Kosik is an online supermarket which was established in 2015. Its headquarters is based in Prague, Czech Republic. The company offers Czech customers a wide range of specialty foods and eco-drugs that can be delivered at doorstep. 

Moreover, in the food and personal care market in Czech Republic, Kosik accounts for around 15% of net sales. 

In the financial year 2020, Kosik achieved a turnover of € 49.2 million and currently employs over 190 people. 

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

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

Brands such as Arax, Aquafresh, Bonduelle, Chivas Regal, Ferrero Rocher, Vogue, Shelma, Protex, Mirabell, Malva, K-Bio, etc, are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Kosik also offers bio, natural, vegetarian, vegan and organic products as well. 

Moreover, the company developed its own brand under the name “Kosik” which encompasses almost all product categories. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Kosik operates a temperature-controlled warehouse of 12,000 square metres where more than 16,000 references are stored. Moreover, the firm owns a fleet of vehicles which ensures delivery. 

With regards to sustainability, the business announced that it will be working with the Czech company MIWA, a technology system designed to reduce packaging and food waste production. 

Furthermore, in 2020, Kosik announced that it will be building a large kitchen through which pasteurised food will be delivered across the country. 

Additionally, the enterprise entered into an agreement with Kaufland in order to sell selected Kaufland private label products on its website in 2020. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.kosik.cz/ 

Austom GmbH was originally established 2005 in Hong Kong. It’s main focus was Business Consulting, the Setup and operational Management of production facilities in Mainland China. In 2015 the company transferred its Headquarter to Austria and enlarged its portfolio by providing Engineering Solutions for our customers.

During the start of the pandemic, beginning 2020, international travel became increasingly difficult. To support our customers business dealings, Austom GmbH facilitates its strong international ties and network to provide Global Sourcing & Procurement for all its clients. In its continuous effort to provide better service to its customers.

Founded in 2009 by licensed pharmacists, Ipharm is a network of pharmacies which attracts more than 2 million visitors. Its headquarters is based in Paris, France. 

Furthermore, the company operates 53 pharmacies and 259 laboratories nationwide. Besides, Ipharm operates an online shop as well. 

In the financial year 2019, Ipharm achieved a turnover of € 989 million and employed 400 health professionals. 

Moreover, the business received the Grand Prize for ‘Revelation of the year 2022” by the Minister of Economy and Finance. 

Ipharm offers various products in the personal care category which are as follows (non-exhaustive list):

• Body wash 
• Vitamins & supplements 
• Moisturisers 
• Serums
• Wipes  

In addition, the retailer offers multiple brands such as Nexcare, Bioderma, Dodie, Forcapil, Galicia and many more. 

In 2021, the firm decided to offer a modular cabin in each of its pharmacies in order to help its pharmacists in their health missions. 

It is noteworthy that Ipharm partnered with Scentair to promote customer journey in Ipharm pharmacies by making scent marketing with promotions and product highlights. 

Additionally, the pharmacy promises delivery in less than 2 hours with its Express delivery service.  

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.ipharm.fr/ 

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Founded in 1902 by George Dayton, Douglas Dayton and John Geisse, Target is an American big box department store chain which has been ranked number 37 on the 2020 Fortune 500 list based on its total revenue. Its headquarters is based in Minneapolis, United States. 

Furthermore, the company operates 1,931 stores across the country and has 20 office locations globally. Besides, Target operates an online shop as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Target achieved a turnover of € 97.8 billion and employed 409,000 people. 

Moreover, the firm gained recognition through the “Toy of the year awards 2021” by Toty Awards. 

Target offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

• Sweet grocery: cereals, coffee, bread, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: canned goods, pasta, rice, etc. 
• Frozen: fruits, meat, pizza, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beer, wine, liquor, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, energy drinks, water, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: soups, meat, ready meals, etc. 
• Personal care: deodorants, shampoo, moisturisers, etc. 
• Household: disinfectant, toilet paper, detergents, etc. 

Brands such as Huggies, Swiffer, Tide, Graco, Pepsi, etc, are endorsed by the company. It is noteworthy that the firm caters for people with specific food needs by offering an assortment of organic, bio and lactose-free products. 

Additionally, the firm developed more than 45 own brands which are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Simply Balanced: organic grocery products. 
• Sutton & Dodge: a premium meat line. 
• Good & Gather: a food and beverage brand encompassing all product categories. 
• Up & up: household, healthcare and baby products. 
• Favourite Day: dedicated to products such as bakery, candy, ice cream, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates 51 distribution centres and has its own fleet of vehicles to conduct deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the company is working towards reducing its carbon footprints by reducing and finding alternatives for plastics in its packaging, products and operations. Moreover, Target wishes to achieve zero waste to landfill in the U.S by 2030. 

Target’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.target.com/ 

Setaji is a mushroom centered nootropic movement, we are here to help you achieve your desired states of mind. Better, healthier, smarter - Setaji. 

What is Setaji (Se-ta-ji)? “Seta” is a spanish word for mushroom and the “ji” is a phonetic adaptation of  ‘fungi’ (fun-gee). Put it all together and “Setaji” is pronounced (Se-ta-gee).

At Setaji we incorporate a number of adaptogens into our instant-beverage blends to promote healthier minds, circulatory systems, and more.

We don’t stop with our delicious and powerful nootropic blends, because just like underground mushroom networks that support whole forest ecologies to be healthier, we want to support the whole human world to be healthier as well.

