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

Un jour vert is the first 100% vegan grocery store founded in Bordeaux, France.

Inaugurated in February 2018, by Wilhelm an ambitious youngster of 26 years old. The founder decided to create this shop when he, himself became vegan.

In the shop, a wide choice of vegan products, eco responsible, organic is available. Their main priority is to put ahead local and  French products.

Un Jour Vert is not only for vegan and vegetarian clients. Today, population from all generations (from 15 to 80 years) visit and shop at Un jour Vert. The owner is always present to advise and guide customers.

In store, clients can shop among :

- the grocery section and find dry chocolate, tea, terrine, "vegetal pâté" and superfood

- a chilled section (which is merged with the cheese section), as cheese is one of the main products that attracts customers. Cheese tasting in the shop are often organized.

- a cosmetics section where bio make up, aluminium pipe, coconut bowl, fork and spoon, bamboo toothbrush, Dr Bronner’s toothpaste and body soap are available.

- the library section to find recipies as well as vegan and vegetarian wines which come from small winemaker

- a new bulk section which is having a great expansion. Here, customers can choose which quantity to purchase : Chia seeds, sunflower seeds, gluten free pasta, seeds and nuts are available.

Un jour vert offers facilities like workshop so as customers get to know how to recycle their used paper rolls, cans etc. A Composter also comes to collect the waste in order to use it for agricultural purposes.

The 3 bestsellers products of the shop are :

• Vego Bar

• The Solomon Drink

• Tomm Pousse cheese

Some of the brands retailed are:

• Tomm Pouss

• Jay & Joy

• DR Bronner’s

• Hello

• Babba Gigi

• Mama Cambucha

• Les Jarees Crues

• Le Moly etc

Un Jour Vert offers meat products and dairy alternatives such as steak, sausage, salmon, mayonnaise and cream.

En Plus C’est Bio is a small bio and artisanal store, founded in 2017 by Matthieu Godefroy. The shop is located in 17th district of Paris.

En Plus C’est Bio retails:

• Fruits & Vegetables

• Breads

• Dairy products

• Meat

• Jam & Marmalades

• Honey

• Cereals

• Beers & Wines

• Candied & Rillettes

• Delicacies

• Bio coton clothing

The store retails brands like:

• Bisson

• Café Michel

• Volcelest

• La Patte Jeanjean

• Les fruits détendus

En Plus c’est Bio recently organised two workshop for vegan hummus preparations, and embroidery for the launching of new clothes.

In order to meet it's customers demands, the shop only sources bio and sustainable products. 

   We are a Greek company named Afoi Kanelopouloi-Stop2Shop, located in Thessaloniki, Greece, which trades in cosmetics, accessories, gifts,

and seasonal products, both in the retail and wholesale sector. The company owns 4 physical stores in the city of Thessaloniki.

and an online store, namely www.stop2shop.gr.

Founded in 2018 by Mario Parteli, Abiby is an online beauty retailer which is mostly popular for its monthly beauty boxes. Its headquarters is based in Milan, Italy. The firm delivers a premium selection of exclusive beauty products following the latest cosmetic trends in the Italian market. 

The company has over 3500 customers and 300 influencers who promote the products. The aim of the company is to offer exclusive luxury beauty products to its Italian clientele. Customers can purchase beauty boxes by subscription or can purchase high-end cosmetics on Abiby’s online shop.

Abiby’s beauty boxes are well-known because of their price and the exclusive products which have been selected by a team of beauty experts. Furthermore, its team of employees is made up of over 65% of women.

In the financial year 2020, Abiby achieved a turnover of € 2 million, indicating an increase of 170% compared to 2019. 

Abiby offers various products in the personal care category which are as follows (not limited to) :

• Makeup 
• Face care
• Skincare
• Hair care
• Perfumes 

The top brands of the retailer are Sister, Olapex, Grow Gorgeous, Hairburst, Prime Organic and many more. 

Moreover, the business maintains high quality standards as it possesses the GOTS certificate. 

With regards to sustainability, the firm uses an entirely recyclable box in order to protect the planet. 

The company sources luxury personal care products such as cosmetics and skincare and is looking to partner with organic, clean and innovative Italian and international beauty brands which have the potential to venture in the Italian market. It includes luxury brands that use certain selected ingredients in their products. Since 2021, Abiby is mostly concerned with natural, organic, vegan and cruelty-free products. 

In 2021, the online retailer partnered with Yoox to develop a special Summer Beauty Box featuring various products to protect the skin against the sun. The new box features several vegan and sustainable products. 

Currently, the business is focusing on expanding its business over the next few years by entering the German and French market. 

Abiby’s online shop can be accessed on: www.abiby.it

Good Choice is a buying office based in Russia. Being the third largest chain in the country, Good Choice currently owns 800 stores, operating as franchises, as well as 10 retail chains and an online shop. 

The stores running under the banner, Good Choice, consist of supermarkets and hypermarkets that welcome 5 million buyers on a daily basis.

In 2020, the company achieved a turnover of €1.4 billion. 

Good Choice has launched its own label, Horoshij Vybor, which consists of products that are free from palm oil. 

Furthermore, the business manages 5 logistic centres.

Founded in 1771 in Spain, Herbolario Navarro offers natural and organic food items and cosmetics and is also the oldest natural organic shop in Spain. The company specializes in natural and healthy products and has been promoting a healthy lifestyle for 247 years. 

Herbolario Navarro owns 44 stores across Spain and also has an online store. 

Moreover, the business partnered with the ecological association, Asobio, a business linking organic producers and marketers. 

With a workforce of 250 people, the company achieves an annual turnover of € 34 million. 

Additionally, Herbolario Navarro has won several awards including the Best Business of Spain by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism and the 2013 Ethics Award Business. 

The company offers around 34000 references, with products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: Creams, Jam, Chocolates, etc
• Savory Grocery: Oil, Pet Food, Cooking Sauces, etc
• Dairy: Butter, Ghee, Milk, etc
• Chilled & Fresh Food: Vegetables, Bread, Kombucha, etc
• Frozen Food: Burgers, Ready Meals, Tofu, etc
• Personal Care: Lip Balms, Face Masks, Sunscreens, etc
• Household: Soaps, Dishwashing Products, Detergents, etc

Moreover, the business has developed several brands including (but not limited to):

• Herbolario Navarro: a brand offering olive oil, scented candles, infusions, honey, supplements, etc.
• Biobleud: Offering a wide range of savory grocery items
• Green Sun: Providing a range of supplements.

Herbolario Navarro is looking for suppliers who will be able to provide a range of healthy products. The company is willing to consider producers who are not bio certified for products such as Konjac Noodles. However, when it comes to foods like lentils, pasta, etc, the suppliers need to be bio certified. 

The online shop can be accessed at: www.herbolarionavarro.es

Mondragon Cooperative is a cooperative group with around 100 cooperatives. Founded in Spain in 1956, the company is present through its various subsidiaries in 150 countries. Mondragon Corporation operates in 4 distinctive industries, namely : Finance, Industry, Retail and Knowledge.

Mondragon Corporation employs 81 837 people and achieves an annual turnover of over €12 billion. The company also operates 15 Research & Development centres. 

In the Distribution sector, Mondragon Corporation  operates the following companies:

• Eroski: Eroski is a chain of supermarkets and hypermarkets operating in Spain. The group manages 61 hypermarkets, 1279 supermarkets and an online store. Furthermore, Eroski also owns Caprabo, a chain of 320 supermarkets and Vegalsa Eroski which is involved in food distribution and operates 263 shops. Eroski also manages two travel agencies and a sports equipment chain of stores known as Forum. 

• Behi-Alde: Behi-Alde is a farm which produces over 5 million liters of milk each year

• Barrenetxe: This farmers cooperative is involved in the production of vegetables using traditional methods in the Basque Country.

• Ausolan: A firm offering catering, event organisation and cleaning services. 

• Unekel: Unekel specialises in Rabbit meat production.

• Abacus Iberia: the company is involved in the sale of leisure products.

In the industry sector, the company owns several subsidiaries which are involved in logistics and cargo handling, translation, juridical services, pharmaceutical equipments, commercial equipments and packaging. 

In the finance industry, the company operates life insurance companies, social protection for cooperatives, banking and investment funds management companies.

In the knowledge sector, Mondragon Corporation manages several institutions offering technical education, programmes in gastronomy, R&D centres and training centres. 

Mumzworld was founded in 2011 by a team of caring but busy, seasoned and experienced entrepreneurs and parents who felt something was missing from the market. We weren’t satisfied with the product range or information we found at crowded malls and scattered online stores. We envisioned giving families in the Middle East, one place to search, compare, and buy from a wide range of leading local and global brands, all from the comfort of their homes and offices.

Above all, we wanted to provide parents with all the information and reviews they need to make the best decisions about gear for their newborn, educational toys for their little whizz kids, books for their preschooler or wardrobes for their pre-teen.

After celebrating our 8 year anniversary last year as the leading online retailer in the Middle East, this mission still holds true.

SPC Group is a South Korean company that englobes and represents different subsidiary companies in the Food, Raw Material, IT/Service and distribution sectors. The Group is recognised as one of the oldest brands in the confectionery and baking industry in Korea and was founded in 1945 under the name Samlip General Food.

In the food sector, Samlip General Food is one of the company’s subsidiaries and has brought in various brands to the Korean and international markets. Over time, it has played a key role in developing the bakery industry. Samlip General Food Co. Ltd has diversified its activities and entered the restaurant franchising market and now aims to become the leading food and biotech company in the world.

In 1986 Paris Croissant was launched with the aim of bringing European Bakery culture to the Korean market. Two years later Paris Croissant created Paris Baguette, a bakery that operates as a franchise and it quickly became a leading bakery café franchise in Korea. Paris Baguette currently has 3816 shops across the globe. There are 3416 in South Korea, 297 shops in China, 76 in the USA, 14 in Vietnam, 11 in Singapore and 2 in France. SPC Group aims to become the leading bakery chain in the world by 2020.

The group has formed a joint venture known as BR Korea with Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. Through this new subsidiary, SPC Group entered the premium ice-cream market in Korea with the brand Baskin Robbins and the donut market with Dunkin’ Donuts. BR Korea now runs 1375 Baskin Robbins and 683 Dunkin’ Donuts stores.

The group has also launched different F&B (Food and Beverages) Brands and Restaurant Franchises which include:

• Shake Shack

• Caffè Pascucci

• Jamba Juice

• Pig in the garden

• Teatra:

• PizzaUP

• Lagrillia

• Queens Park

• Passion 5

• L’atelier

• Coffee Works

• Vera Napoli

• Lina`s

• StrEAT

• L’abri Wine & Dine

The Group also runs a wine importing company known as Tiger International in Korea. The company currently has two brands: Tiger International and The World Vine.

In 2018, SPC Group achieved a turnover of € 4.9 billion which indicates a growth of 1.9% in revenue compared to 2017. 

Furthermore, in 2005, SPC Group launched the SPC Research Institute of Food and BioTechnology in order to carry on research on the bakery and confectionary industry and bring in new technology in product development and quality control. In 2009, the company launched the SPC Agro-Bio Science Institute at Seoul National University.

In 2016, SPC along with Seoul National University discovered Native Yeast on which they hold patent rights. They have introduced the technology in the US and China and plan to extend it to other countries. 

More than 300 experts work in the research centres.

UPDATES ON SPC ON 24/02/2020

SPC has announced that it will be investing € 2.1 billion in research and development in the future. 

SPC is also focusing on producing more eco-friendly products such as organic milk in Korea. The company is also using recycled materials in its restaurants. 

Founded in 1931, Parfumerie Pieper has become Germany’s largest privately owned perfumery with over 150 branches. Initially, the company operated as Pieper soap shop which was founded by Gerhard Pieper and Anna Pieper. 

