Lenta is one of the largest retail chains in Russia, specializing in the operation of supermarkets and hypermarkets across the country. Founded in 1993 in St. Petersburg, Lenta has grown to become the second largest hypermarket chain and a leading food retailer in Russia.

As of recent data in 2023, Lenta operates approximately 248 hypermarkets and 131 supermarkets in over 80 cities, encompassing a total selling space of about 1.4 million square meters. The average retail area of a Lenta hypermarket is around 5,500 square meters, with supermarkets averaging 800 square meters. The company also manages five to twelve distribution centers to support its retail network, ensuring efficient supply chain operations.

Lenta's store formats focus on price-led hypermarkets and supermarkets, offering a wide assortment of groceries, drinks, and beauty products, including private label brands. The retail chain emphasizes both national and local products, adapting the assortment based on regional markets. The company serves millions of customers with a strategic combination of large-scale stores and supermarkets, complemented by growth in online business segments.

The company employs over 35,000 to nearly 68,000 people within Russia, reflecting its significant operational scale. Lenta has experienced substantial financial growth; in 2023, its revenue reached approximately 767 billion rubles (roughly 10 to 50 million euros range when considering currency conversion factors and general grouping). In May 2021, Lenta acquired 161 supermarkets from the Austrian Billa chain for 215 million euros, further expanding its footprint in Russia's retail market.

36.6 pharmacy has been established by Bektemirov and Krivosheev in the year 1997. The headquarters is based in Moscow, Russia. The firm operates in the health and beauty retail sector. Moreover, the company owns 1782 pharmacies and an online platform namely: 366.ru.

The firm operates as:

• 36.6
• A5
• A.V.E
• Gorzdrav

The retailer’s core products category is personal care and some of the products are listed below:

• Cosmetics
• Baby products
• Vitamins & supplements
• Dental products

Additionally, the firm has its own logistics solutions and distribution centers hence ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain. The distribution centers are equipped with advanced and modern equipments. The storage area measures 30,000 square meters.

In fact, the objective of the company is to promote expansion by opening more pharmacies and franchises. Their goal is to reach at least 5000 stores in the upcoming years.

Semya is a retailer which has been established in the year 2002 and is headquartered in Perm, Russia. The firm operates 83 stores across the country and is aiming to open 10 more during the year 2018. The company’s store formats are as follows: convenience stores, hypermarkets, premium stores and supermarkets.

Currently, the firm is looking forward to develop their assortment of grocery products. They are interested in private label products and brands also.  

Vin Chicago is a family-run business in the retail sector which has been established in the year 1934. The headquarters is based in Chicago, United States. The stores are located in Chicago, Highland Park and Barrington.

The drinks retailer offers different types of wines such as:

• Pinot Grigio
• Chardonnay
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Bordeaux Blend
• Merlot
• Muscat
• Sangiovese

It is interesting to know that the firm does not only sell its wines at low prices during sales days but every single day. Moreover, the retailer affirms the fact that they have a great experience in selling and selecting wines.
In relation to the logistics measures, the firm partnered with Deliv which provides same day delivery solutions for retailers and businesses.   

Founded in 1997 by 3 Russian Germans, Mix Markt is a retailer that specialises in the sale of Eastern European products. Its headquarters is based in Herrenberg, Germany. The company’s primary supplier is the Monolith Group of Companies.

Moreover, the firm operates 338 stores across Europe under the Mix Markt and Mini Mix banners. Mix Markt operates an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, the company achieved a turnover of € 506 million. 

It is noteworthy that Mix Markt is in the Top-30 of German food markets. 

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

• Sweet grocery: chocolates, tea, coffee, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: pasta, oils, rice, etc. 
• Frozen: seafood, meat, vegetables, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, ready meals, fruits, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, butter, cheese, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, juices,water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, beers, tequila, etc. 
• Personal care: face masks, shampoo, body scrubs, etc. 
• Household: soaps, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc. 

Moreover, the business endorses various brands such as Arovit, Eugenia, Warka, Kasza, etc. 

Pertaining to the logistics measures, the firm operates a fleet of huge trucks to be able to conduct deliveries.

Mix Markt’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.mixmarkt.eu/ 

Established in 2001 by Martin Rozhon, Vivantis is an online retailer operating in the health and beauty sector. Its headquarters is based in Chrudim, Czech Republic. The company has expanded its business internationally in countries such as Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Austria and Italy. 

Additionally, the enterprise operates 12 e-shops and is engaged in wholesale activities as well. It is interesting to know that its online stores are visited by approximately 2 million customers per month. 

In the financial year 2021, Vivantis achieved a turnover of € 53.5 million and currently employs 314 people. Moreover, the business reported a net sales revenue increase of 58.21% in 2021. 

It is noteworthy that in the fashion market of Czech Republic, the firm was ranked 122th with $1 million in 2021. 

Furthermore, Vivantis offers a wide variety of  products in the personal care category which are as follows (non-exhaustive list):

• Perfumes 
• Vitamins & Minerals
• Face Masks
• Shampoos & Conditioners 
• Body Lotions 

Brands such as Alcina, Bione Cosmetics, Cerave, Chanel, Davidoff, Dior, Eco Cosmetics, Estee Lauder, Kotex, Lacoste, etc, are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Vivantis also offers bio and organic products in its portfolio.  

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Heureka, Apek and Ecommerce Europe Trustmark.  

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Vivantis partners with Czech Post, Balikovna, DPD, PPL, etc, to conduct its deliveries. 

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

Linda Johansen is an online retailer which has 8 years of experience in the retail sector and is based in Norway. The firm attracts around 3000 customers monthly. Currently, Linda Johansen cooperates with manufacturers from France and Taiwan.

From the year 2005 to 2012 Linda operated her own beauty salons and afterwards she started selling her products on her online shop exclusively which is known as: Linda Johansen.

Besides, the firm presently collaborates with suppliers from Taiwan and France.

The retailer sells selected products under the personal care category which are as follows:

• Perfumes
• Makeup
• Skincare

Concerning the selected Norwegian skincare products, all the products are tested by the founder only. Also, premium packaging are done in Korea.

To ensure the constant flow of goods, the firm operates a distribution center. In relation to the logistics measures, the company provides logistics services for online sales.

The firm runs a marketing department which develops a market-based business strategy that provides unique value to the customers on all services and products of the organization.

Additionally, the target market of the retailer are women from 30 to 60 years mainly.

Presently, the objective of the company is to develop their range of personal care by adding premium quality products. The company’s current sourcing needs are makeup, skincare, fragrances and cosmetic products. Also, the firm is looking forward to collaborate with private label manufacturers across Europe in order to develop their products range. Furthermore, the firm is looking forward to release new categories such as makeup, haircare and men’s line by the year 2020.

Organic shop is a personal care retailer which contributes in the world of organic and natural cosmetics and is based in Moscow, Russia. The firm operates 42 stores across the Russian cities. The retailer has an excellent entrepreneurial team who are always present to attend and guide customers.

Approximately 20,000 customers visit an Organic shop daily and the area of the shops are 50-80 meter squares.

The company has a range of over 6000 SKUs and provides more than 80 brands which are known as (non-exhaustive list) :

• Weleda
• Hauschka
• Lavera
• Bema cosmetics

Indeed, the company is determined to offer to their customers natural products therefore they organize events to teach customers how to cook cosmetics at home through natural ingredients.

In fact, the objective of the company is to promote expansion by opening 200 stores in the coming 3 years.

Le Drugstore Parisien is a retailer which was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Paris, France. The Casino Group and L’Oreal France teamed up in order to launch the drugstore.

The firm operates 2 stores as well as an online shop on the e-commerce platform, Cdiscount. In addition to this, Le Drugstore Parisien also has corners in 30 Franprix stores and 7 Casino Giant hypermarkets.

30% of the products are sold for less than 5 euros and 50% of the products for less than 10 euros.  

In 2020, Le Drugstore Parisien achieved a turnover of €8.9 million and employs between 200-249 persons.

Le Drugstore Parisien offers a wide range of products in the personal care category such as face care, skin care, make up, supplements, etc.  

40% of Le Drugstore Parisien’s products are from the L’Oreal Paris. Many of the items are also available in travel format and organic goods are available as well.

Le Drugstore Parisien offers products from nearly 285 brands such as (not limited to): L’Oreal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline, NYX Professional Makeup, Essie, etc.

Its own brand was developed and it consists of around 600 references. 

Moreover, the firm provides services such as makeup services and facial treatments. 

Additionally, it is interesting to know that the stores are open 24 hours in order to offer well-being services to its customers.

Le Drugstore Parisien is focusing on solid cosmetics in order to reduce wastage. 

The online shop for Le Drugstore Parisien can be found on www.ledrugstoreparisien.com

Founded by Mikael Bergendahl in 1922, Bergendahls is a Swedish family owned company which operates in daily goods, supermarkets, home furnishings and fashion. Its headquarters is based in Hassleholm, Sweden. The company has operations in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Germany. 

The firm’s business areas include:

• Bergendahls City Gross: A wholesale company which has 43 stores spread across Sweden. 
• Eko Supermarket: A network of 11 supermarkets spread across Sweden which offers a wide range of products in the low price segment. 
• Glitter: The company consists of 151 stores across Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. A wide range of affordable fashion jewellery and accessories are available. 
• Granit: A network of 40 stores spread across Sweden, Norway, Germany and Finland which offers sustainable household materials. 
• KitchenTime: An e-commerce platform which offers over 45,000 references of kitchen products and furniture. 

In the financial year 2020, Bergendahls achieved a turnover of €1 billion and currently employs more than 1,000 people. 

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

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

Brands such as Coca-cola, Werther’s, Capri-Sun, Monster, Lindt, Toblerone and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Bergendahls provides a wide range of goods under its own brands (non-exhaustive list):

• Eldorado: This brand consists of products such as jams, peppers, snacks, etc. 
• Guarantee: This brand consists of products such as salts, cooking wines, curry paste, etc. 
• Favorite Finfina: This brand consists of products such as pasta, vinegars, pastes, etc. 
• Favorite: This brand consists of products such as eggs, chicken, milk, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates its own warehouse and has partnered with Swisslog to convert it into a new automated high bay warehouse. 

In 2018, Bergendahls appointed Greenfood as its fruit and vegetable supplier which is one of Nordic’s market leading grocery suppliers. Through this partnership, the firm wishes to strengthen its position in the fruit and vegetables segment hence making healthy food more accessible and easier to consume. 

In October 2019, the business selected StrongPoint ASA’s Pick & Collect Solution in its stores across Sweden in order to drive online order fulfilment. 

Moreover, the enterprise announced that all its private label products turned cage egg-free in 2020. 

In 2021, the firm entered into a strategic partnership with Axfood which includes the divestment of the wholesale business Bergendahls Food AB to Axfood. Axfood acquired 9.9% of the City Gross banner and will gradually increase its ownership to 30% over the course of 5 years. Moreover, Axfood entered into a 15 year term agreement with Bergendahls which includes the supply of goods and provision of IT services. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm's subsidiary Granit partnered with Skane Stadsmission to develop new products from recycled materials. Moreover, the company started using skinpack in the fish department and reduced its waste by 30% in 2020. 

The fresh market is a retailer which has been established in the year 1982 by Ray Berry and Beverly Berry. The headquarters is based in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. The company operates 161 stores across the country.

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

• Savory grocery
• Sweet grocery
• Frozen
• Chilled & fresh
• Dairy
• Drinks

Furthermore, the enterprise partnered with Burris Logistics which provides retail distribution services. Through this action, the retailer is able to benefit from the warehousing and transportation services. 

