Apteka 911 is a pharmaceutical chain which was founded in 1996 in Ukraine. The company operates 616 stores in 22 regions across the country and has over 2 million customers. Furthermore, Apteka 911 also manages an online shop.

Apteka 911 is recognised as one of the top 3 pharmacy chains in Ukraine. Furthermore, the company invests in training programmes for its employees.

Apteka 911 offers a wide range of products in the personal care category which includes hair care, oral care, face care, body care, hygiene products and makeup. The products have the necessary certifications and are registered with the Ministry of Health in Ukraine. 

Brands such as Kotex, Always, Alloton, Pharma Group, Acme, Elseve and D’Oliva.

Apteka 911 began managing a 2-storey warehouse since 2014 which covers an area of 5000 square meters. The company also has the logistics for the proper management of the warehouse.

Apteka 911's online shop can be accessed on https://apteka911.com.ua/

Shins is a retailer of beauty products located in Malaysia. The company has been in operation since 1999.The company runs 50 stores in shopping malls in the country and also manages an online shop. 

The business has won the SME Recognition Award for 10 consecutive years since 2008 and was also awarded the Sin Chew Business Excellence Award in 2017. Shins also won the Golden Eagle Award which recognises the 100 Excellent Enterprises in Malaysia. 

Shins offers products such as hair care, fragrances, bodycare, skincare, makeup and nail care. The company also sells values sets which allow customers to benefit from discounts.  There are over 200 brands available. Furthermore, Shins also has a membership program and customers can earn vouchers and other benefits. 

Products from brands like Lakme, Miriam Quevedo, Orly, YS Park, Rica and Declare are available in the shops. 

Shins’s online store is accessible on https://shins.my/

Established in 2016, Powder cosmetics is a cosmetics retailer which provides a wide range of products. Its headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom.

It operates one store as well as an online shop. 

Powder cosmetics achieves a turnover of  €4.5 million and it employs less than 25 employees.

The company offers a selection of luxury personal care products which include makeup, skincare, face care, etc.

Its portfolio consists of 50 leading brands and some of them are:

• Moroccanoil: shampoo.
• Delfy: a line of cosmetics. 
• Bioderma: skin care. 

Moreover, it is noteworthy that Powder Cosmetics offers virtual consultation to its customers. 

With regards to its logistics solutions, it delivers its products via third-party delivery services. 

Powder Cosmetics’s online shop is accessible on:  www.powdercosmetics.co.uk

Established in 1975, Liberty London is a retail group which specializes in an extensive range of products. The department store is one of London’s most prominent shops and it is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. 

In the financial year 2022, the group achieved a turnover of €94.2 million compared to €68.4 million in the previous year. Moreover, it employs more than 750 employees. 

The company operates a shop and an online platform. 

Liberty London provides a selection of products in the following categories:

• Personal care: skin care, hair care, perfumes, etc. 
• Household: kitchen accessories, bathroom towels, candles, etc. 

Its portfolio consists of several brands including:

• Bottega Veneta: a range of sunglasses. 
• 111skin: skincare products. 
• Ouai: a range of shampoo. 

Moreover, Liberty London has developed its private label “Liberty” which comprises products like scented candles, skin care kit, beauty kit, jewellery, etc. With regards to its logistics solutions, Liberty London collaborates with Click and Collect delivery services for the smooth delivery of its products. 

Its online shop is accessible on: https://www.libertylondon.com/

Skin Inc is a company based in Singapore that offers a range of beauty products. The company distributes its products through its Skin Inc stores, other stores such as Sephora and also sells online through its website. Skin Inc developed its own line of face care products under the brand Skin Inc.

Skin Inc received various awards which include the Spa Awards 2017, Elle Beauty Treat List 2018 and the Bazaab Beauty Awards 2018. The company has also appeared in magazines like Vogue and Refinery29.

Skin Inc offers personal care products that include face care products and makeup. The products are free from paraben, artificial scents and ingredients. The company sells its products throughout Asia, Europe and the US. 

Skin Inc’s online shop is accessible on https://iloveskininc.com/

Praktijk Van Eeghen is a medical pedicure practice based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The company offers a range of specialised treatments devised by medical pedicurist Muriel Ruiter Landzaat.

The company also developed a private label known as Van Eeghen Footcare which consists of foot care products. These products can be used by anyone, including diabetic people. 