Parfumerie Pieper also distributes to luxury retail stores. 

In 2009, the company launched its online shop.

Parfumerie Pieper took over Goldkopf Perfumerie in 2016. 

In 2018, Parfumerie Pieper’s turnover was € 8.8 million in 2019. The company employs 1500 people. 

Parfumerie Pieper won the Retailer of the Year in Germany in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

In the personal care category, Parfumerie Pieper provides products such as fragrances, hair care, makeup, etc. 

It currently offers luxury brands like Chanel, La Mer and La Prairie.

Parfumerie Pieper imports its products from France, South Korea, USA, etc. Moreover, the company also provides products from German brands. 

The online shop is accessible on www.parfuemerie-pieper.de

Since 1707, Fortnum and Mason have been operating in the UK first as a reseller of Queen Anne’s candles. This company has introduced various products to the British market. Fortnum and Mason were the inventors of the Scotched Egg which is still a very popular and classic dish today. The company was also the first to bring Baked Beans to the country and even provisioned the royal family and the army during the 1800s. In fact, they also  In 1922, Fortnum and Mason supplied products for the very first British Everest expedition. The company made a turnover of €142 million in 2018 and currently employs 775 persons.

The company has three stores in the UK and it also has an online shop that was launched in 1999 with over 800 products. They also have 9 restaurants which include an ice-cream parlour and an award-winning bar. Furthermore, the company works with stockists in order to reach markets in Australia, UK, Europe, Canada, Asia and Mexico. In 2019, it announced that it would open a Fortnum and Mason store in Hong Kong, along with a restaurant. This marks the company’s first store outside the UK.

Fortnum and Mason is looking for products in the sweet grocery, savory grocery, drinks and chilled and fresh food categories. The company specialises in luxury products which include the finest tea, wines, chocolates and biscuits. Its brand Fortnum and Mason is very popular and its tea, Royal Blend is one of the most famous tea blends since 1902.

Fortnum and Mason’s online store can be accessed through their website https://www.fortnumandmason.com/

Pharmavie is a network of over 800 pharmacies and 3500 pharmacists across France. The company’s aim is to provide customers with the best products and a good service.

Pharmavie also launched a magazine in 1990 and informs readers about events and innovations in the pharmaceutical industry as well as advice on health and nutrition.

The company created an association in 1988 and has contributed to many charitable causes in the medical field.

Pharmavie is ISO 9001 certified and abides by proper pharmaceutical practices.

Pharmavie is looking for products in the personal care category which include make up, face and skin care, supplements and hygiene products.

Under the sweet savoury category, it is looking for infusions.

The company has around 200 brands and also owns its private labels, Pharmavie and Pharmaprix.

Customers can purchase products online from Pharmavie by visiting the website https://www.pharmavie.fr/ and search for the pharmacists who sell online through their own website.

Comptoirs Richard is one of the subsidiaries of Maison Richard which was established in 1892 in Paris. Maison Richard was initially a wholesaler of wines and spirits before entering the coffee industry under Cafes Richard.

Cafes Richard  is mostly known for its artisanal high quality coffee and has over 20 000 customers in the hotel and restaurant industry both in France and abroad. It developed its own brand and also have several coffee shops in France. It also opened its first coffee shop in Malaysia, the first Cafe Richard outside France. In 2017, Cafe Richard has made a turnover of €131 million.

Comptoirs Richard was founded in the 2000s with the aim of taking the coffee experience further. With the years of expertise of Cafes Richard, Comptoirs Richard has quickly become part of Paris’s exclusive scene and currently has 8 boutiques in Paris. The company offers a range of premium coffee, tea, chocolate and herbal tea and has also introduced the Espresso & Brew Bar in two of its shops. These two coffee shops offer a variety of exclusive coffee blends and frequently host free workshops for baristas to share their knowhow with customers. In addition to this, Comptoir Richard’s products can be purchased through its website.

Comptoirs Richard’s shops have made a turnover of € 5.7 million in 2017.

The company is looking for products under the sweet grocery & savoury grocery categories. These include premium teas, coffees, herbal teas, chocolate, spices and delicacies.

Comptoirs Richard is looking for suppliers of the different categories for both its private labels as well as other premium brands.

Its private labels include Comptoirs Richard and Cafe Richard and it also offers a number of other brands which include Dudoon, Revel, Dolfin and Toast.

Comptoirs Richard’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.comptoirsrichard.fr/

Established in 2009 in Austria by Schlein Perfumery, CosmeticExpress is an online shop specialising in the sale of cosmetics. CosmeticExpress features around 15000 references. The company sells across Austria and other European Union countries as well as Switzerland.

CosmeticExpress offers a wide range of products in the personal care category including makeup, skincare, face care, fragrances, etc.

Some of the brands distributed are Jil Sander, Gucci, Aerin, Jevena, Lancome, etc. 

For 2020, CosmeticExpress is looking for products such as hair care, hygiene, fragrances, oral care, etc. The company is interested in branded items as well as products for private labels. 

All the warehousing and logistics are managed by Schlein Perfumery. 

CosmeticExpress’s online shop can be found on www.cosmeticexpress.com

Launched by Shashi Batra and Annie Jackson in 2014, Credo is a beauty retailer based in San Francisco, USA and distributes the largest clean beauty assortment in skincare and makeup. The firm is all about innovative sustainable packaging, transparent ethical practices, and much more.

Furthermore, 10 points of sales are operated by Credo. In 2019, the firm achieved a turnover of €575 million.

Over 2000 product references such as fragrances, makeup, skincare, etc, are offered in the personal care category.

It is noteworthy that Credo is a cruelty-free enterprise and offers a variety of vegan options.

More than 310 renowned brands like Bobbi Brown, Osea, Exa and many others collaborate with Credo. All labels associated with Credo avoid using the ingredients on The Dirty List, a foundation established by the ftim banning over 2700 harmful ingredients.

In order to work with Credo, suppliers must meet the following requirements (also known as Credo’s Clean Standard) : 

• Use official ingredient terminology (called INCI) and use ingredient source codes where possible
• Obtain documentation on their ingredients’ composition, purity and sourcing information
• Conduct basic consumer safety (on humans…that volunteer!) and product stability testing
• Back up product and ingredient claims
• Be transparent about “fragrance”—at a minimum they must categorize the type of fragrance they use, and we encourage full disclosure of all fragrance ingredients.
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Its online shop can be accesssed on https://credobeauty.com/

Nuoo is a french company founded in 2015 by Gwénaëlle Gonzalez, Julie Richard and Maxime Richard. The company is known for its beauty box and it specialises in offering natural,organic and eco-friendly products from different brands across the world.

The idea is to offer 3 to 5 products in a travel size format, along with a little booklet and a small surprise. Customers need to fill in a questionnaire so that Nuoo can send customize each box to the client’s specifications.

Nuoo currently employs 8 persons and has around 4000 customers who order the beauty box every month. The company distributes around 100 brands and offers 2000 product references on its website. It also opened its first physical shop in Orleans in 2017.

Nuoo is looking for products in the personal care category which consists of products for the face such as cleansers, moisturisers, serums, oils, face masks, make up, supplements, shampoos & conditioners, hair masks, coloration, body & bath products, perfumes, for women, expectant mothers, children and men.

The company is also looking for products in the sweet and savory grocery categories which consist of snacking, tea and chocolate.

Nuoo works only with brands which are dedicated to natural and organic products. The company wants to partner with those brands that share its philosophy and respect humans, animals and be eco-friendly.

Those wishing to partner with Nuoo have a set of requirements to comply with. Products must have natural ingredients sourced from organic farming. Furthermore, products should be certified under at least one of the following:

• Ecocert

• Cosmébio

• Natrue

• PETA Cruelty Free and Vegan

• Vegan

• Not tested on animals and Cruelty Free

• Icea

• Nature & Progrès

Nuoo doesn’t allow products containing ecological or sanitary controversial raw materials, chemical components, toxic or preservatives such as parabens, phthalates, PEGs, silicones, mineral oils, dyes and synthetic fragrances.

Nuoo’s products and its beauty box can be purchased on its online shop: https://www.nuoobox.com/

Founded in 2011, Flaconi is an online shop which operates in the beauty industry. Its headquarters is based in Berlin, Germany. The company operates its offline store as well and its products are also available in 2 Perfumery Thiemann stores.

It works with both well-known brands as well as premium and niche brands. It currently has over 55,000 references and works with over 900 international brands. 

In the financial year 2020, Flaconi achieved a turnover of around € 300 million. Currently, the company employs more than 700 people from 62 different nations. 

Moreover, the retailer was honoured with the German Brand Award for its strategic brand positioning in 2020. 

The firm offers a variety of products in the personal care category which are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Facial masks 
• Liquid soaps 
• Cleaning oils 
• Makeup 
• Shampoo 

Furthermore, the retailer developed its own brand under the name “Flaconi” which is composed of products such as nail polish remover, hand sanitizer, dietary supplements, etc. 

It is noteworthy that Flaconi is FSC certified. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business partnered with Hermes ParcelShop to conduct its deliveries. Flaconi operates its own warehouse as well. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm is reducing its carbon footprint by committing to 100% recycled packaging. 

Flaconi’s online store is accessible on: www.flaconi.de

Founded in 1930, Ho Hio Hen is recognised as one of the largest wholesalers in Martinique. The company started as a wholesale and now operates more than 70 stores which include discount stores, hypermarkets and supermarkets. In addition to this, the company also owns several shopping centres. Ho Hio Hen offers over 20000 references in various categories.

Hio Hio Hen Group achieves an annual global turnover of €165 million and the company employs over 1300 people in its 3 major departments which are:

• The supply chain

• Distribution

• Management

The group welcomes over 4050000 clients every year in its different stores and commercial centres.

Group Ho Hio Hen offers products in the various categories which include:

• Sweet Grocery

• Savory Grocery

• Drinks

• Dairy

• Frozen Foods

• Chilled Foods

• Household & Personal Care

Ho Hio Hen entered the retail industry for food and drinks as a grocery in 1930 and in 1980, the company opened its first company in the trading of food, Multigros. In 1984, the firm opened its first commercial centre: La Bataliere. 

During the 1990s, the group opened several hypermarkets and supermarkets and partnered with Casino. The hypermarkets and supermarkets of the group now operate under the names Geant Casino and Casino Supermarche. 

During the 2000s, Ho Hio Hen Group also opened more hypermarkets and supermarkets and launched some new shopping centres, The company also acquired Ecomax, a chain of discount stores. 

The group now operates over 70 stores under different names and formats:

• 4 Hypermarkets under the name Geant Casino

• 3 Supermarkets under the name Casino Supermarche

• 64 Ecomax stores

• 1 Multigros store

The company is looking for suppliers of sweet grocery and savory grocery products. Hio Hen Group is interested in products for its private labels as well as partnering with other brands. 

In the savory grocery category, the company is sourcing for products such as spices, cooking oil, rice, flour and canned foods.

For the sweet grocery category, the firm is looking for products such as chocolate, coffee, sweets and biscuits.

Concerning the logistics, the company manages its own warehouse with 9000m2 dedicated to the stores of products under ambient temperature and a cold storage area of 4200m2. Ho Hio Hen Group owns several operational centres in Rouen, Stikalog, Armesetic, Armesfrilog and Cabassoulog. 

The company’s central purchasing unit is responsible for sourcing products for the different stores of the group. Furthermore, the group handles the shipping of around 6000 containers per year and works with over 1500 suppliers from over 50 countries.

Daily Fresh is a company founded in 2014 in China. The firm is an online retailer that targets chinese customers and sells its products through e-commerce platforms. The company employs 100 persons.

