VILGAIN is a retailer based in Czech Republic and was founded in 2011. VILGAIN operates 3 stores as well as an online shop. The business focuses on sports nutrition, healthy foods as well as cosmetics. It also operates in Slovakia.

In 2019, the company achieved a turnover of around €8 million. VILGAIN's turnover has increased by €2 million as compared to 2018. The company employs 50 people currently.

VILGAIN offers healthy products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: sweets, chocolate, honey, jam, cereals and other confectionery, etc.
• Savory Grocery: sauces, dressings, canned and tinned foods, etc.
• Drinks: energy drinks, canned beverages, protein drinks, etc.
• Personal Care: oral care, hair care, skin care, etc.

The enterprise is the exclusive distributor for brands such as Lohilo, Bodylab, Nocco and r3ptile.

Furthermore, VILGAIN also launched its own brand which offers products such as protein bars, as well as sports clothing and accessories. 2 million pieces have been sold till date.

VILGAIN operates its own delivery fleet and its own warehouse of 1700 m2 which can stock up to 10 000 products. The firm has introduced a smart warehouse management system which allows it to record all transfers online itself. 

Life Group is an importer, wholesaler and distributor which was founded in 1994 in Sweden. The company offers a range of healthy food, drinks, household and personal care products. Life Group focuses on the distribution of organic and healthy products. The firm is a subsidiary of Fairford Group.

The group manages 310 stores in Sweden, Norway and Finland. 182 of them are fully owned by Life Group while the rest operate as franchises. Life Group also operates an online store.

Life Group’s subsidiaries are:

• Life Shop Sweden: is responsible for the smooth operation of all its shops in the country as well as the online store
• Life Shop Scandinavia: based in Norway since 1999, the company handles the stores in Norway
• Validus Engros AS: a wholesale company based in Norway. The company provides healthy food, drinks and home and personal care products. Furthermore, the company is also involved in providing tailor-made solutions for its clients
• Validus Butikkdrift AS: Since 1995, the company provides specialised foods and drinks 
• Life OY
• Life LE Logistics AB: Life Logistics handles products for the stores under Life Group but can also supply independent shops as well. The company manages its own warehouses and offices in Vallentuna.

Life Group’s clients consist of retailers such as specialised stores. In addition, the company is responsible to supply to  Lifekedjan stores.

Life Group offers a loyalty program called Life Club where customers can benefit from exclusive discount and offers. 

Life Group achieved a turnover of €170 million in 2019 and employed 381 people in total.

The business offers products in the different categories:

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

The firm also offers products from other brands such as Nocco, Nobe, Better You, Sasco, Secuvie, Z skin and Veet. 

Life Group manages its private label, Life, which consists of a wide product range that includes beauty products, supplements, snacks, sports drinks, diffusers, scented candles, coconut oils. 

Life Group imports its products from Canada, USA, UK and many more.

Life Group ensures that all products abide by the appropriate guidelines, law and regulations. Furthermore, the company also follows the strict list of forbidden ingredients from WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency). 

Life Group is certified for organic production and holds certifications offered by the Medical Products Agency and HACCP.

Suppliers are expected to comply with the law and be able to prove that their products are free from chemicals and harmful substances. They must also be able to trace back the origins of any product. 

Life Group is also the major sponsor for the project Zimlat for life which involves sponsoring a school as well as a health clinic. A number of children have been able to have access to health care as well as educational services.

Life Group owns a modern warehouse in Vallentuna which is equipped with Pick by Voice, a  voice-based system that handles orders faster.

The firm’s online shop can be accessed on www.lifebutiken.se

Marvimundo is a family business involved in the sale of personal care products. The company was founded in 1971 and is based in Spain. 

Marvimundo achieved a turnover of € 103 million in 2017 and employs 334 people. The company operates 94 stores in Spain and since 2006, 75% of these stores sport a parapharmacy section and a qualified pharmacist is present in each store in order to assist customers. In 2019, Marvimundo launched its online shop.

The firm offers products in the personal care category which includes hair care, fragrances, face care, skin care, makeup and baby care. 

Marvinmundo offers a range of products from brands such as Clarins, Clinique, Biotherm,Moussel, Nelly, Rexona, Lancome and Estee Lauder.  

Marvimundo owns  a warehouse of over 10000 m2 in Alguazas. The company set up another warehouse of more than 2500m2 in 2009. These warehouses are fully-equipped. 

Marvimundo’s online shop can be accessed on https://www.marvimundo.com/

Oïa Parfums France is a retailer of premium beauty products based in France. The company has been operating for over 30 years.

Oïa Parfums France manages 30 shops, an online shop and 60 beauty institutes. The firm employs more than 150 beauticians.

The company offers personal care products which include fragrances, makeup, face care and skin care products. 

Brands such as Armani, Dior, Clarins, Hermes, Lancome, Sisley, Diesel, Gucci and Pupa.

Oïa Parfums France’s online shop can be accessed on https://www.oia-parfums.fr/

Podruzhka Russia is a personal care retailer which was founded in 2005 in Russia. The company has over 1 million customers and offers more than 18000 references. The firm operates more than 230 stores as well as its online shop.

Podruzhka Russia offers products in the personal category which includes face care, skin care, oral care, makeup and perfumes. 

The company offers a range of eco-friendly products as well. 

Podruzhka Russia works with brands such as L’Oreal Paris, Max Factor, NYX Professional, Eveline and Maybelline New York.

The company’s online shop can be accessed on https://www.podrygka.ru/

Wir von KoRo haben uns auf den Vertrieb naturbelassener Lebensmittel aller Art fokussiert. Als Food-eCommerce vertreiben wir Trockenfrüchte, Superfoods, Getreideprodukte, Nüsse und vieles mehr – in Großpackungen unter unserem eigenen Label. Wir vertreiben unsere Produkte in Deutschland, Österreich, der Schweiz, den Niederlanden, Frankreich und Großbritannien.

Rituals Cosmetics is a prestige beauty care company which was founded in 2000 by Raymond Cloosterman  in the Netherlands. The company has expanded and entered markets in 25 countries which include Germany, Spain, UK. The company manages over 650 shops across the world which includes 15 stores in the US and 12 in the Middle East. In 2018, the firm announced its plans of venturing into the Asian market. 

The business operates physical stores, online shops and products are also available in departmental stores. The firm offers products under its own label, Rituals Cosmetics.

Rituals Cosmetics was recognised as one of the fastest growing Dutch companies according to Dutch News, an online newspaper. Within 3 years, the company created 10000 jobs. The company achieved a turnover of €544 million in 2017. 

Rituals Cosmetics offers products under its private label that consists of:

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

• Household: Scented Candles

• Sweet Grocery: Organic Tea

The business also offers gift sets.

97% of the group’s products are manufactured within European Union countries. The company offers prestige natural products which are free from ingredients like phthalates, MIT (methylisothiazolinone), sodium lauryl ether sulfates, microplastics, SLS and silicone. 

Furthermore, to guarantee the high quality of the business’s products, regular tests are carried out but the company stands firmly against animal testing. 

Rituals Cosmetics ensures that its packaging and materials used help to reduce waste. Recycled materials are used in the packaging and also regularly tested by independent professionals. The firm also encourages people to purchase refills rather than new products in order to minimize wastage. 

Suppliers are expected to abide by the company’s code of conduct that clearly stipulates rules, laws and regulations about child labor,salaries, safe working conditions as well as rules concerning the protection of the environment. 

Rituals Cosmetics’ online shop can be accessed on https://www.rituals.com/nl

Shufersal is the largest supermarket chain in Israel and was founded in 1958. The firm started operating its first store in Tel Aviv. This was the first modern supermarket in the country. Nowadays, Shufersal has a market share of 25% and it is part of the Shufersal Group.

Nowadays, the company consists of 378 stores and an online shop as well as a mobile application. Shufersal welcomes around 2 million clients each week. 

Shufersal’s stores are in the following formats:

• Shufersal Deal
• Shufersal Deal Extra
• Shufersal Shali
• Shufersal Express

In addition to this, the company also owns 83 BE drugstores since 2017. 

The business employs 16 734 people and in 2021, Shufersal achieved a turnover of €4.18 billion and the firm has set up a loyalty club which has 1.9 million customers.

Shufersal works with more than 1300 brands who supply the company with products for its various categories which include:

• Personal Care: makeup, fragrances, skin care, face care, oral care, etc.
• Household: cleansers, bleach, softeners, etc.
• Dairy: Cheese, eggs, milk, butter, etc. 
• Drinks: Wine, Vodka, Whiskey, Soft drinks, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Foods: beef, chicken, fish, sausages, etc.
• Frozen Foods: sausages, meat, chicken, fish, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, biscuits,snacks, etc.
• Savory Grocery: spices, tortillas, bread crumbs, flour, etc.

Many of the firm’s suppliers are small businesses.

Shufersal also offers organic products and also provides products under its private label. These items are of excellent quality and are sold at low prices. 

In the finance sector, Shufersal entered a partnership with Leumi Card in order to start a credit card business. The company now has around 56 5000 customers. In 2018, Shufersal decided to partner with CAL instead of Leumi Card. 

Shufersal Real Estate manages commercial centers, offices and real estate properties for the group.

In the B2B sector, the group works with online businesses such as Microsoft and Ebay and also works with commercial companies, financial companies, associations and educational institutions.

Furthermore, the company also owns Gidron Industries which produces bakery products such as sweet and savory pastries as well as gluten-free products. Its factories are in line with ISO 22000, ISO 9001-2008 and HACCP. The clients include bakeries, hotels, cafes and restaurants. 

Shufersal also entered the online sector by launching its e-commerce platform, Shufersal Online, which is now recognised as the largest platform in Israel.

It also created American Outlets, another online shop which allows Israeli customers to order products from the US. 

The group also ventured in the travel business in 2018 by launching Shufersal Travel. 

Concerning the logistics, all products are stored in proper conditions and the company ensures that the cooling system meets the norms. The business manages several shipping centres and has plans to develop additional ones. 

Shufersal Israel’s online shop can be accessed on www.shufersal.co.il

Agostini Marketing is one of the leading companies founded in 1925 in Trinidad and Tobago. The company is present in various sectors which include FMCG, construction, printing and various more sectors.

In the FMCG sector, the company is a distributor of food, drinks and household & personal care products. Furthermore, the company also owns several retail stores.

Agostini Marketing’s turnover in 2016 was € 3.33 billion.

The company owns several subsidiaries which include:

• Caribbean Distribution Partners: The company manages 6 companies which handle the distribution of FMCG products.