El Nino Parfum has been operating their business on the retail and wholesale market for more than 13 years. The headquarters is based in Nová Paka, Czech Republic.

The firm operates an online shop (Elnino.cz) where we can find more than 1 million products already in stock. The company is also wholesaler of perfumes and cosmetics and has various clients across Europe.  

The range of products are sorted into the personal care category which consists of famous brands at attractive prices. Some of the brands are as follows (non-exhaustive list) :

• Bourjois
• Chloe
• Giorgio Armani
• Loreal paris

The company possesses the APEK certification.

Clients have lots of benefits in cooperating with El Nino Parfum as they operate a warehouse and provide a sophisticated logistics solution.

Eurotorg is a retailer which has been established in the year 1993 by Vladimir Vasilko and Sergei Litvin. The headquarters is based in Minsk, Belarus. 

As of December 2018, the firm operates 862 grocery stores which operate under the name Eurotorg as well as 100 drogerie stores under the name Magia and the company employs 3000 people. The retailer cooperates with approximately 2000 suppliers.

Eurotorg is regarded as the largest private company in the country and is also the leading retailer in Belarus. The firm is ranked among the Top 10 food retailers in Belarus and in the year 2017, Eurotorg achieved a market share of 19%.

The firm also operates an e-commerce business since 2014 and the platform is known as Dostavka.by 

In 2016 Eurotorg launched another online shop known as: Gipermall.by where one can purchase dry food and non-food products.

The company offers a diversified range of products under the following categories:

Chilled & fresh

Frozen

Dairy

Sweet grocery

Savory grocery

Drinks

Personal care

Household

In order to conduct deliveries, the firm operates their own logistics network which is composed of a modern fleet of 500 vehicles and manages 4 warehouses. There are 740 people who work in the logistics department and the company has its own IT system devised by the IT team.

Kamelot-A is a supermarket chain which provides fresh food at good prices. The headquarters is based in Tomsk, Russia. The firm operates 541 stores across the country.  

The company provides their goods under the following categories:

• Sweet grocery
• Savory grocery
• Chilled & fresh
• Dairy
• Household

It is interesting to know that the company does not own any warehouse to stock their goods, nevertheless, all their products are delivered daily in the supermarkets.

Established by Bob Sheetz in 1952, Sheetz is an American chain of convenience stores and coffee shops. Its headquarters is based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States. It is noteworthy that all its locations offer 24/7 service since the 1980s. 

Presently, the business operates 652 outlets in 6 states and 38 cities. Moreover, an e-commerce platform is at the disposal of its customers as well.  

In the financial year 2020, Sheetz achieved a turnover of €6 billion and currently employs 20,204 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company was recognized as the Best Employers for Diversity in 2022. 

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

• Sweet grocery: cakes, biscuits, candies, etc.
• Savoury grocery: biscuits, chips, snacks, etc.
• Chilled & fresh: desserts and ready meals. 
• Frozen: desserts and ice creams. 
• Drinks: water, juice, soft drinks, etc. 
• Wine & Spirits: beer and wines. 

Brands such as Pepsi, Coca Cola, Red Bull, Monster, Kitkat, Mentos and many others are endorsed by the firm.  

Moreover, the firm developed its own brand known as “Sheetz Pop”, a line of soft drinks. 

In addition, the retailer maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by the U.S Green Building (USGBC).

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own distribution centres and is planning to partner with Relex Solutions to improve its distribution and inventory management strategies in 2022. 

The company partnered with StorMagic in 2020 to modernise and optimise in-store computer systems at its convenience stores. 

Furthermore, Sheetz became the first convenience store chain to accept Bitcoin and other digital currencies in its stores in 2021. 

Moreover, the convenience chain dropped gas prices to help drivers get through Independence Day travel in June 2022. 

In July 2022, the firm announced that it has plans to open a new location in North Cornwall Township. Moreover, in the same year, Sheetz invested more than $70 million in store employee wages and is planning to hire 3,500 people across its market area. 

Additionally, Sheetz is planning to expand its operations in Dayton, Ohio by opening 20 locations in the next 5 years. Furthermore, the firm is aiming to open its first store in Dayton in 2024. 

Concerning sustainability, the business added renewable energy to power its Pennsylvania stores in February 2022. As part of its sustainability efforts, Sheetz has also implemented fast charging for electric vehicles and has increased its recycling services as well.

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

Scheurich la fleur is a retailer which has been established in the year 1907 by Wilhelm Scheurich. The headquarters is based in Walldurn, Germany. The firm provides their services in the gastronomy sector, to distributors and eventually to end customers.

Customers can find a wide assortment of goods in Scheurich shop found in the capital of the country. Nevertheless, the firm provides their services through their online shop namely: Scheurich La Fleur 

The company provides selected goods under the following categories:

• Drinks
• Sweet grocery

The group’s specialty is Wine and they offer various type of wines from countries such as Italy, France, Germany, Spain, etc…

The firm provides shipping facilities in Germany and outside the country as well.

In the year 2010, two friends namely Katia and Hayley decided to launch the Birchbox business as they were determined to create a better way to shop for beauty products. The retailer’s headquarters is based in New York, United States.

The company conducts their business in the following countries:

• United Kingdom
• France
• Spain
• Belgium

One can find the latest beauty and grooming products which covers the following range:

• Makeup
• Haircare
• Skincare

It is interesting to know that customers get the opportunity to book appointments from Birchbox in order to benefit from hair or makeup services. As of 2014, the firm partnered with Soldsie, a social e-commerce platform based in San Francisco so that they can launch their instagram shop and through this action, customers are able to purchase from Instagram just by leaving a comment on a photo with hashtag #birchboxcart.

The company cooperated with OHL, which provides global supply chain management solutions. Through this step, Birchbox is able to operate an efficient supply chain. Birchbox even partnered with Seko logistics so that the latter may conduct deliveries for orders placed through the Birchbox online shop. 

Utkonos specialises itself in Internet trade in food and similar products.

Deliveries are taken care of by the company in respect of the districts in Moscow region. Their products includes non-food such as household items and animal products as well as food (dairy products, fresh vegetables, fish & meat and beauty products).

In the newest format of the retailer, Utkonos offers over 39 000 SKUs. The process has been simplifies over the years by taking into considerations customers’ preferences and automated quality control system.

With over 200 employees and a warehouse of more than 40,000 square meters, the company is able to cater for customers with quality products. The price is at a competitve rate as the company has direct contact with leading manufacturers.

The online retailer has recently purchased an office and a warehouse of more than 70,000 square meters to ease up its transactions. The warehouse is strategically situated at Logo park sever which is the second largest warehouse ever bought by the company.
This achievement will decrease the delivery time and considerably increase the number of orders per day.

In 2016, Utkonos was the biggest online retailer in Russia, delivering up to 9000 orders per day.

Organic & Natural is the result of the growing demand for quality products at competitive prices.

Working with recognised brands in Europe and other places, the online retailer ensures that it get the exclusive distribution of a particular product, quick delivery from stock to elsewhere, constant diversification, personalised recommendations and regular contact improvement with customers

The brands that the company puts forward are as follows:

• Biotin
• Diane
• Topcell
• Valquer
• Labnatu

Organic & Natural offers 100% bio and organic products to the BtoB (such as pharmacies like Catena and organic shops) and the BtoC (thanks to its e-commerce) market in Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria.

IPSY is a prominent beauty subscription service and ecommerce platform based in the United States, founded in 2011 by YouTube beauty influencer Michelle Phan along with co-founders Marcelo Camberos and Jennifer Jaconetti Goldfarb. The company specializes in personalized monthly delivery of curated beauty products including makeup, skincare, perfumes, nail products, and personal care items tailored to customer preferences through a proprietary beauty quiz and predictive algorithms.

IPSY operates primarily via membership subscription tiers, including the original Glam Bag subscription delivering deluxe-size samples, Glam Bag Plus (now BoxyCharm), and Glam Bag Ultimate (later renamed Icon Box), offering various assortments of full-size and deluxe samples. The platform also features an ecommerce shop providing members with discounted full-sized beauty products, including IPSY’s own brands such as Complex Culture and Refreshments, which focus on vegan, cruelty-free, and allergen-free formulations.

The company has a significant presence in the U.S. market with a relatively small number of physical distribution centers or warehouses to support its primarily online subscription and ecommerce business. IPSY merged with BoxyCharm in 2023 under the IPSY umbrella, creating a broader portfolio in the beauty subscription segment. Their operations emphasize data-driven personalization and innovative beauty discovery experiences, leveraging influencer collaborations and celebrity-curated boxes.

Financially, IPSY is estimated to have annual revenues in the range of €110 million to €120 million (converted from reported $105.6 million in recent data) as of 2024, maintaining a workforce of approximately 200 to 499 employees in the United States. Its business model centers on delivering value through personalized product selection and fostering community engagement among beauty consumers.

By combining subscription services with ecommerce sales and continuing product innovation, IPSY remains a major player in the U.S. beauty and cosmetics market, appealing both to consumers keen on discovering new beauty products and to manufacturers seeking robust distribution channels within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) beauty sector.

Real is a retailer and wholesaler which was established in the year 2001 and is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. 

The company operates 1,151 stores under the banner, Real and Real Point, across the country. Moreover, Real has 800+ franchise stores, 1000+ food trading partners and several C + C stores.

Known as the 6th largest retail chain, Real achieved a turnover of €1.17 billion in 2021 and employs more than 2500 people.

In 2021, Real was recognized as the Shop of the Year, Best rated in the supermarket category.

Real’s portfolio exceeds 10, 000 references in the food and non-food categories.

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

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

Over 500 suppliers and 600+ international and domestic brands partner with Real. It is noteworthy that Real sources high-quality products from local small producers as well.

Furthermore, Real owns a private label which goes by the company name itself and offers a bunch of grocery products as well as household and personal care goods.

Regarding logistics, Real owns more than 50 warehouses and 15 logistics centres.

Concerning social responsibility, Real launched the Real Little Heroes program to arrange for class trips for elementary schools.

Anja Cosmetics is a retailer which has been in the business for more than 19 years. The headquarters is based in Budva, Montenegro. The firm is indulged in both B2C and B2B activities. The retailer operates 6 stores across the country.

The company provides a portfolio of 27,000 SKUs which covers the following categories (non-exhaustive list):

• Hair
• Body
• Nails
• Makeup

Numerous brands can be found on their e-commerce platform (http://www.a-cosmetics.net) such as (non-exhaustive list):

• NYX Professional Makeup
• Diva
• Ardell

Pertaining to wholesaling, the firm distributes their products to beauty salons, spa centers, makeup academy, etc...

Digma Food market is a supermarket chain which has been established in Ukraine with a network of 35 stores in various formats. The sales areas measures from 68 square meters to 1000 square meters. With the cooperation of more than 500 employees, the firm is able to fulfill the requirements of their customers.

The company’s business activities are as follows:

• Wholesale trade
• Distribution
• Production
• Restaurants and advertising

Digma collaborates with around 1000 suppliers hence offering an assortment of 18000 skus covering the following ranges:

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

The company manages a department namely “cooking” where they produce their own dishes with natural ingredients and real milk. Around 200 food items of their own production are available.

Boni is a Dutch supermarket chain which was established in 1972 by Gerrit Klaassen. Its headquarters is based in Nijkerk, Netherlands. The company is a member of the Superunie purchasing association. 