The company is looking for products in the dairy, drinks, savory grocery, sweet grocery, frozen food and chilled and fresh food categories. Daily Fresh is looking wishes to work with various brands that can provide good quality products.

Founded in 2003 by Andreas Bechtolf, Atout Cosmetics is a family business specialised in the importation of small, fine and exclusive brands from around the world to Germany. The firm also owns an online shop since 2011 and operates 2 offices located in Hamburg and Wedel.

Atout Cosmetics works with over 300 clients including retailer and e-commerce businesses in German-speaking countries.

With a workforce of 20 employees, Atout Cosmetics achieves an annual sales of € 6.3 million.

A variety of beauty products are offered in the personal care category such as skincare, makeup, fragrances, etc.

Atout Cosmetics is the exclusive importer of several brands including 111Skin, Claus Porto, Coola, Elemis and many more.

Concerning logistics, the enterprise manages a warehouse in Wedel.

Atout Cosmetics’ online shop, known as Niche Beauty, can be accessed on https://www.niche-beauty.com/en-de/

Founded in 2012 by Anabel Vázquez and María Martinez , Laconicum is an online shop which is based in Spain.The company specialises in a vast range of beauty products.  

Laconicum also owns a mobile application through which its clients can access the wide variety of products which are available. 

With a workforce of 25 people, the firm achieves an annual turnover of around €1.8 million. 

Furthermore, in 2021, Laconicum won the award organised by UK-Spain Business Awards for “Collaboration and Partnership in Business” category. 

Several products are offered in the personal care category such as makeup, face and skincare, perfumes, etc. 

The company has introduced many independent brands to the Spanish market, some of which are exclusively available on Laconicum’s online store. These brands include All Tigers, Pretty Athletic, Bleude Peau and Girl Smells.

Furthermore, Laconicum endorses brands like Aquis, ILIA, Naif Care and Per Purr.

The firm wants to work with foreign independent brands of makeup, perfumes, skincare and haircare and is highly selective. Brands must be inspiring and have clean formulas.

Laconicum is also looking for products which are vegan-certified. Additionally, the company is also seeking brands that offer personal care products such as hair care, skincare, makeup, oral care, etc. 

The online shop is accessible on www.laconicum.com

Goodiebox is an online retailer that launched in Denmark and specialises in beauty boxes. This beauty box company has branches Norway, the Netherlands and Belgium. Goodiebox operates an online store as well.

Furthermore, the firm has launched in Sweden and Austria and plans to open in 9 more markets which include Finland, Switzerland and Germany.

Goodiebox currently has over 90000 subscribers.

Goodiebox offers a variety of products in the following category:

• Personal Care: eye masks, creams, essential oils, etc.

Goodiebox works with brands such as Rodial, Vichy, Jorgobe. The company imports its goods from Britain, UK and many more.

The company is looking for personal care products which include hair care, supplements, makeup, skincare, oral care, fragrances, hygiene and skincare products.

The company is looking to work with brands providing personal care products. Goodie Box is looking to partner with organic brands as well as natural and innovative brands. The company’s partners include Emite, Inca and Isang’s.

Goodiebox’s online store for Denmark can be accessed on www.goodiebox.dk

UPDATES ON GOODIEBOX ON 29/01/2021

Goodiebox is looking brands that offers products in the personal care category such as hair care, hygiene, make up, and skincare.

Michelle’s Cupcakes was founded in 2009 in Switzerland. The company is a food service that is known for their pastries and also has a catering service.

Michelle’s Cupcakes is looking to partner with suppliers of innovative, organic, vegan and healthy products for its sweet and savory grocery and concerning the drinks category, the company is looking for innovative drinks.

Michelle’s Cupcakes is very selective about its potential partners.

Borough Box was founded in 2014 in the UK, with the aim of making products from independent food and beverages businesses more accessible to thousands of customers across the UK. The company is a marketplace which is easily accessible by thousands of customers. Borough Box also offers special boxes which customers can purchase for themselves or offer as gifts.

Borough Box employs 7 persons and in 2018, it achieved a turnover of € 592000. The firm’s clients include both B2C and B2B customers.

The company is looking to partner with various independent brands in the sweet savory, savory grocery, chilled & fresh foods, dairy and drinks.

Under the sweet savory category, Borough Box is looking for products such as chocolate, energy bars, biscuits, jams and other spreads.

Under the savory category, the company is sourcing products like chips, condiments and various snacks.

For the chilled & fresh food category, the firm wants to work with suppliers of products like pies, cured meats, salami and related products.

Under the dairy category, Borough Box is sourcing products such as different varieties of cheese.

For the drinks category, the company is looking for products such as health drinks, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and infusions.

Borough Box wants to partner with suppliers of high quality products and is also looking for organic and vegan products. The company’s current partners include Ollybars, Wildings, Manilife and Hedgepig.

The company’s logistics and distribution system is advantageous to independent businesses who want to reach out to thousands of customers. Borough Box has a large warehouse in Central London and offers quick delivery. In fact, customers residing in Central London can receive their orders on the same day itself. Some partners handle their own delivery as well.

Furthermore, the company also offers additional services such as contract packing, relabelling and subscription clubs. Borough Box is also very active on social media.

In 2017, Borough Box partnered with Olive Magazine and designed the “Health Discovery Box” which allowed the magazine’s subscribers to purchase the box at a special price and receive a variety of high quality products.

The company has also created several boxes and collections which allow customers to discover various brands.

Borough Box’s marketplace can be accessed on https://www.boroughbox.com/

Founded in 2008 in Spain, Vinopremier is a wholesaler and retailer specialised in the distribution of wines. The company operates 5 stores: 3 in Spain and 2 in Mexico. Moreover, it also manages an online shop. 

Vinopremier offers over 7500 references in its portfolio

The wholesaler organises tasting events regularly. 

Products in the following categories are provided by Vinopremier :

• Drinks: wines, spirits, ciders, etc.
• Savory Grocery: oils, canned food, vinegar, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: jams
• Dairy: cheeses
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie

Some of the brands available include Vividor, San Cobate, El Lomo Varietal, San Bravo, etc.

Vinopremier works with 400 producers and manufacturers. Some of the products are locally sourced as well.

Its online shop can be found on www.vinopremier.com

Founded in 2014, Yeme is a chain of grocery stores which focuses on food, beverages and cosmetics. Its headquarters is based in Bratislava, Slovakia.  The company’s suppliers are from Slovakia itself as it supports local producers and farmers. 

Presently, the business operates 5 stores across the country and an online store as well. The retailer also manages its own bakery and cafe. 

In the financial year 2020, the company generated a revenue of € 34.9 million, employing more than 250 people. 

Furthermore, the business provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: rice, pasta, oils, etc.
• Sweet grocery: pastry, chocolates, protein bars, etc. 
• Dairy: yoghurt, cheese, milk, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, ready meals, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, seafood, vegetables, etc. 
• Drinks: water, juices, ice teas, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beer, wine, whiskey, etc. 
• Personal care: body lotions, shower gels, makeup, etc. 

It is noteworthy that the company provides a selection of products such as gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, bio and natural drinks for people who have specific food needs. 

Furthermore, the business endorses brands such as Labooko, Lyra, Elixir and many more. 

In relation to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates its own distribution hub to support storage and transportation. 

Concerning sustainability, the company has set up its own recycling centre to recycle up to 80% of all its waste. Besides, its shops are cleaned with ecological drugstores which are environmentally friendly. 

The firm’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.yeme.sk/

Bio Market is a buying office specialising in the retail of organic products. The company owns Bio Family,  an organic chain of supermarkets which was launched in 2019. The company is based in Poland and currently has around 6000 references. 

The company is growing and plans to open several supermarkets across Poland.

Bio Market offers a variety of Home & Personal Care, Dairy, Sweet Grocery, Savory Grocery, Chilled & Fresh Foods and Drinks. 

The Home & Personal care category includes products such as organic cosmetics and cleaning products.

The Dairy category consists of products like goat milk.

For the Sweet Grocery category, the company offers products like cereals.

Concerning the Savory category, Bio Market has products flour and bread.

The Chilled & Fresh Foods category includes products like meat.

Under the drinks category, the firm offers alcoholic drinks.

Bio Market only works with suppliers who provide organic products.

Bio Family launched the first 24/7 supermarket in Poland which operates on a cashless basis after normal opening time. Customers can still shop and use a special personalized card and pay through credit cards, BLIK, Google Pay or Apple Pay.

Choose is a French company which currently has a mobile phone application and is developing its website. The company is an online retailer which differentiate itself from other online shops by introducing the concept store experience through its application.

Choose has over 50000 users currently.

One of the key strengths remain the fact that Choose facilitates shopping by providing the shortcheck checkout system as possible for customers who buy products through the application.

Choose is looking to partner with startups and emerging brands for its personal care category which include beauty products, its food category and its drinks category.

The firm wishes to work with French and international brands and is looking for premium products.

Vegan Snacks is an online retailer established in Germany in 2008. The company specialises in vegan products and also offers monthly snack boxes and beauty boxes which allow customers to discover new brands and products. Vegan Snacks’s customers include other businesses as well as customers.

The company has 15 employees currently.

Vegan Snacks offers products in the sweet grocery, savory grocery, drinks and personal care categories.

The company proposes a range of products such as lollipop, chocolates, biscuits and snack bars for the sweet grocery category.

For the savory grocery category, the company offers products such as spices, grains, chips and biscuits.

Concerning the drinks category, the firm has a variety of drinks available such as soft drinks, smoothies and mineral water.

Vegan Snacks also offers hair care, face care, skincare  products and fragrances.

Vegan Snacks online store is accessible on https://www.vegansnacks.de/

Taste It International is an importer and distributor of drinks and is based in France. The company was founded in 2017. The company has an online shop and works with over 70 international brands from Africa, Asia. Latin America, Europe, North America and Oceania.

The company works with brands like Fiji Water, Arizona and Cockta.

Taste It International is looking for products such as soft drinks, energy drinks, soda and juices. The company is also looking for organic and natural products.

The company’s online shop is accessible on https://www.tasteitdrinks.com/fr/

Founded in 2013 by Pharmadom, a cooperative regrouping around 320 independent pharmacists, Well & Well is a chain of over 150 pharmacies which are based in France.

The business offers over 110 references.

Furthermore, Well & Well also manages an online shop and in 2019, it has also launched Well & Well Connect, a digital platform where pharmacists can promote their own pharmacy and services. 

Since 2018, Well & Well has developed a mobile application for its loyalty card customers. The firm also introduced the WellTab which can be found in all its pharmacies. The digital solutions provided by the business are advantageous to both pharmacists and customers. 

Clients benefit by sending their medical prescriptions through the platform and can pick up their items without having to queue.

Well & Well supports pharmacists who wish to set up their pharmacy under its banner by developing a business plan, finance solutions, providing training programs in pharmacy management, designing the pharmacy, finding suppliers, etc. 

The company has sold over 15 000 references under its own brand in 2019. Well & Well is recognised as one of the top 15 pharmacy chains in France.

Well & Well offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: supplements, face care, skincare, hair care, cosmetics, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: a range of infusions

Brands like Avene, CHV ,Cattier etc, have collaborated with the firm.

Concerning supplements, the company only wishes to partner with French brands who guarantee a higher quality than the leading supplement producers. 

Well & Well has also launched its own label, Well & Well under which it provides supplements, skincare, face care, infusions, etc. The products are manufactured locally and where possible, organic ingredients are used. To make sure that quality standards are respected, Well & Well works only with certified suppliers and manufacturers.

Concerning social responsibility, Well & Well has supported the NGO Princess Margot since 2016. 

Well & Well online shop is accessible on www.wellandwell.fr

Mr. Vegan is an online retailer established in Switzerland. The company specialises in vegan products which involve food, beverages as well as beauty and personal care products.

