindness Canada but will also accept donations from its customers for the organisation. 

The firm’s online shop can be accessed on https://www.loccitane.com/en-ca/

L’Occitane France was founded in 1976 in France. The company is part of L’Occitane Group and manages 82 stores in the country as well as an online shop.

L’Occitane France achieved a net sales of €102.2 million and represents 8% of the group’s net sales in 2018. 

The firm offers a wide range of personal care products that include face care, skin care, hair care, fragrances and grooming products for men. Products are also available in travel-size format. Products from the different private labels of L’Occitane Group are available.

L’Occitane France operates 82 stores which include a new flagship concept store on the prestigious Champs Elysees, Paris, under the name 86 Champs. This new concept store is a collaboration between L’Occitane and reputable pastry chef, Pierre Herme. The flagship store has significantly  improved the brand’s image.

Furthermore, the company also runs 9 own spas in France under 3 different formats:

• Flagship Spas: full fledged luxury spas consisting of at least 5 treatment cabins

• Spas By: set up in 5 stars hotels

• Petit Spa: urban spas which are connected to the L’Occitane stores

L’Occitane France now uses renewable energy for all its stores and factories in France.

L’Occitane France’s online store can be accessed on: https://fr.loccitane.com/

Life Sweden is a company which offers a wide range of organic food, drinks, household and personal care products. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Sweden. Life Sweden’s parent company is Life which is a subsidiary of Life Group that was acquired by Fairford Group in 2017. 

Life Sweden currently manages 158 stores in the country. Half of the stores are owned by the group and the remaining operate as franchises. The company plans to open new stores in the future. Life Sweden also operates an online shop which caters for the Swedish market.

Life Sweden offers a loyalty program called Life Club where customers can benefit from exclusive discounts and offers. 

Life Sweden offers products in the different categories:

• Savory Grocery: pulses, snacks, cooking oils, butter
• Sweet Grocery: honey, cereals, cereal bars, chocolate
• Drinks: Juices, energy drinks
• Household: Scented Candles, Detergents
• Personal Care: Supplements, face care, skincare, hair care, oral care

 In addition to this, the company offers products from various brands which include Raw Bite, Nocco, Nobe, Better You, Sasco, Secuvie, Z skin and Veet. 

Life Sweden offers products from Life Group’s own brand, Life, which consist of a wide range of  beauty products, supplements, snacks, sports drinks, diffusers, scented candles, coconut oils. 

Life Sweden imports its goods from Canada, USA, UK and many more. 

Life Sweden’s online shop can be accessed on www.lifebutiken.se

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

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

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

Rituals Cosmetics Germany supplies signature products to hotels.

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

Rituals Cosmetics Germany offers products in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

Free delivery is offered for purchases exceeding €30.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sephora Australia offers free delivery for purchases exceeding € 55.

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

Sephora Brazil is the Brazilian branch of Sephora, the world's largest beauty products retailer, founded in France and owned by the luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton since 1977. Sephora has been present in Brazil since 2010, initially entering the market through the acquisition of Sack's, the leading online prestige beauty retailer in Brazil and Latin America.

Sephora Brazil offers a diverse portfolio that includes over 200 brands, featuring hair care, skin care, body and bath products, fragrance, and makeup, including its own Sephora Collection line. It operates a combination of physical retail stores, pop-up shops, and a comprehensive e-commerce platform serving the entire country.

As of recent data, Sephora Brazil runs approximately 22 physical points of sale, including around 17 retail stores and 5 pop-up stores, with ongoing expansion plans within Brazilian states such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Campinas, and Rio Grande do Sul. The company supports these retail operations with at least two large climate-controlled distribution centers outside São Paulo that manage logistics, warehousing, inbound and outbound shipments, and e-commerce fulfillment. These facilities handle over 7,000 SKUs and millions of individual order items annually.

Sephora Brazil's product offering includes top beauty items such as Urban Decay's Naked eyeshadow palette, Benefit’s POREfessional primer, Sephora Collection's Rouge Cream lipstick, Make Up For Ever's Ultra HD foundation, and Caudalie's Beauty Elixir. The company’s logistics and supply chain are supported by partnerships with third-party providers such as Morz Logistics and CEVA Logistics, ensuring stringent climate control and inventory precision to meet the demands of Brazil’s dynamic beauty market.