Van Eeghen Footcare products can be purchased at the practice itself or on the company’s online store which is accessible on https://www.vaneeghenfootcare.nl/

Nudestix is a company which offers makeup products. The company was launched in Canada in 2014 and offers natural products under its own brand, Nudestix. Nudestix’s products come in crayon form which the founders believe are much easier to use.

Nudestix manages an online shop where customers can access all its products. In addition to this, the business also distributes its products to beauty retailers like Macy’s and Sephora. The company sells its products in the US, Canada, the Netherlands, UK, Malaysia and Thailand.

Nudestix won several awards, including the Bazaar Beauty Awards 2016 and the Beauty Awards 2015. 

Makeup products are made out of natural ingredients and are free from preservatives, parabens and gluten. Furthermore, the firm’s products are cruelty-free.

Nudestix’s online store can be accessed on https://www.nudestix.com/

Kakadu is a chain of pet stores which was founded in 1999 and is based in Poland. The company also has an online store which allows customers to purchase their pet supplies without having to move around.

Kakadu owns 42 stores in Poland. The firm won the Good Brand 2012 - Quality, Trust & Reputation in the pet shop category. In 2014, the online shop was ranked 1st in the list of online stores offering pet products.

Kakadu offers a wide range of pet foods and pet supplies for animals like dogs, cats, rodents, birds, fishes and other pets. Products from brands like Royal Canin, Beaphar, Applaws and kitekat. 

The business is also an advocate for the welfare of animals and works with many charities and organisations.

Kakadu’s online shop is accessible on https://e-sklep.kakadu.pl/

Hauschild Hygieneprodukte is a company offering personal care products. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Germany. The business also has an online shop.

Hauschild Hygieneprodukte employs 80 people. The firm’s clients include individuals, medical practices and beauty salons. 

The company offers a wide range of products in the personal care category that include cosmetics, wipes, body care and food supplements.

Brands such as Tena, Hartmann, Biozoon and Hipp. 

The company’s online shop is accessible on https://hauschild-shop.de/

Gratis is a personal care retailer based in Turkey since 2009. The company manages stores in 79 cities across the country and also owns an online store. Gratis offers over 30000 references.

The firm employs 6000 people.

Gratis offers products in the personal care category which include makeup, skincare, hair care, fragrances and baby care products.

The company is the exclusive distributor for brands like Inecto, Eklips, Life In, Benri, Wet n Wild and Bee Beauty. 

Gratis’s online store can be accessed on https://www.gratis.com/

Drink Italy is a wine retailer which is devoted to bringing Italian wines to the UK. The company is based in the UK and specialises in the sale of artisan Italian wines. The firm also offers gift cards which can be redeemed on any products from Drink Italy. Drink Italy has an online shop as well.

Drink Italy offers a wide range of Italian wines which include:

• Sparkling Wine

• White Wine

• Red Wine

• Sweet Wine

The company offers vegetarian and vegan wines. Furthermore, Drink Italy also sources organic wines which are free from any artificial chemicals.

The firm introduces wines from artisanal producers who are unknown as they do not produce in large quantities. Drink Italy aims at bringing high quality, authentic and unique Italian wines which one will not find in popular retail chains. 

Currently, wines from  brands such as Casebianche, Nanfro and Erbaluna can be found. 

Drink Italy’s online shop can be accessed on http://www.drinkitaly.co.uk/

Plaza Lama is a family business that operates department stores and supermarkets in the Dominican Republic The firm is also a wholesaler and importer of food and non-food products. Plaza Lama offers over 100000 references. 

Plaza Lama manges 15 stores under the following banners:

• Super Lama: a chain of supermarkets

• ElectroLama: a chain of electronic stores

Plaza Lama also runs an online shop. 

Over 2100 people are employed by the firm.

Plaza Lama offers product in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: oil, rice, seasonings, sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: candies, sugar, biscuits, etc.
• Drinks: beer, water, juices, etc.
• Dairy: eggs, milk, cheeses, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, vegetables, fruits, etc.
• Personal Care: skincare, oral care, hair care, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, andles,cleaners, etc.

Plaza Lama provides brands such as Cif, Nestle, Maggi, Milex, etc. Many of the brands are exclusively available in Plaza Lama’s stores. 

The company imports products in the following countries such as Switzerland, Denmark, France, UK, etc. 

Plaza Lama’s online store can be accessed on www.plazalama.com.do

Shoppers Stop is a chain of departmental stores which was founded in 1991. The company is based in India. Shoppers Stop currently operates 83 stores across the country as well as an online shop which was set up in 2008.