Presently, the business operates 48 supermarkets across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Boni Supermarket achieves an annual turnover of over €257 million and employs more than 2,500 people. 

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

• Savoury Grocery: canned food, pastas, rice, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: tea, cereals, chocolate, etc.
• Wine & spirits: wine, spirits, beer, etc.
• Drinks: juices, water, soft drinks, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: juice, meat, desserts, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, fish, ready-meals, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, detergents, disinfectants, etc.
• Personal care: body lotions, lipstick,shaving cream, etc.

Brands such as Heineken, Lays, Edet, Magnum, Ariel, Tuc, Coca-Cola, Haribo, Dr Oetker and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Moreover, the retailer offers its private label products which are known as:

• G’woon: A brand which includes products such as pet food, soft drinks, coffee, etc. 
• Boni 1972: A brand which includes products such as filter coffee, coffee capsules, loose coffee beans, etc. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Fairtrade, UTZ, ISO 50001 and many more. 

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

Furthermore, in 2020, the firm partnered with Pan Oston, a Dutch self-checkout manufacturer to implement SLIM Self checkouts (sco) in its supermarkets. 

Additionally, in July 2022, the company opened its first Boni Supermarket in North Brabant, Ravenstein where the Coop used to be. 

Concerning sustainability, the retailer partners with the “Too Good To Go” app to fight against food waste.

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://bonisupermarkt.nl/ 

Founded by Hayk Sargsyan in Russia in 2010, Cosmotheca is a chain of beauty stores which is known for offering natural products from niche luxury brands. In addition to this, Cosmotheca also offers manicure, hairdressing and beauty salons services from professionals.

At present, Cosmotheca runs 19 shops in Russia and also has an online shop.

Cosmotheca offers products in the personal care category that includes fragrances, skincare, hair care, etc.

Cosmotheca offers products from over 40 fragrances brands and over 30 beauty brands. These include several international brands. Some of these brands are Filippo Sorcinelli, Verso, Daily Concepts, Bakel, Histoires de Parfums, etc. 

Cosmotheca is selective of the brands it works with. The brands must be clean, the products must be at a fair price and of good quality and must be manufactured sustainably. 

The online store can be accessed on www.cosmotheca.com

Teleshopping TF1, operational since 1987, is a television show pertaining to teleshopping. The show is broadcasted in France through channels such as TF1 and IDF1. The show was curated by Pierre Bellemare and Gregory Frank, who were inspired by its American version. 

In the fiscal year 2020, M6 sold Teleshopping to Groupe Stars. 

Teleshopping operates in several formats such as via programming on the TF1 channel, through its own catalogues and its website.

Additionally, through a partnership with Venteo, the company also controls 2 stores and a major retail presence. 

Moreover, the company owns subsidiaries such as Télé Vitrine and Shopping avenue Matin, which are also teleshopping shows. 

Teleshopping achieves an annual turnover of more than € 60 million. 

Several products are available in the following categories:

• Household: detergents, pesticides, cleaning supplies, etc
• Personal Care: cosmetics, slimming supplements, fragrances, etc

The website can be accessed at: www.teleshopping.fr

Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society, now known as ADCOOP, is a leading retail organization in the United Arab Emirates. Established in 1981, it has grown under the guidance of the late H.H Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan to become a premier retail entity. ADCOOP operates multiple modern retail venues, catering to 60,000 daily customers with a workforce of professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Recently, ADCOOP has undergone a significant rebranding under the MAIR Group, integrating seven leading retail brands (Abu Dhabi Coop, Al Ain Coop, Al Dhafra Coop, Delma Coop, COOPS, Earth, and Mega Mart) into a unified identity. This rebranding aims to enhance community bonds and support the UAE’s food security goals by offering a culturally relevant shopping experience.

ADCOOP is committed to responsible retailing, focusing on sustainable sourcing, innovative partnerships, and technological investment to strengthen the nation’s food supply chains. It offers a diverse range of products, including foodstuffs, household equipment, and general retail items.

Cencosud S.A. is the largest retail company in Chile and one of the largest in Latin America, headquartered in Chile. It operates in several countries including Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and the United States, with more than 1,000 stores and 67 shopping centers across these markets.

Cencosud's diverse retail portfolio includes Jumbo hypermarkets, Santa Isabel supermarkets, Disco, Vea supermarkets, Easy home improvement stores, Paris department stores, and the Cash & Carry format through its recent acquisition of GIGA in Brazil. The company also owns numerous distribution centers and warehouses integral to its supply chain operations.

Cencosud is known for its extensive supermarket and hypermarket operations, complemented by convenience formats and major shopping centers. The company has been actively expanding and modernizing its retail ecosystem, including significant e-commerce growth and omnichannel retail strategies to enhance customer experience. Its retail media platform, Cencosud 360 Media, leverages AI-driven advertising technologies to support seller and brand promotion across its stores, with flagship brands like Paris and Jumbo leading these initiatives.

As of recent data, Cencosud has approximately 10,000 to 50,000 employees in its core markets, with a total of over 1,000 selling points in Chile alone, including supermarkets, hypermarkets, cash and carry outlets, distribution centers, and warehouses.

Financially, Cencosud reported annual revenues in the range of 1 to 10 billion euros as of 2024, reflecting its leading market position and extensive multi-format retail operations. The company continues to focus on sustainable growth and improved consumer engagement through both physical and digital retail channels.

Little Extra is a retailer which was established in  2006 and is headquartered in Paris, France. The philosophy of the firm is to offer products which are extra but the prices should be little. The company operates an online shop as well as 20 stores in France.

The firm offers a portfolio of fancy products at an affordable price. Customers get the opportunity to find gifts for friends and family in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, candy, tea, cake and biscuits
• Savory Grocery: mustard, oil, vinegar
• Drinks: beer and cocktails
• Household: scented candles and diffusers 
• Personal care: Hygiene, Make up, Skincare, Fragrances

The company offers their own little extra brand collection which encompasses stylish, affordable and home-made household products from Europe.

The company's online shop can be accessed on www.little-extra.fr/

UPDATE ON LITTLE EXTRA 23/09/19

Little Extra is sourcing products for the different categories:

• Sweet Grocery: Biscuits, Seasonal confectionery, Chocolate & Sweets

• Savory Grocery: crisps, nuts, snacks

• Household: Bathroom accessories

• Personal care: Hygiene, Make up, Skincare, Fragrances

The firm is interested in working with brands and is also looking for products in small-format. 

Established in 1988, Tridens is an importer and wholesaler focusing on the distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as FMCG. It is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.

Furthermore, in 2007, Tridens launched 2 branches in Latvia and Lithuania.

In regard to its clientele, Tridens works mainly with businesses in the horeca and retail sector across the Baltics.

With a workforce of 80 people, Tridens achieved a turnover of €8.2 million in 2021.

A variety of products in the following categories are offered by the company:

• Drinks: water, juice, soft drink, etc
• Wine & Spirits: wine, cognac, brandy, etc
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, chewing gum, sweets, etc
• Personal Care: hair care, body care
• Household: cleaning agents, air fresheners, insect repellants, etc

More than 150 renowned brands such as Jägermeister, Yellow Tail, Espiritu, Ecusson, Lapin Kulta, Red Bull, Hartwall Original Long Drink, etc, collaborate with Tridens.

Tridens works with suppliers from various countries across the world like Romania, Spain, Australia, Austria, Argentina, etc.

Kompas shop is a retailer which has been established in the year 1951 and is headquartered in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Since its establishment the company occupied an excellent market share on the Slovenian market. Kompas operates 26 branches at the borders with Italy, Austria, Croatia and central Slovenia. The company is well known for their top graded and exclusive products.

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

• Sweet grocery
• Savory grocery
• Drinks
• Personal care

Kompas Shop offers the following well-known brands (non-exhaustive list):

• Chanel
• Giorgio armani
• Calvin klein
• Kenzo

Panda Retail Company is the largest grocery retailer in Saudi Arabia, operating as a key subsidiary of the Savola Group. Established in 1978 and headquartered in Saudi Arabia, Panda has grown to become a leading retail chain in the Middle East, with a significant presence within the Kingdom.

The company operates more than 188 stores across 40 cities in Saudi Arabia, consisting mainly of two formats: Hyper Panda stores designed for large-scale shopping with a broad product range and Panda Supermarkets focused on everyday essentials and convenience. This diversified format strategy allows Panda to effectively serve various customer segments, from premium to value-conscious buyers.

Panda Retail Company has a robust and efficient supply chain comprising four major distribution centers equipped with advanced technology and a fleet of over 500 temperature-controlled trucks. This infrastructure supports the timely delivery and maintenance of high-quality, fresh food and non-food products, ensuring product availability and customer satisfaction across all locations.

Super Retail is a consulting group which has been established in the year 2001 and is headquartered in Moscow, Russia. The firm provides training and consulting services in the retail sector.

An experienced practitioner who has many years of experience in retail management is present  to guide a retailer how to conduct a business efficiently. Trainings are done to develop the skills of employees and managers.

The firm has 3 consultants who specializes in the following sectors:

• Accounting management in a retail company
• Assortment and category management
• Specialist in introducing own production in a supermarket.

By cooperating with the firm, clients are able to promote growth in their company.

Ozon is one of the pioneering e-commerce companies in Russia, often dubbed the "Amazon of Russia." Founded in 1998 as an online bookstore, the company has grown into a leading multi-category digital marketplace that connects millions of customers with small and medium-sized enterprises across the country.

The platform offers an extensive assortment exceeding 370 million products in over 30 categories, with a primary focus on food, drinks, beauty, home goods, electronics, apparel, and furniture, making it a comprehensive one-stop shop. Ozon continually innovates with its proprietary IT infrastructure and services that extend beyond e-commerce, including fintech products under Ozon Bank, travel booking through Ozon.Travel, and express delivery services via Ozon Fresh.

With a robust logistics network spanning 11 time zones, Ozon facilitates the processing and delivery of hundreds of thousands of daily orders, servicing more than 56.5 million active customers. Key to its customer convenience is the extensive fulfillment infrastructure covering over 268,000 square meters, supported by over 15,000 pickup points and parcel lockers, facilitating delivery across more than 14,000 cities, towns, and settlements. The company employs over 45,000 people as of 2021, contributing to its capacity as one of Russia's largest internet companies.

Ozon operates various types of selling points, including supermarkets and convenience formats, alongside its distribution centers, warehouses, and cash and carry operations, supporting its marketplace and logistics functions. It has also launched pilot pickup mini-points in smaller towns to widen reach and accessibility.

Verny is a retailer which has been established in the year 2012 by Andrey Rogachev. The headquarters is based in Moscow, Russia. The company operates 639 stores across the country. Verny was ranked 66th in the ranking of the largest Russian retailers by sales revenue.

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

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

Concerning the logistics solutions, in the year 2013, the firm obtained warehouses measuring 43,000 square meters.

Magnolia is a general retailer which has been established in the year 1998. The headquarters is based in Moscow, Russia. The firm operates more than 150 stores across the country.

The company implemented a marketing tactic consisting of promoting their range of products by distributing flyers and placing stickers and banners. Customer surveys and tastings are also conducted in order to discover the requirements of the customers.

The company also produces its own confectionery, ready meals, tandry dishes, fresh brewed coffee, biscuit. The firm provides farm products from local farmers and a meat shop is at the disposal of the customers. Magnolia proposes frozen convenience food items to its customers which can also be pre-ordered in the stores.