• Smith Robertson: Founded in 1894, the firm distributes pharmaceutical and personal care products in Trinidad and Tobago. 

• Agostini Building Solutions: the subsidiary which handles the delivery of construction materials, imaging and medical supplies. 

• Rosco Petroavance: Established in 1951, the company is involved in the oil industry

• SuperPharm: a pharmaceutical retail chain that operates in Trinidad since 2005. 

Souleiado is a company which was established in 1939 in France. The company is known for its textile products but has also ventured in the beauty industry, offering a range of fragrances. 

The business operates 23 shops across France and also operates an online shop. 

The firm achieved a turnover of € 9.40 million in 2018 and has a team of 81 employees.

Souleiado France has developed its own brand of perfumes, Souleiado. The brand currently consists of 5 fragrances.

Souleido France’s online shop can be accessed on www.souleiado.com

Super-pharm Israel is a chain of pharmacies which was founded in 1978 in Israel. Shoppers Drug Mart. Super-pharm Israel is part of the company Super-pharm by the Koffler family.The company offers a range of cosmetics as well as baby care products. Nowadays, the firm has become one of the leading pharmacy chains in the country and also manages an online shop.

Super-pharm Israel offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: makeup, baby care, oral care, nail care, fragrances, face care and skin care

• Household care: detergents, cleaning products, dyer products

• Savory grocery: crisps, snacks

• Sweet grocery: cake, cookies, gum, coffee

• Drinks: soy drinks, soft drinks, mineral water

Brands such as L’Oreal, Maybelline, Lancome, Huggies, Nutrilon and Coca Cola.

Furthermore, Super-pharm Israel also offers products from its own brands:

• Life: contact lenses

• LifeStyle: 

• Quo

Super pharm israel's online shop can be accessed on shop.super-pharm.co.il

Superpharm, a chain of pharmacies, was launched in Poland in 2001 by opening its first store in Warsaw. The company offers pharmaceutical products as well as cosmetics items. 

Nowadays, Superpharm Poland manages 75 stores in the country as well as an online shop.

Superpharm Poland achieved a turnover of €303 million in 2019 and employed 1453 people. 

Superpharm Poland was awarded the Certificate for Business Credibility in 2017, the Drug Store of the year 2017, as well as the Customer Service 2015.

Superpharm Poland offers personal care products which include hair care, cosmetics and fragrances.

Products from brands such as L’Oreal Paris, NaturalME, Maybelline and Chiodo Pro can be found in Superpharm Poland’s shops..

The company also distributes products from Superpharm Poland’s private label, Life, which consists of face and skin care products. The brand is available exclusively in Superpharm stores.

Superpharm Poland’s online shop can be accessed on www.superpharm.pl

WHSmith is a retail group which was established in 1792 in the UK by Henry Walton Smith and Anna Smith. The company specialises in the distribution of books, food items, drinks, travel accessories, etc. It operates an online store as well.

WHSmith has also expanded over the years by acquiring other businesses such as InMotion, a chain of Tech stores in the travel retail sector and Marshall Retail Group, a chain of over 170 stores that allowed the firm to grow its business in the US. 

WHSmith is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is part of the FTSE mid 250 Index.

Currently, WHSmith is present in the UK as well as 30 other countries across Europe, Asia, Middle East, America, Australasia, etc. 

WHSmith operates in the following sectors:

• Travel Retail
• Retail Sector

WHSmith owns several banners including(not limited to):

• WHSmith Fresh +: offers fresh food.  This brand was reported to serve 30,000 customers per week and prepare more than 15 000 coffees. 
• Funky Pigeon: acquired in 2010, this label is an online personalised greeting cards and gift company
• InMotion: acquired in 2018, this brand owns over 115 stores across 43 US airports, and are represented in 23 of the top 25 busiest US airports. InMotion provides lifestyle products and electronics.
• Zoodle: offers a selection of children’s books, toys, gifts and games
• The Bookshop by WHSmith: provides tailor-made books
• WHSmith: offers newspapers, magazines, books and impulse products for travel retail

WHSmith operates businesses in the travel retail sector which includes over 150 points of sales in airports and 290 stores in railway stations within the UK and over 580 internationally. 

The company operates stores under its own banner, WHSmith. 

In addition to that, the company is a Mark & Spencer franchisee, operating around 20 M&S stores in hospitals. 

WHSmith also collaborates with retailers, pharmacies and retail chains. The company has operations in over 140 stores in hospitals

In fact, WHSmith is constantly looking to enter new markets where it can open new stores. Most recently, the company has set up stores in malls in the UAE and universities in India.

In 2020, WHSmith achieved a total turnover of € 1182.2 million and employed 13 000 people.

WHSmith provides products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, chocolate and many more
• Fresh & Chilled Food: ready made meals

WHSmith works with thousands of brands such as Cadbury, Crayola, Disney, Faber-Castell, Parker Lego and several others.

The firm has a sourcing team of 30 people in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

WHSmith operates its own distribution centres around the world and its own delivery network which includes double deck trailers. 

WHSmith has been striving to lower its environmental impact. The company has worked to reduce waste and remove packaging whenever possible. Moreover, it has been able to reduce its carbon emissions by 66%. 

WHSmith has also been supporting various charities, donating a total of € 13.9 million in 2020 and launching several Children Literacy Programmes. 

WHSmith’s online shop can be found on www.whsmith.co

GS Shop is a South Korean TV Shopping business which was founded in 1995. GS Shop also manages an online store.

The firm achieved a turnover of € 3 billion in 2018.

GS Shop offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: noodles, petfood, canned food, seasonings, oil and flour

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, sweets, sugar and rice cakes

• Drinks: mineral water, liquor, juices

• Frozen Food: ice-cream

• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, skincare, perfumes and cosmetics

• Household: detergents and cleaners

The company also offers dairy-free products such as soy milk.

GS Shop offers products from brands such as Koukou, Impression, Goodfood, naVee, Munz, Snut and Godiva.

GS Shops supports small and medium enterprises and promotes these businesses since 2012 through TV Shopping programmes broadcasted especially for them. T

he firm also offers financial support through interest-free deposits. Furthermore, consulting services in manufacturing, distribution, design, export and productivity improvement are available. 

The business’s online shop can be accessed on www.gsshop.com/

Founded in 2011 by Reme Navarro and Javier de la Rosa, Mifarma is an online pharmacy which offers over 30,000 references from around 800 brands. Its headquarters is based in Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Mifarma is now operating under the name Atida. Moreover, the company is present in more than 7 countries and has millions of active customers. 

It is noteworthy that the firm has improved its website and is able to offer a 100% secure online purchase. Furthermore, the business offers free shipping from € 59 and offers 24-72h delivery service. 

In the financial year 2020, the business achieved a turnover of € 80 million.   

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

• Makeup 
• Skin care
• Hair care
• Vitamin & supplements 
• Dental & oral care 

Atida (Mifarma) also offers organic and natural products. 

In addition, the firm endorses multiple brands such as Johnson’s Baby, Kerastase, Nivea, Panthene, Puressentiel, etc. 

The business developed its private label under the name Atida which includes skincare products. 

Furthermore, Atida (Mifarma) acquired the Cartagena company Dosfarma in November 2021. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the enterprise operates its own distribution centre and partners with a courier service to conduct its deliveries. 

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

Beyorg is a beauty and personal care retailer which started operating in 2005. The company is based in Hong Kong and manages 8 shops in the country. Beyorg also launched an online store.

Beyorg offers products in the personal care category which includes face care, makeup, hair care and skin care. The company maintains transparency by disclosing all the ingredients for any product available in its stores. 

Beyorg offers natural and organic products only and the list of forbidden ingredients include Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP, Camphor, Formaldehyde Resin, Parabens and Xylene. 

The company distributes over 20 brands such as Amala, Konjac, Kiwabi, and Primavera. Beyorg is the exclusive distributor for all the brands that are available in its stores. Many of these brands are from Europe. 

Beyorg’s online shop can be accessed on www.beyorgbeauty.com

The Lane Crawford Joyce Group is a company based in Hong Kong. The company is present in Hong Kong, China, Macau, Singapore, Taiwan and Indonesia. 

The Lane Crawford Joyce Group works with over 1650 brands and also manages more than 600 shops in Asia. The company employs over 5000 people.

The group owns 4 subsidiaries:

• Lane Crawford: Since 1850, the department store chain offers a range of luxury products that include clothing, beauty products and household items. The company manages 4 stores in China and 4 in Hong Kong.

• Joyce: Joyce is a department store that consists of 40 stores which include 10 Joyce Beauty Stores

• Pedder Group: Pedder Group offers footwear and accessories and has partnered with top designers in China. 

• Imaginex Group: The company is a distributor of fashion, beauty and lifestyle and offers brand management services. 

The business manages its own distribution centres.

The Lane Crawford Joyce Group launched a wellness platform in 2011 and there are many professionals in the field that carry out fitness and wellness programmes. 

The company also carries out various training programs at the Lane Crawford Academy. 

In 2016, the group launched The Cage, an initiative program that helps startups in fashion. These startups benefit from training from experts and over 200 advisors. The company is supportive of new designers and have launched over 70 designers since 2015.

The Lane Crawford Joyce Group also manages Beta Labs, a data science initiative. The objective is to discover new solutions in the retail industry and to improve customer experience. 

The business has also been supporting various organisations such as TEDxYouth@VictoriaHarbour and MaD. Furthermore, the company also collaborates with the Hong Kong Arts Centre.

The company also started the All You Knit Is Love Programme. The employees knit items which have been donated to thousands of families in China, Nepal and Hong Kong through charities like  Save The Children and Changing Young Lives, 

The Lane Crawford Joyce Group also created Luxarity which allows customers to donate their designer clothing which is then sent to institutions for research in order to create recycled materials.

Homeplus is a retailer based in South Korea based in 1997. The company has emerged as one of the leading retailers in the country. The company was acquired by the group MBK Partners in 2015.

Homeplus achieved a turnover of €37 million and employs 25000 people.

The company manages 142 hypermarkets, 365 Homeplus Express and 331 365-Plus. Furthermore, Homeplus also runs its online shop.

The business offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: Rice, Grains, Snacks, Pet Food, cooking oils

• Sweet Grocery: Coffee, Tea, Chocolate

• Frozen Foods: Ice-cream, desserts, meat, poultry

• Chilled Foods: poultry, meat

• Dairy: Milk, eggs

• Personal Care: hair care, cosmetics, body care

• Household: detergents, cleaning, air fresheners

Homeplus’s online shop can be accessed on www.homeplus.co.kr/

Formerly known as Yves Rocher Group, Groupe Rocher is a French retailer and distributor of beauty products which was launched in 1959 by Yves Rocher. The company started its operations by launching the brand Yves Rocher, a major brand of natural cosmetics which is now available in over 115 countries.