In 2016, the firm launched its mobile phone shopping application. Shoppers Stop is a subsidiary of K-Raheja Corp.

Shoppers Stop’s turnover for the year 2018 was € 461 million. The company is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India as well as BSE. The firm was also awarded the Emerging Market Retailer of the Year in 2018.

Shoppers Stop offers a variety of products which include clothing for men, women and children, homeware and personal care products.

In the personal care category, the company offers products such as face care, skin care, makeup and fragrances. Products from top leading brands like Maybelline, Lakme, Mac, Kiko Milano, Omved, Davidoff and Yves Rocher. 

Shoppers Stop’s online store can be accessed on https://www.shoppersstop.com/

Mindful Chef is a UK-based company which offers recipe boxes, BB boxes, frozen meals and smoothies which can be purchased online.   The firm was founded in 2015.

Mindful Chef uses the freshest products in their recipes. The company works with British suppliers and uses organic ingredients. Furthermore, they also offer vegan, gluten free and dairy-free meals. No stabilisers are used.  Mindful Chef has delivered over 2 million meals so far. 

The firm’s online shop can be accessed on http://www.mindfulchef.com

Founded in 1907 by Herbert Marcus, Carrie Marcus Neiman, and A.L Neiman, Neiman Marcus Group is currently one of the leading luxury retailers in the USA. The company is headquartered in Texas and is recognised as being a leader in several areas, such as being the first luxury retailer to establish an e-commerce website in 1999. 

Moreover, the company has around 3000 selling associates and owns a total of 45 stores. Additionally, the business has also partnered with firms such as FASHIONPHILE in order to provide an outlet for buyers and sellers, where they can deal with pre-owned luxury items. 

With a workforce of around 13500 employees, the company achieved a turnover of € 2.25 billion in 2020. 

Furthermore, the Neiman Marcus Group owns several brands such as:

• Neiman Marcus: Offers an assortment of luxurious handbags, shoes, accessories, etc
• Bergdorf Goodman: Offers a wide range of luxurious items such as women’s couture, handbags, shoes, etc. 
• Last Call: This brand provides end-of-season and post-season clearance goods such as shoes, hats, gowns, etc. 

With regards to the environment, the business adheres to the principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and believes in sustainability, belonging, and philanthropy. The Neiman Marcus Group takes several measures to contribute to society, such as helping Black and Hispanic women, associating with campaigns such as Human Rights Campaign, establishing the Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation, etc.

Estee Lauder Companies is a manufacturer of premium and luxury skincare, makeup, fragrances and hair care products. The company is based in the US and was founded in 1946 by launching 4 skincare products. The firm has launched various brands and has acquired several cosmetic companies over the years.

In addition to this, Estee Lauder Companies is the global licensee for many designer brands of cosmetics and fragrances. 

The firm sells its products through its shops, through major retailers, perfumeries, prestige salons and spas, department stores and pharmacies and through its brands’ online shops.

As from the 1960s, Estee Lauder Companies started to venture into the international market by first selling its products in the UK and later in Hong Kong.

In 1995, the business was quoted on the New York Stock Exchange. 

Estee Lauder Companies achieved a turnover of € 11.7 billion in 2018 and employs 46000 people. The business was ranked 258th in the Fortune 500 List of the largest companies in the US in 2018. The group now sells its products in more than 150 countries. 

In 2018, 41% of its sales were made from skin care products and another 41% from makeup products. Sales from fragrances and perfumes consisted of 13% and hair care comprised of 4%. The remaining 1% consisted of ancillary products and services. 

Estee Lauder Companies launched several brands on the market. These include:

Estee Lauder: The company’s first brand which launched in 1946. The brand includes a range of skin care, makeup and fragrances and has gained a great reputation on the global market.

Aramis: The brand launched in 1964 and consists of skincare, fragrances and grooming products for men.

Clinique: This brand was launched in 1968 and consists of a range of products which are allergy-tested and fragrance-free. Dermatologists have contributed to the development of these products.

Origins: Origins consists of a wellness brand of natural cosmetics that comprises of makeup, hair care and fragrances. The products are sold by Origins stores 

Estee Lauder also acquired several cosmetics companies which include Mac Cosmetics, Bobbi Brown, La Mer, Aveda, Jo Malon London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, Becca Cosmetics and Too Faced Cosmetics. 

Furthermore, the company also has licensed agreements with Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karen New York, DKNY, Michael Kors and Tory Burch. Estee Lauder produces fragrances under these designer brands.