Mr. Vegan is looking for suppliers for its sweet grocery, savory grocery, drinks, chilled and fresh food as well as personal care categories.

Under the sweet category, the company is looking for products such as popcorn, chocolate, sweets, jams and biscuits.

Mr Vegan wishes to partner with suppliers of products such as rice, pasta, sauces, condiments for the savory grocery category.

For the chilled and fresh food category, the company is looking for products such as meat and sausage alternatives.

Concerning the drinks category, Mr.Vegan is sourcing products like organic wine, juices, energy drinks and soft drinks.

Under the personal care category, The firm wants to partner with suppliers of face care, skincare, oralcare, haircare, supplements and make up.

Mr.Vegan is looking for products which are fully vegan and cruelty-free. Most of the products offered on the company’s website are organic.

In order to ensure that all suppliers abide by its standards, they must have the necessary certifications which include v-label, vegan trademark, European State Organic Seal, German State Organic Seal, Demeter, Naturland and Bio Suisse Bud.

Mr. Vegan’s online shop is accessible on https://mrvegan.ch/

Fann Czech Republic is a chain of cosmetic stores operating in Czech Republic. The company is part of Fann Parfumerie and has set up 37 parfumeries and 4 beauty salons across Czech Republic.

Fann Czech also manages an online store and has launched a quarterly magazine known as Fann magazine which updates customers about the latest products and deals offered.

The business achieved a turnover of € 16.6 million in 2017. Fann Czech Republic employs 99 persons and has nearly 800000 customers. 

Fann Czech Republic offers a wide range of products which consist of perfumes, skin care, face care, hair care and make up.

There are 150 brands which can be found in Fann Czech Republic and many of them are exclusively available in Fann Czech shops. Some of these brands include Bourjois, Versace, Versense, Bvlgari, Lancome and Gosh Copenhagen.

Fann Czech Republic founded its charity, FAnn Children Foundation which is involved in projects for needy children with disabilities, orphans and more. Furthermore the company also collaborates with other organisations such as the Czech Committee for UNICEF and the Blue Hippo Foundation. 

Debenhams is a retailer of beauty care as well as food and beverages which was founded in 1993 in the UK. The company has 178 stores across the UK, Ireland and in Denmark.It owns and operates the shops Magazin du Nord.

The company also owns franchises in 26 other countries, including Russia, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, Russia and Qatar.

Debenhams has achieved a turnover of € 2.54 billion in 2018 and it employs 7895 persons.

The company is looking to develop its food and beverages section as well as its personal care section which include beauty products.

After identifying a need for natural products on the Swedish market, Johannes Cullberg founded the chain of retail stores, Paradiset in 2015 in Sweden. The idea being Paradiset is to provide clean and natural foods which are free from harmful substances. 

Paradiset’s products range consists of 60% organic references. The company operates 2 stores and an online shop which was launched in 2018. 

Paradiset reached a turnover of € 10.2 million in 2018.

The retail chain has won several awards in 2016 including the Fast Foods Awards, NCSC and Eco-store of the year. 

Paradiset is looking for products in the following categories for its private labels:

• Savory Grocery: Herbs, Spices, Rice, Pasta, Ready meals, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: Sweet Canned Food, Biscuits, Breakfast, Hot drinks, etc.
• Drinks: Carbonated soft drinks, Ciders, Juices, etc.
• Frozen Food: Fruits, Vegetables, Ready-Meals, etc.
• Dairy: Yogurts & desserts
• Chilled and Fresh Food: Drinks, Ready Meals
• Household: Household cleaners, Cleaning supplies, Dishwash, Disposables, etc.
• Personal Care: Vitamins & complements, Health, etc.

Paradiset is also interested in meat-free alternatives. 

The focus is on keto friendly, healthy, clean, paleo-friendly, organic and products which contain probiotics. 

Concerning packaging needs, Paradiset is looking for reusable, recyclable, organic and sustainable packaging options. The firm also wishes to reduce packaging where possible. 

Paradiset mainstains a close relationship with its suppliers. In 2019, it has partnered with Midsona, a Swedish producer and brand to launch its own label, Everyday by Paradiset. Paradiset is currently in discussion with several gym chains, pharmacies and grocery chains in order to distribute its brand. 

Paradiset offers products which are free from artificial colors, flavors, preservatives and sweeteners. In some very specific cases, Paradiset can sell products which contain non-harmful additives for certain categories. 

All products must have a certificate proving that they are safe. 

Fenwick is a retail chain which was established in 1882. It is located in London, United Kingdom.        

It owns 9 independent stores in the UK as well as an online store.                 

In the financial year 2021, its turnover amounted to €273.5 million and it employs up to 5000 workers.

Fenwick’s partners include brands such as Adini, Reiss, Chanel, Boss, Dermalogica, etc.

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

• Sweet grocery: chocolate, waffles, cookies, etc.  
• Savory grocery: rice, pasta, bread, etc.
• Dairy: organic milk
• Drinks: fizzy drinks, water, juice, etc. 
• Household: bed sheets, towels, cleaning products, etc.
• Personal care: make up, face cream, hair care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, gin, etc. 

Furthermore, the business offers products under its private label ‘Fenwick’ including spiced martini, marzipan fruits, coffee, mulled wine spices and many more. 

On top of that, it offers organic products which consist of skincare, spaghetti, chocolate, rice, etc.  

It also provides various departments such as furniture, clothing, home and technology.

The retail chain has partnered with vegan restaurant 123V in its Bond Street location as well as Roof Thirty Nine restaurant and cocktail bar in Newcastle.

Moreover, an investment of more than €45 million has been made to renovate Fenwick's flagship Newcastle Northumberland Street store.

By 2025, Fendwick has plans to partner with Thrift+, a donation service for second-hand clothes and to introduce Front Row luxury rental service in Newcastle and Bond Street to extend the life of occasionwear.

Regarding logistics, the company delivers its products by post and works with DPD, Uk’s leading parcel delivery brand. Moreover, it does not offer international shipping. 

Fenwick’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.fenwick.co.uk/

Fann is a beauty care company which was founded in 1991 in Slovakia. The company owns 65 stores as well as an online shop. The company specialises in the sale of beauty products which include Perfumes, Make Up, hair care, face and skincare products.

The company’s turnover for 2017 was €27.5 million.

Fann has partnered with brands such as 3LAB, Bi-oil, Clarins, Elle, Givenchy and many more.

Prescription Lab is an online shop which was founded in France. The company focuses on beauty and personal care products such as skincare, face care and makeup. Prescription Lab had developed its own brand, Prescription Lab and has collaborated with Noholita to create a beauty box.

Prescription Lab is looking for partners under the beauty care products such as makeup, skincare and hair care products. The company’s current partners include Mimitika, Algology, KOS Paris, Shaeri, NYX and DrJart+.

The firm is looking for products which are made with natural ingredients. Brands must adhere to the European Law and their products should not be tested on animals.

Prescription Lab puts high emphasis on quality. The products under its own brand are manufactured in France and Italyand are often tested by a toxicologist to ensure that high standards are maintained.

Prescription Lab doesn’t use any Paraffin, Tea, MIT, DEA, PEG and Patalates in the products it offers on its website.

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

Biotyfull Box is a French online company offering beauty boxes montly delivered to women and men.

The subscription based boxes contain high quality, natural and bio made in France products. Provided products are only in full size, no sample size.

Biotyfull Box works with hundreds of bio and natural brands in order to make end consumers discover authentic brands.  1 box contains 4 to 6 products.

The company is actively looking for new French organic and natural brands.

OHGA Pharmacy is a retail company which was founded in 1949 in Japan. The company owns a parapharmacy and drugstore chain and owns over 100 parapharmacies.

OHGA Pharmacy employs over 1283 persons.

The company is looking for suppliers for its beauty and personal care category.

Thamsyval is a French retailer that specialises in organic products and also has an online store. The company focuses on personal care products which include skincare, face care and hair care products as well as sweet grocery products like tea and infusions.

The firm is looking for suppliers of organic products and the products should not be tested on animals.

Thamsyval’s online shop can be accessed on https://thamsyval.fr/

Founded in 2015 by Paula Alcalde and Anderson Caicedo, GreenBay is a 100% vegan supermarket. Its headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom. With over 1,000 brands, all in one place, the firm is able to connect people with a plant-based lifestyle. 

Currently, GreenBay operates its physical store in London as well as an online store which offers the next day delivery service. The company has served more than 50,000 customers and sold over 500,000 goods till date. 

In the financial year ending 2021, GreenBay achieved a turnover not exceeding € 2 million and employed around 10 people. 

Moreover, the business received the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award for its amazing customer service in 2021. 

GreenBay offers a selection of 1,200 products in the following categories: 

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

Additionally, in order to cater for consumers with specific food needs, the retailer provides a range of vegan, bio, organic and dairy-free products. Brands such as Kurt’s Kitchen, Violife, Fauna, Aloedent, Faith in nature, etc, are provided by GreenBay. 

Furthermore, the company offers its own brand under the name “GreenBay” which includes a line of plant based meats such as braised sausages, quinoa & tofu sausages and salami style slices. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the enterprise partnered with DPD, an international parcel delivery service to conduct its deliveries. Moreover, the Royal Mail courier company works with GreenBay as well. 

Concerning sustainability, GreenBay is working towards reducing its carbon footprint by reusing boxes for deliveries wherever possible. 

GreenBay’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.greenbaysupermarket.co.uk/ 

La Parfumerie Europe is an online retailer which has been in operation since 20 years and has made a name for itself in the fragrance industry.

The firm’s current partners include Armani, Cacharel, Calvin Klein and Kenzo.

The online retailer's distribution includes mainly administrations, associations, collectivities, work concils and hospitals.

The company currently offers over 3000 references and is looking to develop its make up, haircare and skincare range.

La Redoute is a French online retailer established in 1837 by Joseph Pollet. Besides it's fashion and accessories range, the firm is looking for products in the personal care, drinks, sweet grocery and savory grocery categories.  

The e-retailer mainly sells to end consumers thanks to its online shop : www.laredoute.com

The personal care category includes makeup and skincare. The company has been working with brands like Babyliss L’Oreal Paris, Silkn and Zao MakeUP.

For the drinks category, the firm is looking for products like wine, beer, champagne and other alcoholic beverages.

Under the sweet savory category, the company wishes to partner with suppliers of chocolate, sweets and desserts.

For the savory category, La Redoute is looking for canned foods and aperitifs.

The company achieved a turnover of € 882 million in 2013.

LeNotre is a French famous gourmet retail group and food service, founded in 1957. The company is a subsidiary of Sodexo since 2011 and owns 12 stores in France.

The firm also launched its own culinary school in 1971.

LeNotre is looking for suppliers of drinks, sweet grocery and savory grocery products.

LeNotre’s online shop is accessible on http://www.lenotre.com/

Founded in 2008, Bio Culture is an online retailer of fruits and vegetables in the French market. Its headquarters is based in Sevres, France. The company specialises in the sale of organic and local products. 

In 2020, Bio Culture became a company of the Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS). 

The company provides home or office delivery and customers can also choose to pick up their parcels themselves at its premises in Sevres. 

The enterprise offers a variety of products in the Chilled & Fresh Category (non-exhaustive list): 

• Lemons
• Nectarines 
• Grapes 
• Organic breads

Bio Culture maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses the Organic certification. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Bio Culture makes use of bicycles as a mode of transporting its goods. 

In 2020, the business announced that the pandemic boosted its activity as it delivered its products to more than 14,500 families in France. 

With regards to sustainability, the firm protects the environment by collaborating with local producers mainly in order to shorten the supply chain. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.panier-bio-paris.fr/ 

Established in 2014, Royal Baer Food is an importer of food items based in Romania which focuses on distributing products to large retail chains in different regions of the world including Western Europe, Middle East, Oceania, Africa, and Eastern Asia. 