That’s why we have partnered with the Kisseman Children’s Foundation in Accra, Ghana where a percentage of your every purchase goes to create scholarships for children so they can go to school, get tutoring help, and build community. 

Our consciousness for a better world can be found in our packaging as well. We use industrially compostable packages so that the environment can thrive and future generations can focus on happiness and not climate disasters. It’s how we do our part to make the world better for everyone. 

Founded in Poland, Cocolita is an enterprise managed by the e-commerce business, Shoko, which is owned by Burda International. The firm specialises in the distribution of beauty products countrywide. It is headquartered in Rzeszów and owns 2 physical stores as well.

In 2021, Cocolita achieved a turnover of €25.6 million.

A variety of products are offered in the personal care category such as makeup, hair care, nail care, etc.

Over 200 brands including Revlon, L’Oreal, Maybelline and Nyx partner with Cocolita.

Cocolita works with third-party delivery companies such as dpd and InPost to carry out its deliveries.

Its online shop can be accessed on https://www.cocolita.pl/

Lyfja is a pharmacy chain which was established in 1996. Its headquarters is based in Kopavogur, Iceland. The firm offers various nursing services which include blood lipids, blood sugar and bone mineral density health tests in its pharmacies. 

Furthermore, the company operates 46 pharmacies throughout the country and manages an online shop as well. 

In addition, the retailer achieves an annual revenue of more than € 90 million and has a total workforce of 350 people. 

Lyfja offers various products in the personal care category which includes (non-exhaustive list):

• Moisturisers 
• Body wash 
• Foot scrubs 
• Makeup 
• Body lotions 

Additionally, the pharmacy endorses multiple brands such as Vichy, Biotherm, La Roche Posay, Bioderma, Clinique and many more. Lyfja also offers vegan, organic and bio products for consumers with specific needs. 

Concerning sustainability, the business partnered with Kolvid which ensures that Lyfja’s operations are carbon neutral. Moreover, Lyfja has a permit from the Environment Agency for the disposal of waste safely.  

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://netverslun.lyfja.is/ 

Founded in 1988 by Michel RULQUIN in France, La Boutique du Coiffeur is an importer and distributor of professional hairdressing products. Today, the firm manages over 160 stores in France, Luxembourg and Switzerland. La Boutique du Coiffeur is planning on expanding by opening 20 new stores yearly.

The company employs nearly 800 people.

A range of over 10 000 items are offered in the personal care category such as shampoo, conditioner, hair tools, hair care, styling products, and many more.

Natural, vegan, gluten-free and paraben-free options are available as well.

Renowned brands including Olaplex, Wella, Revlon, Biosilk and others collaborate with La Boutique du Coiffeur.

Furthermore, La Boutique du Coiffeur owns 4 private labels which are as follows:

• Kerasoin
• Soteix
• MY
• Trendy Barber

Its online shop can be accessed on www.laboutiqueducoiffeur.com/

Founded in 2014 by Henk Blankendaal in the Netherlands, Bolle Hendrik is a Dutch-style delicatessen specialised in the catering sector. The firm has owned a liquor store since 2017, where one can find a wide selection of conventional and non-standard spirits, as well as a shop equipped with a tasting room in Tuitjenhorn. 

Bolle Hendrik also offers customised food, wine and beer tastings.

Products in the following categories are available at Bolle Hendrik:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, oil, nuts, etc
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate
• Dairy: cheese
• Fresh & Chilled Food: ready-made meals, charcuterie
• Wine & Spirits: beer, whiskey , cognac ,etc

Bolle Hendrik imports its wine and spirits from Spain.

Founded in 2000 by pharmacist Jacques Waterval and the computer scientist Ralf Daighaus, Doc Morris is Europe’s largest mail-order pharmacy. Its headquarters is based in Stuttgart, Germany. 

In addition, the business integrated the online doctor service which allows customers to have digital doctor visits with qualified specialists in the country. 

In the financial year 2020, Doc Morris achieved a turnover of € 535 million and employed more than 700 people. Moreover, the firm accounts for 5% of the market share. 

Furthermore, the business offers a large variety of goods in the personal care category which are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Vitamins & supplements 
• Moisturisers
• Body lotions 
• Oil baths 
• Face creams 

Brands such as Avene, Bioderma, Vichy, Nuxe, La Roche Posay, Ducray, etc, are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that Doc Morris also offers vegan, gluten-free, bio, sugar-free and organic products. 

Moreover, the e-retailer developed its own brand under the name “Doc Morris” which consists of products such as vitamins, plasters, plant oils, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates its own warehouse and partners with DHL and Hermes to conduct its deliveries. However, for refrigerated medicines, Doc Morris collaborated with Trans-o-flex Thermomed to carry out the deliveries. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.docmorris.de/ 

Online Cash & Carry is the UK's fastest growing wholesaler specialising in the distribution of drinks on a national level. Besides, the company operates an online retail shop.

The firm’s clientele consists of restaurants, clubs, sport centres, event companies, pubs, hotels, retailers as well as other wholesalers.

Furthermore, Online Cash & Carry is an AWRS registered wholesaler in compliance with all HMRC regulations.

An extensive range of products in the following categories are offered by Online Cash & Carry:

• Drinks: soft drinks, water, cider, etc
• Wine & Spirit: champagne, wine, vodka, etc

Additionally, the company also provides a range of organic options.