Estee Lauder has specific marketing strategies which are adapted for each brand based on the category of products, the type of brand, the targeted clientele and country. Promotional strategies include advertising on digital and social media marketing, magazine, newspaper, television, billboards and other media channels. In-store promotions are also used. Estee Lauder has also hired celebrities such as Karen Graham, Bruce Boxleitner, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kendall Jenner as brand ambassadors for its different brands. 

The company produces its products in the US, Belgium, Switzerland, UK and Canada. The business also works with third-party manufacturers from various countries. Estee Lauder ensures that high standards are maintained and the manufacturing plants are fitted with the latest equipment.

Estee Lauder has a Global Supplier Relations department which is responsible for sourcing all the necessary materials and ingredients in the production of the different products. These components include essential oils, alcohols as well as chemicals.

Les Nouveaux Robinson is a cooperative that operates a chain of organic supermarkets in France.The cooperative was founded in 1993 and operates 20 shops. The company offers over 8000 references.

Les Nouveaux Robinson achieved a turnover of €47 million and employs 293 people. 

The firm offers products in the following categories:

• Drinks: wine, vegetable drinks

• Dairy: cheeses

• Sweet Grocery: jams,compotes

• Savory Grocery: oils, pulses,

• Household & Personal Care: supplements, cosmetics

Les Nouveaux Robinson offers organic, gluten-free and vegetarian products. 

Furthermore, the company also developed its own brand, Selection Panier Robinson which is a range of 100 products. 

The business also has its own warehouse. 

Satoriz is a chain of organic shops which offers personal care items, food & beverages. The company was founded in 1981 in France and now operates 34 shops, 4 restaurants and 1 bakery. Furthermore, in 1984, the firm also developed its private label, Satoriz.

Satoriz achieved a turnover of  € 156 million in 2017.

The business offers a range of products in different categories:

• Sweet Grocery: cereals, chocolates, sweet, spreads, sugar, honey

• Savory Grocery: oils, chips, crackers, condiments

• Household & Personal Care: cleaning products, cosmetics, supplements and hygiene products

Satoriz also manages a bakery, La Boulangerie Savoyarde, where it offers breads using organic flour.

The company also owns 4 restaurants which serves meals prepared with organic ingredients. These restaurants are namely:

• Du Pain sur la planche – Saint-Péray

• La Cantine Bio - Albertville

• La Cantine Bio – Aubagne

• Le Bistrot Gessien – Thoiry

Furthermore, the firm owns a magazine since 1996 under the name Sat’Info which contains articles about the suppliers and the different products. The magazine is available for free at all the stores.

Fyndiq is an e-commerce platform which was founded in 2010 and is based in Sweden. The company offers 2 million products and works with over 1100 merchants and stores. Fyndiq operates Fyndiq stores along with the online platform.

Fyndiq offers great deals on products and now has 1600000 customers. Orders are delivered within 5 days from the date of purchase. The company processes more than 400 orders each day. 

In 2017, the company achieved a turnover of € 35.8 million and has a team of 69 employees.

Fyndiq offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: candy, chocolates

• Drinks: Lemonades, energy drinks, soft drinks

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

The firm also offers organic and vegan products as well as those products which are not tested on animals and have an Ecocert certificate. 

Brands such as SodaStream, Melitta, Chili Klaus, Bassetts, Base One, Oral-B, Max Factor and Anastasia Beverly Hills are available on the platform.

Fyndiq’s online platform can be accessed on https://fyndiq.se/

Art of Beauty Centre is a beauty centre which was founded in 2014 and is based in Dubai. The company is recognised as one of the leading salons in Dubai and offers a wide range of treatments for women, men as well as children. 

The institution employs 19 people who are divided into specific departments. The management team consists of 4 people and the medical center involves 6 people. The beauty salon consists of 7 people while the massage & physiotherapy section consists of 2 people. The employees are qualified in their respective fields. 

Art of Beauty Centre offers hairdressing services, manicures and pedicures as well as makeup services and skin care therapies. 

Art of Beauty Centre uses premium brands of cosmetics in its various treatments. These brands include Guinot Institut, Klapp, OPI, L’Oreal Professional and Imahler Paris.

Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) alimentaire non spécialisé

Founded in 2005, Pharmed Group is a company in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector based in Ireland which manages offices in Mullingar but also in Banbury and Belfast. The firm firm focuses on 3 fields:

• The Medical and Scientific Field

• The wholesale, retail and distribution of pharmaceutical products

• Contract Sales Outsourcing

Pharmed Group employs 170 people.