Royal Baer Food achieved a turnover of € 802882 in 2019, indicating a rise of 13.1% in its revenue compared to 2018. 

Royal Baer Food is looking for suppliers that can provide items for private labels in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: herbs, spices, herbs, rice, pasta, pulses, etc.
• Frozen Food: desserts, ready-meals, meat, seafood, fruits, vegetables, etc. 

Royal Baer is known for providing organic products.

Diouda (D’Ici ou D’Ailleurs) is an online cosmetics store which was founded in France in 1998.

Diouda was created by 3 women who identified a lack of cosmetics for black skins and mixed skins as well as hair products for frizzy hair.

The company specialises in the sale of hair products for frizzy hair and cosmetics for black and mixed skins which can be ordered through its online shop. 

Diouda is also involved in the wholesale and distribution of cosmetics. 

Diouda sells its products in France and also exports to overseas departments as well as countries in Europe and Africa. Diouda has 50000 clients.

Diouda employs 12 people.

Diouda provides products in the personal care category such as hair care, skincare, skin, makeup, etc. 

Some of the brands offered by the company are As I am, Waam, FirstLine, Nerola, Madame La Presidente, Zawadi, etc. 

Diouda imports products from the US, Kenya, Italy, etc. The business offers a range of French brands as well.

Diouda is currently looking for products in the personal care category such as hair care, makeup, skincare, etc. The company is interested in natural products. 

Diouda is looking for branded items as well a products for private labels. 

Diouda has a scientific department which tests all products to ensure that they conform with the current French and European laws and regulations regarding cosmetics. There is a scientific unit which works with non-European manufacturers. 

Brands wishing to sell on Diouda should adhere to these legislations. 

Diouda’s online shop can be found on www.diouda.fr

Established in 2000 by Nick Robertson, Asos is a British online fashion and beauty care retailer. Its headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Asos also operates various subsidiaries such as Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge. 

Furthermore, there are 26 million active buyers on the e-commerce platform and most of them are based in the UK. Moreover, Asos received 95.2 million orders in 2021. 

In the financial year 2021, Asos achieved a turnover of € 4.5 billion, reporting an increase by 19% as compared to the previous year. As of 2021, the company employed 3,017 people. 

In addition, Asos reported a 4% increase in revenue for the first half of the financial year 2022.

Moreover, the enterprise offers a variety of items listed below:

• Personal care: makeup, body lotions, perfumes, etc. 
• Other categories: clothes, shoes, jewellery, etc. 

Brands such as Huda Beauty, The Ordinary, Mac, L’Oreal, Bobbi Brown, CeraVe, Elie Saab, Garnier, Issey Miyake, Maybelline, Nars, Adidas, Nike, Reebok, Puma and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

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

• Asos Design: A line of clothes, shoes, sunglasses, etc. 
• Asos Edition: A line of dresses, belts, jackets, etc. 
• Asos Luxe: A line of bikinis, jeans, tops, etc. 

In addition, Asos maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by The Global Organic Textile Standard. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own distribution centres and a fleet of electric vehicles from DPD is available to ensure deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, Asos reduces its greenhouse emissions by ensuring 100% of its own brand products and packaging are recyclable. 

In January 2021, the e-retailer announced that it will be building a giant warehouse of £90 million and will recruit 2,000 people in the next 3 years. 

In April 2021, the company partnered with the delivery service provider, DPD Group in order to give consumers the possibility to donate unwanted clothing to charity. In the same year later in June, Asos signed an agreement with Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics in order to expand its personal care portfolio. 

As per a research conducted by Oxford Economics in 2022, it proves that Asos has contributed enormously to the improvement of the UK economy and society. 

Furthermore, in 2022, the UK retailer announced that it is expecting 10-15% revenue growth in the financial year ending 2022. 

In fact, the objective of the company is to reach a turnover of € 8 billion in the next 4 years. 

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

Founded in 1991 by Nicky Kinnaird, Space NK is a beauty and personal care retailer. Its headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom. The company has become the ultimate destination for beauty discovery offering over 130 brands. 

The business operates around 80 stores across the UK and Ireland. Moreover there are 29 stores in the US as well. Space NK also offers a large selection of products in its online store. 

In the financial year 2020, Space NK achieved a turnover of € 149.4 million and employed around 578 people. 

Space NK offers a variety of products in the personal care category such as (non-exhaustive list): 

• Moisturisers 
• Cleansers 
• Makeup 
• Shampoo 
• Oils 

Moreover, the company endorses multiple brands such as The Ordinary, Hourglass, Rare Beauty, Nimya, Olapex, etc. 

In addition, the business developed its own brand under the name “Space NK” which includes products such as body wash, hand lotion, makeup bag, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its own distribution centre and joined forces with Royal Mail, DHL and Stuart to conduct its deliveries. 

In March 2022, Space NK entered into an agreement with Walmart to launch luxury beauty products across Walmart’s physical and online stores. Space NK is offering more than 600 products from 15 brands via this collaboration. 

Concerning sustainability, the company partnered with Handle Recycling to introduce a new beauty packaging recycling scheme. 

Space NK’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.spacenk.com/uk/ 

L'Occitane Group is a manufacturer and retailer of cosmetics. The company specialises in natural cosmetics. L'Occitane Group was founded in 1976  in France.

The company achieved a turnover of €1.4 billion and employs more than 9000 people. L’Occitane Group sells its various products in around 3440 stores and manages its own shops as well. 

The company sells products in the personal care category which includes face and skincare, fragrances and hair care.

L’Occitane En Provence offers a range of products that include face care, hair care, skin care and fragrances. 

In 2008, L’Occitane Group acquired Melvita, a brand of organic skin care products that was launched in 1983.

By 2010, the company was quoted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. 

In 2012, the firm took over Erborian, a brand of Korean skincare.

The company launched L’Occitane au Bresil in 2013. This product line includes soaps, fragrances, skin care, face care and make up products. All the products include includes local ingredients sourced in Brazil itself. 

In 2017, L’Occitane Group invested in Limelight by Alcone, a brand that offers skincare, makeup products as well as makeup brushes and accessories.

In 2019, the company acquired the British brand, Elemis, which offers a wide range of skincare products using natural ingredients. 

Furthermore, the company also manages several spas using its own brands of products.

L’Occitane group also created its charity, L’Occitane Foundation which supports visually impaired people and advocates for women to be economically emancipated.

Well, we're a totally different type of nationwide craft beer and cider distributor, representing around 500 of the best breweries from across the UK and abroad, with that number growing all the time.

Unlike other distributors, we operate entirely online and use a unique marketplace model.

We don’t need a warehouse as everything sold on EeBriaTrade is listed and priced by the breweries and then shipped directly to you from the brewery, using our own nationwide distribution network. We handle all the logistics and customer service and we think it's frankly better than the traditional models you might be used to.

Founded in 2018 by Vincent Justin and Charles Lottman, Nous Anti-Gaspi is a network of grocery stores that fights against food waste by recycling products. Its headquarters is based in the Greater Paris Metropolitan region, France. 

As of 2022, the firm operates 20 grocery stores nationwide encouraging people to consume differently. Nous Anti-Gaspi produces 12 tonnes of products per week, which translates into 100,000 meals per store and per month. 

Moreover, Nous Anti-Gaspi stores partnered with nearly 900 French suppliers such as Bonne terre, EpiSaveurs, Cereal Bio, Beaute privee, etc. 

In the financial year 2020, the firm achieved a turnover of € 8 million. 

Additionally, in 2020, the company won the title “Prix Victoires de la Bretagne 2020”. 

Nous Anti-Gaspi stores, offering around 750 references, revalue the products which were previously excluded from distribution channels and offer them at lower prices than traditional brands. 

The retailer offers a wide assortment of goods under the following categories such as:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, bread, etc
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, pie, biscuits, etc
• Savoury Grocery: pasta, spices, pulses, etc
• Dairy: cheese, yoghurt, butter, etc
• Personal Care: shampoo, perfume, shaving cream, etc
• Wine & Spirits: wine, alcohol, beers, etc
• Homecare: cleaning supplies, rubbish bags, air freshners, etc

Furthermore, the enterprise developed its private label in collaboration with 31 producers. Its own brand is called Nous Anti-Gaspi, which offers a wide range of products such as eggs, coffee, sausages, etc. Presently, its line of private labels has around a hundred references and generates 10% of the company’s turnover. It is noteworthy that, each time a customer buys the Nous Anti-Gaspi brand, 1 cent is collected and donated to organisations. 

Concerning the logistics solutions, the company collaborates with Stef supply chain group, which controls all of the brand's logistics in its depot based in Vannes.

Regarding the community, Nous Anti-Gaspi signed a deal with Eutopia, Quadia and Danone Manifesto Ventures in order to raise € 8 million as part of a fundraising project. Additionally, it has also teamed up with companies such as Waze and Phenix in order to combat food wastage.

Currently, the business is working towards the expansion of its network as it aims to open 50 stores by 2024. Moreover, Nous Anti-Gaspi wishes to add new references to its line of private labels throughout the year of 2022. 

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We are a private family owned trade and manufacturer company of agricultural and food products around the world. Our Mission - development of international trade in agricultural products, food products, investment in development projects for the cultivation and processing of agricultural products and food. Crown Food Group employs professionals with knowledge of a variety of industries and experience in international trade and manufacturer, conducting transactions in the field of mergers and acquisitions, as well as to attract financing, risk analysis, and management. Crown Food Group LTD focuses on investments in the trade of food products, international logistics, trade finance, etc.

Vegan Mania also known as Veganie is an online retailer which was established in 2012 by Christine and Pascal. Its headquarters is based in Paris, France. The company specialises in the sale of vegan, natural and organic products in the French market. 

In addition to its online store, Vegan Mania expanded its business by opening a physical store in 2015. The store was a small boutique when it first opened and later grew to a much bigger shop in 2020. 

Vegan Mania offers a variety of products in the Personal Care Category which are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Cleaners 
• Serums 
• Shower gels 
• Deodorants 
• Shampoos
• Makeup 

Brands such as Dr Bronner, Lady Green, Tea Natura, Nabla Cosmetics, Joan’s Colors, Kanite, Baims Natural makeup, Hiro Cosmetics, Veganicity, YumEarth, Nailmatic, Lamazuna and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Alongside vegan products, the firm provides a range of organic products as well. Moreover, the products are sourced from European countries like the USA, UK, Italy, etc.  

The company maintains the highest quality standards as it is vegan and organic certified. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business partners with Colissimo, a courier service company to manage its deliveries.

With regards to sustainability, Vegan Mania makes use of 100% recyclable packaging materials such as cardboard instead of plastics in order to package its products. 

It is noteworthy that the firm plans to expand its business further by opening more stores throughout the French territory. 

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

Established in 1992, Biomonde is a french cooperative of independent traders specialising in the distribution of natural and organic products. Its headquarters is based in Paris, France. The company is a different cooperative group which has independence, diversity and freedom. 

Presently, the business operates 225 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Biomonde achieved a turnover of €240 million and currently employs more than 500 people. 

Additionally, the business offers a wide assortment of products under the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: salt, spices, oils, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, cereals, jam, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, charcuteries, etc. 
• Frozen: vegetables, desserts, meat, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, water, syrups, etc. 
• Wine & Spirits: a variety of wines. 
• Personal care: makeup, essential oils, shampoo, etc. 
• Household: detergents and other cleaning products. 

Brands such as Accent Bio, Alterbio, Aromandise, Biofloral, Markal, Melvita, provenance Nature, Celnat, Danival and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, along with organic products, Biomonde also offers salt-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, lactose free and many other dietary products in its portfolio. 