Sephora Brasil commands an estimated turnover in the range of 200 to 500 million euros (2024) and employs between 200 and 499 staff members within the country. Its selling points include upscale retail outlets similar to supermarkets dedicated to beauty and personal care, supported by sophisticated warehouses and distribution centers to ensure broad and efficient market coverage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sephora Denmark offers free delivery for purchases exceeding €60.5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moreover, the company provides hotel amenities.

Rituals Cosmetics Spain offers personalised products as well.

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

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

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

Rituals Cosmetics Spain’s products are 90% natural. 

Additionally, Rituals Cosmetics Spain provides travel-size items.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sephora Mexico offers shipping across Mexico exclusively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sephora Poland also offers free deliveries for purchases exceeding €10.8

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

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

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

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

Sephora US provides a two week training for its employees.

Sephora US serves more than 3 million customers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WH Smith United Kingdom is a leading British retail company with a long-standing heritage dating back to 1792, when Henry Walton Smith and his wife Anna opened a small news vendor in London. Over the centuries, WH Smith has evolved into a major player in the travel and convenience retail sector, operating a widespread network of stores across the United Kingdom.

The company is best known for its presence in high-traffic locations such as railway stations, airports, hospitals, and motorway service stations. WH Smith offers a broad range of products, including books, stationery, magazines, newspapers, entertainment items, confectionery, and an expanding selection of own-brand food and drinks. In recent years, the company has also launched initiatives such as Smiths Family Kitchen, its first own-brand food range, and has integrated Post Offices into many of its high street stores, further solidifying its role as a community-focused retailer.

WH Smith’s retail footprint in the UK includes hundreds of convenience stores and distribution centers, serving both travelers and local consumers. The company’s strategy emphasizes accessibility, convenience, and a curated product mix tailored to the needs of its diverse customer base. Its financial performance remains robust, with annual turnover in the billions of euros and a workforce numbering in the tens of thousands.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Well's Portugal is a prominent beauty, health, and personal care retailer in Portugal, operating as a brand under Sonae, one of the largest retail groups in the country. Founded in 2007, Well's has grown substantially and currently operates approximately 285 physical stores complemented by a significant online store presence (wells.pt), offering over 10,000 personal care product references.

The company specializes in a wide range of beauty and wellness products, including perfumes, makeup, shampoos, oils, serums, body lotions, and shower gels. Well's also features extensive branded partnerships with globally recognized brands such as Lancôme, Clarins, Giorgio Armani, NYX, Shiseido, and Yves Saint Laurent. Additionally, Well's markets private label products including the Skineries line (makeup and face care) and Baby Well's (quality baby products).

Well's integrates value-added health and beauty services into its stores, offering optometry, contactology, audiology services, and beauty treatments such as manicures, massages, pedicures, photo-epilation, and waxing. Some stores feature specialized beauty concepts with personalized services like a Make Up Bar for advice and experimentation, enhancing customer experience.

In logistics, Well's partners with third-party delivery provider DPD to facilitate home delivery and click & collect services at physical stores. Active in community engagement, the company has projects supporting families in need through baby product donations.

As a part of Sonae, which reported group revenues exceeding 10 billion euros in recent years, Well's maintains a substantial workforce estimated between 1000 and 4999 employees in Portugal. Its store network nationwide numbers between 250 and 499 outlets, distributed mainly in supermarkets, convenience stores, and supported by distribution centers and warehouses.

This extensive retail and service footprint positions Well's as a leading name in health, wellness, and beauty retail in Portugal, committed to expanding its market reach with plans to open more stores to provide accessible, quality products and services to Portuguese consumers.

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

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

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

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

Furthermore, Yves Rocher Belgium is certified by CERCO.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yves Rocher Sweden offers free shipping countrywide.

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

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

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

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

Products provided by Yves Rocher Ukraine are organic and natural.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The company employs 200 people.

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

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

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

Sephora Singapore provides free delivery for purchases exceeding € 42.

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

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

Douglas Switzerland achieved a turnover of € 0.37 million.

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

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

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

Douglas Switzerland offers delivery nationwide.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The firm launched its own brands which include: 

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

• Dropa health; a brand of healthcare products

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Body Shop France offers products in the following category: 

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

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

Moreover, The Body Shop France is B Corp certified.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shipping is free for orders exceeding €29.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Douglas Netherlands offers free delivery across the Netherlands and Belgium.

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

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

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

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

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

The Body Shop Brazil uses recycled plastic for its packaging.