Pharmed Group owns various subsidiaries in each field. These include:

• Accuscience - The company is focussed on the medical and scientific field. Accuscience provides surgical products, medical equipment and also offers installation and maintenance services to clients which include hospitals, academies and blood transfusion centres in both the UK and Ireland.

• Medilink - located in Belfast, this subsidiary is also a distributor of medical products and equipment and also offers maintenance and installation services. The company represents the brand ZOLL

• Pharmed - Pharmed deals with the wholesale, retail and distribution of personal care products in the UK and in Ireland.

• Pharmaforce - The firm handles the contract sales outsourcing 

Pharmed Group is constantly innovating and the research and development department recently carried out research on probiotics. 

The company is also working on its private labels which are distributed to pharmacies and health stores not only in Ireland but also in different parts of the world. 

The firm manages warehouses which have a total area of 40000 square feet.

Bravo Supermarket is considered to be the leading retailer in Azerbaijan. The company was founded in 2015 and it is headquartered in Baku, Azerbaijan.

It operates around 120 stores in the country and plans to open 170 more stores. The company manages hypermarkets, superstores, supermarkets, convenience stores and express stores. Furthermore, the firm is the only chain that manages hypermarkets in Azerbaijan. 

It also operates an online store. 

Bravo Supermarket achieves an annual turnover of €335.6 million and employs 1,147 workers.

The firm offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, biscuits, candy, etc.
• Savory Grocery: pasta, crisps, snacks, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, fruit juices, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, butter, etc.
• Household: detergents, napkins, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal Care: skin care, perfumes, hair care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: beer, gin, vodka, etc.

Bravo Supermarket works with brands like Nutella, Tanelli, Pringles, Kinder, Casino and many more. Its products are imported from China, Russia, Turkey, France, etc.

Moreover, it is has developed its private brand label ‘Bravo’ which consists of different products like bread and a wide range of sausages. 

The company abides by food safety and hygiene norms.

Bravo Supermarket manages its own logistics and warehouse. 

The link to its online shop can be accessed on: https://bravomarket.online/

Founded in 1991 by Anca Vlad, Fildas is a retailer and distributor of pharmaceutical products in the Romanian market. Its headquarters is based in Bucharest, Romania. The company first started its business through 5 private pharmacies and later affiliated itself with Catena. 

Presently, the business operates 900 pharmacies under the banner Catena nationally. Moreover, Fildas distributes its products to pharmacies, hospitals and other clients. 

In the financial year 2021, Fildas achieved a turnover of €2 billion reporting an increase by 8% as compared to the previous year. Currently, the firm employs more than 8,100 people nationwide. 

It is noteworthy that the enterprise gained the 5th place in Top 500 companies made by Forbes Romania in 2017. 

The company’s product portfolio consists of over 10,000 references in the Personal Care Category which are as follows: (non-exhaustive list): 

• Vitamins & Supplements
• Antibiotics
• Vaccines 
• Herbal medicines 
• Dermatological cosmetics 

Moreover, the firm maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001 and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Fildas operates 15 warehouses and has a transportation fleet of over 130 vans and 12 heavy trucks to manage its deliveries. 

With regards to sustainability, the company partners with local suppliers mainly in order to shorten the supply chain. 

Farmaciile Dona Romania was founded in 1992 and distributes a range of personal care products to a network of over 300 pharmacies in Romania and also manages an online shop. The company has over 2.7 million clients.

Farmaciile Dona Romania offers personal care products which include skincare, hair care, supplements, oral care and baby care products. The firm works with over 1068 brands which include La Roche Posey, Bioderma, Charm,Avene, Fares and Atoderm. 

Farmaciile Dona Romania is accessible on  http://www.donaonline.ro/

Gewusst Wie Austria is a retailer that offers food, beverages and personal care products. The company manages over 80 stores in Austria and also has an online store. The company has over 300 references. 

The company offers a range of products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: cereals, nuts, spreads

• Savory Grocery: oil, vinegar, snacks

• Drinks: fruit juices, syrups, ice tea and vegetable juices

• Personal Care:  face care, body care, make up, hair care and oral care

• Dairy-free: coconut milk, soy cream, rice cream 

• Dairy: milk powder

Gewusst Wie Austria offers products which are natural and of good quality. The company brings in a range organic, GM-free, vegetarian, wheat-free , lactose-free and gluten-free products. The products are free of chemicals, artificial flavors, additives and preservatives. 