In addition, Biomonde maintains the highest quality standards as its products are Bio certified. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company decided to put an end to the activity of the logistics platform and to find a new mass purchasing solution in 2021. 

Moreover, Biomonde partnered with Viseo, a global IT and digital consulting firm to implement an innovative decision-making tool for store managers. 

Biomonde opened a large store in Ferrieres en Brie in 2021 which occupies 850 square metres space on 2 floors and it also has a kitchen and a treatment room to offer workshops. 

Furthermore, in June 2022, the company announced that it will be closing its shop in Quimper (Finistere) in 2022. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm protects the environment by partnering with local producers in order to shorten the supply chain measures. 

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

Founded in 2012, Paleocentrum is an online shop offering healthy products. Its headquarters is based in Budapest, Hungary. The company has been established to help prevent diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular or autoimmune diseases through the Paleolithic diet. 

Along with its online shop, the business operates 2 physical shops as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Paleocentrum achieved a turnover of €2.8 million and employed around 22 people. 

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

• Sweet grocery: chocolates, chewing gums, coffees, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: pastas, seeds, salts, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: breads only. 
• Drinks: juices and coconut drinks. 
• Personal care: vitamins and dietary supplements, moisturisers, deodorants, etc. 
• Household: detergents, washing soda, citric acid, etc. 

Brands such as Wisetree Naturals, Biomenu, Vitaking, Swanson, Bioco, Natur farm, Caleido, T-tales, Samai, Almitas, Triple Zero and many others are endorsed by the firm. Paleocentrum offers a range of organic products as well. 

The enterprise offers a range of products in its private label known as “Paleolit” which is composed of products such as flour, sugar, seeds, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Paleocentrum operates a warehouse and partners with Fama courier service to manage its deliveries. 

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

Chanel, a luxury fashion house, was founded in France in 1912 by Gabrielle Chanel, also known as Coco Chanel. Chanel is known for its high-end fashion and has expanded over time to offer accessories, cosmetics, fragrances, etc. 

Nowadays, Chanel has grown and ventured on the international market. The retailer manages a total of 310 stores in Europe, Asia, Middle East, North America, South America and Oceania. Chanel also has an online store. 

Furthermore, Chanel distributes its products to luxury department stores such as Harrods, Galeries Lafayette, Hudson’s Bay, etc. 

Chanel employs over 28000 people and in 2018 the business made a turnover of € 9.3 billion. 

In the personal care category, Chanel offers skincare, makeup, fragrance, etc. 

The company offers products under its own label, Chanel which includes fragrances, cosmetics, clothing, etc.

For 2020, the company is looking for personal care products such as hair care, makeup, skincare, etc. Chanel is interested in products for its private label.

In 2011, Chanel launched the Chanel Foundation which supports women and help them improve their economic and social situation. 

Chanel’s online shop can be accessed on www.chanel.com

Founded in 1858, Macy’s Inc is an American company headquartered in Cincinnati. The company is engaged in retail activities and during its first year of activity, Macy’s achieved a sales of nearly €75000 and has quickly evolved into one of the USA’s biggest retailers. The business has set up offices in Cincinnati, Ohio and New York.

Macy’s Inc employs 130000 persons and the organisation attained a global turnover of almost € 22 billion in 2018.

The company won several awards such as the Corporation of the Year in 2017 by the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council. Macy’s was also ranked as one of the Top 50 Best Companies For Diversity in 2018 by Black Enterprise.

The company owns a total of 870 stores across the US under 3 subsidiaries and each of them has its own online shop:

Macy’s - Macy’s has been in existence for 160 years and is recognised as the largest brand of Macy’s Inc. This subsidiary specialises in clothing for women, men and children, fashion accessories, make-up, perfumes as well as household products, which include, kitchen items, furniture, home decor and electronics. There are 641 stores in the US and also has its online store which delivers to 200 locations across the world. Macy’s has partnered with brands like DKNY, Alfani, Nike, Martha Stewart and Gucci.

Bloomingdale’s- Bloomingdale’s focuses on luxury products such as clothing for women, men and children, shoes, accessories and home. The company has partnered with brands such as Aqua, Maje, Theory and Tory Burch. There are 146 stores in the US. In Dubai and Kuwait Al Tayer Group runs Bloomingdale’s stores under a licensed agreement with Macy’s Inc. Bloomingdale’s has an online shop as well.

Bluemercury - Bluemercury has been in operation for 19 years and joined Macy’s Inc in 2015. This subsidiary owns 164 speciality stores across 27 states in the US and also owns its online shop. The company focuses on beauty products and has established 2 brands:

• M-61 - a skincare products brand 

• Lune + Aster Cosmetics - consists of makeup products mainly

Bluemercury also partnered with brands such as African Botanics, By Terry, Clarins, Dermalogica and La Mer. 

Macy’s Inc requires all suppliers to abide by its Vendor & Supplier Code of Conduct which consists of all the strict standards and requirements in order to work with the company. Suppliers are also offered training on this code of conduct and factories are regularly inspected to ensure that they all abide by the rules. 

Macy’s Inc also wishes to reduce wastage and works with sustainable partners. 

Furthermore, the business has also been donating to different causes, Non-profit organisations and institutions. In 2018, Macy’s Inc donated around €46 million. The company also promotes diversity and inclusion.

Kotva is a department store which was founded in Prague in 1975. It is set up in one of Prague’s most remarkable buildings. When Kotva opened its doors, it became the biggest departmental store in the country and it was also the 5th largest one in Europe.

Kotva Department store is looking for products for the food, personal care and drinks categories. The company has partnered with various luxury brands in the personal care category which include Dior, Chanel, Bourjois and Sisley. 

Furthermore, there are a number of food services at Kotva Department Store which include Fashion club, Bibloo Cafe, Zetko and Dante Fresh Juice Bar.

Kotva will undergo a major renovation in 2020 and while this process takes place, the company will be actively looking for at least 200 brands to partner with.

Sharafyabi is an online shop in Turkmenistan that specialises in personal care products such as a wide range of beauty care products as well as baby care products.

The company is based in Turkey and represents brands like Sea Color,Sen Comfort and Viored.

DAX is a mexican retailer specialising in beauty products. The company was founded in 1989 in Tijuana and now owns 25 stores across the country. 

DAX offers products in the personal care category which includes products such as hair care, body care and face care products. The company aims to offer products at competitive prices.

The firm has partnered with various makeup, hair and skin care brands which includeL’Oreal Paris, Vogue, Nivea, Funk, Maybelline, NYX and Labello.

Inditex Spain is a retailer which owns a range of fashion brands such as Zara. The company was founded in Spain in 1963 and is now known as the largest retailer in the fashion industry with 8 major brands. The company has set up 7447 stores across the world and also owns an online shop.

Inditex Spain has a team of 171000 employees and in 2018, the company achieved a turnover of € 26.1 billion. 

Inditex Spain’s own brands consist of:

• Zara - launched in 1975, this brand consists of trendy clothing and accessories for men, women and children. 

• Pull & Bear - this brand offers urban-style clothes and accessories which are heavily influenced by the US

• Massimo Dutti - this brand includes clothing for men, women and children as well as fragrances.

• Bershka - Bershka offers clothing and accessories as well as make up products.

• Stradivarius - this brand targets young people and offers a range of clothing, accessories and fragrances.

• Oysho - Oysho was established in 1977 and focuses solely on women's wear

• Uterque -  this clothing brand specialises in clothing, shoes and accessories for women

• Zara Home - This brand offers design and interior products for homes and include bed linen, tableware, decorations as well as comfortable clothing and accessories.

The company has partnered with 1824 suppliers and works with over 7200 factories throughout the world. 

To ensure that all regulations as respected, these factories and partners must abide by Inditex’s code of conduct which contains standards for human rights, labour rights, health and safety regulations and environmental aspects. The code of conduct is in line with international laws and conventions.

Inditex owns 10 logistic centres in Spain which are equipped with the latest technical gadgets and are sustainable. The company relies on external contractors for the distribution.

There are also 28 laboratories to test the various products to ensure that high standards  and quality are maintained.

Alnatura is an organic retailer founded in 1984 in Germany. The company owns a number of organic supermarkets. Alnatura manages 130 stores in Germany and also operates some in Switzerland. 

The company’s turnover for 2018 was € 822 million and the company employs 3150 persons which include 150 apprentices.

Furthermore, Alnatura won the most sustainable company in 2016 and the German CSR Prize for the best organic supermarket. 

Alnatura offers products in various categories:

• Sweet Grocery: products such as pastries and biscuits
• Savory Grocery: canned food, snacks, pasta, etc.
• Drinks: fruit juice, vegetable juice, wine, etc. 
• Diary: milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: tofu, patties, vegan sausages, etc. 
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, seafood, ready-meals, fruits, etc.
• Personal Care: a range of cosmetics

The company also offers dairy replacement, gluten-free and vegan products.

Some of the brands offered are Allos, Adelholzener, Bauck Hof, Davert, Original Food, etc.

Alnatura developed its own brand of organic products under the label Alnatura which consists of around 1400 organic products.

Furthermore, the company is engaged in encouraging farmers to join the german organic industry. 

Alnatura ensures that all product information is displayed and this allows customers to be aware of all the ingredients which any product contains.

The company wants to work with suppliers to provide them with products for the Alnatura brand and all these products must hold at least one of these certificates:

• Organic 
• biodynamic farming
• demeter
• Naturland
• Bioland
• from biodynamic farming
• Bio Austria
• BNN-range policies

UPDATES ON AL NATURA ON 30/07/2020

Al Natura operates a new sustainable distribution centre in Lorsch and is partnering with Swisslog to manage the logistics. The new distribution centre features conveyors, picking robots, new software, etc. 

For 2020, Al Natura is looking for products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hygiene, hair care, skincare, oral care, etc.
• Household: cleaners, air freshener, laundry care, etc. 
• Bazar: a range of bathroom accessories

The business is interested in branded products. 

Al Natura is focusing on refills for shower gels and shampoo as well as solid products.

Dennree is a retail group which specialises in organic products such as food, beverages and cosmetics. The company was founded in 1974 by Thomas Greim in Munich and started its operations by selling organic dairy products to health food stores. 

Denree supplies a wide range of products to  over 1300 organic markets and supermarkets across Germany, Austria, Luxembourg and Italy. The company also acquired 7 outlets from the food retailer, Zielpunkt in Austria. 

Dennree achieved a turnover of € 976 million in 2017 and by that time, the firm already employed 5091 persons. 

After a year, the company launched its own brand, Dennree which now consists of more than 600 products. Dennree also launched a few other brands.

Dennree had been working only with Demeter but after 1983, the company started to work with other organic retailers.

In the 1990s, Dennree launched BioMarkt partner, an association regrouping independent retailers who worked with the company. The aim was to provide advice on finance, lease agreement, marketing and other crucial information to the retailers.

In 2009, another association was created in order to provide further support to the retailers. This newer association was responsible to negotiate product ranges for all the retailers of the group.

In 1996, Dennree launched its organic supermarket chain, Denn’s Biomarkt which now has over 250 outlets in Germany and Austria. 

In 2001, the firm also acquired Living Crafts, a company that produces natural fabrics out of renewable and natural materials. 

By 2013, Dennree created the BioMarkt Future Foundation which works to support projects that help in the development of organic farming. 

In 2015, the company also purchased the Agrofarm 2000 - Eichigt, a farm located in Vogtland that produces milk as well as animal feed and food crops.

Dennree has been distributing an extensive range of products in various categories which include

• sweet grocery (pastries, snack bars,jams)

• savory grocery (oil, flour, bread)

• chilled and fresh foods (sausages, patties, meat, fish,ice-cream)

• frozen foods (organic pre-cooked meals, ice-cream, meat)

• personal care (natural cosmetics)

• drinks (wine, spirits, juices)

• Dairy (milk, cheese, eggs)

Dennree also offers a range of vegan products, vegetarian products, gluten-free and natural products.