In order to collaborate with Magnolia as a supplier, the latter should fulfill the requirements:

• An exemplary business reputation which has market experience of 2 years.
• Has the ability to arrange logistics solutions in order to deliver to the company’s distribution center on the required time.
• Should possess certificates of international standard.
• Meet the requirements of all applicable sanitary and technical standards.

In terms of logistics, Magnolia operates a distribution center hence enabling an efficient processing of the supply chain.

Market Da is a retailer which has been established in the year 2015 and is headquartered in Moscow, Russia. The firm operates 73 stores across the country.

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

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

When collaborating as a supplier with Market Da, the latter takes into account:

• Legally, the supplier must be registered as an individual entrepreneur.
• The supplier should be financially stable.
• The goods must comply with all the quality standards.
• Price of products must be competitive.

In relation to the supply chain, the company owns a distribution center and their own fleet of vehicles hence ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain.

Hema packaged Merchandise, also known as Freshippo in Chinese, is a retailer established in 2015 by Alibaba Group. It operates as a high-tech supermarket chain that integrates online and offline retail, logistics, and data, offering customers a seamless grocery shopping experience across China.

The brand specializes in fresh and packaged foods including groceries, fresh produce, seafood, meat, and beauty items, with a strong emphasis on freshness and quality. Hema is notable for its ultra-fast delivery promise, offering grocery delivery within 30 minutes to consumers located within a 3-kilometer radius of any of its stores. This innovative model merges digital shopping through its smartphone app—integrated with Alibaba's Alipay payment system—and physical stores, which includes self-checkout and in-store dining facilities.

As of 2023, Hema operates approximately 300 physical selling points across 13 major cities in China, such as Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Nanjing. The types of selling points include supermarkets, distribution centers, and warehouses supporting their supply chain and rapid delivery operations. This footprint reflects a strategic expansion under Alibaba's new retail strategy with plans to reach 2,000 stores had been announced earlier for 2022, signifying aggressive growth in China's retail sector.

Hema's stores often feature fresh food sections dominating the sales floor, combined with packaged goods, and provide an interactive shopping environment where customers can test and taste products. The integration of technology such as digital price tags, data-driven inventory management, and personalized shopping experiences through the app further enhances consumer engagement and satisfaction.

Bio Partner is a wholesaler and distributor of organic products based in Hungary. Founded in 2003, the company offers premium products. Bio Partner operates 1 shop as well as an online store. 

Bio Partner offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: soups, snacks, spices, flour, sauces, nuts, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: tea, jam, cereals, etc.

• Drinks: juices, syrups, energy drinks, sparkling juices, etc.

• Personal Care: hair care, fragrances, face care, oral care, etc. 

Bio Partner’s product range consists of various gluten-free and vegan products as well.

Bio Partner offers products from brands such as Holle, Lavera, Bauck HOF, Ardo, Lecker’s, Bohlsener Muhle, etc. Various German brands are also available. 

Bio Partner’s online shop can be accessed on www.biopartner.hu

Established in 1997, Coop Hungary is a retail chain company, headquartered in Budapest, Hungary.

It operates approximately 3,939 stores and also offers an online store. 

For the year 2021, the company achieved a turnover of €1.82 billion.    

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. 

Its private brand products consists of:  

• COOP - Good at a good price: Instant coffee powder, quality rice, apple juice, etc. 
• COOP Premium: sausage, chicken liver,  sliced salami, etc. 

It also offers special products such as: 

• Gluten-free: bread with quinoa, oatmeal, rice chips, etc. 
• Plant-based: eggs, potatoes, sausages, etc. 

Link to its online store: https://vasarlas.coop.hu/

Vkusvill (Russian: Вкусвилл, lit. 'Tasteville') is a Russian food retail chain founded in 2012 by Andrey Krivenko in Moscow. It specializes in retailing healthy food products with an emphasis on freshness, natural ingredients, and absence of preservatives and flavor enhancers, catering especially to health-conscious consumers.

Starting from a dairy-focused chain called "Izbenka" in 2009, Vkusvill expanded its assortment from dairy-only goods to a wide range of groceries including organic vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and other perishable foods under its own brand. By mid-2025, the chain operates over 2,000 stores across more than 170 Russian cities, predominantly as supermarkets and convenience stores emphasizing healthy food supply.

Vkusvill sells over 97% of its goods under its own private label brand, positioning itself as a leader in FMCG retail for natural and fresh foods in Russia. The company maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and local sourcing, which distinguishes it in the Russian retail market.

The company has also initiated digital transformation through a subsidiary focused on technological innovation to improve operational efficiency. Internationally, Vkusvill experimented with expansion into Amsterdam and Dubai markets and has reached the Chinese market through online sales. It also recently acquired the Anderson café chain to diversify its retail offerings.

Founded by Kevin & Sons, Paleo Nutrition is an online retailer specialised in meat selling. Based in Llanelli, Wales, the meat retailer supplies beef, lamb, pork and poultry, which are sourced from Farm Assured Certified producers and suppliers only. Since quality is the key for Paleo Nutrition, the company only deals with predominantly grass-fed animals. 

Having 30 years of experience on the market, the company puts forward traceability, good farming practices and Grade A products. 

The brands provided by Paleo Nutrition are as follows :

• CNWD
• Great Glen Game
• Naked Ape

Moreover, the firm also owns a private label named Paleo Wales, under which it supplies a variety of meat products.

All of its references are either locally sourced or imported from the UK exclusively.

Regarding its packaging, Paleo Nutrition offers temperature-controlled, insulated, reusable and recyclable boxes with Sorba Freeze ice strips.

Its online shop can be accessed on www.paleowales.co.uk

1 Day is a retail chain based in Slovakia, known primarily for specializing in the sale of branded alcoholic beverages and original gifts. The company offers customers a selection of products that cater to convenience shopping, focusing on quick and specialized retail experiences within Slovakia.

Operating stores such as the one located in the VIVO! Bratislava shopping center, 1 Day offers its services with daily opening hours from 10:00 to 21:00, aiming to provide accessibility to a range of branded alcohol and gift items to local consumers.

Given its niche market focus, 1 Day positions itself as a convenience retailer rather than a supermarket or hypermarket, offering a curated selection that differentiates itself from broader grocery retailers. The company’s retail footprint in physical stores is modest, with a limited number of selling points observed predominantly in urban centers.

Although specific detailed financial reports are not publicly documented, available data suggests its annual turnover is below 1 million euros, with a small workforce size in Slovakia ranging between 1 to 9 employees. This scale corresponds with its status as a specialized convenience retail chain rather than a large distribution or supermarket group.

1 Day's product focus centers on alcoholic drinks and associated gifting items, catering to a specialized segment within Slovakia's retail environment. It does not operate hypermarkets, supermarkets, warehouses, cash and carry, or distribution centers as part of its retail model.

Opcapita is a retail group which has been established in the year 2006 by Henry Jackson. The headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in retail, consumer and leisure industries.

The firm made investments in acquiring the following famous companies:

• Rossopomodoro - A restaurant chain having operations in the US, UK, Portugal,  Denmark and Brazil.
• Merkal Calzados - A Spanish footwear and accessories retailer with a network of 210 stores in Spain.
• The football pools - A UK-based offline and online gaming which predicts football match outcomes.
• Appelrath Cüpper - A multi-brand women’s apparel retailer with 15 stores located in Germany.
• La Sirena - A frozen food retailer having 256 stores located mainly in Catalonia and Madrid.
• NKD - A discount clothing retailer with a chain of 1800 small format stores mainly in Germany and Austria.

In order to promote its business, the company does online marketing, advertising and leaflets.

Pertaining to the supply chain, the firm takes care of its own distribution and logistics.

In the financial year 2017, the company reported a total turnover of 8.97 million euros. The firm has a total workforce of 17 people working towards the goal of the company.

Family market is an online retailer which was established in  1992 and is headquartered in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. 

Presently, the company has 75,000 active customers and remodeled its store, now operating under 3 segments:

• Family Frost: frozen foods
• Pet: pet food
• Kitchen: kitchen accessories and appliances

In 2017, the firm reached a revenue of € 8.3 million.Family Market employs over 110 people. 

Family Market offers products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: ice cream, fruits & vegetables, meat, desserts, ready meals, cream, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: coffee
• Savory Grocery: spices, condiments, soups, pet food, etc. 

The range includes lactose-free, gluten-free and vegetarian items.

Pertaining to the logistics features, the online retailer operates 9 depots and operates its own fleet of delivery vehicles which are equipped for frozen products. In fact, a temperature of -19 C.

Luning Group is a retailer which has been established in the year 1853 and is headquartered in Rietberg, Germany. The retailer is listed among the 30 largest companies in the German Food Trade based on the annual turnover. The firm operates 31 outlets under the following banners: E Center, Elli Market and SB Center throughout the country.

The company’s business areas include:

• Retail
• Wholesale
• Shopfitting
• Advertising

For more than 25 years, the retailer has been cooperating with Edeka. Through this cooperation, Luning Group has benefited a lot as the latter is able to offer to its customers a diversified range of products, including own brands and discount products at competitive price.

Luning Group offers an extensive range of products under the following categories:

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

Pertaining to the supply chain, the company operates 2 logistic centers and later on the logistic center was extended to a high bay warehouse.  

In the year 2018, the firm invested approximately 2 million euros in its E-Center in Westphalia which measures 3800 square meters. The company offers around 250 sausage products and more than 200 fresh meat and the group planned to add 100 barbecue articles during the barbecue season.

In November 2018, the firm opened a new Elli Center with a total area of 2000 square meters. The new outlet offers about 25,000 SKUs to its customers.

In fact, the objective of the company is to open the new E-center in Hovelhof by the year 2019. The sales area will measure from 1200 square meters to around 3500 square meters and also 300 square meters for shops and bakeries.

Draeger’s was founded in 1925 as a family-owned business in San Francisco. The company specialises in the retail of premium food and beverages. The company started as a convenience store which grew rapidly and developed several branches. 

By the mid 1900s, Draeger’s opened San Francisco’s largest supermarket of the time. In the 1990s, the company introduced its new concept, the marketplace, along with a coffee bar, a cooking school and a bakery.

Draeger has an online shop which features an extensive product range that includes 3000 wine references and 400 beer and spirit references.

In the financial year 2017, the company achieved €6million  in terms of turnover. Draeger’s has a team of 750 employees working towards the ultimate goal of the business.

The company was elected retailer of the year in 2008 by experts which include distributors, importers and other professionals.

Draeger’s is looking for products in the sweet grocery, savory grocery, drinks, chilled & fresh food and dairy categories.

The company is constantly improving its product range and aims to provide the best to its customers. Draeger’s is looking for natural and organic products which are free from hormones and antibiotics as well as other additives.

Draeger’s online shop is accessible on https://www.draegers.com/

Majid Al Futtaim is a company that was founded in 1992 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The business is involved in various sectors including food & beverages, retail, hospitality, leisure & entertainment, services and mixed-use communities. 

In the financial year 2022, Majid Al Futtaim generated a turnover of €9 billion and employed 46,000 people. The company witnessed a 12% growth in its revenue in 2022. 

In the grocery retail sector, the company partnered with Carrefour and developed the franchise in the Middle East, Africa and Asia in 1995. The company is planning to develop more stores in Russia, Africa and central Asia. Moreover, Majid Al Futtaim operates over 450 Carrefour outlets across 30 countries with exclusive franchise rights. It serves more than 750,000 customers daily and employs more than 37,000 people. Majid Al Futtaim’s retail sector has the highest turnover rate as it made €7 billion in 2022. 