The firm works with brands such as Biovegan, Basen, Ahava, Alsiroyal and Korper.

Gewusst Wie Austria’s online shop can be accessed on https://www.gewusstwie.at/

Al-Futtaim was founded in the 1930s and its headquarters are located in  Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company has diversified its activities and is present in many industries which include Automotive, Financial Services, Real Estate and Retail.

Automotive Industry

In the Automotive industry, Al-Futtaim represents various car brands such as Toyota in Egypt and the UAE, Honda in Egypt, Oman, Qatar and UAE, Ford in Kenya and Uganda and Nissan in Sri Lanka.

Furthermore, the company also founded Select Auto in 2011 and offers  vehicles, heavy equipment. The company owns Al Ghazi Tractors Limited which is located in Pakistan and manufactures tractors in collaboration with Case New Holland.

Financial Services

Al-Futtaim is also involved in the banking, insurance, leasing and investment sectors and operates various subsidiaries such as Emirates Investment Bank, Al-Futtaim Automotive Leasing, Al-Futtaim Finance, Orient, Al-Futtaim Willis and Al-Futtaim Capital. 

Real Estate

Through the Al-Futtaim Education Foundation, the company operates Deira International School and Universal American School in UAE.

Al-Futtaim has also developed several malls which include the Dubai Festival City in UAE, Cairo Festival City in Egypt and Doha Festival City in Qatar. 

Retail

In the retail industry, the company represents several electronic brands such as Aftron in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE, Bergner in Bahrain and Microsoft XBox in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and UAE and Toshiba in Bahrain and UAE. 

Al-Futtain also holds franchise rights for Marks & Spencer, Zara, Bebe, Robinsons and many other fashion and departmental stores. 

The company also manages home and lifestyle brands. 

In the Food and Beverage sector, the firm manages the franchise Jones the Grocer in UAE. Jones the Grocer is a chain of restaurant serving gourmet food.

The company also manages the franchise Super Chix in Dubai. Super Chix is a fast food chain that originates from Dallas, USA.

Al-Futtain also represents the tea house TWG Tea in the UAE. The company offers a wide range of high quality tea blends.

Jasmin Drogerie Poland is a chain of drugstores located in Poland. The company offers a range of personal care products. Jasmin Poland started operating in 1999.

Jasmin Drogerie Poland manages over 290 stores in the country.

In the personal care category, Jasmin Drogerie Poland offers products such as body care, makeup, nail care, hair care, oral care and face care products. 

Jasmin Drogerie Poland offers products from many Polish brands as well as international brands. Many of these brands are exclusively available in Jasmin Drogerie stores. Some of the brands include Paese, Technic, Mitomo, Bielenda and Orientana. 

The company works with 300 suppliers currently.

Jasmin Drogerie owns a warehouse that can hold up to 12000 products and manages an efficient logistics system.

Perfumerias Julia is a cosmetics and fragrances retailer. The company was founded in 1939 in Spain and manges over 70 stores as well as an online shop. Perfumerias Julia also launched its own brand, Julia.

Perfumerias Julia employs more than 600 people. The company won several awards over the years. Perfumerias Julia was elected as the best perfumery 5 times and also won the Best Image and Best Training Initiative awards.

In 2010, the company launched its private label, Julia which consists of makeup and face care products.

The company also offers products from brands such as Armani, Givenchy, Kenzo, Loewe, Acquis and Sensai.

In 2003, Perfumerias Julia launched a Perfume Museum sponsored by the Julia Bonet Foundation. Visitors can learn more about the history of perfumery and cosmetics. 

Perfumerias Julia’s online shop is accessible on www.perfumeriajulia.es

Percassi group is a company based in Italy. The business is involved in various sectors which include retail, foodservice and real estate. Percassi Group also owns and manages a football club.

Percassi Group manages its retail and food service businesses under its subsidiary Odissea SRL.

In the Retail Sector, Percassi Group is involved in the personal care sector. The company manages 3 brands:

• Kiko Milano: A brand of cosmetics which also has a number of stores throughout Italy but also in various countries.

• Womo: a brand of personal care and grooming products for men

• Bullfrog: a grooming salon for men. Percassi Group also developed Bullfrog’s own brand of grooming products targetted at men

In the food & beverage sector, the company manages several franchises:

• DA3OPOLENTA: a food service which started operating in 2014.