Renowned brands such as Jack Daniels, Ciroc, Modelo, Madri and many more partner with Online Cash & Carry. These are imported from New Zealand, Australia, Italy, etc. 

Moreover, Online Cash & Carry offers an interactive marketing platform for brands willing to work with them.

Its retail shop can be accessed on https://www.onlinebooze.co.uk/

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) mission is to promote Malaysia’s export market. The firm has enabled many local companies to expand in global markets. 

Countrywide, MATRADE manages 5 local branches in Penang, Terengganu, Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak.

MATRADE  develops, promotes, facilitates and assists in service areas related to trade as well as acts as an agent of the government on matters affecting trade. Additionally, the company organises training programs, to improve the international marketing skills of its clientele, as well as business matching events between foreign importers and Malaysian exporters.

Furthermore, MATRADE is actively involved in assisting international businesses to source for suppliers of Malaysian products and services, and is present worldwide in more than 40 locations. The firm also possesses a database of over 25 000 local companies.

MATRADE was awarded the 3rd position for World Trade Promotion Organisation (WTPO) Awards 2020 in the “Best Use of Information Technology” category for MyExport online service.

The following services and facilities are offered at MATRADE:

• Business Information Centre
• MATRADE Portal
• MyExport
• MySMS
• Publications
• Trade Statistics
• Market Information
• Trade Leads
• International Tender Notices

MATRADE is MS ISO 9001:2015 certified since 2019.

Since 2007, the company has owned a convention centre named MATRADE Exhibition & Convention Centre (MECC) of more than 106 000 sqm equipped with a 24-storey architectural icon. It is one of the best venues for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions with emphasis on Trade-Centric events.

MATRADE also operates MITEC, the largest pillar-less exhibition hall in Malaysia of 12 960 sqm. MITEC consists of 11 spacious exhibition halls as large as eight football fields combined.

Established in 1950 by Ernesto Ruiz Saenz, Unisuper is a supermarket chain operating under the La Torre, Express and Econosuper concepts. Its headquarters is based in Guatemala city, Guatemala.  

Currently, the firm operates 142 stores nationwide and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In addition, the retailer achieves an annual turnover of around € 450 million and employs 5,500 people. 

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

• Savoury grocery: oils, rice, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: cereals, honey, tea, etc, 
• Frozen: ice creams, fruits, burgers, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: delicatessens, meat, vegetables, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Drinks: water, juice, soft drinks, etc.
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, champagnes, etc. 
• Personal care: deodorants, shampoos, shaving foams, etc. 
• Household: air fresheners, disinfectants, detergents, etc. 

Brands such as Coca Cola, Off!, Colgate, Garnier, Quaker, Maggi, Twinings, Fab, Suavitel, etc, are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business partnered with a third party logistics company, Ransa, to facilitate its operations. 

Furthermore, in 2019, Unisuper integrated the JDA Portfolio Merchandise Management Solution as part of its retail supply chain strategy. 

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

Founded in 1904, S Group is a Finnish retailing cooperative organisation which operates in the markets for groceries, service stations, consumer durables, hotels and restaurants services. Its headquarters is based in Helsinki, Finland. The company has its operations in Finland, Estonia and Russia. 

Presently, the business operates more than 1,800 locations operated under the following banners: Prisma, S-Market, Alepa and Sale, Food Market Herkku, etc. Moreover, S Group also manages an e-commerce platform. 

In the financial year 2021, S Group achieved a turnover of  €12.3 billion and currently employs 39,861 people. The firm dominates the Finnish retail market with 45.9% market share. 

It is noteworthy that the company gained recognition through Eurobest by winning the “Block Wish” award  in 2021. 

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

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

Brands such as Flora, Oreo, Haribo, Arla, Smarties, Kitkat, Pepsi, Red Bull, Mars, Twix and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, the retailer also offers organic products in its portfolio. 

Moreover, the retailer developed its own brands under the following names:

• Kotimaista: This brand includes products such as milk, vegetables, beef, etc. 
• Rainbow: This brand includes products such as beers, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Xtra: This brand includes products such as cheese, juice, water, etc. 

In addition, the enterprise maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by MSC, Green Key, ICTI and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, S Group opened Finland’s largest building and one of the ten largest buildings in the world. The centre has a total floor area of close to 200,000 square metres. Furthermore, the retailer conducts its deliveries through an electric fleet of vehicles. 

Additionally, the company reported a 55% year-on-year increase in online sales in the financial year 2021. 

In 2021, the Finnish retailer announced that it is extending its purchasing agreement with Carrefour in order to source a range of internationally-branded products. 

Concerning sustainability, S Group aims to make its business more sustainable by 2050 through cloud solutions which are energy efficient. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.s-kaupat.fi/ 

Founded by Euphemie Schiever in 1871, Schiever Group is a retailer having a presence in France, Poland, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Russia. Its headquarters is based in Avallon, France. 

Presently, the business operates 428 points of sale across the globe and an e-commerce platform as well. Moreover, the company manages various banners such as Auchan, Atac and Maximarket, bi1, Proximarche, Weldom, Bricoman, Holi and Kiabi. 

In the financial year 2020, Schiever Group achieved a turnover of € 1.5 billion and currently employs more than 6,798 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company gained recognition through the “Good Calf Award” by Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards in 2020. 

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

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

Additionally, Schiever Group offers recognized brands such as Lays, Coca-Cola, Garnier, Bonduelle, President and many others. 