The company also owns the following brands of organic products:

Dennree - offers a wide portfolio of products which consists of the following categories:

• sweet grocery (cereals, pastries), 

• savory grocery(sauces, snacks,oil,canned vegetables,soups)

• frozen foods(ice-cream,frozen meals,vegetables)

• chilled foods (meat,fish,vegetarian sausages, patties and tofu)

• dairy (eggs, milk,cheese)

• Drinks (fruit juices,)

Gustoni - this brand offers sweet grocery items like biscuits and savory grocery items such as pasta, pesto, sauces and antipasti.

Kognigshofer - a brand of organic meat, sausages and eggs. 

Yalia - a brand that offers organic personal care products such as face care, bodycare, oral care and hair care. 

The company has also partnered with several organic brands like Bioinside, Biopolar, Followfish, Aurora, Bergsenn, Montanari, Defu, slob and Sylk.

Concerning the logistics, Dennree owns a warehouse of 76000m2 which is divided into different temperature zones in order to cater for different types of products and store them in the appropriate conditions. There’s a fleet of 230 delivery trucks at the company’s disposal to handle all the delivery. 

Dennree also uses an online platform known as Mydennree which allows suppliers of products to upload their proposal, product details and prices online. Retailers working with Dennree can view these and also place orders directly on the system. 

Freezen, a Colombian online shop, takes a healthy spin on ice-creams and treats without neglecting the taste. Indeed, the Itagui-based company has built up its reputation for providing delicious products that are low in fat and sugar, instead opting for high quality ingredients and developing products that are rich in fiber and proteins. 

The online store has launched its own brand, Freezen which consists of healthy alternatives in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: cookies, jams
• Savory Grocery: crackers
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, desserts

Moreover, there are gluten-free and dairy-free options. 

The whole line can be purchased on the firm’s online store. Other online stores and phone applications such as the cornershop also offer these products. 

Freezen invests heavily on research and development to expand its range of healthy treats. The company is also intent on using high quality ingredients to provide the best products. In fact, the company has high standards when it comes to the selection of its ingredients. 

The online shop of the company can be accessed on www.freezen.com.co

Fine Food Specialist is an online grocery store based in the UK. The company was founded in 2010 by former chef Drogo Montagu. Fine Food Specialist brings quality products to a selective clientele which consists mainly of foodies as well as chefs. The firm introduces those products which are much harder to find in the usual grocery shops. Fine Food Specialist is also known for its prompt delivery service. 

The company has also developed its own brand, Fine Food.

Fine Food Specialist offers over 2000 products which include dairy products, sweet grocery, savory grocery, drinks, frozen foods and chilled and fresh foods. 

Under the dairy category, the company offers an extensive variety of cheeses such as Brie, Burrata and Camembert. 

Under the chilled and fresh foods category, the company has a range of products such as seafood, mushrooms, meat and poultry.

Under the frozen foods category, the company offers products such as meat, bacon, burgers and frozen mushrooms.

The sweet grocery category consists of products like Acacia honey.chocolates and marshmallows.

The savory grocery category involves products such as truffle crisps. Truffle oil and truffle salt.

The drinks category includes soft drinks, Fruit nectar, tomato juice as well as vodka.

Fine Food Specialist has partnered with Camembert du Normande, Torres, Black Cow and Alain Milliat. 

The organisation also offers a range of seasonal products such as christmas specials  and also encourages customers to inform them of those products they wish to purchase. The business’s aim is to provide customers with the freshest produce.

Fine Food Specialist owns a warehouse where it can store a wide range of products. 

Office Depot, Inc. was founded in 1986 and opened its first store in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Office Depot went public with a listing on the NASDAQ in 1988. By the end of 1990 Office Depot had grown to almost 200 stores with sales topping $626million. That same year, Office Depot announced its merger with The Office Club, Inc., becoming the largest office products retailer in North America

Natural Alternative Health Products is an online retailer that focuses on natural products such as personal care products as well as food items. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in the UK.

Natural Alternative Health Products offers over 4800 SKU in the following categories :

• Home & Personal Care - supplements, makeup, nail care, oral care, skincare, face care and hair care products, air freshners

• Sweet Grocery - cereal bars, chocolate, chewing gum, mints

• Savory Grocery - oil, black rice

The company has partnered with brands such as Dr. Mercola, Vega One Foods, 100% organic, Mamma Chia, Mastika, Miradent, Nakd ad Nanny Care. 

The online shop can be accessed on: www.natural-alternative-products.co.uk

Metro is a chain of grocery stores which was launched in Canada by Rolland Jeanneau in 1947. The company used to operate under the name Magasins Lasalle Stores and over time many independent retailers joined the group. Metro merged with the Marché Richelieu grocery chain in 1975 to become Groupe Metro-Richelieu.

Moreover, Metro acquired several chains including A&P Canada in 2005 and in 2009, Dominion, A&P, Loeb, the Barn, and Ultra Food & Drug banners were rebranded to Metro. 

In 2017, Metro acquired Miss Fresh, a Canadian meal kit service. The firm acquired the Quebec drug chain Jean Coutu Group in 2018.

Metro operates 950 stores under the following banners:

• Metro
• Metro Plus
• Super C
• Food Basics

 Furthermore, Metro runs about 650 stores under its subsidiaries which are as follows:

• Jean Coutu
• Brunet
• Metro Pharmacy
• Drug Basics

Metro achieved a turnover of €12.1 billion in 2021, up by 7.4% compared to 2020, and currently employs 90 000 people. 

Founded in 1965 by Roman Ramos Uria, Grupo Ramos is a leading retail company operating through its brands Sirena, Super Pola and Aprezio. Its headquarters is based in Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic. Taking into consideration the changing needs of the market, Grupo Ramos started its real estate business by opening regional shopping centres. 

Grupo Ramos operates 71 stores under the following banners: 

• La Sirena: a chain of multi-centres that offer everything from food, fashion and products for the house. There are 26 La Sirena Multi-centers and 5 Sirena markets currently.
• Super Pola: a chain of supermarkets which launched in 1983. There are 3 stores operating in the country.
• Aprezio: a group of 34 discount stores and 1 Gran Aprezio store which offers food and bazaar items. 
• Multiplaza: 2 shopping centres.

It is noteworthy that the business achieves an annual turnover of € 2.7 billion and employs more than 9,000 people. 

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

• Savoury grocery: pastas, oils, canned goods, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: bread, sugar, chocolates, etc.  
• Dairy: cheese, milk, butter, etc. 
• Frozen: vegetables, seafood, meat, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: sausages, fruits, vegetables, etc.  
• Drinks: juices, water, soft drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, spirits, etc. 
• Household: detergents, dishwashing liquids, toilet papers, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, body wash, moisturisers, etc. 

Grupo Ramos developed its own brands as well which are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• First class: it consists of products such as sausages, pastas, dairy, etc. 
• Good Oven: it is dedicated to bakery and pastry products. 
• Master cut: a line of meat products. 

In addition to this, the business also operates a bakery plant where it manufactures deep-frozen and pre-baked bread, artisanal pastries and fresh desserts. 

Furthermore, Grupo Ramos maintains the highest quality standards as it is the first company in the retail sector in the Dominican Republic to achieve the AEO certification. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Grupo Ramos operates 4 distribution centres. 

Concerning sustainability, the company partnered with Escala Solar to install solar systems on the rooftops of La Sirena supermarkets in order to use renewable energy as a power source. 

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Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) is a fashion retailer established in Sweden. The company launched in 1947 and now has shops in 62 countries. The company was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange in 1974 and offers online shopping in 33 countries. 

H&M is known as the 2nd largest global clothing retailer and in 2018, the company achieved a turnover of €20.4 billion. H&M is worth around €10 billion.  The firm employs 123283 persons. The company owns over 4500 stores across the world.

In 1976 H&M launched its first store in London and began to expand in Europe. The company launched its online shop in 1998. In 2000 the company launched its first U.S store.

In 2008, H&M ventured in home furnishings and launched H&M Home Stores throughout the globe. 

The company opened its 3000th store in China in 2013. 

H&M has launched several collections with famous designers like Karl Lagerfeld, Stella Mc Cartney and Viktor & Rolf. The company also launched collections in collaboration with celebrities like Madonna. 

H&M owns several brands:

• H&M - the clothing brand available at all its H&M stores

• COS - COS launched in 2007 and focuses on minimalist modern clothing. There are 197 COS stores in 34 countries as well as an online store.

• & Other Stores - this store was founded in 2013 and offers a range of clothes, shoes, accessories and beauty products for women. The company owns 46 stores across the world as well as its own online shop.

• ARKET - ARKET was established in 2017 and offers clothes for children.

H&M also became the holding company of Fabric Scandinavien AB in 2008 when it acquired 60% of its shares. The company has 3 brands: Cheap Monday, Monki and Weekday.

H&M also created the HM Foundation which carries out programmes and invest in the welfare of people. Furthermore H&M also launched the H&M Design Award which helps young designers and fashion graduates enter the fashion industry.

Forever21 is a retailer that specialises in clothing, accessories, beauty products and home products. The company was founded in 1984 in Los Angeles, California by a Korean couple, Do Won Chang and Jin Sook Chang. The first shop was opened under the name Fashion 21. Forever 21 initially brought Korean fashion and targeted Korean-American customers.

Within a year, the firm achieved a turnover of €623000 and the founders started to launch new stores every 6 months. The name was eventually changed to Forever 21. 

In 1989 Forever21 opened its first store in a shopping mall and by 1997, the company had launched 40 shops. The firm also launched several clothing lines which include;

• Forever21

• XXI Forever

• Love21

• Heritage

Forever 21 attained a turnover of €4,31 billion in 2018. The company is recognised as the 5th biggest specialty retailer in the US and was also ranked as the 122th in the list of largest private companies of USA by Forbes magazine. 

Forever21 runs over 700 stores in America, Asia, the Middle East and the UK. While Forever 21 INC manages all its USA stores, the overseas stores are mostly franchised stores or are run in joint ventures. Furthermore, the company also manages its online store.

The business has partnered with various brands such as BOY London, All Good, Casio, Dope, ETA, Haute Rogue, Keds, Maybelline, Miss Truth, NYX, Nautica and many other brands. 

Forever21’s online store is available on https://www.forever21.com/

Since 2008, Wholegood has been providing organic food and drinks. The firm is established in the UK and its main clients include Earth Natural Foods, Budgens and Daylesford Organic. Wholegood supplies many independent retailers, schools and restaurants. Furthermore, the company has set up an online store with over 30 references on Ocado but also has an online shop which targets wholesalers.

Wholegood won the Specialist Wholesaler of the year award in 2019. 

Wholegood offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery - Grains, noodles, soup and pasta

• Sweet Grocery - Chocolate and nut spreads, cereal bars 

• Chilled & Fresh food - Precooked meals like Pizza

• Drinks - soft drinks, juices, water, non-alcoholic spirits

• Dairy - Yoghurt, Butter

The firm is organic accredited and works only with suppliers who are recognised as being organic and is looking for products that are produced locally. The company has partnered with brands such as Belu, Fix8,Griddle,Daily Dose, BTW Tonic, Alualle and many more. 

Wholegood also has its own warehouse which is equipped with solar panels which allows it to produce at least 50% of its energy. 

Concerning the packaging, the company uses recycled and compostable packages. 

Wholegood’s whole online shop is accessible on www.wholegoodsupply.co.uk 

Alrabia Aljadeed is an importer and distributor based in Libya. The company is part of Alkabaely Group and was founded in 1994. Alrabia Aljadeed is the largest supplier of FMCG products in the Libyan market.

