Founded in 2010, Force Ultra Nature is an online retailer specialising in natural and organic products. Its headquarters is based in Vallauris, France. The business encourages its customers to lead a healthier lifestyle by adding organic superfoods and vegetable proteins to their eating habits. 

Moreover, the company publishes well-being articles and healthy recipes on its website. 

Force Ultra Nature offers more than 500 certified organic products in the following categories:

• Personal care: proteins, vitamins, magnesium, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: teas, chocolates, nuts, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: herbs, seeds, turmeric powder, etc. 

In addition, brands such as Infuzit, STC Nutrition, E-Origin, etc, are endorsed by the firm. 

Furthermore, the company has developed its own brand under the name “Force Ultra Nature” which consists of products such as organic turmeric powders, proteins, dried fruits, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the e-retailer partnered with courier companies such as Chronopost, Colissimo and Mondial Relay to conduct its deliveries. Moreover, for shipping procedures, the firm joined forces with La Poste and its partners in Europe. 

Force Ultra Nature’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.forceultranature.com/ 

MeiTan is an international company with seventeen years of experience in health and beauty products market, an expert in a beautiful and healthy life with more than 350 sales offices in 7 countries.

We are a Multi-Level Marketing Company that sells products under our own trademark.

Meitan always popularizes its manufacturers among buyers in Russia, Eurasian Economic Community and EU.

We come from Siberia. We create unique products based on the long-term experience of the Chinese, Indian and Altai healing traditions, as well as advanced biotechnologies.

We offer high-quality, proven products - health products, effective cosmetics and makeup cosmetics, household chemicals, functional food, hygiene products, jewelry and fragrances under the brand of Meitan.

We create products that meet modern trends – nutraceuticals, cosmetics with pro- and prebiotics, liposomal formula, neurosciences and aromatherapy.

All products are manufactured and certified in compliance with GMP and ISO 9001 international standards.

Meitan contract manufacturing is located in China, India, Taiwan, Russia, Israel, Thailand and Korea.

Planthia is a revolutionary brand of plant-based cosmetic products. It is a response to the evolution of consumption habits, accelerated by the impact of Covid-19: customers are increasingly looking for quality products that are sustainable, natural and with a low environmental impact. In a fragmented market where it is difficult to find products that have these characteristics in one place, Planthia aims to sell online a wide range of cosmetics that are plant-based, sustainable, toxic-free, cruelty-free and vegan: the products of the company are designed for all those consumers who want to buy cosmetics in a better, more responsible and more sustainable way.

WE ARE BEABOX SL is a company incorporated on 08/31/2020 in Valldemosa, Balearic Islands. Its CNAE is Wholesale trade of food products, beverages and tobacco. The SIC activity of WE ARE BEABOX SL is 5141 Comestibles in general and its corporate purpose is the Retail or Retail Marketing and Wholesale of Products from the Food, Cleaning, Kitchenware, Toys, Gift Items and in General All The Own Items of Supermarkets, As well as Any Other Activity Derived or Related to the Corporate Purpose. the Comerc.

WE ARE BEABOX SL is registered in the Mercantile Registry of the Balearic Islands. It has 2 active social organs.

Its last announcement in BORME has been published on 08/25/2021, in the Mercantile Registry of Palma de Mallorca, Bulletin 163, Reference 395626. This change has been Appointments, registered on 08/19/2021, Volume 2870, Folio 160, Section 8, Sheet 89649, Inscription 2.

WE ARE BEABOX SL has been consulted in axesor a total of 7 times, of which 4 in 2022. The sectors that have consulted it the most are: Internet services.

The information contained in this file is only an extract of all the company information available in axesor about the Balearic company WE ARE BEABOX SL . You will be able to consult contact information (telephone, address, ...), commercial, financial and risk information about WE ARE BEABOX SL , either because you are analyzing a commercial operation, carrying out an investigation about WE ARE BEABOX SL , or simply because you want to be informed about this company.

Group Zaffari is a family owned company, born in 1935, counts with 38 supermarket stores in Rio Grande do Sul and São Paulo. We currently import from 30 countries, from Food&Beverage, Fruits, Non Food among other products for our own consumption.