About 1800 stores are managed by Groupe Rocher and more than 5600 multi-brand points of sales are operated by the firm’s agents.

The company sells its products through mail order which now includes mail, phone and online orders as well as in its physical stores and through direct selling. 

Groupe Rocher launched its first Yves Rocher store in 1969 and a year later, the firm ventured on the international market. 

The business established its botanical garden in 1975.

In 1980, the group launched the brand Daniel Jouvance which offers beauty products made from Marine ingredients. 

5 years later, the firm launched Dr. Pierre Ricaud, a brand of face care products which targets middle-aged people.

The business took over the company Petit Bateau in 1988. Petit Bateau is a clothing brand which offers 100% cotton products. 

In 2000, the firm launched the website of the beauty brand Kiotis.

In 2003, the business acquired Stanhome, a brand of household products. 

Groupe Rocher also launched La Gree des Landes, a spa hotel which is known for its eco-friendly style and its spa. 

The business became a major stakeholder in Flormar in 2012 and in 2016, it acquired the Israelian brand Sabon which offers a range of artisanal soaps.

In 2018, the company acquired the beauty brand Arbonne which has a diverse range of natural products.

Currently 10 brands are managed by Groupe Rocher including Yves Rocher, Petit Bateau, Stanhome, Dr. Pierre Ricaud, Daniel Jouvance, Kiotis, ID Parfums, Flormar, Arbonne International and Sabon.

Moreover, Groupe Rocher has over 50 million customers and distributed a total of 700 million items in 2019.

Groupe Rocher now employs 17 696 people and achieved a turnover of €2.75 billion in 2019. 

In addition, Groupe Rocher won the trophy "Development of Responsibility" for its mission "Reconnect People to Nature" by LSA.

It became the first company to stop animal testing on its products in 1989 and is trade fair certified.

Groupe Rocher runs its logistic centre which was founded in 2001 in La Gacilly.

The group launched the Yves Rocher Foundation in 2000 which has planted over 100 million trees so far.

Graze is a grocery retailer based in the UK. The company has been operating since 11 years and is known for its personalised snack boxes and healthy snacks under its own brand, Graze.

Graze manages its own website whereby customers can subscribe to the personalised snack boxes or can purchase products. There are over 200 references available and 50% of the range consists of products that have below 150 calories.

Graze’s products are also available in stores such as Boots, Tesco, Booths, ASDA and Sainsbury’s. 

Under its own brand, Graze, the company offers snacks that including:

• On-the-go Range: a range of various types of cereal bars

• Sharing Bags: a range of healthy snacks which are backed in sharing bgs

• Protein Bites: healthy snacks filled with ingredients rich in proteins

Graze’s products are made from natural ingredients and are free from artificial flavours, preservatives, coloring and sweeteners. Furthermore, the products are packed in eco-friendly packages made out of recycled and biodegradable materials.  

Graze’s online shop can be accessed on uk.graze.com

Budni is a chain of drugstores located in Germany. The company was founded in 1912 and now operates over 180 stores. In 2017, Budni partnered with Edeka in order to open more branches in the country. 

Budni offers over 25000 references in its stores. Furthermore, the firm also manages an online application.

Budni prides itself with the fact that each store is unique and caters for the specific demand of the area it operates in. Furthermore, each outlet sponsors social projects for its neighborhood. 

The company offers products in various categories:

• Personal Care: skincare, fragrances, nail care, oral care, hair care and makeup

• Household: cleaners, detergents, dishwasher and disinfectants

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, nougat, sugar, coffee

• Savory Grocery: pasta, ketchup, crisps, pesto, petfood

• Drinks: juices, wine

• Dairy: yoghurt, eggs, milk

The firm offers vegan, organic and gluten free products as well. 

Budni offers products from brands such as Al Natura, RIIJII, Tsampa, Peter Riegel and Alahop. 

The business also launched several brands which include:

• Aliqua: a brand of natural cosmetics

• Klarschiff: a brand of cleaners

Budni also manages a charity, Budnianer Help which supports children and youth projects since 1997. 

Dr. Bahler is a pharmaceutical company which launched in 1967 in the german-speaking part of Switzerland. The company initially started operating as a pharmacy and has grown into one of the leading companies in the pharmaceutical industry.

Dr. Bahler operates a chain of pharmacies under the name Apotheken Drogerien. The pharmacies under this chain are either owned by the company itself or are franchises. There are over 100 pharmacies under this chain. 

The company also sells products under its own brands:

• Achillea care products: a brand of skin care products

• Dr. Bahler Health products: a brand products which include oils for the skin as well as pastilles and other health care products

Dr. Bahler also operates Droga, a chain of drugstores which include both stores owned by the group and franchises. 

The company also manages its own brands under that group which includes:

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

• Dropa health; a brand of healthcare products

Furthermore, Dr. Bahler also runs a health centre, Schweizer Blisterzentrum,where patients are provided with medicines based on the individual’s needs.

Parfumerie Becker is a chain of perfumery stores located in Germany. The company was founded in 1897. The company started operating as a drugstore and by 1986, it became known as a perfumery company.

Parfumerie Becker operates 72 shops as well as an online store.

The firm offers products in the personal care category which includes makeup, fragrances, face care and hair care. 

The brands available include Academie, Bionail, Bellissima, Cacharel, DKNY, Frapin and Marc Jacobs. 

Parfumerie Becker’s online shop can be accessed on www.parfuemerie-becker.de

Apotetek Sweden is a chain of pharmacies located in Sweden. The chain consists of 394 pharmacies which welcome around 34 million visitors. Furthermore, the company also manages its online shop which draws over 21 million visitors. 

Apotetek Sweden employs 3023 employees and the company achieved a turnover of € 1.3 billion in 2018. 

Apotetek Sweden offers products in the personal care category which includes face care, hair care and oral care. 

Brands such as Oral B, Aco, and Bulldog. 

ACL, Apotekens central laboratory is responsible for testing the quality of medicines sold by pharmacies under the chain. The laboratory is also responsible for carrying out research for the development of new products. 

Apotetek Sweden’s online shop can be accessed on www.apoteket.se

Aromas is a retailer of personal care products and is based in Spain. The firm started operating as a distributor of personal care products in the early 1960s but in the 1980s, the business ventured into the retail sector. 

Nowadays, Aromas runs 116 stores in Spain as well as an online store. 

The business offers products in the personal care category which includes perfumes, makeup, baby care, hygiene, supplements and oral care products. 

Brands such as Lancome, Avene, Boss, Lacer and Clarins can be found in the shops. 

Moreover, the company also offers expertised beauty consultation services.

Aromas Spain’s online store can be found on www.aromas.es

Grupo Boticario was founded in 2010 in order to reorganise the activities of Boticario, a retailer and manufacturer of cosmetics.  Boticario decided to diversify its activities through the acquisition of other businesses.

The company is based in Brazil and manages offices in Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Bogota and Lisbon. 

Grupo Boticario is recognised as one of the largest beauty franchises in the world and is present in 8 countries. The company employs over 7000 people.

Grupo Boticario manages 4 brands:

• O Boticario: Boticario is one of the subsidiaries of the group and offers products cosmetics and hair care products. The company also manages 3600 stores in Brazil as well as 600 stores in other countries. 

• Eudora: a brand of cosmetics which is sold through its own stores as well as online. 

• Quem Disse, Berenice: a makeup brand which obtained the LEED certification. 

• The Beauty Box: a shop that offers makeup, fragrances and hair products which are sourced from various parts of the world. The Beauty Box carefully selects the products and currently offers over 7000 references from over 60 brands.

Grupo Boticario owns 2 factories in Brazil as well as 2 distribution centres. The company also has its own Research & Development centre. 

In 2011, Grupo Boticario acquired Scalina Lingerie, a brand of Brazilian lingerie.

The company also acquired Vult Cosmetics in 2018. 

Grupo Boticario has been involved in the protection of the environment through the Boticario Group Foundation in 1990. The foundation has preserved over 11000 hectares of forest. 

The company has also implemented strategies in order to help protect the environment. For instance, for Boticario, the bags and boxes have been redesigned in order to be more eco-friendly.  The Beauty Box stores use cycled materials for the flooring. 

Group Boticario also encourages entrepreneurship among retailers through the brand Eudora. 

Planet Pharma is a company based in Italy and is a distributor of healthcare and  personal care products. In addition to this, the firm also offers consultancy services in the pharmaceutical industry. 

The company offers products in the personal care category which includes makeup, hair care, face care and skin care. 

Planet Pharma distributes products from brands such as Dukan, MAM, Marvis, Fisher Price and Saninspira. 

Planet Pharma also developed its own brands of personal care products which include:

• Synergy Derm: a brand of face care products made out of charcoal.

• Myhair: a brand of hair masks

• Mynails: a brand of nail care products

• Myface: a line of fluid gels for the face

All products available are cruelty free and Planet Pharma conforms to the European Union’s laws concerning the cosmetic industry. 

Jula is a chain of department stores that offers household and personal care products. The firm is based in Sweden and was founded in 1979. Jula  is part of Jula Holding which is owned by KJB Holding. The company has been growing rapidly and currently has over 15000 references. 

Jula employs 3000 people and achieved a turnover of €647 million in 2018. The firm manages 54 stores in Sweden as well as 34 in Norway and 13 in Poland.

Furthermore, Jula also implemented a website for online shopping.

The business offers products in the following categories:

• Household: cleaners, cleaning sprays

• Personal Care: oral cre, skin care and hair care

Brands such as Axe, CCS, Frida, Scholl and Dove. 

Jula’s online shop can be accessed on www.jula.se

Sasa is a personal care retailer based in Hong Kong. The business was founded in 1978 and was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1997. Sasa has quickly emerged as a leading beauty retailer in Asia. The company currently offers over 18000 references.

Sasa manages a total of 395 shops in Asia.

 The firm has customers in over 100 countries. 

The company offers products in the personal care category which includes face care, makeup, perfumes, skincare, hair care and baby care products. 

Sasa Hong Kong offers products from over 700 brands and is the exclusive distributor for around 180 brands in Asia. The brands available include BRTC, Color Combos, Moonshot, Natio, Reskin, Cremorlab, Skin79 and SNP. 

Sasa Hong Kong’s online shop can be accessed on www.hksasa.cn

CJO Shopping is a South Korean TV Shopping company founded in 1994. The company’s teleshopping programme was first broadcasted in 1995. The company launched its online shopping platform in 2001 where it sells products such as personal care items and drinks. 