Concerning the private label products, the firm offers a selection of products under its own brands in each of its stores. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Q-CERT safe and ISO 9001. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates 4 distribution centres and a fleet of vehicles is readily available to ensure deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, Schiever Group reduces its carbon footprints by managing its waste in a reasonable way and favours local partners. 

Furthermore, in 2018, the Group announced their collaboration with Auchan Retail, Casino Group and Metro to build a purchasing platform called Horizon. After having received their objectives in 2021, the business partners decided not to renew their agreement in 2022. 

In 2019, the company also partnered with RIS to offer the RIS InkCenter inkjet cartridge refill service in its stores in France. Moreover, in the following year, the retailer joined the better chicken commitment. 

It is noteworthy that Schiever Group chose Foldia to replace its demountable fleet in order to optimise flows and storage at its points of sale. 

Additionally, in 2021, the firm invested in voice-activated vests from Acteos to facilitate the work of its employees in its warehouses. 

In fact, the objective of Schiever Group is to introduce all the BCC criteria for all the fresh, frozen and processed chicken sold under Schiever’s own brand by 2024. 

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

Established in 1977, Meraner Weinhaus is a retailer and wholesaler of national and international wines. Its headquarters is based in Lana, Italy. The firm first started as distributors for the gastronomy and hotel industry and later expanded into retail business.

Currently, the business operates its wine shop in Italy and manages an e-commerce platform as well. It is noteworthy that 40 special wines can be tasted in Meraner Weinhaus’s Vinotheque. 

Moreover, as a wholesaler, the company offers over 2,500 wines and 500 distillates to restaurateurs and resellers as well. 

With a workforce of more than 12 people, Meraner Weinhaus generates an annual revenue of around € 4.6 million. 

Furthermore, the retailer offers more than 3,000 labels in the Wine & Spirits Category which are as follows: 

• Wines
• Gins
• Whiskeys 
• Cognacs 
• Vodkas 

Brands such as Sauvignon, Kerner, Amperg, Prosecco, Neprica, Chardonnay, Lagrein, Muscat, Pinot, Merlot and many others are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that the business also offers organic wines.  

In addition, the Meraner Weinhaus maintains the highest quality standards as it is organic certified. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates its own distribution centre and partners with DHL, Austrian post, GLS, BRT, Fedex and UPS to manage its deliveries. 

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

Founded in 2019 in the UK, Paws Group is a pet supplies retailer and plans on becoming one of Europe’s largest pet wellbeing e-commerce businesses. The company owns Pet-supermarket, MedicAnimal, PetMeds and Fetch. Paws Group has operations across the UK, France, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. Moreover, the enterprise trades under Kokoba Group and is headquartered in Clerkenwell, London.

Concerning its clientele, Paws Group serves over 500 000 customers.

Furthermore, the firm achieved a turnover exceeding €64 million in the year 2021 and it employs a total of 7 people at the moment.

Paws Group offers services such as personalized health and nutrition programme

A variety of pet-related products are offered in the savory grocery and personal care categories. Organic and free-from options are available as well.

Renowned brands such as Royal Canin, Catsan, Frontline Plus, Canine Choice and many others collaborate with Paws Group.

It’s shop can be accessed on https://www.paws.com/

Established in 1957 by Dhirubhai Ambani, Reliance Industries is an Indian multinational conglomerate company which is regarded as one of the most profitable companies in India. Its headquarters is based in Mumbai, India. The company is ranked 155th on the Fortune Global 500 list of the world’s biggest corporations as of 2021. 

Moreover, the firm has various businesses which includes retail, mass media, natural gas, textiles and many others. As of 2021, Reliance Industries had 347 subsidiary companies and 150 associate companies. Some of its subsidiaries are:

• Jio Platforms Limited
• Reliance Retail 
• Reliance Logistics 
• Reliance Solar
• Network 18 

In the financial year 2021, Reliance Industries achieved a turnover of €90 billion and currently employs 236,560 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company received the Gold Award for Excellence in Innovation in Technology Industry at Asia Pacific Stevie in 2020. 

In addition, Reliance Retail has exclusive partnerships with luxury brands such as Jimmy Choo, Iconix, Roxy, Paul Smith, Bally and many others. 

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

Furthermore, in 2021, the firm announced that it had shut down its manufacturing units at Nagothane town in Maharashtra. 

Concerning sustainability, Reliance Industries reduces its carbon footprints by eliminating hazardous waste through source reduction and recycling. 

Established by Alex and Lee George in 1931, Alex Lee is an American retailer and wholesaler in the US market. Its headquarters is based in North Carolina, United States. The company operates various subsidiaries such as Merchants Distributors, Lowes Foods and KJ’s Market. 

Moreover, Alex Lee operates approximately 150 Lowes Foods stores and 34 KJ’s market stores. 

In the financial year 2021, Alex Lee achieved a turnover of €3.1 billion and currently employs more than 16,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the business is ranked 139th on the list of largest privately held companies in the United States by Forbes. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its distribution centre and has a fleet of trucks to manage its deliveries. 

In 2020, Alex Lee bought 20 Bi-Lo stores and decided to operate 15 of the stores under the KJ’s Market IGA brand and 5 stores under the Lowes Foods brand. 

Moreover, in March 2022, the enterprise joined forces with Itasca Progressive Grocer to install its Magic computer-generated ordering and DSD receiving systems at its IGA and KJ’s stores in order to improve on-shelf availability for customers. 