• Starbucks: Percassi Group manages the franchised shops for Starbucks in Italy since 2018

• Wagamama: An Italian Franchise which has also opened several branches in various countries

• Casa Maioli: An Italian Franchise

• Caio Antica Pizzeria Romania: The company acquired the Pizzeria in 2017 

Furthermore, the company also manages several well-known franchises and brands in Italy which include Gucci, Nike, LEGO, Victoria’s Secret, Vergelio and D-mail.

Percassi Group is also involved in the real estate with projects that include shopping malls as well as residential project not only in Italy but across the world. 

The company also manages Atlanta Bergamasca Calcio, a football team and operates several Atalanta Stores which sell exclusive merchandise such as official jerseys and key chains.

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. 

La Balear Beauty House is a retailer that offers personal care products. The family-owned business was founded in Spain in 1934 and started selling oils and soaps in 1954.

La Balear Beauty House Spain operates more than 60 shops which also include 2 concept stores. In addition to that, the firm also manages an online store.

The company offers a wide range of personal care products that include face care, perfumes, makeup, hygiene products, skincare and oral care.

Products from brands such as Astor, Bio-oil, Colgate, Garnier, Jordan, Kenzo, Mango and Nivea are available in the shops.

La Balear Beauty House Spain’s online shop can be accessed on https://perfumeslabalear.es/

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

Sam Maccauley Chemists Ireland is a chain of over 30 health & beauty shops founded in 1953 in Ireland. The company offers prestige personal care products that include cosmetics and fragrances. In addition to this, the firm also manages its beauty salons as well as an online shop.

Sam Mccauley Chemists Ireland achieved a turnover of € 80 million in 2017 and the company employs 592 people. 

The firm was recognised as one of the top 500 companies in Ireland and also holds the Deloitte Best Managed Company title, an attribution which very few companies have gained so far.

Sam Mccauley Chemists Ireland offers products in the personal care category which includes hair care, skin care, makeup, fragrances, supplements, oral care and baby care. 

The brands available in the shops include Aveeno, Carter Beauty, Codex, Body Shop and Burt’s Bees. 

Sam Maccauley Chemists Ireland’s online shop can be accessed on https://www.mccauley.ie/

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

Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Spain, Interauro is an export and wholesale company specialising in consumer products and dealing with private labels, international brands, and stocks.

Interauro manages its business in 2 divisions:

• Consumer Products
• Medical Material

The company distributes a wide range of products to several cash & carry, small distributors, retailers, etc.

Furthermore, Interauro exports biopsy products, transfusion, infusion, wound care, and equipment for hospitals and health centers.

In 2020, Interauro achieved a turnover of €9.05 million.

The firm offers products in the following categories:

• Drinks: soft drinks, fruit juices, energy drinks, etc
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, spirits, etc
• Savory Grocery: snacks, baby food, canned food
• Sweet Grocery: confectionery, biscuits, breakfast products, chocolates
• Frozen Foods: desserts, vegetables, seafood, ready meals, bakery
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fresh meat, charcuterie, fresh ready-meals
• Personal Care: hair care, supplements, hygiene
• Dairy: desserts, yoghurt, milk, cream, eggs
• Household: cleaners, cleaning supplies, air fresheners, dishwash

The business also offers services such as purchase management, international distribution, export, and logistical support.  

Additionally, Interauro imports products from various international brands.

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. 

Central des Produits Kasher (CPK) is an importer and distributor of Kosher food items based in France. The company provides over 1,600 references which it distributes to around 120 stores across France and Europe. CPK has been operating for 39 years. 

The company has around 26 employees and achieves a turnover of around € 20 million. 

CPK offers products in the following categories:

• Savoury Grocery: sauces, soups, snacks, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: confectionery, biscuits, industrial pastries, etc.
• Drinks: soda, juices, soft drinks, etc.
• Wine & Spirits: a wide assortment of wines
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, pasta, seafood, etc.
• Dairy: cheeses, milk, flavoured milk, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, meat, poultry, etc.
• Household: candles, and others

Brands like Nature & Moi, Kot-Tov, Haribo, Mc Cain, etc, are also provided by the firm. 

Currently, the business imports products from Spain, China, Singapore, Thailand, Germany, etc. The business also offers a range of products from France.