CJO also launched a mobile phone application, Mobile CJ Mall.

By 2017, the company’s team consisted of 1009 employees.

The firm was awarded the Best TV Home Shopping Brand for 5 consecutive years since 2013. 

CJO Shopping offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: Hair care, supplements, makeup

• Drinks

CJO Shopping has also developed its private label, Onlyone Brand under which the firm has developed various subsidiaries which include:

• Green Apple Diet Secret: food supplements

• Redsecret: supplements for women 

• O Daily Nature: a brand of beverages

CJO Shopping has been expanding and venturing outside Korea since 2000. Nowadays, the company has formed joint ventures with local channels in countries such as China, India, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Mexico.

Dismay Group is a distributor of hair care and beauty products which was established in Spain in 2003. The company’s clients consists mainly of wholesalers and online platforms but over time, the company has diversified its business and launched various subsidiaries in the hair and beauty industry.  In addition to this, the firm also launched an online shop.

Dismay Group employs 40 people which include a marketing team of 10 people who have an excellent knowledge of the Spanish market for hair and beauty products. The company achieved a turnover of € 20.4 million in 2016. 

Presently, Dismay Group has over 1300 customers in Spain and Portugal. The firm distributes its products in Europe, South America as well as North America. 

Dismay Group offers products in the personal care category which includes beauty, fragrances and hair care products. There are around 35000 references available from over 135 brands.

Dismay Group is also the exclusive distributor for Morgan’s, Novex Embelleze, Tangle,Teezer, Fanola, Perfect Beauty, Bifull,Masglo, Thuya, and more. The business is also the official distributor for mainstream hair care brands like L’Oreal and Schwarzkopf. 

The group helps brands distribute their products by matching them with the appropriate shops and retailers in Spain. Furthermore, the marketing team devises marketing strategies suitable for each brand, bearing in mind the factors influencing the Spanish market. 

Dismay Group has also set up various subsidiaries in the beauty industry:

• Bob Stores: Bob Stores is a retailer of hair and beauty products and was founded in 2009. The company operates 20 stores in Spain. 

• Perfect Beauty: Established in 2009, Perfect Beauty is a manufacturer of electrical tools and hairdressing equipment as well as furniture. Products are sold in Spain as well as abroad. The business manages a warehouse of 1500m2 in Lorca. 

• Creative Hair BCN: The company started operating in 2013 and offers hair and beauty products to over 300 salons and beauty centres.

• Hair For You and H&B: This training centre and hairdressing salon launched in 2016 and currently operates 7 salons in Barcelona. 

• Biutiful Cosmetics: this retailer of hair and beauty products manages 4 stores across Spain. 

• Dualita Cosmetocology: Since 2009, the company has been involved in the distribution of hair care and beauty products to salons and professionals. The company also represents various brands in the Canary Islands.

• BDN Diperco: This business has been in operation since 2014 and is a wholesaler of hair care products as well as fragrances in Spain and Andorra. 

Dismay Group has sponsored charities  and organised events and galas such as the Gala against Alzheimer STS Beauty 2016.

Furthermore, the company  has also been organising events and fairs along with well-known Spanish professionals and chains of hairdressing such as Cebado, Rizos and Alberto Cerdan, magazines, forums and specialized blogs in the hairdressing industry. 

Dismay Group’s online shop can be accessed on shop.dismay.es

Etam is a clothing and beauty retailer which was founded in 1916 in France. The company is known for its different clothing lines. The company has set up over 1400 stores in around 55 countries. The stores located abroad are franchises.  Etam also operates an online shop.

The company has attained a turnover of €962 million in 2017 and had a global team of 6178 employees.

Etam launched its own brand of beauty products in 2004 under the name Push Up Your Beauty. The range consists of around 600 products which include makeup, skin care and accessories. The products were manufactured in Europe.

Other brands include:

• Etam: a brand of lingerie

• Undiz: a brand of clothing for young women

• Maison Cent Vingt Trois: a brand of clothing for women

Etam’s online shop can be accessed on www.etam.com

Popular Art Cosmetics is a beauty product retailer which was launched in 2009 in China. The company operates an online shop and also launched its own brand of cosmetics, Populart Glass.

In the personal care category, Popular Art Cosmetics offers products such as makeup, skin care, face care and nail care products. 

Products from brands such as Centella, Qingyunzhi and Save my air are available on the platform. 

Popular Art Cosmetics’s own brand, Populart Glass, consists of products such as makeup and face care products.The products under this line are manufactured using natural ingredients such as vegetable oil and green tea extract 

The company is looking for skin care products, fragrances and color cosmetics. The firm is not only interested in brands but is also sourcing products for its private label. 

Popular Art Cosmetics’s online shop can be accessed on www.popartbeauty.com

Grupo Arie is a distributor of personal care products based in Portugal. The company started its operations in 1954 and is now the exclusive distributor for high-end brands of cosmetics. 

The business employs around 300 people and in 2018, achieved a turnover of € 45.7 million.

The business offers products in the personal care category including fragrances and face care.

Grupo Arie has also ventured in Angola where it is present in the pharmacy and parapharmacy sector.

Founded in Italy by Gianluigi Aponte in 1988, MSC Cruises is a travel retail company which offers its customers a great choice of destinations. Its headquarters is based in Geneva, Switzerland. MSC Cruises is owned by the Mediterranean Shipping Company. 

MSC Cruises is recognised as one of the largest cruise companies in the world with a fleet of 21 cruise ships which have welcomed over 11 million travellers. Additionally, the business operates various offices in North America, Europe, Central and South America, Middle East & Africa, Asia and Australia. 

In the financial year 2020, the enterprise reported a revenue of € 705 million and employed over 30,000 people from around the world. 

Furthermore, the firm was awarded the Maritime Industry category Award at the 2020 Marine Environment Protection Awards. 

In addition, the company was awarded the ISO 9001:2008, ISO 50001, ISO 14001 and ISO 22000 as well as the OHSAS 18001 certificates. 

With regards to sustainability, Msc Cruises is recognised as an eco-friendly company as it has innovative energy-saving and water recycling systems installed in its ships. 

Moreover, the company wishes to expand its business as it is planning to grow to 23 cruise ships by 2025, with options for six vessel orders in place through 2030. Besides, the firm’s luxury brand, Explora Journeys will start operating in 2023 with a fleet with the latest environmental and maritime technologies. 

MSC Food & Beverage Division is part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company focusing on the import and export of food and beverages and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

There are 480 agency offices across the globe and the company distributes to over 155 countries. 

The company employs over 70000 employees and achieved a turnover of €23.27 million in 2018. 

MSC Food & Beverage division distributes products in the following categories:

• Drinks: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

• Chilled Food: meat, seafood

The firm has established long term relationships with growers, producers, wholesalers and retailers from across the world. 

MSC Food & Beverage Division uses sophisticated containers which allows it to transport the products in the appropriate conditions. There are cold storage warehousing solutions and the company uses the latest technology for its logistics.

Alco Market is a wine specialist based in Moldova which has quickly emerged as a leading retailer in alcoholic drinks. The company has been operating for over 20 years.

Presently, the business operates 62 stores across the country as well as an online store.

The firm offers 3500 references in the drinks category.

The business is interested in products in the following categories:

• Drinks: Spirits, Wine, Beer, sparkling wines, juices, syrups, soft drinks
• Savory Grocery: olives and snacks
• Sweet Grocery: products such as chocolates

The brands currently include Raduga, Naturalis, 7UP, Coca Cola, Granini, Ballantines, Chivas and Jim Beam.

Alco Market is presently working with 70 suppliers and wishes to partner with suppliers for premium products in the categories mentioned. For wine, the firm is keen on working with suppliers from across the world. The company is looking to work not only with brands but also wants to collaborate with suppliers who can handle products for its private labels.

Alco Market’s online shop can be accessed on www.alcomarket.md

Interauro S.L. is a reputable importer and wholesaler based in Spain, established in 1995. The company specializes in supplying business-to-business clients, including wholesalers and retail chains, throughout Spain and Portugal. Interauro focuses on delivering tailored services to meet the unique needs of its clients.

They operate primarily in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, including soft drinks, baby food, confectionery & snacks, juice, water, spices, herbs & seasonings, and tea & coffee. Additionally, they deal with beauty and personal care products like perfumes, deodorants, skin care products, makeup, nail products, oral hygiene products, hair products, and bath supplies.

Interauro's headquarters are located in Santander, Cantabria, and they have been involved in import-export and distribution activities across various sectors.

Kitwave is an importer, exporter and distributor based in the UK and has been operating in 1988. The company has over 30000 customers. Kitwave started to grow rapidly as from 2011, through the acquisitions of various wholesale and distribution businesses. 

Kitwave achieved a turnover of € 388 million in 2018 and employed 948 people. 

The business offers a wide range of products in various categories:

• Sweet Grocery: Confectionery

• Savory Grocery: snacks

• Frozen Food

• Drinks: wine, beer, soft drinks

In 2013, Kitwave acquired Teatime Tasties, a distributor which offers convenience products. The group also owns Eden Farm and Hulleys Frozen Foods which are both distributors of frozen products, H.B Clark, a distributor and wholesaler of alcoholic drink and Squirrels Stock which distributes a wide range of products. 

Kitwave manages 27 depots out of which 8 are dedicated for ambient products, 8 for frozen, chilled foods and food service and 9 for alcoholic drinks. 

Azmol operates a chain of stores under the banner, Casa Curata which launched in 1998 in Moldova. The chain consists of over 60 shops and an online store. The company offers products in the household and personal care categories.

Azmol achieved a turnover of € 15.8 million in 2017. 

The business offers products in the following categories:

• Household: Air fresheners, cleaning products

• Personal Care: face care, body care, oral care, baby care, makeup

Brands available include Colgate, Bingo, Ace, Ariel, Ax, Huggies, Lenor, Tresemme

Casa Curata’s online shop can be accessed on www.casacurata.md

Secret Sales is an online shop dedicated to private sales available only to its members. The company was founded in 2007 in the UK and offers designer brands at discounts which can reached up to 80%.

The website counts 5 million members nowadays and has been featured on The Sunday Times, Grazia and The Telegraph. 

Secret Sales achieved a turnover of € 5.01 million in 2018 and employed 58 people.

The company offers a range of products in the personal care category.

The Wine I Love (TWIL) is an online shop dedicated to the sale of wines. TWIL was founded in France in 2014 by Erwann de Barry and Alfred Laurent.

The company enables wineries to sell their products online through its website and phone application. 