L'idéalist is a distributor of healthy and gourmet groceries, founded in 2020 by Marine Durand. The company also operates an online store. It is headquartered in Villejuif, Île-de-France.

L'idéalist also provides gift boxes filled with gourmet products as per the customer’s requirements.

L'idéalist sources products from local artisans, brands and produces to its exclusive French clientele consisting of independent retailers and wholesalers.

L'idéalist offers a variety of products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: honey, jam, tea, etc.
• Savory Grocery: oil, condiments, spices, etc.

Moreover, L'idéalist provides a wide range of organic food products in its portfolio.

L'idéalist works with several brands such as Hasnaa Chocolate, Nwaj, Marlette, SuperNature and many others.

Free delivery across France is offered for orders exceeding €100.

An easy access to L'idéalist’s online store is www.lidealist.store

Whole Foods Market is an American retail supermarket chain owned by Amazon. It was launched in the UK and is operating as the trading name of Fresh & Wild Limited. Whole Foods Market specialises in providing mainly organic products to the market. The company is headquartered in London, UK.

The company operates 7 stores under the banner Whole Foods Market in various regions across London such as Camden, Richmond, Fulham and many others.

Whole Foods Market serves more than 70 customers per day in each of its shops.

Moreover, Whole Foods Market’s products can be found on an online shopping website called Amazon.

Whole Foods Market provides several goods in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, sweets, gums, etc.
• Savory Grocery: pickles, spices, crisps, etc.
• Fresh And Chilled: ready made meals, desserts, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice cream, seafood, meat, etc.
• Dairy: yoghurt, cheese, milk, etc.
• Drinks: wine, spirits, juice, etc.
• Personal Care: body wash, face wash. shampoo, etc.
• Homecare: toilet bleach, surface cleanser, tissue, etc.

Whole Foods Market offers products free from gluten, hydrogenated fats, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavours, colours and preservatives. Most of the products are organic.

Whole Foods Market works with brands such as Dettol, Morrisons, Nutella, Heinz and many more.

Whole Foods Market partners with third party delivery companies named Deliveroo and AmazonFresh to provide home deliveries for its clientele. AmazonFresh delivers on the same day throughout London exclusively.

Whole Foods Market is looking for interesting and innovative products from producers and suppliers that would fit in the UK market. Products supplied must meet the industry’s Quality Standards. There are different teams that handles individual categories which are classified as follows:

•  Grocery (dry products, dairy, frozen, housewares)
•  Beauty, Body Care & Nutritional Supplements
•  Ready Made Foods & Bakery
•  Fruits & Vegetables (fresh products)
•  Specialty (alcohol, cheese, charcuterie)

The potential supplier should get in touch with the right team depending on the categories it offers.

Whole Foods Market is looking for brands and products for its private label in the following categories:

• Chilled And Fresh Food: meat, seafood
• Frozen Food: fish, seafood, meat

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Founded in 2014, oVertone Haircare is an online retailer that offers haircare products via www.oVertone.co and Amazon.

All products are vegan, cruelty-free, and free from chemicals such as sulfate, paraben, and ammonia.

More information can be found at www.oVertone.co

Ketonico is originally a food importer and distributor based in Islas Baleares, Spain. The company was founded in 2014.

Ketonico distributes to clients in the Retail, HoReCa and online sectors. Currently, the company has over 300 clients.

Ketonico's turnover is around € 2 million and the firm employs a team of 14 people. 

Ketonico is launching a monthly subcription, DTC service for Europe and the Midle East.

Ketonico imports its products from different parts of the world. 

Established in 1974, Grupo Muffato is a retail group and the leader in Parana in the supermarket segment. Its headquarters is based in Parana, Brasil. The company has operations in the retail and wholesale sector as well. 

Currently, the business operates 82 stores under the banners Super Muffato (retail) and Max Atacadista. Moreover, Grupo Muffato manages various businesses such as Shopping Total, Taroba TV, Radio Taroba FM, Uniffato, Shopfato and Auto Posto Super Muffato. 

In the financial year 2021, Grupo Muffato achieved a turnover of €1.9 billion reporting an increase of 17% as compared to 2020. The company presently employs more than 19,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm received 3 retail and design awards in 2020. 