Concerning sustainability, the business protects the environment by reducing, reusing and recycling its resources. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The firm developed its own brands known as:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The business employs over 70 people in its organisation. 

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

• Wet food 
• Dried animal food 
• Supplements
• Proteins 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Today, the business operates 153 supermarkets across the country. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Presently, the business operates 34 stores across the country. 

Robot currently employs more than 2,000 people. 

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

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

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

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

Today, the business operates 13 stores across the country. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The retail chain has less than 500 employees.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It operates 66 points of sale.

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

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

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

It also offers special products in different segments such as:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It offers a variety of products under different categories: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elida offers a variety of products under various categories:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The company consists of 14 fourchette supermarkets.

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

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

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

It comprises less than 1000 employees.  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The company operates 74 KAM stores across the country. 

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

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

The business provides various products under different categories such as:

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

30% of KAM products are private labels.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The company ended 2021 with a total of 589 stores.   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volg offers products under its own private labels such as:

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

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

Today, the store operates 60 stores around Finland. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It offers various products under different categories such as:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It comprises 17 supermarkets and more than 1300 wholesale clients.

The company has at least 2,000 employees. 

It offers a variety of products under different categories: 

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

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

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

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

Established in 1987, Papantoniou is a chain of supermarkets having a total retail sales area of 23,000 m2. Its headquarters is based in Paphos, Cyprus. The company collaborates with over 150 European suppliers and another 50 worldwide in order to meet customers’ expectations. 

Currently, the business operates 9 supermarkets across the country. In addition, Papantoniou allows its customers to fill up their shopping list online and pickup or delivery services are offered to them.  

Moreover, the retailer offers over 80,000 products in the following categories: 

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

Brands such as L’Oreal, Colgate, Proderm, Nestle, Pampers, Fairy, Ariel, Heinz, Pringles, Activa, Bonduelle, Whiskas and many others are endorsed by the firm. The company caters for consumers with specific food needs as it provides vegan, vegetarian, organic and many other special products. 

Papantoniou developed its private label “Dialekto” which includes products from nature, earth and the sea. 

Papantoniou maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2005. 

In 2019, the retailer entered into an agreement with Sainsbury’s to sell the latter’s products in its portfolio. The products include food, drinks, cosmetics, pet food, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own distribution centre which has a dry and refrigerated storage facility. 

With regards to sustainability, the firm protects the environment by reducing water use and food waste. 

Plus Discount is a retail chain founded in 2004. Its headquarters is based in Limassol, Cyprus. The company offers permanent low prices throughout the year. 

Currency, the business operates 15 stores across the country. 

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

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

Brands such as Weetabix, Dixan, Maggi, Oreo, Soupline, Dettol, Always, Lipton, Kitkat, Alpro, Nescafe, Pampers, Corona and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

PLUS JIP is a retail chain company and has laid its foundation of medium-sized network retail stores in the Czech Republic for more than 20 years. 

The company offers a personal approach to customers and provides a selection of various products. It operates with 140 stores in both large and small cities across Czech. 

The retail company provides an e-shop for partners with an assortment which includes up to 30,000 items, tailored to the needs of their customers which can be found on their website.PLUS JIP offers products which are affordable and of good quality under the brand of EDEKA, ELKOS and a leaflet with current offers.PLUS JIP offers a variety of products in different categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: Candy, cereals, chewing gums etc
• Savory Grocery: salt, bread, flour etc
• Chilled and Fresh: Fresh meat, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits etc
• Frozen: Frozen vegetables, frozen pizza, frozen sausages
• Drinks: Pepsi, juice, water etc
• Dairy: Yoghurt, butter, milk etc
• Personal care: Shower Gel, cosmetics, shampoo etc
• Household: Kitchen towels, gardening products, mugs etc
• Wine and spirits: Wine, vodka, gin etc

Created in 1983, Poplife Cyprus is a supermarket chain recognised for competitive pricing, value and convenience. Its headquarters is based in Nicosia, Cyprus. Today, the company has 18 supermarkets across the country. 

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

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

Brands such as Nestle, Milka, Activpet, Gillette, Fairy, Ariel, Vaseline, Finish, Johnsons’ baby, Huggies, Belino and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

It is noteworthy that the company offers a range of products under its private labels. 

Concerning sustainability, the business collaborates with local producers as far as possible in order to shorten the supply chain. 

Established in 2005, Ramstore is a retail chain company. The headquarters of the company is in Centar, Skopje, 1000, North Macedonia.

Today, Ramstore operates 28 supermarkets in 8 different cities. The company also enables an e-store on its website which facilitates the purchase of goods and also provides online catalogues of its seasonal offers and promotions.

750 employees in Macedonia work for Ramstore and its turnover is around more than €6 million. Ramstore offers a variety of products under various categories:

• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, cake bar vanilla, hazelnut croissant etc
• Savoury grocery: Bread, soup, canned pickles etc
• Fresh and chilled: Fish, vegetables, fruits etc
• Frozen: peas, poultry chicken, pizza dough etc
• Drinks: Aloe vera peach, aqua viva water, B52 energy drink etc
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yoghurt etc
• Personal care: Hair conditioner, shampoo, antibacterial soap sensitive etc
• Household: Ajax for glass blue, ariel capsules, ariel detergent etc
• Wine and spirits: Absolut vodka, bacardi, Amstel beer etc

As of June 1st 2015, Ramstore started producing meat in its own facilities under the private label brand RAMSTORE and in this manner Ramstore itself controls the meat quality.