TWIL also manages a physical store. 

TWIL offers over 25000 references from over 3500 wine makers. 

TWIL reached a turnover of € 1.6 million in 2018 and employed 20 people during that time. 

TWIL offers products in the drinks category such as wines, spirits and champagnes. 

Some of the brands currently available include Chateau La France, Château Prieuré Canteloup and champagne Deutz.

The company works directly with 3500 producers from South Africa, Germany, Hungary, France, Jamaica, Italy, Japan and many other countries. 

The delivery is handled by third-party shipping companies like UPS and DHL. 

TWIL’s online shop can be accessed on www.twil.fr

UPDATES ON TWIL ON 07/10/2020

In 2020, TWIL partnered with Franprix in order to help small wineries sell their products during the Covid 19 pandemic. The concept, known as Confidential Vintages, provides a selection of wines which vary depending on the products sourced by TWIL.

Moreover, TWIL has partnered with Brigad, a platform that supports farmers and winegrowers by connecting them with hotels and HoReCa businesses so that their employees can be recruited by wineries and assist in production.

TWIL is currently looking for products such as spirits, champagnes, wines, etc. The company is looking for branded products as well as products for private labels. 

Wine 9 is an online platform that offers a wide range of alcoholic beverages. Owned by Shenzhen Pinshanghui E-Commerce, the website was launched in 2010. The company imports a wide range of drinks from South Africa, France, Chile, Italy and the USA. 

The firm employs 55 people. 

Wine 9 offers products in the drinks category, including wine and beer.

The business offers brands such as Paul Rana, Heineken, Star Fort, Lafite and Yellow-tailed Kangaroo. 

Wine 9 has several procurement and supply chain management teams and also offers brings in over 1000 cabinets per year.

Wine 9’s online shop can be accessed on www.wine9.com

Founded in 1873, Axel Johnson International is a family-owned business operating in the European market, focusing primarily on the Nordic countries. Its headquarters is based in Stockholm, Sweden. 

Axel Johnson International offers seminars and training programmes to its employees in its own business school. 

In the financial year 2020, Axel Johnson International achieved a turnover of € 7.5 million. 

Furthermore, the enterprise gained recognition through the Leader of the Year award, dedicated to its president and Ceo in 2020. 

Axel Johnson International englobes around 100 companies in 6 different segments which are as follows:

• Fluid Handling Solutions
• Industrial Solutions
• Lifting Solutions
• Power Transmission Solutions
• Transport Solutions
• Driveline Solutions

Axfood: is one of the leading distributors in the retail grocery industry and controls 20% of the market in Sweden. The firm has launched many private labels such as Willys and Axfood Snabbgross Grains. 

Dustin: has offered IT products since 1984 which consists of around 280,000 references.

Ahlens: a department store chain operating more than 60 stores, offering home, fashion and beauty products. 

Novax: an investment company which focuses on SMEs.

Kicks: a beauty chain operating in Scandinavia. The firm offers around 25,000 references from 300 brands. 

Martin & Servera: Sweden’s leading restaurant and food service specialist which offers around 50,000 references. 

Axsol: an investment company operating in the solar energy sector. 

Axel Johnson International provides a wide range of organic products for consumers with specific food needs. 

Additionally, the Group maintains the highest quality standards as it fulfils the criterias for Swedish Krav and EU-organic certification. 

In relation to its logistics solutions, Axel Johnson International operates its own logistics hubs, warehouses, trucks and trailers hence ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain. 

It is noteworthy that the firm signed an agreement with Alight in 2021 to build 3 solar parks in Sweden with a total installed power of about 90 MW. 

Concerning sustainability, the company is reducing its environmental impact by lowering its energy use and emissions from transportation. 

Mooi Parfumerie is a beauty and personal care products chain. The company was founded in 2007 in the Netherlands and operates 41 stores in the country. The company is owned by Aletra Capital Partners. 

Mooi Parfumerie also hosts beauty workshops regularly so that customers can learn more about products.

Mooi Parfumerie's turnover is around € 223504.

Mooi Parfumerie offers products in the personal care category, including perfumes and face care. 

Brands such as Rituals, Chanel, Dior, Clinique and Lancome can be purchased in the stores.

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Founded in 1964 in the US, Sally Beauty Holding is recognised as one of the largest distributors of beauty products in the country. The company was acquired in 1969 by Alberto-Culver. It is headquartered in Denton, Texas.

The firm manages 5000 stores across the world. 

Sally Beauty Holding ventured into the international market, mainly through the acquisition of different beauty store chains. Sally Beauty Holding acquired 30 Ogee stores in 1987, marking its entry in the UK market.

By taking over other companies, Sally Beauty Holding entered Germany, Mexico, Canada and also expanded its presence in the US.

In 2008, Sally Beauty Holding acquired Pro-Duo, a Belgian company with stores in Belgium, France and Spain.

By 2011, Sally Beauty Holding was already present in Chile and during that year, acquired the Kappersservice Floral B.V. and two related companies, Hair Zone B.V. and Exphair B.V. (the "Floral Group") in the Netherlands. 

In 2014, Sally Beauty Holding started to operate in Peru and in 2016, in Colombia.

Sally Beauty Holding started to operate under 2 subsidiaries which are as follows:

• Sally Beauty: operates more than 3700 stores in 12 countries and is the world's largest distributor and retailer of professional beauty products. Sally Beauty offers 8000 references in the personal care category.

• Beauty Systems Group: this company sells only to professionals and offers 10 500 references in the personal care category. Beauty Systems Group operates over 1300 CosmoProf and Armstrong McCall stores, as well as 820 Direct Sales Consultants in North America.

Sally Beauty Holding’s customers consist of retail clients and salon professionals.

Sally Beauty Holding achieved a turnover of €3.90 billion in 2018. The company  currently employs 27 000 people.

Sally Beauty Holding offers products in the following category: 

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

Sally Beauty Holding works with brands such as Beyond the Zone, Silk Elements, Conair and many more.

Portanatura is an online organic shop based in Switzerland and was launched in 1991. Portanatura offers a variety of products ranging from food and beverages to cosmetics and household items. 

Portanatura attained a turnover of €4.4 million in 2018, indicating that it turnover has grown by 2.3 % since 2017. The company has a team of 7 people at present. 

The firm was awarded the Organic Speciality of the Year in 2008 and won the 2nd place in 2011. For 3 consecutive years, starting in 2007, the magazine Anthracite listed Portanatura among the 100 most useful e-shops in the country. 

Portanatura offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: fruits & nuts, oil, pasta, vinegar, soup, spices, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: honey, tea, coffee, jam, cereals, cakes, etc.

• Drinks: fruit juices, vegetable juices, wine, etc.

• Dairy: milk, cheese, etc.

• Dairy-free: soy drinks, rice drinks, oat drinks, etc. 

• Personal Care: face care, baby care, hygiene, oral care, fragrances, etc.

• Household: detergents, cleaners, scented candles, etc. 

Furthermore, Portanatura is also looking for special food items for people who have an allergy to certain ingredients. 

Portanatura offers products from brands such as (but not limited to) Holle, Herzberger bakery, Farfalla, etc. 

Portanatura’s online shop can be accessed on www.portanatura.ch

Beauty Palast is an online retailer specialising in beauty and personal care products. The company was launched in 2014 and is based in Switzerland.

Beauty Palast offers a range of personal care products consisting of face care, hair care, nail care, makeup, fragrances, etc.

There’s an array of brands available including (but not limited to) Arrow, Anatomical, Bourjois, Bobbi Brown, Cala, Davidoff, etc. 

Beauty Palast’s online shop can be accessed on www.beautypalast.ch

Soriana is a retailer which was founded in 1968 in Mexico by 2 brothers, Francisco and Armando Martín Borque. Soriana offers a variety of products and manages over 824 stores in the country. In addition, the firm also runs an online shop as well as a mobile application.

The business operates in 181 cities in 32 Mexican states.

Soriana achieved a turnover of €6.8 billion in 2019 and there are 96 355 people employed by the company.

Soriana operates under the following banners: 

• Soriana Hiper: hypermarkets
• Soriana Híper Plus: subformat of the Soriana Híper stores offering high value products
• MEGA Soriana: subformat of Soriana Híper
• Soriana Super:  stores providing daily consumption products
• Soriana Súper Plus: sub-format of Soriana Súper where exotic food items are available
• Soriana Supermarket: fresh market sub-format of Soriana Super established  in 2020
• Mercado Soriana: self-service warehouses
• Soriana Express: subformat of Mercado Soriana
• City Club: consists of stores in the form of a warehouse club and is focused on high-volume families of consumption and institutional clients (hospitals, hotels, restaurants and small businesses).

Some of the brands available are (not limited to): Simple, L’Oreal Paris, Jabon, Louis Jadot, Laurent Perrier, etc. 

Furthermore, the firm owns several private labels which are as follows(not limited to): 

• Valley Food: provides groceries
• Pro Selection: offers sanitary products
• Martens: supplies drinks

Soriana’s online shop can be accessed on www.soriana.com

Monsterfitness is an online retailer which offers sports nutrition products as well as meal planning programmes which can be purchased on its online shop. The company is based in Slovakia.

Monsterfitness achieved a turnover of € 305802 in 2018. 

Monsterfitness offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: cookies, protein bars, almond butter, etc.

• Savory Grocery: chips, etc.

• Drinks: flavored drinks, etc.

• Personal Care: supplements, etc.

The brands offered by the company include (not limited to): Altevita, GoNutrition, MyProtein, Mars, Bodylab, Cocoa +, etc. 

Monsterfitness’s online shop can be accessed on www.monsterfitness.sk

Mooselife.cz is an online retailer specialising in sports nutrition, healthy food and personal care products. Mooselife.cz is based in Czech Republic. Furthermore, Mooselife.cz is also a wholesaler supplying gyms, fitness centres and health food stores. 

Mooselife.cz offers a range of products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: pancake mix, cakes, protein bars, etc.

• Savory Grocery: chips, etc.

• Drinks: vitamin water, soft drinks, etc.

• Personal Care: supplements, body care, hair care, etc.

• Household: detergents, cleaners, etc. 

Brands such as Arganicare, Barebells, FCB, Nano, Lohilo, etc. are available.

Customers can access the company’s online shop on www.mooselife.cz

H-Naturkost is a chain of stores based in Norway. The company was founded in 2008 and offers organic and natural products including healthy food and beauty products.

In 2018 H-Naturkost achieved a turnover of € 554,469.

H-Naturkost offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: oils, pasta, etc

• Sweet Grocery: tea, etc.