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

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

Brands such as Spaten, Nestle, Sadia, Heineken, Monster, Pampers, Ariel, Oreo, Doritos, Crystal, Red Label and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its warehouses and also manages its deliveries. 

In 2022, the firm announced that it is planning on buying the 24 Makro wholesale chain located in Sao Paulo. Through this purchase, Grupo Muffato can reach 5th position in the country. 

Moreover, the Group established an alliance with the regional supermarket in Parana, Patao Supermercado in order to provide its customers an unparalleled experience. 

With regards to sustainability, Grupo Muffato protects the environment by rationalising the consumption of water and electricity at its eco shops. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed: https://delivery.supermuffato.com.br/ 

Depuravita is an online store that was founded by Sandra Nassima in 2014 in Italy. Depuravita offers an array of cosmetics, supplements, cold pressed juices, etc. All of its products are natural and organic. 

Depuravita sells through its online shop but also distributes to organic stores, luxury departmental stores as well as online retailers. Some of its clients are Bio’ty Lab, Cohlella Lehmweg, Get Me Glow, Gum Salon, etc. Depuravita exports to countries like Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, etc.

Depuravita has its own production plant in Italy which is based close to Milan.

The company employs 8 persons.

Depuravita provides a wide range of products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: supplements, face care, skincare, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: infusions, collagen chocolates
• Drinks: cold-pressed juices

Its cosmetics range is vegan. 

All of its products are sold under its private label, Depuravita. 

It must be noted that Depuravita sources ingredients which are natural and organic. The company doesn’t use any preservatives, coloring agents, sugar, artificial sweeteners, iodised salts, etc. 

Furthermore, Depuravita cultivates over 60% of its raw materials on land within 15 km from its production plant. The business also sources directly from farmers in the vicinity. 

Regarding its cold pressed juices, they are treated using the HPP process which ensures that they have a shelf life of 30 to 40 days without having to use any preservatives. 

Depuravita’s online shop can be found on www.depuravita.com

For 2021, Depuravita is interested in products for its own brand in its personal care category such as vitamins and complements. The company is showing interest in nutraceuticals, innovative and advanced products as well as products in formats like powders, liquids, pills, etc.

Founded by Emna Everard and Alain Etienne in 2016, Kazidomi is an e-commerce company.. The firm offers an extensive range of healthy and organic food and non-food products at affordable prices. It is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. 

The company deals directly with its customers located in various parts of Europe. Kazidomi is currently active in more than 15 countries and has around 120,000 subscribers.  

An online shop is also available on the website. 

With a workforce of less than 25 people, the company achieves an annual turnover of €4.5 million.

A wide range of products are offered  in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: oil, canned foods, snacks, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, jams, chocolate, honey, etc.
• Drinks: fruit juice, vegetable juice, cider, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, skincare, etc.
• Household: scented candles, cleaners, cleaning supplies, etc. 

 A range of products, which are gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, low in saturated fat, etc, is also available. Products containing palm oil or additives are also not sold by the company. 

Some of the brands available include Rude Health, Provamel, Yogi Tea, Weleda, etc.

Furthermore, the company provides various products under its private labels, which includes brands such as: 

• Kazidomi: offers canned foods, juices, skincare, face care, etc.  Kazidomi Bulk: offers a wide assortment of dry fruits.

The firm is certified B-corporation while most of its products are organic certified and cruelty-free.

Kazidomi imports its products from countries like the USA, UK, Germany, etc. It also provides Belgian products.

Regarding its own brand, Kazidomi sources from countries like Sri Lanka and many others. Additionally, the company is applying for the organic label for its private labels, and in fact, most of its suppliers are already organic certified. 

Concerning its logistics solutions, Kazidomi operates a 2000 m2 warehouse in Vilvoorde. As for the delivery, the company works with a third party shipping company, Shippr. 

The online shop can be accessed at:  www.kazidomi.com

Four Bites is a Portuguese subscription company specialising in the distribution of healthy snacks. The boxes, containing 5 snacks, are offered as a weekly subscription. Four Bites’s healthy snacks comprises products with less than 150 kcal and ingredients used to manufacture the items are 100% healthy. 

The company was founded by Ana Justino and Ricardo Alves in 2020. They came up with the idea while completing their studies. They wanted to provide a convenient solution for those wishing to consume healthy snacks but didn’t have the time to prepare them. 