The meat and meat products packaged in a protected atmosphere are prepared in accordance with all requirements for food production (HACCP).

Savemore was founded in 2003 in Cyprus and is a retail chain company which focuses on quality products and low prices. 

Its headquarters is in Nicosia, Cyprus. 

The company consists of more than 28 supermarkets across Nicosia, Famagusta, Paphos, Larnaca, Limassol and operates with its own offices and warehouse of over 1200 sq. metres in Paliometocho industrial area and focuses on supplying their stores with their private label products and imports. It provides an online catalogue to view its products and discounts. 

Savemore offers a variety of products in different categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: Chocolate, cereals, chewing gums etc
• Savory Grocery: Salt, bread, flour etc
• Chilled and Fresh: Fresh meat, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits etc
• Frozen: Frozen vegetables, frozen pizza, breaded chicken and nuggets etc
• Drinks: Pepsi, juice, water etc
• Dairy: Yoghurt, butter, milk etc
• Personal care: Shower Gel, cosmetics, shampoo etc
• Household: Kitchen towels, gardening products, mugs etc
• Wine and spirits: Wine, beer, gin etc             

The supermarket also provides its private label products under SAVEMORE such as water, oil, dairy, cleaning, personal care, and grocery products. 

Established in 1964, Selex is a retail chain headquartered in Trezzano, Italy.

The company has a total of 3,339 outlets, 269 familia stores, over 400 A&O stores, 1,159 supermarkets, 86 cash and carry outlets, 23 pet shops across the country and many more.

The Group has an online platform known as CosiComodo which represents 9 brands.

In the financial year 2021, Selex achieved a turnover of €17.10 billion and currently employs over 41,000 people. 

When it comes to distribution centres, the company partnered with ESD Italia which belongs to the EMD (European Marketing Distribution) Centre, one of Europe’s largest independent retailer alliances with a thirty-year pedigree.

The assortment of the Selex Group's Distributor Brands consists of 7,750 products such as: 

• Harmony and Wellness: Beauty and personal care products. 
• Storie di Gastronomia(premium line): cheese, cured meats, ham, etc. 
• Vale: croissant, tiramisu, meat, etc.  

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

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

Selex developed its private labels which are known as (non-exhaustive list): 

• Amico Mio Selex: A line of pet food products: wet dog food, cat food, dry dog food, etc.
• Natura Chiama Selex: A brand dedicated to organic products:semolina pasta, milk, honey, etc.
• Vivi Bene Selex Senza Glutine: A line of gluten-free products: pizza, ice cream, sliced bread, etc. 

In 2020, Selex reported a 10% growth, year-on-year, in private-label sales with total sales of €1.4 billion.

The business has invested €460 million to open 95 new points of sale in 2022.  

Link to CosiComodo online store: https://www.cosicomodo.it/        

Sklavenitis Greece’s history began in 1954 and it is headquartered in Athens, Greece. The company serves an average of 550,000 clients on a daily basis. 

Today, the business has 550 stores. An e-commerce platform as well is at the disposal of its clients. 

In the financial year 2021, Sklavenitis Greece achieved a turnover of €3.98 billion and currently employs more than 33,000 people. 

It offers various products under different categories such as:

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

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates 4 eMarket order distribution centres and 6 distribution centres across the country.     

Concerning the community, the company offers the “Sklavenitis Expendable Scholarship” which provides full tuition for the duration of a scholar’s studies at Deree. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.sklavenitis.gr/ 

Match is a retail company in Luxembourg.

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

Stokomak is a retail company, mainly known as a convenience store in Macedonia. 

Its headquarters is found in Hristo Tatarchev 47, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia.There are 4 stokomak stores across the country. According to the data from 2017 until today, Stokomak has the most progressive growth of all markets that have been analyzed and only in the last year it has a growth of approximately 9% compared to 2020.

 From 24.5% it rises to 49.3% or analyzed from 2017 until today, Stokomak has twice as high a share. Stokomak offers a variety of products in different categories:

Sweet Grocery: Chewing gum, chocolate, lollipops etcSavory Grocery: Flour, bread, pasta etcChilled and Fresh: Fresh meat, fresh fish, fresh vegetables etcFrozen: Frozen burgers, frozen peas, frozen sausages etcDrinks: Soft drinks, juice, water etcDairy: Cheese, butter, milk etcPersonal care: Shampoo, shower gel, dental floss etcHousehold: Kitchen towels, candles, mugs etcWine and spirits: Vodka, beer, wine etc.The company sells products under brands such as vaflini, kucharek, persil, Becutan etc and they also offer a wide range of fruits and vegetables on selection for each week. 

Gala was established in 1998 and is a wholly irish-owned convenience group. It is headquartered in Kildare, Ireland. Today, it consists of 200 franchise stores across the country and it has been specifically designed to offer in store food services. 

The business has a dedicated team of 50 employees. 

Gala offers various brands such as Baker’s corner (pastries), Coffee Junction (coffees), Gelato (ice creams), New Street Deli (fresh food), Distill (wines and spirits) and Blissimo (pizzas). 

Founded in 1983, Nah & Frisch is an umbrella brand which has 390 independent merchants working closely alongside 4 shareholders namely Kastner, Kiennast, Unimarkt Group and Wedl. Its headquarters is based in Vienna, Austria. 

Currently, the business has 436 locations across the country.

In the financial year 2021, Nah & Frisch achieved a turnover of €321 million and presently employs more than 1,180 people. 