In the Food & Beverage sector, the business partnered with Gulf Gourmet. Together, they have exclusive franchise rights over various major food service brands such as California Pizza Kitchen, Hummingbird Bakery, Panda Express, Yo! Sushi, Azkadenya, Yo! Sushi and Texas de Brazil. 

In the fashion industry, the group holds exclusive franchise rights over brands such as All Saints, Accessorize, Hollister, Monsoon, etc. 

Since 2017, the company entered the Home Furnishing sector by partnering with brands such as Crate, Barrel and Maisons Du Monde, etc. 

Majid Al Futtaim is also involved in the online shopping sector since it entered a partnership agreement with Jumia, an online retailer in 2018.

In the finance sector, Majid Al Futtaim distributes credit cards, prepaid cards and corporate cards under the brand Najm.

In the entertainment industry, the business manages VOX Cinemas, several leisure attraction parks as well as franchise rights over brands such as LEGO and American Girl.

Majid Al Futtaim has also been developing malls, hotels and residential communities as well. The hotels are managed by major hoteliers like Sheraton and Aloft. The company has 29 shopping malls in 5 countries across the Middle East and more than 18 hotels. 

We are health & wellness product company which exports snacks and supplements abroad, particularly to Asia. 

Abordo Congelados is a frozen retailer which was established in 1982. The headquarters is based in Paiporta, Spain. The company operates 18 shops across the country. The firm also launched an e-commerce platform for its customers.

The firm’s clients include specialised stores, caterers as well as other businesses in the HoReCa sector. 

At present, Abordo Congelados provides products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: starters, vegetables, ready-meals, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: gourmet products, seafood, charcuterie, poultry, etc. 
• Savory Grocery: olive oil, rice, canned food, etc. 
• Drinks: syrups

The products are offered under Abordo Congelados’s private label, Abordo. 

The online shop can be found on https://horeca.abordo.es/

An e-commerce business established in 2008, Groupon is an American business based in Chicago. Within less than 2 years, the company achieved a turnover of € 887 million. By 2015, Groupon operated in 500 cities and had 48.1 million customers. 

As a major e-commerce platform, Groupon enables companies to sell a wide range of commodities which include food, beverages, pet supplies, personal care, clothing, accessories. Businesses can also offer other services such as travel, holidays and tours, beauty & spa services and is also known for its special deals of the day. There’s also a mobile application which allows customers to shop directly from their phone.

Groupon achieved a turnover of € 2.30 billion in 2018 and employed 6576 persons. 

Expansion has been on the agenda of Groupon which acquired other e-commerce platforms such as MyCityDeal and Darbeerry.ru. These e-commerce companies were rebranded under Groupon’s name. 

However, the expansion of Groupon is not limited to e-commerce businesses. Instead, other businesses in different sectors are now part of the portfolio. These include the social shopping service, Mertado and the mobile technology business, Mob.ly. 

During 2012, Groupon also bought Breadcrumbs, a point of sales system for restaurants and Breadcrumb PRO and Breadcrumb POS which concerned other sectors.

A year later, Groupon took over Boomerang, a company that allowed customers to share gift cards and other deals. This subsidiary developed Groupon Coupons which is very popular with Groupon’s customers.

Groupon also acquired various other companies which include:

• Glassmap, a location sharing application
• Blink, a travel application for last minute bookings
• Swarm Mobile, an analytics and marketing company
• Bristol, a cloud-storage company
• Ticket Monster, a korean e-commerce company
• Ideili, a fashion company

Universal Orlando Theme Parks partnered with Groupon.  

In 2015, Groupon bought Order Up, a food delivery service which was later rebranded as Groupon To Go and in 2018, the e-commerce business acquired Bristol, a Cloud company for  € 57 million.

Jolimoi is an online retailer founded in 2016 and is based in France. Jolimoi was founded by Isabelle Rabier, Jennifer Fiorentino, Mathilde Lemée and Aurélia Clot.

The beauty platform offers several services to its customers through:

Beauty affinity - a technology that matches customers’ needs with the right products.along with beauty stylists

Beauty stylists - they are trained to give advice on brands (at home or at work) and are available online/on phone guiding customers and answering questions. Indeed the stylists travels free to a customer's house or office at their desired time of the day.

Brand display - Online and offline. Offline can be at beauty parties or VIP meetings while online consists of newsletter and homepage displays

Mobile app - Quick and convenient

Currently, the business employs over 427 people. 

With 10000 beauty profils, Jolimoi puts forward the advantageous concept “try before you buy” which really benefits customers.

Presently, Jolimoi regroups 200 beauty stylists and aims to offer a unique Beauty shopping experience of different brands.

Jolimoi offers a range of personal care products which include supplements, face care, hair care, makeup, skincare, fragrances and mother & baby care. Items in travel size format are also available on the online shop. The company also offers vegan beauty products.

Currently, one can find products from brands such as Evolve, Bema, Code Beautiful, Dermalogica, Dermance, Mac Cosmetics, etc. 

Jolimoi’s online shop can be accessed on www.jolimoi.com

In June 2018, La Fourche, an online shop for organic products, launched in France. The E-commerce company, created by Lucas Lefebvre, Nathan Labat and Boris Meuton, has 13500 members. La Fourche provides over 3000 references. 

La Fourche has grown popular rapidly and has been featured on different media platforms like Voici, Les Echos, Feminin Bio and BFMTV.

La Fourche reached a turnover of € 2.5 million in 2019. 

The product categories found at La Fourche are as follows:

• Sweet Grocery: dried fruits, breakfast items, biscuits, etc. 
• Savory Grocery: pasta, rice, sauces, condiments, etc. 
• Drinks: coconut water, juice, syrups, beer, lemonades, etc. 
• Personal Care: baby care, face care, skincare, etc.
• Household: detergents, softeners, cleaning products, etc. 

There are nearly 700 brands available on the online store including La Bio Idea, Markal, Philia, Aimen and Bonamel. 

The firm provides items which are vegan, gluten-free items and cruelty-free products. Moreover, La Fourche is looking for products which have been produced in France itself.

La Fourche provides products which are free from additives and GMOs. 

La Fourche focuses on brands that are most committed to  health and the protection of the environment. There are indications on each product to facilitate customer’s purchases.

The products are stored before shipment in a rented warehouse near Aubervilliers.

The online store can be accessed on www.lafourche.fr

UPDATES ON LA FOURCHE ON 21/10/2019

La Fourche is looking to work with organic brands and is sourcing vegan, gluten-free and cruelty-free products. 

The company is interested in dried fruits, biscuits and breakfast products in the sweet grocery category and in the savory grocery category, the firm is looking for pasta and rice mainly. The firm is also searching for items for the drinks category. 

UPDATES ON LA FOURCHE ON 23/10/2020

In 2020, La Fourche started to collaborate with the Ministry of Ecological Transition for an experiment on environmental labelling as the company was the first to publish the carbon impact of the products it offers. 

For 2020 La Fourche is looking for products for private labels in the following categories:

• Drinks: soft drinks and juices
• Savory Grocery: herbs, spices, cooking ingredients, crisps, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: ambient desserts, biscuits, sugar, industrial pastries, etc. 

Established in 2012 by Alexander Djordjevic and Ole Schaumberg, Foodist is an online retailer of surprise boxes for foodies. Based in Germany, the company offers subscription boxes for different needs. These boxes are:

• Fine Food Box
• Fine Food Box Vegan
• Pam Box
• For Your Soul Box
• Snack Box
• My Cake Box
• BEEF! Whiskey Club
• Lindt Chocoladen Club

Each box consists of 5 to 10 food items that meet a specific concept. 

With a workforce of 50 people, Foodist  achieved a turnover of €3.2 million in 2020. 

Products in the following categories are available:

• Savory Grocery: oil, pasta, sauces, spices, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: sugar, baking mixes, chocolates, etc.
• Drinks: whiskey, vodka, beer, wine, etc. 

Vegan and plant-based alternatives are also available. 

Some of the brands available include Lindt, Pukka, Sprout, etc. Products are imported from different parts of Europe such as Belgium, UK, Sweden, Spain, etc. Some products also come from Sri Lanka.

The company’s first private label is “Mission More” which is principally a line of snacks entirely made with natural, vegan ingredients and unrefined sugar.

The online retailer works exclusively with manufacturers who want their products to become popular thanks to Foodist. 

The online store for Foodist can be found on www.foodist.de

Private label products supplier to retailers in Turkey

Established in 2004 in Australia, Eminence Organics is an online retailer that offers products from the brand Eminence Organic, a line of natural cosmetics that is manufactured in Hungary. 

These products are distributed to spas, professionals, salons, etc. across Australia. Some of these clients include Relax & Refresh, Soho Skin Management, Kylie’s Beauty Room, On Eagle Wings Day Spa, etc. 

In addition to operating its own online shop, Eminence Organics Australia also sells on other e-commerce platforms such as My Shopping, Activeskin, Amazon, etc. 

Eminence Organics Australia employs 85 people and its turnover is around € 13.6 million. 

The company offers a wide range of products in the personal care category such as face care and skincare. These products are available for different skin types and skin concerns.

Furthermore, the whole range  is free from chemicals and substances like paraben, sulphate, mineral oil, petroleum, etc. 

Instead, herbs, fruits, vegetables, etc. are used as ingredients. 

Eminence Organics Australia’s online shop can be accessed on www.eminenceorganics.com.au

Established in 2009 in Ireland, Truly Irish is a company owned by 85 farming shareholders. The company was formed by a group of pig producers who aim at producing premium quality products to Ireland.

The firm sells its products under the brand Truly Irish. Furthermore, Truly Irish is a member of Origin Green, an organisation which ensures that its members respect the environment.

The company initially started its operations by offering chilled meat products such as sausages and black pudding. Within its first year of operation the firm has become the 3rd largest meat brand in Ireland and achieved an annual turnover of €12 million.

In 2015, Truly Irish diversified its activities by launching its Irish Granola and creamery butter and by 2016, it introduced its gluten-free protein porridge to the market.

The firm also won the EMEA Award for the Best Digitally Printed Flexible Packaging.

Truly Irish sells its products to food services, manufacturers, retailers and online shops in different countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America. Its clients include Spar, Tesco and Dunnes Stores. It is also looking to enter new markets in Thailand and Vietnam.

Truly Irish is looking for local suppliers for its own brand for the chilled and fresh category, the sweet grocery category and the the dairy category.

The chilled and fresh category includes products like sausages, black pudding and white pudding.

Under the sweet grocery category it is looking for cereals like granola and porridge.

For the dairy category, it is sourcing for products like butter and cheese.

Truly Irish emphasises on the high quality of the products which can be traced back to the producer. The company is looking for products that are gluten free and suppliers are also urged to use recycled packaging.

Founded in 1991 and based in the UK, Revital is a wholesaler of high quality and innovative natural health products, health foods and supplements. The company has been operating for 27 years and aims to provide its customers a good, local, and traditional health food store. Additionally, Revital has emerged as the country’s biggest independent retailer in the market for health products.

Revital’s objective is to teach customers about leading a healthy lifestyle and adopting good eating habits. In order to advise clients on the different products, there is always a nutritional expert in each of the 18 stores of the company.  

An online shop is also available on the website.

Currently, with a workforce of 135 people, Revital achieves a turnover of €19.3 million.