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

The company features organic products free of chemical additives. Furthermore, various vegetarian options are available. 

Brands such as Salaray, Cocosa, etc. are sold in the stores. 

Coviran is a cooperative supermarket chain based in Spain. Coviran was founded in 1961 and nowadays counts around 3034 supermarkets in Spain and Portugal. Coviran counts around 2800 independent retailersas members. 

In 2018, Coviran achieved a turnover of € 538 million and employs 15 653 people currently. 

Coviran offers products in the following categories: 

• Chilled & fresh foods: charcuterie, meat, poultry, etc.

• Dairy: milk, cheese, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: industrial pastries, chocolates, sweet canned foods, etc.

• Savory Grocery: sauces, oil, crisps, chips, etc.

• Drinks: wine, juices, water, soft drinks, etc.

Some of the brands available include Coca Cola, Calve, Maeva, Carbonell, etc. 

Coviran also operates its own brand Coviran which includes (but not limited to) products such as oil, sweet canned food, crisps, etc.

Coviran operates 30 logistic platforms.

Coviran manages the Coviran School of Commerce which offers a wide range of courses which employees also benefit from. 

Coviran also sponsors various charities which work for the welfare of people in need.

Condis is a family business which started operating in 1961. The company launched its chain of supermarkets in 1980 and now operates over 500 stores in Spain. Furthermore, Condis also runs an online store and a mobile application. Condis offers around 7000 references. 

Condis employs over 5000 people and for 2018, registered a turnover of € 873 million, indicating a growth of 4.8 % compared to 2017.

Condis operates under different banners: 

• Condis Stores

• CondisLife Stores

• Condis Express Stores

• Condis Tu Super Stores

• Condis Shop Stores

• CondisLine Stores

Condis offers products in the following categories

• Savory Grocery: canned food, oil, vinegar, spices, french fries, snacks, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: canned fruits, jams, honey, chocolate, etc.

• Dairy: eggs, cheese, etc.

• Chilled & fresh food: meat, charcuterie, poultry, seafood, etc.

• Frozen food: vegetables, ready meals, ice cream, fish, etc.

• Drinks: wine, champagne, spirits, cider, water, juices, beer, etc.

• Personal care: hair care, cosmetics, fragrances, hygiene, etc. 

Condis also offers gluten-free products and healthy items. Dairy-free alternatives are also available. 

The brands available include Sunbites, Oral B, Danone, Bacardi, Font Vella, Coca Cola, etc. 

Condis also launched its own brand, Condis which involves various subsidiary brands which are as follows:

• Condis: a brand offering around 780 products including food and personal care

• La Charcuteria de Condis: a range of charcuterie products including sausages

• La Queseria de Condis: a brand of cheese

• S-line Condis: a brand of healthy products including low-fat cheeses

• Balneris: a brand of personal care products

The company manages 5 logistics centres which can cater for frozen, fresh, chilled and dry products. The total warehousing area is 51502 m2. Condis also manages a fleet of 150 delivery vehicles. 

Concerning the quality of products, Condis regularly run tests on the different products to ensure that they meet the required norms. Condis operates its own laboratory but also uses the services of an external laboratory for the tests. Condis has a team which is well trained to carry out quality control tests. 

Condis’s online shop can be accessed on www.condisline.com

Cosmania is a beauty care retailer based in the Netherlands. The company was founded in 2010 and operates 1 physical store and an online shop. 

In 2010, Cosmania won the Marie Claire Starters Award. Cosmania also featured in magazines like Vogue.

Cosmania offers personal care products consisting (not limited to) of face care, makeup, body care, fragrances, etc. 

Brands such as Nailberry, Ilia Beauty, Erborian, Pixi, Embryolisse, Perricone MD, etc. 

Furthermore, Cosmania is the exclusive distributor for Cowshed, This Works and Elemental Herbology.

Cosmania’s buying team sources brands and products in fairs, magazines as well as on the internet. Customers can also inform the company of those brands they wish to buy if the are not currently available on Cosmania. 

Cosmania’s online shop can be accessed on www.cosmania.nl

Garrafeira Soares is a drinks retailer based in Portugal and was launched in 1983. The family-owned business operates 22 stores as well as an online shop. Along with its retail activities, Garrafeira is also a wholesaler. 

Garrafeira Soares achieved a turnover of € 47 million in 2018, indicating that the business experienced a growth of 2.5% in revenue. Garrafeira Soares employs 197 people, including a strong sales team. 

Garrafeira Soares received the PME Excellence Award twice.

Garrafeira Soares offers an array of products in the drinks category including (but not limited to) wine, whiskey, gin, vodka, brandy, liqueurs, syrups, etc. 

In addition to this, the company also offers spices in the savory grocery category.

Garrafeira Soares offers products from brands such as Schweppes, Diageo, Bacardi, Gin Mare, etc. 

Furthermore, Garrafeira Soares is the exclusive distributor for various Portuguese brands such as Duval Leroy Champagne, Monin, Campeny, Sambuca Antica, Volare, etc. 

Garrafeira Soares’s online shop can be accessed on www.garrafeirasoares.pt

Bomond is a chain of luxury beauty stores based in Ukraine. The company started operating in 1999 and now manages 19 stores located in almost every city across the country.

In addition to this, the Bomond Store in Ocean Plaza sports its own spa-salon where customers can book massages as well as cosmetic services. An experienced and trained cosmetologist provides these services. 

In 2020, Bomond achieved a turnover of €6.85 million alongside a team of 171 people.

A variety of products in the personal care category including face care, skin care, make-up, fragrances, hair care, etc, are available..

The enterprise also offers its own beauty box, the Bomond Beauty Box.

Bomond features products from over 60 brands such as Sisley, Dior, Chanel, Guerlain, etc.

Furthermore, the firm is the exclusive distributor of over 50 brands such as Amouage, Serge Lutens, Bond№9, Bvlgari, Sisley, Darphin, Ren, Stendhal, Dr.Brandt, Fresh Line, JF Lazartigue, Giovanni, etc, in the Ukrainian market. 

Bomond’s online shop can be accessed on www.bomond.com.ua

Bio Sfera is an online grocery and beauty retailer based in Slovakia. The business has an array of 3500 references and is a green company. Furthermore, Bio Sfera is known for its prices which are better than 95% of online shops in the country.

Bio Sfera provides products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: crackers, crisps, flavorings, pasta, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: candy, chocolate, cookies, cereas, etc.

• Drinks: juices, syrups, etc.

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

Brands such as Alpro, Biosaurus, Amaranth, Naturalis, etc.

Bio Sfera’s online shop can be accessed on www.biosfera.sk

Located in Sweden, Naturligt Snygg was founded in 2009. Initially a beauty blog,Naturligt Snygg evolved into an online shop proposing a wide range of organic beauty products. The company is owned by Tailwide.

Naturligt Snygg markets the various brands and products through content marketing, native advertising, blog sponsorship and also uses social media influencers. 

The company offers a wide selection of personal care items including (but not limited to) makeup, skincare, face care, hair care, etc. 

Brands such as (but not limited to) Juice Beauty, Alepro, Bamford, Eco Cosmetics, Kure Bazaar, Lily Lolo, Oilixia, PuroBio, Flowers, etc.

Naturligt Snygg’s online shop can be accessed on www.naturligtsnygg.se

Vegan Leben is an online retailer specialising in vegan products. The company is based in Germany. In addition to selling online, Vegan Leben also distributes to other retailers across the country. Some of them are Familia Russee, Drogeria My World, Close & Fresh Schwarzenbek, etc.

Vegan Leben offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, sweet snacks, coffee, energy balls, etc.
• Savory Grocery: canned foods
• Chilled & Fresh Food: hummus, tofu, meat alternatives, etc. 
• Personal Care: body care

Vegan Leben offers products under its own label, Vegan Leben which consists of an assortment of products such as soap, canned foods, dried fruits, biscuits, snacks, energy balls, coffee, etc. 

The online shop can be accessed on www.veganleben.de

Established in 1997, L’Etoile Russia is a chain of stores specialised in the perfumery and cosmetic industry in Russia. The firm operates 1000 stores in 250 cities ranging from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok. L’Etoile Russia also runs an online shop since 2007 and a mobile application. It is owned by the Alkor Group.

Over 10 000 references are provided by L’Etoile Russia.

Furthermore, L’Etoile Russia supplies to countries like China, Ukraine and Korea as well.

L’Etoile Russia offers a trip to its consultants to Paris, where they are expected to attend conferences held by several brand experts.

In 2018, L’Etoile Russia achieved a turnover of €932 million, making it the second leading cosmetic firm across the country.

Products in the personal care category such as makeup, fragrances, skin care, etc are provided by L’Etoile Russia.

Over 150 brands like Jeffree Star, Tom Ford, Buxom, Nars, etc, collaborate with L’Etoile Russia. These are imported from the USA, France, UK and many other countries.

Moreover, L’Etoile Russia is the exclusive distributor of Lulu Castagnette, Banana Republic and Loewe perfume countrywide.

L’Etoile Russia uses paper made from sustainable forests and is recycled to produce energy for production purposes as well as its shopping bags are made from soft plastic which are recyclable. The firm also donates to organisations such as the Konstantin Khabensky Foundation and the Joy Foundation.

The online store of L’Etoile Russia can be accessed on www.letu.ru

Founded in 1996, Sarantis Romania is a distributor of household and personal care products based in Bucharest. Sarantis Romania is part of Sarantis Group and distributes products in Romania.

In 2007, Sarantis Romania acquired Elmiplant, a cosmetics company. 

Sarantis Romania achieved a turnover of € 69.9 million in 2018, revealing that the firm experienced a growth of 9.1% in revenue as compared to 2017. The company employs 233 people in Romania.

Sarantis Romania is looking for brands in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, supplements, hygiene, makeup, skincare, oral care, fragrances, etc. 

• Household: air fresheners

Sarantis Romania offers products from various known brands such as Paco Rabanne, Jean Paul Gaultier, Listerine, La Prairie, Vidal, Strep, etc. 

Sanrantis Romania also distributes products from Sarantis Group’s private labels and from Elmiplant’s own labels. 

Sarantis Group's private labels include (but not limited to):

• Bioten: a brand of natural skin care products
• Carroten: a brand of tanning and sun protection products for the skin
• Fino: a range of food packaging, garbage bags, cleaning tools, etc.

Elmiplant's own brand, Elmiplant, consists of skin care, sun protection and face care products. 

Founded in 2001 by Joe Doyle and Mary Doyle, Donnybrook Fair is a chain of 5 supermarkets operating in Ireland. Customers also have access to Donnybrook Fair’s online shop. Since 2018, the Musgrave group has acquired Donnybrook Fair but Joe Doyle is still managing the business alongside the new owners.