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

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

Brands such as Knorr, Jacobs, Axe, Coral, Lenz Moser, Fete Rose, dr. Oetker, Milka, Ariel, Merci, Gillette and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

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

In September 2022, the company announced that the Wedl trading company would withdraw from Nah & Frisch by the end of the year as Wedl wishes to concentrate on catering wholesale trade. 

With regards to sustainability, Nah & Frisch reduces its carbon footprints by supporting the local economy which in return shortens its supply chain. 

Founded in 1994, Tinex Macedonia is a discount supermarket chain and one of the most recognised Macedonian brands. Its headquarters is based in Skopje, Macedonia. Today the company consists of 100,000 consumers and 2,000 collaborators. 

Presently, the business operates 46 supermarkets in 11 cities across Macedonia, 7 cosmo drugstores, 5 to Go restaurants, 2 Daily restaurants, 3 home and furniture decor stores, 1 big bang playhouse, 2 shopping centres, etc. 

Tinex Macedonia achieves an annual turnover of more than €218 million and currently employs over 1,300 people. 

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

• Sweet grocery: chocolates, sweets, cereals, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: snacks, spices, pulses, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: charcuteries, ready meals, desserts, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, butter, whipped cream, etc. 
• Frozen: seafood, vegetables, ice creams, etc. 
• Drinks: water, juice, fizzy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, rums, whiskeys, etc. 
• Personal care: cosmetics, shampoos, conditioners, etc. 
• Household: detergents, bin bags, air fresheners, etc. 

Brands such as Jamie Oliver, Aenaon, Dragon superfoods, Pomi, Dulcinea, Panini, Swiss Alps, Heineken, Coca cola, Amstel and many others are endorsed by the firm. Tinex Macedonia caters for consumers with specific food needs as it offers a range of vegan, vegetarian, bio and many other special products. 

Tinex Macedonia developed its own brand known as “Extra” which consists of over 300 products at a low accessible price. Its products include ice creams, chocolates, milk, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Tinex Macedonia operates its own distribution centre and a fleet of vehicles is readily available to ensure deliveries. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://e-tinex.mk/ 

Established in 2000, The store chain "top!" is the third largest retail store chain owned by 13 Latvian companies.

It operates 205 stores in Latvia, out of which 129 are "top!" and 76 "mini top!" stores. 

The business comprises a team of more than 4,000 employees.

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

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

It also offers special products such as:

• Vegan: fruits, vegetables, bread, etc. 

The retail chain sells its own private label products under the brand name TIP TOP with products such as: pasta, chocolate ice cream, still drinking water, paper towels and many more which can be found on their website.

It supports local producers by providing gastronomy products and pastry cooked at the local “top!” stores”.

Founded in 1975, Unimarkt is a retailer and wholesaler in the food industry. Its headquarters is based in Traun, Austria. The company operates a franchise system and has its own branches as well in the country. Unimarkt Austria is part of Unigruppe.

Currently, the business operates 129 Unimarkt branches, 66 of which are from franchise partners. Unimarkt Austria manages an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020/21, Unimarkt Austria achieved a turnover of €325 million and employed 1,300 people. 

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

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

Brands such as Alnatura, Jacobs, Forest Springs, Milka, Kotanyi, Long Life, Roman Spring, Coca-cola, Fanta and many others are endorsed by the firm. The company also offers a range of bio products. 

Furthermore, Unimarkt Austria developed its own brands under the following names:

• Naturlich: This brand consists of organic products.
• UNIpur: A line of products such as sausage, whipped cream, bread, etc. 
• Feel good- Every day: This brand includes products such as coffee, cheese, ready meals, etc. 

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

Unimarkt Austria was the first Austrian food retailer to offer home delivery since 2015. Since then, the company has been constantly developing in the online area and in logistics. 

Concerning sustainability, the enterprise protects the environment by reducing the use of plastic in its operations. 

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

Founded in 1990, Univerexport started as a small family business with four employees and oriented towards trade as the main activity.

Today, the Univerexport group is the largest domestic trade chain with over 180 retail stores.

It consists of more than 3,000 employees and its turnover amounted to €171 million. 

It also provides an online shop.It offers a variety of products under different categories such as: 

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

Organic products come from its own farm in Lipar and Univerexport is the market leader of such products.

The group has over 600 branded items through its personal production with products such as ‘Moravka Pro’ coffee and organic foods: bread, milk, pasta under its private label brands 'Cuorebio' and 'Naturasì'.

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://elakolije.rs/

Founded 75 years ago, Welbee’s is a supermarket chain headquartered in Birkirkara, Malta. Welbee is owned by Retail Marketing Ltd.

The business operates 9 stores across Malta and 3 e-commerce platforms as well. 

The supermarket employs up to 500 employees.

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

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

It has special products such as:

•  Carrefour bio: Mixed vegetables, milk, extra virgin olive oil, etc. 

Welbee’s is the exclusive retailer of Carrefour’s private labels in Malta. 

It focuses on providing its customers local products and brands as far as possible. 

The company’s online shops can be accessed on: https://www.maltasupermarket.com/ https://www.myparktowers.com/ 

Founded in 2000, Velyka Kishenya is a retail chain headquartered in Kiev, Ukraine. Today, the business operates 30 shops across the country.

In the financial year 2020, Velyka Kishenya achieved a turnover of €340 million and employs 3,000 people. 