Several items are offered under the following category:

• Personal Care: vitamins, probiotics, supplements, cosmetics, hair care, etc
• Drinks: tea, mineral water, juices, etc
• Sweet Grocery: protein bars, honey, gums, etc
• Savoury Grocery: herbs, spices, flour, etc
• Dairy: goat milk, and more

Revital also provides a range of products which are dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, soya-free, organic, etc. 

Brands such as Nutri-advanced, Viridian, Lamberts, Optibac, Solgar, etc, are endorsed by the firm. 

Revital also launched its own brand of supplements, Revital. 

The online shop can be accessed on: www.revital.com 

LVMH was founded in 1987 after a merger between 2 companies Moet Hennessy and Louis Vuitton. LVMH’s headquarters is located in France and the company specialises in luxury sectors which involve:

• Wines & Spirits

• Perfumes & Cosmetics

• Fashion & Leather Goods

• Watches & Jewelry

• Selective Retailing

• Other Activities

LVMH employs 106000 persons and achieved a global sales of € 53.7 billion in 2019, showcasing a growth of 15% compared to 2018. The company owns over 60 subsidiaries. In 2013, LVMH was ranked first in Deloitte’s report “Global Powers of Luxury Goods.”

Concerning the Wines & Spirits section, LVMH owns 26 wine houses in different parts of the world and generated sales of € 5143 million in 2018. The brands available include Ruinart, Moet & Chandon, Hennessy, Mercier, Krug, Veuve Clicquot and many more.

LVMH also owns 13 Perfumes & Cosmetics houses and made sales of €6.10 million in 2018. 35% of these sales were made from the sale of Perfumes only. The brands available include Benefit Cosmetics, Guerlain, Kenzo Perfumes, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Marc Jacobs Beauty and Fresh.

As for the Fashion & Leather Goods, the company owns 17 fashion houses and has opened 1852 stores across the world which achieved sales of €18455 million  in 2018. The brands include Berluti, Rimowa, Patou, Fendi, Celine, Dior and Givenchy.

Concerning Watches & Jewelry, LVMH owns 6 houses and so far has opened 428 stores in the world which made sales of € 4143 million. LVMH works with brands such as Chaumet, Tag Heuer, Zenith, Bvlgari, Fred and Hublot.

LVMH also owns 5 selective retailing houses which have an exclusive concept and have set up 1940 stores throughout the globe and realised sales of € 13.6 million.

The group is also involved in other activities in arts and culture. Some of them include

• Le Parisien, a popular newspaper which has almost 18 million readers
• Connaissance des Arts, a magazine about photography, design and architecture
• Investir, a weekly newspaper that focuses on news about the finance sector
• Radio Classique which demarks itself through its relaxing shows and music. Radio Classique has 1,2 million regular listeners.
• La Samaritaine, a luxury department store in Paris which is also regarded as an architectural monument. 

In 2018, LVMH invested around € 53 million in Lyst, an online search platform that specialises in fashion. This investment marks LVMH’s move to enter the e-commerce market. 

LVMH also set up the LVMH Prize in 2013 which helps in supporting emerging young designers and also organises the LVMH Innovation Award every year. Furthermore, the company has recently been acclaimed for its fight against counterfeiting

UPDATES ON LVMH ON 27/03/2020

LVMH Group's revenue has grown by 15% in 2019. 

The business is also thinking of taking over Tiffany & Co

In 2020, the company has decided to produce hand sanitisers due to the covid 19 crisis. 

Thalgo Cosmetics founded in 1964, a supporter of Marine Conservation Society. Thalgo concentrates mainly in marine for spa and beauty. Thalgo Research Centre is an expert in Marine working closely with renowned phycologists. Each

Thalgo product is a genuine concentrate of marine effectiveness. Over 50 marine ingredients are extracted and concentrated in exclusive ingredients with unexcelled properties created according to stringent standards of performance, total affinity with the skin to offer professional excellence to every woman in the world.

Thalgo Products  can be divided into;

- Face ( ‘prodige de oceans’ , Anti Aging (all ages),  acne, cleansing, cosmeceutical, eyes, hydrating, sensitive, foundation and brightening rejuvenating care)

- Body (‘prodige de oceans’ , marine bath care, moisturizing and nourishing care, exfoliation, slimming and firming, spa rituals, hair removal and aftercare, terrake by Thalgo)

- Men (shaving, cleansing skincare, skincare)

- Nutrition (organic, infus’ oceanes)

- Special (travel sizes)

- M-Ceutic (Renovation radicale)

Thalgo aims at providing the best marine products to its customers through marine treatments  remineralise the skin, make it beautiful and healthy.

Their  Commitment to Nature is at the very core of the brand's DNA and guides all stages of our developments for Safe Beauty and a more beautiful nature.

Thalgo is distributed throughout New Zealand and to spas such as the Chuan Spa at the Langham Auckland, Flagstaff Lodge at Russell, Delamore Lodge Waiheke Island, QE Spa in Rotorua, Oddfellows in Queenstown, Spa St Clair in Dunedin and to more than 120 Beauty Therapists nationwide who share the passion for marine based skin care products and treatments.

Thalgo products are sold in more than 20, 000 spas, resorts and thalassotherapy centres in 90 countries. In France, 1 out of 5 centers has chosen THALGO as its partner brand.

Its headquarters are found in the southeast of France in Roquebrune-sur-Argens (the Var region), THALGO is a Group in constant expansion with a turnover of $77 million. The beauty firm has 450 employees and 15 companies (3 of which are subsidiaries). Moreover, it has 2 laboratories and 2 integrated production units.

Throughout the years, THALGO has been awarded with prizes such as:

- Marie Claire Prize for Dynamise, progress in cosmetology

- Venus d’Or, best cosmetic range

- Cosmetique Oscar, Thalgo marine and Ogive range

- Grand Prix Nouvelles Esthetiques, L’Elixir, exceptional care

Terre & Mer by THALGO products are certified organic by ECOCERT and Cosmebio. Packaging that is eco-friendly and printed using vegetal inks, with paper approved by the Forest Stewardship council.

Cult Beauty is a UK-based online retailer specializing in cosmetics, skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair care, bath and body products, and supplements. Founded in 2007 by Jessica DeLuca and Alexia Inge, the company focuses on curating a collection of high-quality and independent beauty brands, offering over 300 brands including exclusive products not found elsewhere.

The company is headquartered in London and primarily operates as a web store, emphasizing sustainable beauty and transparency within the industry. Cult Beauty serves a global customer base, with a significant portion of its business derived from international sales despite its UK base.

The company has a strong community presence and is recognized for its beauty expertise, inclusiveness, and efforts to promote ethical and sustainable beauty practices. It verifies brand claims through independent platforms and maintains initiatives such as "Beauty Untouched" to avoid retouching imagery and "Can’t (Re)Touch This" to support body image pledges.

Cult Beauty was acquired by THG plc in 2021 for approximately £275 million and was recorded to have sales of £123.4 million in 2020. The company employs between 200 and 499 staff in the United Kingdom and maintains its selling points primarily through its online distribution centers rather than physical retail stores.

The company's mission includes inspiring self-expression through curated beauty products, continuously launching exclusive products, and maintaining a robust social media presence with a large following. Cult Beauty positions itself as a trusted source offering well-researched beauty products to empower consumers with confidence and knowledge.

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Get Green Rays is a co-packer that was founded in the year 2017, providing sustainable products. The latter is a small company situated in Larnaca, Cyrus. It has an online store as well.

Furthermore, Get Green Rays was launched in order to provide women with more products to deal with period hygiene. In fact, through its products, Get Green Rays mission/intention/objective is to normalize menstruation. The firm offers environmentally-friendly products.

The company’s private label is known under the name ‘get green rays’ and deals mostly with menstrual cups and pads such as:

• Sustainable period (reusable menstrual cup and Reusable Menstrual Pads Set)
• Handmade plush toys (quirky snail, lady mouse, playful unicorn)

Additionally, its products are also natural, hypoallergenic, sustainable and biodegradable. The company has a goal for people to get closer to a zero waste lifestyle.

The firm replaces all plastic for a safer environment. For example natural toys are made with wool rather than plastic. In addition, the toys are handmade, unique and 100% organic cotton as well as 100% wool.

Beautéprivée, founded by Xavier Chauvin, specializes mostly in cosmetics and well-being and is an e-commerce platform accessible to members. The firm was founded in 2007 in Paris, France. Beautéprivée has been owned by Showroomprivé since 2017. 

Beautéprivée serves customers across France, Belgium and Luxembourg. 

Beautéprivée offers products from over 1000 brands which are available in 500 locations including spas and hotels like Shangri-La Hotel Paris, The Peninsula Paris, Deep Nature Spa & Thalasso, etc.  

Beaute Privee has around 8 million members. 

Beautéprivée reached a turnover of € 52.6 million in 2019. In 2018, Beautéprivée won the E-Commerce Awards of the 12th edition.  This event awards the most outstanding e-commerce of the year.

Beautéprivée provides a range of personal care products including hair care, skincare, fragrances, etc. 

Beautéprivée offers products from brands such as Caudalie, Victoria's Secret, The Balm, Hello Body, L'Oreal Paris, etc.

UPDATES ON BEAUTÉPRIVÉE ON 05/10/2020

For 2020, Beautéprivée is sourcing branded items in the personal care category such as makeup, oral care, hygiene, hair care, etc. The company is focusing on natural and organic products.

Sixty One/Sixty Six is an importer based in France. The firm was incorporated in 2017. The company has 3 years experience in designing products. Sixty One/Sixty Six creates products with a unique and simple design.

The company's products are sold on the European market.

Sixty One/Sixty Six searches for innovative and unique ideas for its clients and if ever it is not possible the firm creates it with its network partners.

The firm joins hands together with its partners around the globe to help them in creating their products. Moreover they are constantly searching for good quality products and companies to produce products according to their criteria.

Sixty One/Sixty Six provides products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: spices, pet food, oils, condiments, baby food, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, oral care fragrances, etc.
• Household: cleaners, shoe care, cleaning supplies, etc. 

The firm tests  all of their products to make sure that they comply with all standards and that they meet customers' expectations. This is done prior to introducing any product on the market.

UPDATES ON SIXTY ONE/SIXTY SIX ON 23/09/2020

For 2020, Sixty One/Sixty Six is looking for suppliers that offer products for private labels in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hygiene, hair care, skincare, etc.
• Household: cleaners and cleaning supplies

Sixty One/Sixty Six is also interested in reusable and recyclable packaging with a focus on 100% PE vegetal bottles. 

UPDATES ON SIXTY ONE / SIXTY SIX ON 04/02/2021

For 2021 Sixty One/Sixty Six is interested in products for its own labels in the following categories:

• Household: cleaners, cleaning supplies, dishwash, etc.
• Personal Care: oral care, hair care, makeup, etc.
• Savory Grocery: pet food

Founded in 1993 as a wholesaler of medicine products, Vita Pharmacy is now operating as a pharmacy chain. Its headquarters is based in Samara, Russia. Present in 40 regions across the country, Vita is one of the top 10 pharmacy chains in Russia with 3.5% market share. 

As of 2022, the company operates 2250 pharmacies across the country and an online store as well. It is noteworthy that the online pharmacy operates 24/7 for its consumers. 

Furthermore, the company employs more than 12,000 people to handle its daily operations. 

Moreover, the business was awarded “pharmacy chain of the year” in 2016 and was rated in the top 5 according to the RNC  Pharma rating in 2020. 