The chain is known for offering a wide range of fresh products, premium drinks and its constant innovation. 

Donnybrook Fair is not only a chain of supermarkets but also offers catering services for events such as birthdays, weddings or corporate events. The company offers an extensive menu choice to meet its clients’ specific needs. 

A food production facility in Dublin as well as a cookery school is operated by Donnybrook Fair, where it organises classes for adults, teenagers and children. There are also private or corporate classes which can be organised. 

Moreover, the company is planning on launching a food hall, restaurant and bar in Dundrum in the upcoming months. It will be located in a 900m2 space in Pembroke Square.

Donnybrook Fair offers corporate gift hampers for food, fruits, drinks, as well as vouchers and cookbooks. 

In 2018, Donnybrook Fair acquired Morehampton Foods, an artisan food producer which now supplies the firm with fresh produce. 

Donnybrook Fair has partnered with Vhi, a firm that offers Maternity and Baby bundles,  to provide a New Parent’s Food Pack exclusively to Vhi’s clients. The pack consists of 10 healthy meals in order to help new parents. 

Donnybrook Fair has registered a turnover of €27.7 million in 2018 and it employs a total of 239 people, including a team of over 70 chefs and bakers who craft signature dishes as well as classic Irish dishes. The business is constantly revisiting and innovating its dishes. 

Furthermore, Donnybrook Fair was ranked 830th in the top 1000 companies in Ireland.

Several products in the following categories are proposed: 

• Drinks: wine, champagne, whiskey, beer, etc.
• Savory Grocery: herbs, spices, rice, pasta, crisps, snack, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: ambient desserts, sugar, chocolate, etc.
• Frozen Food: dessert, fruits, vegetables, starter, drinks, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, yoghurt, etc. 

Donnybrook Fair only offers fresh ingredients with no additives or preservatives. 

The products are sourced directly from the vineyards from various countries like France, Italy, Spain, Chile, Australia, etc.

Brands such as Villa Sandi, Col di Manza, Laurent Perrier, etc, are available. 

Donnybrook Fair also offers products under its own label which goes by the name of the company itself. This private label offers granola. 

In addition, Donnybrook Fair prioritizes local businesses but also works with foreign suppliers. 

Donnybrook Fair’s online shop can be accessed on www.donnybrookfair.ie

Fine wines and spirits distributor

Founded in 2015 by a Catalan couple driven by talent and passion for the world of cosmetics, La Creme Organics is a beauty care company located in Spain. La Creme Organics operates one physical store in Madrid and an online shop which ships in Spain, Balearic Islands and Portugal. 

La Creme Organics is deeply rooted in the concept of natural cosmetics .

La Creme Organics offers products in the personal care category such as face care, body care, hair care, makeup, etc. 

Some of the brands currently offered are: Ciment, Enfance Paris, Le Pure,NUI Cosmetics, Pandoo, The Organic Republic, etc.

La Creme Organics is highly selective when it comes to the brands it offers. Everything is looked into, including the ingredients, the production, packaging and distribution. The business only provides vegan, organic, vegetarian products that contain only vegetables as ingredients. No artificial ingredients are allowed. Products must be certified as animal-cruelty free.  

La Creme Organics is focussed on sustainability by packing orders using recyclable and recycled materials. The firm encourages customers to opt for 100% recycled materials when they place their orders online. 

La Creme Organics’ online shop can be accessed on www.lacremeorganics.com

Kolonihagen, an organic lunchbox company based in Norway, was founded in 2004 by Jon-Frede Engdahl. Kolonihagen was acquired by Rema 1000, a subsidiary of Reitangruppen, in 2016. 

The business started after Jon-Frede Enghadl, who worked in the advertising industry, was requested to publish a book concerning cooking organic food. After finding out more about organic food, he decided to launch Kolonihagen along with his wife and his sister-in-law.

Kolonihagen offers different lunch and dinner boxes in family or single formats, juices boxes and dairy bags. 

At present, the firm operates in 600 Rema 1000 stores, reaching a large number of customers.

Furthermore, Kolonihagen also runs its own bakery and restaurant offering organic foods exclusively. The restaurant, named Kolonihagen Frogner is Norway's first organic restaurant and it offers catering services as well. In 2014, Kolonihagen registered a turnover of €2 million and 9 persons were employed in its bakery while there are around 60 to 70 people working in its restaurants. 

Kolonihagen offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: herbs, spices, rice, pasta, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, sugar, chocolate, sweets, etc.
• Drinks: cider, juice, soft drinks, beer, etc.
• Frozen Food: dessert, ice-cream, seafood, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: drinks, salad, snacks, sandwiches, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, cream, butter, margarine, etc.
• Household: cleaners, dishwash, laundry care, etc.

For 2020, the focus is on savory grocery, sweet grocery, dairy and frozen products.

Kolonihagen works with suppliers based in Norway. The business has a preference for regional suppliers which are based close to its stores. 

The business partnered with Rema 1000 to launch its private label:

• Kolonihagen: provides soda, cheese, yoghurt and many more.

Kolonihagen is looking for suppliers that offer international organic beer for private labels for brands in the same style as Corona, Kronenburg Blanc, Kirin, Peroni, etc.

Suppliers working with Kolonihagen should be trading in organic products and must be eco-friendly. Ethics, quality and sustainability are other points that are considered. Furthermore, suppliers should comply with Rema 1000’s standards such as holding a BRC certificate.

We are a buyer of baby products and infant formula. Also other  personal care products and food.

Deza is a Spanish retail chain that has been operating for over 50 years. The business offers over 7500 references. At present, Deza operates 9 supermarkets. 

Deza offers many local products. In fact, 30% of its sales are from Andalousian products. 

There are 500 people employed by the firm. 

Deza offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: cereals, chocolates, coffee, etc.

• Savory Grocery: canned foods, condiments, nuts, oil, sauces, etc.

• Drinks: juice, water, beer, brandy, etc.

• Dairy: cheese, eggs, yoghurts, desserts, cream, etc.

• Frozen Food: poultry, seafood, desserts, ready-meals, etc.

• Personal Care: fragrances, hygiene, body care, etc.

• Household: air fresheners, dishwash liquids, cleaning products, etc. 

Deza provides gluten-free, dairy-free, low in salt and eco-friendly products as well.

Deza offers products from brands such as Montealbor, Carcarol Express, Alteza, Fripozo, etc.

Deza also launched its own brands which are:

• Tandy: a range of pet foods

• Crowe: a brand of personal care products for men and women

Deza is also concerned about sustainability and uses recycled materials for its packaging. The company has also reduced its CO2 emission. Through the Ecopoints rewards system, it has encouraged customers to reduce the consumption of plastics. 

Furthermore, Deza has also been supporting charities like the Food Bank and the Red Cross. Deza has also sponsored events such as festivals and sports organisations as well.

Coverbrands is an online shop and cosmetics agency based in Norway. The company offers both niche brands and international brands in Norway and the Scandinavan market. 

Coverbrands’ products are also distributed to makeup shops, perfume shops, hair salons and exclusive fashion boutiques. 

Coverbrands was voted as the People’s favourite online store in 2017.

Coverbrands offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: a range of tea and coffee

• Personal Care: supplements, fragrances, makeup, skincare, face care, etc. 

Coverbrands also offers natural and vegan products.

The company distributes over 250 brands such as Bare Minerals, Fudge, The Ordinary, Korres, L’Oreal Paris, Veet, Zoella Beauty, etc. 

Coverbrands provides products from well-known international brands and smaller brands which are bringing in innovative products. 

Coverbrands’ online shop can be accessed on www.coverbrands.no

Dohle Group was founded in 1960 in Germany, following the merger of 2 wholesale companies: Bergheim-Erftkreis owned by Maria Schröder and Königswinter-Quirrenbach owned by Kurt Dohle. The new company was founded after Maria and Kurt Dohle got married. 

Dohle Group founded the supermarket chain HIT in 1972. Today, HIT comprises 102 supermarkets including 25 franchisees. HIT supermarkets offer fruits, vegetables, bread, bakery goods and drinks. 

Dohle Group has been expanding the supermarket chain through acquisitions such as the takeover of 8 TOP hypermarkets in 1998. 

Dohle Group had entered Poland in 1994 by opening a HIT store there. In 2004, all the HIT stores in Poland were sold to Tesco. 

Since 2006, Dohle Group started to collaborate with REWE Group on purchasing and logistics. Dohle Group also sells products from REWE’s private labels in its stores and benefits from its warehouses. 

In 2018, Dohle Group started to study the prospect of opening an online shop to expand HIT. 

Dohle Group achieves an annual turnover of € 1.45 billion and employs 6100 people.

The online HIT shop can be accessed on www.hit.de

Retail pharmacies

It has been observed that a group or a large segment of people tend to consume healthy, organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, wheat-free or milk-free products and their derivatives, as well as eggs-free and vegetarian because they follow healthy diets that require them to avoid wheat products, milk and its derivatives, eggs or artificial & refined sugar Which increases the level of sugar in the blood or following types of dieting to lose weight, such as the keto diet

Jordan largest distributors of sweet and salty snacks 

FitnessBoutique is a sports equipment and nutrition provider which was founded in August 1999 by 4 partners: Stéphane Viscuso, Mathieu Viscuso, Sébastien Saulnier and Stefan Jaillet. Based in France, the company is managed by Netquattro Group. 

FitnessBoutique manages a total of 106 stores,most of them located in France. However, over time, the company has ventured in other countries like Belgium and different French territories. FitnessBoutique runs an online shop as well. Customers visiting the shops can consult fitness advisors and see the sports equipment in person.

FitnessBoutique launched its School of Fitness & Sports Nutrition in 2015. The company also operates a production workshop as well as a laboratory. 

In 2019, FitnessBoutique achieved a turnover of € 54 million, experiencing a rise of 38% compared to 2018. FitnessBoutique employs 250 people.

FitnessBoutique won the France CAPITAL award for best brand for quality of service for 3 consecutive years as from 2018. 

FitnessBoutique offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: tea and protein bars

• Personal Care: an extensive range of supplements 

Brands such as Black Protein, So Tasty, Harder, X Native, Nutrend, etc. are distributed by FitnessBoutique. 

FitnessBoutique’s online store can be accessed on www.fitnessboutique.fr

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- sardines in oil 170g

- sardines in tomato sauce with chilli 170g

- sardines in tomato sauce 170 g

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Loch Chocolate is developing a range of low calorie chocolate bars.