Alrabia Aljadeed operates 2 branches located in Benghazi and Tripoli. Moreover, the firm runs 3 distribution stores to be able to reach retailers easily. 

The firm is the biggest local importer of cookies, wafer and chocolate.

Furthermore, Alrabia Aljadeed offers a number of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: nuts, crackers, canned beans, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, jams, cakes, etc.
• Drinks: energy drinks, soft drinks, juice, etc.
• Frozen Food : frozen vegetables, frozen fruits, and many more.

Alrabia Aljadeed works with brands worldwide namely Americana, Tiffany, IFFCO and various others.

Alrabia Aljadeed owns 2 private labels which are named:

• Bahi: tuna and cheese.
• Canary: cooking oil

These products are exported to all over the world.

Alrabia Aljadeed owns a fleet of distribution vehicles to deliver all over Libya. The company owns 2 warehouses of 7000 m2 in Benghazi and 8000 m2 situated in Tripoli. The warehouses are equipped with large refrigerators for frozen goods.

Zooplus Germany is an online retailer of pet food and pet care and was founded in 1999 in Germany. The company offers over 8000 products which include pet supplies for dogs, cats, birds as well as aquatic animals. Zooplus has online shops in 25 countries including Portugal,  Denmark, Poland and Sweden. 

Zooplus Germany achieved a turnover of €1.35 billion in 2018 and employs 635 persons. The firm is also listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2008. 

Zooplus Germany offers products for pets such as dry food, wet food, snacks, and toys for cats and dogs, supplies for animals like rabbits and other rodents, birds, horses and aquatic animals.

The company offers a wide selection of products from brands like Royal Canin, Wolf of Wilderness, Applaws, Felix, Cosma Snacks and many more.

Zooplus has also developed another e-commerce platform, Bitiba which offers animal food and supplies. 

Furthermore, the company launched Zoobee, an online supermarket that offers food, drinks and home & personal care items for people but also pet products. The product ranges contain canned food, pasta, confectionery, drinks, baby care, oral care, hair care and cleaning supplies. Zoobee offers vegan and organic products as well.

Zooplus’s website is accessible on https://www.zooplus.de/

Associated British Foods was founded in 1935 and its headquarters is based in the UK. The company operates in 50 countries across the world and its activities are divided into 5 sectors: Grocery, Agriculture, Retail, Sugar and Ingredients. 

Associated British Foods achieved a turnover of €1745 million and currently employs 137000 persons. Associated British Foods has an extensive range of brands. Over time the business has also acquired various companies in different sectors and launched its own subsidiaries.

In the Grocery Sector, Associated British Foods owns various businesses which include: 

• AB World Foods which produces a wide range of food items such as curry paste and sauces under the brands Patak’s, Blue Dragon and Tabasco. 

• ACH is a business that operates in North America and owns brands like Mazola, Karo and Argo.

• Allied Bakeries is a company located in the UK and produces pastries and other bakery goods under several brands which include Allinson, Burgen, Sunblest and KIngsmill.

• Allied Mills - This subsidiary specialises in milled flour and semolina which it distributes not only to ABF companies but other bakeries in the UK as well.

• George Weston Foods Limited - The company offers various types of breads under brands like Burgen and Tip Top. However, the company is also involved in animal feed products and flour milling.

• Ryvita offers a range of products such as crispbread and other healthy products. Ryvita acquired Jordans as well as Dorset Cereals.

• The Silver Spoon Company offers a wide range of products that include sugar in different forms such as demerara, syrup, cubes and icing sugar.

• Speedibake produces a wide range of baked goods such as breads, rolls and pastries. Speedibake portfolio includes more than 600 products.

• Twinings is a tea business that offers over 200 varieties of tea. The company merged with Ovaltine which offers a range of hot chocolate and malt drinks.

• Westmill offers products such as rice, spices, sauces, flour, noodles and many more products. The company distributes several brands such as Patak’s, Guru, Habib and Rajah.

In the Sugar section, the subsidiary AB Sugar manufactures cane sugar as well as beet sugar and has set up factories in Europe, Africa as well as China. The company also has several by-products which include bioethanol, animal feed and electricity.

In the Agriculture sector, AB Agri provides farmers and related businesses with products such as animal feed. 

Concerning the Ingredients sector, Associated British Foods provides products such as yeast, emulsifying enzymes and also developed a pharmaceutical range of products.

In the Retail sector, the company owns Primark, a retail group with over 360 shops across the world. The company offers products such as clothing, accessories and beauty products.

Associated British Foods is concerned about the welfare of people and the environment. 82% of the group’s waste has been recycled and the company is also using energy from renewable sources. The company also donates food regularly and has created nutrition education programs programs. 

Suppliers and their employees are also trained by the group regarding sustainable practice. In India, 6000 female farmers received training in sustainable farming methods. 

PPT Romania is a clothing, accessories, shoes and cosmetics retailer. The company was founded in 2006 and has opened around 145 shops in Romania as well as an online shop. 

PPT Romania achieved a turnover of over €50 million in 2017 and also has over 1100 employees. 

PPT Romania offers products like lipstick and nail polish in the personal care category. The company works with brands like Top Lady and Miss Fon. 

PPT Romania’s online shop is accessible on https://www.ppt.ro/

Tavriya is a chain of supermarkets which was founded in 1992 in Ukraine. The company has set up 52 stores across Ukraine and owns T-Sprink, a chain of cafes serving healthy foods. Tavriya offers online shopping and a delivery service. The company offers over 50000 references.

Furthermore, Tavriya is the first company in the country to offer free bus routes to its visitors. The firm's clients include restaurants, fitness centres and hospitals.

The business achieved a turnover of € 65.9 million in 2018 and the company employs 937 persons. 

Tavriya offers a wide range of products under the following categories:

• Sweet grocery - chocolates, waffles, pet food and pastries

• Savory Grocery - pasta, grains, oil, flour

• Frozen Food - frozen vegetables, frozen fruits, frozen seafood and ice cream.

• Chilled & Fresh foods - Beef, pork, poultry, sausage, ham, bacon and smoked meat.

• Dairy - Yoghurt,Cheese, Butter, milk, butter and cream

• Drinks - Wine, Vodka, Water, Ice tea and juice

• Home & Personal Care - detergents, cleaners, fresheners, hair care, oral care, skin care and nail care

Tavriya also provides gluten-free products.

Tavriya manufactures products under its private labels. These consist of products in the confectionery category, bakery products and frozen meat and fish semi-finished products. Furthermore, there are around 3000 products exclusively available at Tavriya. 

Tavriya ensures that it works with suppliers who maintain international standards in order to be able to offer customers with high quality products. 

Tavriya’s own brands include:

• Cappone - a brand offering products such as Pizza

• Eurogroup

• Didie

• Cemepka

Tavriya’s online shop can be accessed on http://www.tavriav.ua/

Rustan’s Group is a company that was founded in 1952 in the Philippines. The company is known for having brought a wide range of luxury brands to the Filipino market. The firm was also the first to introduce gift certificates and loyalty programs in the country.

Rustan’s Group of Companies owns several subsidiaries:

Rustan Commercial Corporation Inc. 

Founded in 1957, the company manages Rustan’s Department store and owns 5 stores and a number of boutiques. Furthermore, there’s also an online shop. The company achieved a turnover of € 99.8 million in 2015

Rustan Marketing Corporation Inc.

This subsidiary was founded in 1964 in order to focus on the launching and distribution of various luxury brands in the Philippines. Rustan marketing Corporation has been introducing various international brands of clothing, watches, accessories, luggage, shoes, home deco and beauty & personal care brands. Brands in the personal care include Max Factor, Covergirl, BeYu, Hugo Boss, Kenzo, Gucci,Elle and Nuxe. The company attained a turnover of € 19.2 million in 2017. 

SSI Group Inc.

SSI (Stores Specialists Inc) was established in1987 and manages franchises of various luxury brands in the Philippines. The company now has more than 100 brands and 638 speciality stores. Its brands include  Zara, Lacoste, Marks & Spencers. In 1999, SSi launched Beauty Bar, a store that offers a range of beauty products. The firm achieved a turnover of € 170 million in 2016. 

Santa Elena Realty Inc

This company manages Sta. Elena Golf & Country Estate, a luxury residential estate.

Royal Duty Free Stores

Royal Duty Free Stores launched in 1993. The company became a leading duty-free store and operated its first store in The Royal Subic Mall. 

Tantoco-Rustia Foundation

The foundation offers scholarships, sponsors events in arts and culture and carries out various fundraising programmes and organises many activities tor people in the Philippines. 

Rustan Coffee Corporation Inc.

The company was launched in 1997 and manages Starbucks in the Philippines. The company achieved a turnover of € 162 million in 2017.

Adora

This department store is known for its luxury products and was acquired by the group in 2017. 

Kose is a japanese manufacturer and distributor of personal care products such as cosmetics, hair care and skincare. The company was founded in 1946 in Japan and its headquarters is located in Tokyo. 

Kose achieved a turnover of € 2.67 billion in 2018 and the company currently has 8117 employees. 

The business has categorised its products under 3 segments, namely the High-Prestige brands, Prestige brands and Cosmetaries.

High-Prestige brands consist of products of high quality which one will only find at exclusive luxury shops. Brands such as Tarte, Decorte and Albion are part of this segment.

Prestige brands are those brands which Kose distributes to mass retailers and mass drugstores and concern brands like Elsia and Formule.

Cosmetaries concern both cosmetics and toiletries which are sold at affordable prices. They are available at mass retailers, drugstores as well as convenience stores and retail outlets. Customers will find brands such as Visee, Fasio and Bioliss. 

Kose offers products from its own brands but has also acquired Jill Stuart in 2004 and the brand Tarte Cosmetics. 

Kose’s private labels include:

• One by Kose - A brand of face care products such as moisturisers

• Esprique - a range of makeup products

• Visee - makeup products such as lipstick and eyeshadow palettes

Established in 2008 in Saudi Arabia, Whites is a retail company specialising in personal care and beauty products. The company has grown rapidly and has more than 100 shops in over 20 cities in the country. Furthermore, there are now over 1000 associates that work with the company. There is also an online shop to facilitate shopping. 

Whites employs 800 persons and has been recognised by Forbes Magazine as the most successful concept in Saudi Arabia.

Whites offers a wide range of personal care products, including Make up, Skin care, Hair care and supplements. The company offers products from Avene, Anastasia Beverlyhills, Bioderma, Belle, Benefit, Bourjois, Sleek, Comfort Plus, Dior, Garnier, Lens Me, Mavala and Pixi. 

The firm is also willing to work with local brands of personal care which provide high quality products.

Whites’s online shop is available on www.whites.net

Founded in 1995 and based in Russia, Rive Gauche is one of Russia’s largest beauty and cosmetics retailers. Since 2007, the firm has been under the ownership of Finstar Holding. 

The company has more than 250 stores across Russia, including a  600m2 flagship store in AFIMALL shopping centre in Moscow. 

In 2021, Rive Gauche partnered with the E-commerce business, Ozone. 

An online store is also available on the website. 

Moreover, in 2020, Rive Gauche achieved a turnover of around € 354.47 million and has a workforce of 7,500 people. 

Several products are available in the following categories:

• Personal Care: skincare, hair care, fragrances, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, candles, cleansers, etc. 

Furthermore, services such as haircut, nail care, cosmetology, etc are also offered. 

Rive Gauche endorses over 240 brands such as Adopt, Dior, Amouage, Garnier, Ferrari, Chi, Estel and Bio-oil, etc.

Additionally, these items are imported from various countries across the world, such as Italy, USA, France, Etc. 

Rive Gauche also launched its own makeup brands such as  Eva Mosaic, Gourmandise, Maori, Patrena, RG Professional and many others.

The online shop can be accessed at: www.rivegauche.ru