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

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

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

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

Sephora Spain offers 70 references in the non food category.

Sephora Spain deals with over 4500 customers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moreover, Sephora Spain provides free home deliveries. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Retail Inmotion’s private labels include:

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

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

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

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

The company also handles the delivery, relying on land, sea and air transportation. Retail Inmotion handles the delivery from its warehouses to the aircraft and all orders can be tracked. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm provides sustainable menus focusing on environmentally-friendly packaging and locally-sourced fresh ingredients. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

L’Occitane Poland offers online consultation to its clientele.

L’Occitane Poland also provides products for hotels.

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

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

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

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

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

Lagardère Travel Retail Switzerland is a leading travel retail company specializing in retail activities for travelers in transport facilities such as airports, railway stations, and other concessions within Switzerland. As part of the global Lagardère Travel Retail division, it leverages world-class expertise and local knowledge to provide tailored shopping and dining experiences across key segments including Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion, and Foodservice.

Founded in 1992, this entity is part of the broader Lagardère group, which operates over 5,120 stores worldwide across 42 countries, including Switzerland. The company focuses on enhancing the traveler experience by offering a diverse portfolio of international and local brands and franchises, with an ambition to innovate in food and beverage as well as retail operations in French and German-speaking Switzerland.

Lagardère Travel Retail Switzerland operates dozens of physical selling points in airports and railway stations, ranging from supermarkets and convenience stores to warehouses and distribution centers, creating a comprehensive retail ecosystem. The company is actively expanding its food and beverage business, aiming to create unique customer experiences and optimize landlord assets and partner brand presence.

In its Swiss operations, Lagardère Travel Retail integrates authentic Swiss craftsmanship and products. For example, at Geneva Airport, it offers immersive experiences such as showcasing iconic Swiss products and interactive chocolate tastings. This approach blends tradition, quality, and innovation to provide travelers with engaging and memorable shopping opportunities.

Globally, Lagardère Travel Retail employs more than 33,000 people and generated group revenues close to €8.9 billion in 2024, with the broader division reporting €6.6 billion in sales for 2023. The Swiss subsidiary contributes to this scale with a moderate number of employees and several dozen sales outlets tailored to local market needs.

Lagardère Travel Retail Switzerland embraces sustainable development and corporate social responsibility, actively integrating environmental initiatives into its operations to foster a more sustainable future for the travel retail industry.

Overall, the company stands as a prominent retail operator in Switzerland's travel hubs, offering manufacturers and suppliers opportunities to access diverse channels within the food, beverage, beauty, and lifestyle sectors underpinned by strong local and global expertise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Prestige Beauty
• Consumer Beauty

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

Coty Germany achieved an annual turnover of €0.59 million.

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

Coty Germany also provides natural products.

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

Coty Germany owns 2 private labels which are as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kicks offers products in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

Kicks recycles its waste products to help save the environment. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Dairy: Cheese, eggs

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

• Sweet Grocery: pastries, cookies, biscuits

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

• Frozen Foods: ready meals, ice cream

The company also offers a wide range of organic products.

Martin & Servera owns several subsidiaries which are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Free delivery is offered for any purchases across Belgium.

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

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

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

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

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

Ahlens offers a variety of items in the following categories:

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

• Household: detergents, softeners, diffusers 

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

Ahlens owns 3 subsidiaries:

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

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

The third subsidiary is known as Design Target.

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

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

At present, Saveco operates 3 stores in Kuwait.

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

Saveco offers products in various categories which include:

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

• Savory Grocery- oil, flour,chips and pulses

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

• Drinks - juices, smoothies, soft drinks and water

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boticario Brazil is certified by PETA and Leaping Bunny.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moreover, cruelty-free items are provided as well.

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

In addition, Primark US is certified by Leaping Bunny.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Free delivery is offered for purchases exceeding € 28.7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The firm provides cruelty-free and vegan products.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drogas Lithuania offers products in the following categories:

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

• Household: cleaner, bleach, detergent, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Dairy: Cheese, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, biscuits, etc.

• Savory Grocery: sauces, olive oil, etc.

• Drinks: wine, beer,whisky, etc. 

• Frozen food: meat, seafood, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DAC offers products in the following categories:

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

• Drinks: wine, etc.

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

• Chilled & Fresh Foods: pasta, etc.

• Non-food items

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

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

DAC also manages its private labels which are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zena Alsea employs 14000 people in Spain. 

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

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