In addition, Vita offers various products in the personal care category which are as follows (not limited to): 

• Medicines and dietary supplements 
• Facial care
• Body care
• Hair care 
• Cosmetics 

Vita endorses multiple brands such as La Roche-Posay, Vichy, Avene, Bioderma, Cerave and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics features, the retailer operates a total warehouse space of 23,000 square metres which has refrigeration equipment with 3 temperature modes. Furthermore, Vita has its own fleet of vehicles equipped with refrigeration systems to conduct its deliveries. 

With regards to the community, the business provides financial aid to children’s medical and educational institutions. 

In fact, the firm is planning to expand its business by reaching 2,800 pharmacies by December 2022. In addition, the pharmacy chain is looking for reliable contract manufacturing partners to expand its private label portfolio in the area of medicines and supplements and beauty products as well. 

The firm’s online shop can be accessed on: https://vitaexpress.ru/ 

La Compagnie Du Rhum was founded in 2008 by two rum aficionados,Philippe De Pompignan and Marika Froment. The company was first located in Guadeloupe before moving to Martinique.

La Compagnie Du Rhum has an online shop where it sells around 1000 quality rums and it also has a showroom in Habitation du Simon, a well-known location.

The company offers a wide range of rums from Australia, Japan, Africa, USA, Italy, Brazil and many more countries.

In 2016, the company achieved a turnover of €750000. It sells its products to bars as well as individual customers.

The company is looking for excellent quality rum suppliers from different parts of the world. It forms strong relationships with both the local and international rum producers. The products include tasting rums, festive rums, exceptional rums, punches and liqueurs and it also offers various rums in mini and maxi formats.

The company’s online store is accessible on https://www.lacompagniedurhum.com/

L’officina is an online French beauty retailer selling natural and organic products.

The company offers products in the personal care category such as face care, skincare, makeup, hair care, etc. 

The online retailer is the official distributor of brands like (non-exhaustive list): Abbeyhorn, Ami lyok, Clemence & Vivien, etc. Products can also be purchased in travel-size format. 

Many of the brands available are French but the company also imports products from Switzerland, USA, UK, etc.

L’Officina offers free deliveries for orders of at least € 49. 

The online shop can be accessed on www.officina-paris.fr

Les Jardins Suspendus is a health care and beauty spa which was incorporated in the year 2018, in the 11th district of Paris. The firm specialises in bio products.

Own types of treatments are provided by the company like massage i.e ‘massage de jardin suspendus’, ‘massage du jardin de kerala’ etc. Their treatments are tailor-made from chosen organic products (i.e massages, facials, beauty of the feet / hands, hair removal).

The company is working with brands like:

• Alaena - organic and free from chemicals (scrubs, serums, moisturising cream, anti age creams etc)
• Evolve Beauty bottles - environmentally friendly and 100% recyclable (face mask, serums, hair conditioner and shampoo)
• Les Huilettes - cold pressed virgin oils (essential oils, cleansing oil, eye contour)
• Acorelle - brand related to hair removal (hydrating milk, epilation cream)
• Kure Bazaar - made up with natural ingredients (nail polish)
• De Vermalle - a brand without essential oils (natural cleansing oil, body scrub)

The aim behind the birth of this project was to provide a product that is natural and also without essential oil especially for pregnant women.

.All of their brands for body and face are organic and have the following certifications: Ecocert, Slow Cosmetic, Cosmebio, Vegan Society, Organic Soil Association as well as Leaping Bunny.

Shanghai Taoshang Network Technology is an importer and wholesaler of non-food products such as household and personal care.

The company helps foreign brands enter the Chinese market and grow. Shanghai Taoshang Network Technology handles the sales marketing and develops effective strategies as it understands the Chinese market. 

Shanghai Taoshang Network Technology sells its products on e-commerce platforms such as Alibaba, JD, Xiaohong books, etc. 

The firm employs 52 persons and its turnover is around € 12 million.

Shanghai Taoshang Network Technology has a professional digital marketing team.

Shanghai Taoshang Network Technology offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, fragrances, baby care, etc.
• Household: cleaners, degreasers, stain removers, etc. 

Some of the brands available are Seedball, Domol, Frosch, Jianzhisu, etc. 

UPDATES ON SHANGHAI TAOSHANG NETWORK TECHNOLOGY ON 08/10/2020

For 2020, Shanghai Taoshang Network Technology is sourcing branded products for its personal care category such as hair care, oral care, makeup, etc. 

La Grande Epicerie Paris is a retail group which was incorporated in 1990 and manages an online store offering over 4000 references. The firm is a subsidiary of LVMH and also houses 12 restaurants and cafes including The Table, Uno, Tafa, etc.

In addition to that, La Grande Epicerie Paris operates 3 stores under the following banners: Le Bon Marché, La Grande Epicerie Rive Droite and La Grande Epicerie Rive Gauche. 

In 2021, La Grande Epicerie Paris’s e-commerce achieved a turnover of €4.9 million. However, the enterprise had a total sales revenue of about €90.8 million in 2019. 

Its product categories can be classified into (non-exhaustive list):

• Savory Grocery: sauces, oils, salt, soups, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, jams, honey, cereals, sugar, etc.
• Drinks: champagnes, spirits, wines, ciders, cocktails etc.

Many of the products available are gluten-free and additive-free. 

Some of the brands available at La Grande Epicerie Paris are (but not limited to): Artisan de la truffe, Bonnat, Kalios, Les Niçois, Terre Exotique, etc. 

La Grande Epicerie Paris developed a variety of products under its own label, La Grande Epicerie Paris. Under this brand, products such as honey, tea, jam, etc. are offered. 

Furthermore, La Grande Epicerie Paris has a purchasing team that is responsible for sourcing products for its different categories. 

La Grande Epicerie Paris works with emerging brands and startups and is constantly looking for new products within France and abroad. The company sets up long term collaborations with these brands. In fact, brands like Michel & Augustin and Snowmelt were first introduced on the French market by La Grande Epicerie Paris. 

The company takes into consideration several characteristics before working with a new brand:

• The products must be in line with La Grande Epicerie Paris’s values
• They must be of high quality 
• In addition to using high quality ingredients, the packaging, brand identity and image are very important
• Organic products and those that are free from additives have a better chance to be selected

La Grande Epicerie Paris selects the products and helps startups by organising product tasting events within its stores for 2 to 3 weeks. The company behind the brand is invited to introduce its products to potential customers and if they like the products, La Grande Epicerie Paris will start offering these products on a long-term basis. 

Usually it takes just a few weeks for products to be listed in the stores. However, if the products have to be reworked, it will take a bit longer. 

La Grande Epicerie’s online shop can be accessed on www.lagrandeepicerie.com

Billion Internet Group is an e-commerce company which was founded in Mexico in 2016. The firm specialises in creating online stores in Mexico and in the US. 

Billion Internet Group handles e-commerce operations, customer care and logistics on behalf of its clients and has become their business partner. 

Billion Internet Group's turnover is around € 2 million and the firm employs 11 people.

Billion Internet Group operates several online shops offering an array of personal care products such as hair care, skin care, pet care, etc. Some of these shops have their private labels. 

Billion Internet Group has launched personal care brands such as Royal Albert, Dream Water,True Gent Care, etc.

Founded in 2012 in China, Golong is an importer and distributor of personal care products such as makeup and skincare products.

The company distributes to around 5000 stores and focuses not only on China but also on other countries in southeast Asia.

The firm has an online and offline distribution channel which are involved in B2C, B2B, M2C, O2O, etc. Its subsidiaries are situated in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong-Kong as well as in South Korea.

It provides its customers with more than 3000 best quality imported products globally with warehouse and logistics are located in Hangzhou.

The current brands of the company are : SNP, noreva, , Rilastil, singuladerm, BB laboratories, wellDerma among others which are mostly skincare products.

In 2018, the firm formed a joint venture with the Sesderma, a brand of skincare products. 

The company also specialises in cultivating imported brands whereby the best option to enter the Chinese market.

We are in imports - exports business of Food and Nonfood products .

Established in 2009, Objectif Pharma is a movement of pharmacists who are citizens of health and wellbeing which assembles more than 500 pharmacies together. Its headquarters is based in Villers-les-Nancy, France. The company is a subsidiary of a buying alliance, The Welcoop Cooperative. 

The firm manages a network of pharmacies under the banners Wellpharma and Anton & Willen. Besides, Objectif Pharma operates an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Objectif Pharma achieved a turnover of €8 million and currently employs more than 40 people. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers a selection of products in the Personal Care Category which are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Body Lotions
• Moisturisers 
• Vitamins & Supplements 
• Shampoos 
• Medicines 

Objectif Pharma offers all its products under its own brands among which some are mentioned below:

• Dermasens: A line of products such as shampoos, hand creams, shower gels, etc. 
• Calmelia: A line of products such as organic herbal teas, infusions, plant capsules, etc. 
• Mousti-Ko: A line of products such as mosquito repellent lotions, anti-tick lotions, soothing ointments, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Welcoop logistics handles the distribution of the business through its fleet of vehicles. 

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

Wellpharma is a subsidiary of ‘La Coopérative Welcoop’ which comprises a network of 125 pharmacies throughout France.

The pharmacy specialises in areas like breastfeeding tips, sleep apnea, aromatherapy, mixtures of plants and custom-made essential oils, standard and custom venous restraint, gemmotherapy, oxygen therapy, etc.

The pahrmacy's products categories can be classified into:

• Health (mosquito repellent, insecticides and hydro-alcoholic gels, lens products, measuring devices etc)
• Face (makeup products, make -up removers, anti-aging creams, shaving products etc)
• Body (deodorants, hair removal products, foot care, cleansers, sunscreens etc)
• Hair (hair care, shampoos, hair accessories, colorations, anti lice...)
• Mouth and teeth (dental hygiene accessories, mouthwashes, wound gels, treatment solutions, sprays, dental threads)
• Baby child and maternity (baby food, baby and child accessories, diapers, baby and child measuring devices….)
• Sexuality and intimacy (contraception, intimate hygiene, feminine hygiene among others)
• Veterinary (biocanina eco-logis veterinary spray, scanil puppies and small dogs, milbemaxtab chewable tablet 2 etc)
• Medical equipment (dressings, hygiene materials, venous restraint, care materials, orthopedics, care materials etc)

In addition to it's complete product range, the pharmacies offer services such as :

• Breast prostheses
• Support for breastfeeding mothers 7 days a week
• Dermo-cosmetic animation by appointment
• Apparatus for sleep apnea
• Medication report
• Therapeutic shoes
• Personalized wellness coach, skin, hair
• Collection of medical waste (DASRI: needles, syringes ...)
• Advice in aromatherapy, phytotherapy and homeopathy
• Nutrition Tips
• Cosmetology
• Skin diagnosis

The private labels of the pharmacy are known under the name of ‘Wellpharma’ which can be classified as:

• Food supplements (cyalea Drainer, cyalea Reduction appetite, malvea sleep, rosalea skin etc)
• Shower gels (Green tea shower gel, Violet shower gel, etc.)

Their partner brands which are not limited to the below list are:

• Laboratories of Biarritz
• Green Brand
• Bioderma
• Aboca
• Avène
• Gingham
• Filorga
• La Roche-Posay

The annual turnover per dispensary is estimated to be 1,5 million d'euros.

Pharmacie Lafayette also known as Lafayette Conseil was founded in 2005 in France. It is a network of 154 pharmacies in France and 3 in French Polynesia. 

Pharmacie Lafayette achieved a turnover of € 740 million in 2019, indicating a rise of 14% in its turnover compared to the previous year. Pharmacie Lafayette was awarded the Best Retail Chain in France award in the Parapharmacie category 4 times.