Moreover, CPK also provides a number of brands under its own labels which include (but are not limited to):

• Meme Helene: a range of snacks, ready-meals, canned foods, etc.
• Orli: a brand of candles
• Lord Sinclair: products such as wines and smoked salmon
• YESH: a brand of charcuterie and meat products
• Mon Capitaine: a range of canned seafoods
• Haolam: a brand of cheeses
• Amica Chips: a range of chips

Additionally, the company contains certifications such as the Badatz Ihoud Harabonim Lamehadrin certificate. 

CPK is sourcing products for the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: rice, pasta, ready-meals, crisps, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: ambient desserts, biscuits, chocolates, etc.

Furthermore, the company is looking for suppliers providing branded items as well as those that cater for private labels. 

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

Shoptiques was founded in 2012 in the US by Olga Vidisheva. It is an online platform which enables retailers to reach out to millions of customers, hence growing their own businesses. Products available include clothing, accessories and household products. The concept is to offer unique products that customers would not necessarily find in shops located nearby. In 2015, the company launched its mobile application. 

Shoptiques achieved a turnover of € 11.3 million in 2018 and employs 105 people.

The firm has appeared in notable fashion magazines like Vogue and Women’s Wear Daily. Furthermore, the company also appeared in Forbes’ list of the US’s Most Promising Companies in 2015. 

Shoptiques has expanded and operates in Australia, China, France, Belgium and many more countries. 

The company offers scented candles and diffusers in the household care category. Brands such as Boy Smells, Illume and Northern Lights.

Shoptiques’s online shop can be accessed on www.shoptiques.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.

Launched by Auchan Group, Lillapois is a personal care and household company. The company was acquired by the DMO Group. Lillapois has partnered with Caddy’s Group which is another subsidiary of DMO Group. The firm currently operates more than 270 stores. It also manages an online store. 

Lillapois’ products are available in Caddy’s stores and online shop as well.

Lillapois achieved a turnover of €4 million and employed a total of 24 people.

Lillapois offers a wide selection of products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: makeup, fragrances, hair care, child care, etc.
• Household: detergents, fabric softeners, cleaners, bleaches, etc.

Brands currently available are L'oreal, Surf, Ajax, Deborah, Orphea, Pupa, etc. 

Lillapois imports its products from France, Netherland, UK and many more.

Lillapois’s online platform can be accessed by customers on www.lillapois.com

Based in Spain, Greenforchic is a beauty retailer with a strong focus on luxury organic products. Greenforchic features 1 physical store in Spain which launched in 2016 and an online shop.

Greenforchic offers a range of products in the personal care category including but (not limited to) makeup, face care, skin care, fragrances, etc. 

The firm is interested not only in organic brands but also in vegan and ayurveda items.

Greenforchic is also selling many of the products in travel-size or mini format. 

Some of the brands available in the stores are Absolution, Ami Iyök, Belsans, Bivouak, DLAB, Dr. Bronner's, Dr. Hauschka, Egyptian Magic, etc. 

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

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. 

Love Green Life is a company based in Sweden which offers organic beauty products through its online shop. The company started as an importer and distributor before launching its online shopping platform. 

Love Green Life achieved a turnover of € 257537 in 2018.

Love Green Life offers personal care products that include makeup, face care, body care, hair care, fragrances, etc. 

The company works with brands such as Kure Bazaar, Kooshoo, Green Skincare, TEK, D-LAB, Couleur Caramel, etc. 

Love Green Life ensures that all brands are tested to guarantee that their products are of good quality and meet their criteria. It’s only then that these brands are made available on the online store. 

Love Green Life is also involved with the charity, Toutes a L’ecole. 5% of a customer’s purchase go to the organisation which sponsors young Cambodian girls to go to school. 

Love Green Life’s online shop can be accessed on www.lovegreenlife.se

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

Merkabio is a Spanish online supermarket known for its extensive range of organic products. Merkabio’s portfolio consists of food, drinks, household and personal care products. Currently, the online supermarket offers over 2500 references.

Merkabio offers products in the following categories:

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

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, syrup, sugar, cereals, etc.

• Drinks: juice, cider, wine, soda, water, etc.

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

• Household: detergents, softeners, cleaners, incense, etc.

Merkabio also offers dairy-free, sugar-free,sugar-free and vegan products. 

Brands such as (but not limited to), Ecosana, Roo’bar, Vivani, Natumi, Hollinger, Monsoy, Violife, etc. are available on Merkabio’s online shop.

Merkabio’s products are organic and natural and free from any artificial ingredients or chemicals. 

Merkabio’s online supermarket can be accessed on www.merkabio.com

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