Froiz is a supermarket chain which was founded in Spain in 1970. The company is based in Galacia. Froiz operates in Spain and Portugal. Froiz also runs an online shop.

In 2014, the business acquired Supermarket Moldes. 

Froiz operates a total of 313 stores under 4 banners:

• Hiper Froiz

• Cash Froiz

• Supermercados Froiz

• Tandy/Merca Mas

Froiz offers products in the following categories:

• Household: a range of cleaning supplies

• Bazar: an extensive range of bathroom accessories

• Personal Care: products in the baby care category

Froiz distributes products from brands such as Vileda, Ozenbal, Curver, Roura, etc.

Froiz owns and manages the Grupo Deportivo Supermercados Froiz and also supports the Oscar Pereiro Foundation cycling team.

Froiz’s online shop can be accessed on www.hiper.froiz.com

Founded in 2002 by Bert Boersema in the Netherlands, Topbrands is a distributor of household and cosmetic products as well as a brand developer. Moreover, Topbrands also develops products for licensed labels. Topbrands also offer repackaging, ranslation nd labelling services.

At present, Topbrands operates offices in France, Germany as well as Scandinavia. Since 2016, the company launched its B2B webshop. Furthermore, Topbrands also has its own showroom. 

The company offers around 40 million references from over 200 brands. 

Topbrands achieved a turnover of € 200 million in 2018 and employs over 150 people.

Topbrands offers products in the following categories:

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

• Household: detergents, laundry care, cleaners, etc. 

Topbrands distributes products from various A-list brands. Some of these brands are Ariel, Aax, L’Oreal, etc.

Topbrands also develops brands for its clients, keeping in mind all their demands and requirements. Topbrands handles everything from the design to the conception of the product along with the marketing and distribution. Topbrands has developed brands such as Sence Beauty, Coconut Care and Fashion Professional. 

Topbrands has also developed lines of products for licensed brands such as Barbie or The Smurfs. 

Topbrands handles all the logistics. The company can stock up to 60000 pallets in its warehouse. Furthermore, it operates 30 loading docks. The firm uses an ERP system to effectively manage its logistics.

UPDATES ON TOPBRANDS EUROPE ON 04/08/2020

For 2020 Topbrands Europe is sourcing products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: haircare, hygiene, makeup, skincare, oral care, etc.
• Household: shoe care, cleaners, air freshener, etc. 

The company is interested in products for private labels.

tampon subscription service

Ramez Group is a trading and industrial group based in Bahrain. The company has been operating for over 30 years and is present in the following sectors:

• Manufacturing

• Retailing

• Distribution

• Construction and Real Estate

• Information System

Ramez Group has expanded over time, entering Asia and Africa as well. 

Ramez Group manages several factories, producing a variety of products:

• A detergent factory located in Saudi Arabia

• A group of factories in Bahrain operating under the name Al Hidd. These include a spices and grain factory, a sugar packing facility, a factory for paper converting, another for Aluminum forming and one of withdrawing and forming plastic. 

• A factory in China that produces antiques, accessories and household utensils.

In the retail sector, Ramez Group has been operating under the banner Ramez Markets which consists of a chain of 33 stores operating in the Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,Oman, the UAE,Qatar, Kuwait and Thailand.Ramez Group has announced that it wishes to open 90 stores over the years. 

Ramez Group also operates Perfect Supply, a firm that distributes food products in large quantities. The company has developed various brands of food items. 

Ramez Group also operates Golden Chain Distribution, a subsidiary that handles the distribution and logistics and works with suppliers from various countries including China, India, Turkey Indonesia, etc. Golden Chain Distribution distributes to Ramez Market but also to other businesses in the retail industry. The firm manages its own warehouse and delivery vehicles, guaranteeing quick delivery. 

Bolton Group Worldwide is a retail group that is based in Milan, Italy and has been operating since 1980. The company is a subsidiary of Bolton Group which is based in the Netherlands. Bolton Group Worldwide offers food and non-food products and has developed various brands.

Bolton Group Worldwide has expanded over the years by the acquisition of a number of companies producing different types of products. Some of the companies it took over include (but not limited to):

• Exportex: a producer of canned foods

• Manitoba Paper Italia: a producer of household products

• SIE: a manufacturer of canned sardines

• Omia Laboratoires: a business involved in personal care products

• Tri Marine: a supplier of tuna

Nowadays, Bolton Group Worldwide operates 59 offices across the world. The business distributes to supermarkets and perfumeries in around 146 countries. Bolton Group Worldwide also operates 15 plants. 

Bolton Group Worldwide employs over 10000 people. In 2016, the business achieved a turnover of € 1.96 billion. At present, 69 % of its sales are from food items while the personal care category represents 13% of the sales. 9% of the sales are from household products and the remaining from the sale of adhesives. It must be noted that Italy is the main market, representing 34% of its turnover. 

Bolton Group Worldwide offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned foods, pet food, sauces, vinegar, etc.

• Household: laundry, cleaners, degreasers, etc.

• Personal Care: oral care, skin care, face care, hygiene, etc. 

Bolton Group Worldwide offers products from 50 private labels which are (not limited to):

• Prima: a range of sauces, vinegars, ketchup, etc. 

• Rio Mare: a brand offering canned Italian tuna 

• Saupiquet: a variety of canned fish from tuna to mackerels and sardines 

• Smac: a brand of cleaners

• Deox: A range of laundry care products such as detergents, softeners, additives

• Chilly: a brand of hygiene products targeted at women

Bolton Group Worldwide is ISO 9001 certified. Furthermore, the plants dedicated to the manufacturing of food items are ISO 220005 certified and the ones for personal care are ISO 22716 certified. 

Bolton Group Worldwide is concerned about sustainability. All raw materials can be traced back to their origin. The business uses renewable and recycled materials for its packaging.

Furthermore, Bolton Group Worldwide only works with certified suppliers when it comes to packaging. Bolton Group Worldwide also follows an ethical code.

In 1997, James Murphy launched Lifes2Good, a nutraceutical company in Galway, Ireland. The company focuses on personal care products.

Lifes2Good distributes to retailers (including online retailers) such as QVC, Argos, Boots, Amazon UK, etc. 

Lifes2Good launched in the UK in 2002 and entered in the hair supplements market. In 2007, the company expanded by launching in the US and Portugal. 

In 2008, Lifes2Good acquired the brand Viviscal, a brand of supplements targeting clients suffering from hair loss. 

In 2010, the company took over Oris and its brand Micro which is a line of foot care products. 

Lifes2Good launched a pet care brand, Pettura as well as an oral care brand, Sonic Chic in 2015. 

The company also owns the brand Berkeley Life supplements. 

Lifes2Good employs over 100 people globally. The company has achieved a turnover of € 50 million in 2016, indicating a rise of 19%  in revenue compared to the previous year. The rise in turnover is mainly due to the brand, Viviscal, which was endorsed by celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow. 

Lifes2Good was one of the companies included in Deloitte's list of the Best Managed Companies in 2014. 

At present, Lifes2Good offers products in the personal care category, including supplements, foot care, oral care, pet care, etc. 

Clodis France is a business involved in trading in household and personal care products. The firm has been based in France for 45 years. At present, Clodis offers over 3500 references. Clodis operates 2 offices in the country.

Clodis reached a turnover of € 26.9 million in 2018 thanks to the distribution of the following products and categories:

• Personal Care: baby care, skin care, fragrances, oral care, etc. 

• Household: air fresheners, laundry care, bleach, cleaning supplies, etc. 

The company offers products from brands such as Gilac, Tork, Vileda Professional, Bic, 3M, etc.

Furthermore, Clodis developed its private labels, including (but not limited to):

• Lagor: cleaning products

• Clodis: general maintenance products

• Ojade: a brand of hygiene products

• Essil: a range of laundry care products

• Mifleur: a brand of air fresheners

At present, Clodis works with over 200 suppliers.

Clodis offers eco-friendly products which are certified by recognised bodies such as Ecocert, Ecolabel, FSC, PEFC, ARCAA, etc. The company prefers to work with those suppliers which are ISO 14001 certified.

The firm operates 2 warehouses in France that have a storage area of over 17500 m2. 

Clodis aims at reducing its carbon footprint. 

Leroy Merlin was founded in 1923 by Adolphe Leroy and his wife Rose Merlin in France. The business is involved in the sale of DOY, construction materials, household products, etc and offers more than 6000 references. Leroy Merlin is owned by Groupe Adeo. in 2017, Leroy Merlin controlled 34% of the market in France. 

Initially trading under the name Au Stock Americain, the company used to sell surplus from the US before diversifying. The business started operating under the banner Leroy Merlin in 1960.

By 1989, Leroy Merlin ventured on the international market by opening its first store in Spain. This was followed by further expansions in different countries, mainly by acquiring or partnering with other stores in several countries. 

Leroy Merlin now operates over 400 stores in 12 countries, including France, Spain, Poland, Italy, China, South Africa, etc. The firm also operates an online store. 

Leroy Merlin achieved a turnover of around € 15 billion in 2015 and currently employs over 100000 people. 

Leroy Merlin offers products in the following categories:

• Household: cleaners, degreasers, disinfectants, etc.

• Personal Care: hand disinfectants and related products

Leroy Merlin distributes products from brands such as Impact Gloss, Sanytol, Starwax, Helvet, etc. 

Leroy Merlin also founded Leroy Merlin Source which is a research network focussing on habitation. Leroy Merlin Source has partnered with various universities and schools of architecture. 

Leroy Merlin’s online shop can be accessed on www.leroymerlin.fr

Founded under the name J.L Turner and Son in 1939, the business traded as a wholesaler in the US. In 1955, Dollar General was launched, becoming the first store in the US to sell products under $1. 

Dollar General is now a general retail chain with over 17 426 stores in 46 states in the US. The firm also operates an online shop. Dollar General offers food and non-food products. 

Furthermore, Dollar General also manages an office in Hong Kong. 

Dollar General employs 150 000 people and achieved a turnover of €28.7 billion in 2021, up by 19.49% compared to 2020.

Products in the following categories are offered by Dollar General: 

• Savory Grocery: pasta, soup, rice, condiments, sauces, spices, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: breakfast cereals, coffee, tea, biscuits, candy, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, etc.
• Dairy: yoghurt, milk, butter, cheese, cream, sour cream, etc. 
• Frozen Food: ready-meals, snacks, ice cream, desserts, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, vegetable, fruits, pie crusts, etc.
• Personal Care: baby care, hygiene, skin care, hair care, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, laundry care, all-purpose cleaners, cleaning supplies, etc.