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

• Day By Day: A line of personal care products. 
• Max Effect: A brand dedicated to household products. 
• Hit Product: A line of grocery products. 

Established in 1988, Zito Macedonia is a retail chain and is headquartered in Tetovo, Macedonia.

Today, the business operates 59 markets across the country.

Currently, Zito Macedonia has a dedicated team of 850 employees. 

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

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

It offers private label products such as: 

• ‘’Fruitland’: fresh fruits and vegetables, etc.
• ‘5ka’: jam, waffles, dairy products, etc. 

Established in 2002, Coop Jednota Slovakia  is a consumer cooperative which operates a network of stores.   

There are 30 regional COOP Jednotas including their members, 9 logistics centres and the COOP Jednota Foundation.

In 2021, the company achieved a turnover of €1.6 billion and employs more than 6,000 workers.   

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

• Sweet grocery: chocolate, cakes, pudding, etc.
• Savory grocery: pasta, sandwich, beans, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: vegetables, salmon, fruits, etc.      
• Frozen: croissant, fries, potato dumplings, etc.
• Dairy: milk, butter, eggs, etc.
• Drinks: juice, water, carbonated drinks, etc.
• Household: kitchen towels, toilet paper, detergents, etc.   
• Personal care: dental care, shampoo, shower gel, etc.     
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, whiskey, etc.

Its private label products consist of:

• Biova: face wash, body lotion, face cream, etc.
• Perun: toilet detergents, home detergents, floor detergents, etc.
• Coop Unity: milk, cheese, yogurt, etc. 

 It also offers premium products such as: chocolate, cream dessert, semolina pasta, etc, under its private brand label ‘Coop Premium.’ 

Founded in 2002, Scotts Supermarket is a retail chain headquartered in Birkirkara, Malta. 

Today, the business operates 5 supermarkets across the country and launched an ecommerce platform as well. 

Moreover, the retailer offers over 20,000 items in its assortment.   

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

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, candy, waffles, etc.
• Savory grocery: sandwich, bread, rice, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, fish, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: lamb, ice cream, prawns, etc.
• Dairy: mozzarella, yogurt, milk, etc.
• Drinks: juice, carbonated soft drinks, water, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergents, kitchen napkins, etc.
• Personal care: conditioner, shampoo, face wash, etc.      
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, vodka, etc.

It also offers Conrad's private labels on its shelves. The products include confectionery, dairy products and beverages as well. 

The link to its online shop can be accessed on: https://www.scotts.com.mt/shop/

Established In 1982, Metro Cyprus is a supermarket chain headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Today, the business operates 6 stores across the country. 

Metro Cyprus achieves an annual turnover of more than €55 million and currently employs 281 people.  

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

• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, cookies, waffles, etc.
• Savory grocery: Bread, pasta, rice etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Seafood, vegetables, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.     
•  Personal care: Conditioner, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Liqueur, Beer, Wine, etc. 

It is ISO 22000 certified and since 2004, it has implemented the HACCP system to ensure quality, hygienic, safe food and drinks for its customers.

Metro invests in the community by celebrating Metro world animal day and collecting as much food as possible to donate it to the shelters across the country.   

When it concerns sustainability, the business is committed to eradicate the use of plastic bags and make use of eco-friendly bags. It also produces its own fruits and vegetables in its farm in Limassol. 

Established in 2004, Vesko is one of the largest retailers in Latvia.   

It operates more than 200 stores across the country.

In the financial year 2019, Vesko achieved a turnover of more than €40 million. 

Vesko collaborates with retail chains such as mego and balstor. 

Depending on the range of stores, the firm offers from 2,500 to more than 6,000 items. 

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

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

Moreover, it offers various brands such as ‘Heineken’ beer, ‘Oreo’ biscuits, ‘Sensodyne’ toothpaste and many more. 

The business also provides logistics centre services. 

Founded by Migros in 1995, Sok Marketler Ticaret is a chain of retail discount stores. Its headquarters is based in Istanbul, Turkey. Sok Marketler Ticaret is the main competitor of discounters BIM and A101. 

As of June 2022, the business operated a total of 9,858 discount stores in 81 provinces across the country. Moreover, it also launched a mobile application “Cepte Sok” which allows customers to place their orders online. 

In the financial year 2021, Sok Marketler Ticaret achieved a turnover of €1.5 billion and employed 39,659 people. 

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

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

Brands such as Cif, NIvea, Milka, Schweppes and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Sok Marketler Ticaret developed its own brands known as (non-exhaustive list):

• Mis: A brand which includes dairy products, fruit juices and ice creams. 
• Piyale: This brand includes products such as soups, pastas, flour, etc. 
• Mintax: A brand dedicated to household cleaning products. 
• Ebru: This brand consists of products such as liquid soaps, wet towels, cologne, etc. 
• Tempo: This brand is dedicated to a range of biscuits. 
• Lio: A line of olives and olive oils. 

The discounter maintains the highest quality standards as its exclusive brands are in accordance with BRC, AIB, IFS and FSSC 22000. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates a total of 31 distribution centres and has a fleet of 1,000 electric motor vehicles to ensure deliveries. 

The retail chain launched a free home delivery service for customers who order from its mobile application in 2020. It is noteworthy that the delivery takes place within the same day. 

In May 2022, the firm announced that it witnessed a 60% growth rate in the first quarter of 2022. 

With regards to sustainability, the business protects the environment by using environmentally friendly products with low environmental impact.