Pharmacie Lafayette offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: skincare, face care, makeup, fragrances, hygiene, etc.
• Savory Grocery: pasta, oil, condiments, ready-meals, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: tea, honey, biscuits, infusion, etc.
• Drinks: juices, floral drinks, syrups, etc.

The business offers products from brands such as Biocyte, Maalox, Zenalia, Sensodyne, Gamard, etc. 

UPDATES ON PHARMACIE LAFAYETTE ON 16/09/2020

Pharmacie Lafayette is aiming to open 45 pharmacies in France in 2020. 

For 2020, Pharmacie Lafayette is looking for branded products in the personal care category such as hair care, hygiene, makeup, skincare, etc. 

The Cosmethics is an online beauty care retailer which is based in Spain. The company offers an array of organic and natural cosmetics from both Spanish and international brands. 

The Cosmethics’s range of products is focussed on personal care consisting (but not limited to) makeup, face care, skincare, hair care, etc.

Brands available include (but not limited to) to Acorelle, Alga Maris, Antipodes, Baiobay, Belsans, Coola, Ilia, Inika Organic, etc. 

The online shop of The Cosmethics can be accessed on www.thecosmethics.com

UPDATES ON THE COSMETHICS SPAIN ON 23/09/2020

For 2020 The Cosmethics Spain is looking for products in the personal care category such as hair care, hygiene, makeup, skincare, health. The focus is on organic and sustainable products. 

The business is looking for suppliers of branded products and those that cater for private labels. 

Based in France, Printemps, a department store, was founded in 1865 by Jules Jaluzot. With an area of 43 500 m² spreading over 3 buildings and 25 floors, Printemps was the only store to be equipped with electricity in Paris at that time.

Nowadays, Printemps operates its stores under the following banners:

• Printemps: 17 department stores
• Citadium: 9 stores

In 2022, the firm is planning on expanding overseas, to Doha, Qatar and Milan, Italy, and double its sales to €3.5 billion by 2030. Printemps also runs an outlet store as well as 4 online shops which are named as follows: 

• Printemps.com
• Citadium
• Place des tendances
• Made In Design

Printemps Du Gout, on an area of 900 m² dedicated to Fine Foods, was launched in 2018. The area includes fruits and vegetables by Supernature, La Pâtisserie by Christophe Michalak, Cheese by Laurent Dubois Mof, Bread by Gontran Cherrier, Maison Dubernet, Byzance and Maison Balme.

Furthermore, each year, 70 million people visit Printemps’ stores and 50 million visitors check out its e-commerce sites.

Alongside a workforce of 3400 employees, Printemps achieved a turnover of €1.7 billion.

Printemps provides over 3500 brands including Agatha, Arrow, Dupont, L’Occitane, etc. Moreover, a total of 3400 collaborators partner with the firm.

Concerning the environment, eco-friendly packaging is made up of 40% recycled fibers, 55% FSC-certified fibers and 5% cotton.

In regards to its social responsibility, Printemps partners with organisations such as JFD, PWN Paris, Fairly Made, etc.

Printemps is looking for products for its personal care category which involves makeup, skincare, face care and related products. The company wants to partner with brands that use natural ingredients and have a strong image.

Victoria Health is an online retailer which was established in 1999 by Gill Sinclair and pharmacist Shabir Daya. Its headquarters is based in Borehamwood, United Kingdom. The company travels around the world in order to source the best quality products available in its portfolio. 

It is noteworthy that the company’s buying team is composed of a licensed pharmacist who is specific about product ingredients in natural health products. Moreover, the business liaises with editorial journalists in order to inform its customers about the latest health and beauty insights and trends. 

With a workforce of around 22 people, Victoria Health achieves an annual turnover of € 2.5 million.  

In addition, having over 3,500 references on its website and 350,000 readers of its newsletter, Victoria Health is recognised as the UK's premier online retailer for natural health and beauty products. 

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

• Vitamins & Supplements 
• Cleansers 
• Lip balms 
• Body Moisturisers 
• Shampoos & Conditioners 

Brands such as Cisca, Cetaphil, Diva, EyeCandy, Floradix, Healgel, Jason, Kalms, Lanolips, Nelsons, Salcura, etc are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Victoria Health also offers bio, vegetarian and organic products in its portfolio. 

Moreover, the company also offers products such as serums, oils, cleansers and many more under its own brand “Gow”. 

In addition, the e-retailer maintains the highest quality standards as its boxes are FSC certified. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm partners with the Royal Mail delivery service company to manage its deliveries.

Concerning sustainability, Victoria health reduces its carbon emissions by using fully recyclable bottles for its own brands. Moreover, polystyrene fillers have been removed when shipping and have been replaced by recycled paper fill. 

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

Episod is a sports club in Paris which was founded on 23 October 2017 by Celine Wiselink and Marie Anne Tessier. It is owned by Verona Group, a reference in the fitness world for the new generation in France. 

It owns 5 Hubs around Paris namely Hub Nation, Hub Place de Clichy, Hub Republic and Exchange Hub and Episod Live Hub, as well as 16 Studios and 2 energy bars.

Each Hub is assigned several trainers who are experienced and even athletes. They not only train those in need but also provide advisers to subscribers. 

Each of these Hubs offers 6 sports such as boxing, cycling, bootcamp, rowing, athletics and yoga, where training is offered as well. 

Gift vouchers are also available for different training sessions.

As per CQ Magazine, Episod is the second best Sports Club around Paris

Currently, Episod is ready to work with French startups having a good portfolio of products and high commitments.

Additionally, coded lockers are provided to clients to keep their belongings safe and secure.

Registration to join the club be done online www.episod.com

5 Bien Etre is a beauty institution that was inaugurated in 2019 by two young passionates Julie and Emilie, found in Paris.

The premium beauty institution is chic, luminous and is recognised for its hygienic conditions as well as for its cleanliness and expert therapists.

5 Bien Etre offers a portfolio of massages, not only for relaxation, but also to tone and to give elasticity to the body, like:

• Shiatsu massage

• Shiatsu 4 hands massage

• Californian massage

• Slimming massage

• Back and shoulder massage

• Leg and feet massage

Other services offered are:

• Manicure

• Pedicure

• Nails Extension

• Anti Callosite

• Baby boomer

The brands used by 5 Bien etre are segmented as follows:

• OPI - nail care
• Forest essential - nail care & massages
• Weleda - waxing & Massages

Waxing are done with Weleda products and available for all body parts for women, teenagers as well as for men.

Appointments for treatments can be booked online www.5bienetre.com and Happy hours are also available but at last minutes.

Beauty Bay is an online European beauty retailer, founded by two life rebels, who never learned or been to artist school but were full of passion to create.

From cut crease to face mask, Beauty Bay today has 7000 SKUs and every week they try to launch more as per clients wishes. Their mantra is to share the beauty obsessions.

The makeup collections is composed of :

• Colour Theory - pallets of eyeshadow
• EYN mostly for eye liner, mascara, etc
• Living my best light - a line of foundation, blush, powder, etc
• Going Out Out - glitter to light makeup
• Jordan Lipscombe for Beauty Bay - set of lipstick
• Saffron Barker Collection - a range for lightning facial treatment

Each makeup collection has a line of product covering mainly blusher brushes, brow brushes, concealer brushes, contour brushes, eyeshadow, eyeshadow brushes, fan brushes, highlighter brushes, highlighters, liner brushes, lip brushes, makeup brush sets, palettes, powder brushes and sets.

Brands like Dermadoctor, Oskia, NuMe, Babyliss Pro, Black Opal and hundreds more partnered with Beauty Bay.

Beauty Bay consists mostly of makeup, skin care, makeup brushes, bath & body, hair care and accessories.  

In September 2018, Beauty Bay launched a vegan friendly and cruelty free cosmetic so as to fight against test on animals and to provide well being for people using these kind of cosmetics.

With its wide online expansion in 2017, Beauty Bay counts 114 employees and their financial revenue was of 113 million euros.

Market office was founded in 2015, by Frank Agier. The company specialises in delivering a portfolio of foods including snacks, desserts, fruits, drinks and coffee to enterprises and offices for their wellness corner. The company also has an online shop.

Offering healthy and vegan foods, the company help customers getting better eating habits while being at their workplace.

Market office is looking for suppliers for the sweet grocery, savory grocery, drinks and dairy categories.

The sweet category consists of a range of snacks such as cereal bars and chocolate.

The savory category includes items like condiments, salted snacks, chips and crisps.

The drinks category involves products like water, juices, wine, champagne and beer.

The dairy category consists of products like cheese and yoghurt.

Market Office is interested in vegan, healthy and organic products.

The brands that it works with include (non exhaustive list):

• Kiri
• Kinder
• M&Ms
• Alpro
• Pulco
• Coco-cola

Market Office works with legal sectors, small medium enterprises, international groups, but also counts the following as its clients:

• Facebook
• CBRE
• Danisco
• Financiere Monceau
• Flexim
• Gopro
• Sales force
• JLL
• Linked In
• Oliver Wyman
• Interbrand
• Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

The compay's online shop is accessible on https://www.market-office.com/

Green Secrets is an online retailer, based in Switzerland, providing organic and natural cosmetics with a wide range of products. All the orders are placed through the online store kultkosmetik.ch.  

A wide product range is available for beauty and body care. All products as well as the packagings are purely organic, without any chemicals, artificial colours, fragrances, petrochemicals substances and preservatives.

The firm retails the following brands:

• Luna Bronze
• Orgaenics
• Abel
• Absolutions
• Balm Balm
• Conscious Coconut
• Cowshed
• Dr Alkaitis
• Dr Bronner’s
• Dr Sponge
• Eco
• Egyptian Magic
• Fra Lippo Lippie.. Etc

5 beauticians are always available to advise on which cosmetics to use for the skin type. Most of the products are used for body care, face care, hair, baby and mom, well being and for makeup.

Vegan and gluten free products are also available for all skin types, from sensitive skins to acne prone skins.

Parfumerie Burdin is one of the oldest traditional perfumeries in France. Founded in 1937, the perfumery is located in the 10th district and the other in 94500 suburb of Paris.

Nowadays, it is known as an online perfumery, where perfumes, cosmetic products, and makeup of different brands are available.

Parfumerie Burdin offers perfumes for men, women, and children. Parfumerie Burdin offers a wide personal range including : body, shower gel, foam bath, deo, after shave and body milk.

Parfumerie Burdin has more than a hundred brands of perfumes and its own brand called “Burdin depuis 1973” as well as several premium beauty brands like:

• Clinique
• Dior
• Estée Lauder
• Givenchy
• Gucci
• Hermes
• Kenzo
• Lancome etc…
• 4711
• Cerruti
• Burberry
• Calvin Klein
• Diesel
• Lacoste
• Swarovski
• Versace
• Prada
• Ralph Lauren etc…

“Burdin Depuis 1973” are perfumes with uniques fragrances since 1973. The creation of this perfume combines French refinement quality, authenticity and expression together. Paris Minuit, Les Beaux Jours and Tinoutcha are the 3 women’s perfumes available in this brand.

On the online store, face products like cleansers, tonners, eye treatment, masks, scrubs, sunscreens, etc. are available.

As beauty is a must for the company they also develop a full makeup line, for the eyes, lips, nails, foundations, etc.

Parfumerie Burdin also offers services like:

• Phone assistance and advices for perfume, face, makeup and body
• Wrapping and card message
• Secured payment
• Delivery services
• Free samples