Nutritionists and Artificial Intelligence work together to provide products that are customized according to customers’ taste.

Furthermore, Four Bites aims to expand its business to Spain. In fact, there are plans to test the products on the Spanish market in the future. 

Products in the following categories are offered by Four Bites:

• Sweet Grocery: cookies
• Savory Grocery: nachos, crackers

Moreover, Four Bites works with local and foreign suppliers.

The enterprise is looking for a co-manufacturer for a small Portuguese brand which was launched in January 2021. For 2022, Four Bites is on the hunt for trendy, healthy and natural brands.

Four Bites' online shop can be found on www.four-bites.com

Founded in 2006 by Chris Hobbs, BeyondBeautiful is an online shop established in the UK. Being one of Europe’s largest and fastest growing online beauty retailers, the company offers thousands of luxury hair and beauty products worldwide.

With a website of 256bit secure payment process, the firm also provides free expert beauty advice.

Furthermore, BeyondBeautiful owns a salon which goes by the name Treat Your Skin(TYS), where clients are offered several beauty treatments including brow lifts, eyelash extension, dermalogica, etc.

Stocking salon brands like Paul Mitchell, Redken, Mavala, Kerastase, etc, BeyondBeautiful reported a growth of 156% in its turnover from 2019 to 2021.

Its online shop can be accessed on www.beyondbeautiful.com

UNFI Canada was founded in 1996 following a merger between Mountain People’s Warehouse and Cornucopia Natural Foods. The company has expanded in Canada and in the US through mergers and acquisitions over the years. UNFI Canada provides over 10000 references. 

UNFI Canada provides services such as category management and mobile ordering.

UNFI Canada employs 32 people and its turnover is around € 5.9 million.

UNFI Canada provides products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery
• Savory Grocery
• Dairy
• Chilled & Fresh Food
• Frozen Food

The company also provides items which are gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, etc.

The company works with over 850 suppliers. Some of the brands available include Gardein, Kevila, Daiya, Amy’s Kitchen, etc. Some of the brands are exclusively available through UNFI Canada.

UNFI Canada imports from countries like the US. Furthermore, many products offered are from Canadian producers and manufacturers. 

UNFI Canada is Fairtrade Canada, Gluten-free, Canada Organic and Non-GMO Project certified.

In Canada, UNFI operates 4 facilities. Moreover, it has its own fleet of delivery vehicles. 

AlphaMega (also stylized as AlfaMega) is the largest and fastest-growing supermarket chain in Cyprus, founded in 1997. It is owned and operated by the Ch. A. Papaellinas Group, a key player in the Cypriot distribution sector. As of early 2025, AlphaMega operates 21 supermarkets across Cyprus, including two convenience stores located in the Limassol and Ayia Napa marinas. The company runs two distribution centers in Larnaca and Limassol to support its extensive retail operations and online shopping platform.

AlphaMega is recognized for its broad assortment of high-quality products in food, drinks, and beauty categories, catering to a wide range of customer preferences with both well-known international and local brands. The company maintains a strong focus on technological advancement, having implemented a comprehensive digital transformation strategy that includes an innovative e-commerce platform and Click & Collect service launched in 2023.

With over 2,200 employees in Cyprus, AlphaMega places emphasis on its workplace environment and has earned certifications such as Investors in People and Great Place to Work. The company is also active in corporate social responsibility initiatives.

MAP International is a Canadian company that deals with clients such as supermarkets, pharmacy, independents, etc. Some of its customers include Shoppers Drugmarket and Costco.

Map International’s turnover is around € 45 million.

Delimed is an Algerian wholesale and import company specializing in food items. Established in 2009, Delimed is headquartered in Algiers and serves the Algerian market primarily by supplying food products to retailers and distributors. The company functions mainly as a wholesaler and importer, focusing on facilitating the distribution of food products across Algeria.

Delimed operates a limited number of physical selling points within Algeria, primarily in the form of warehouses used for storage and distribution purposes. This setup aligns with its role in the supply chain rather than direct retail. The company employs approximately 10 people within Algeria, indicating a small operational footprint focused on import and wholesale logistics rather than large-scale retail operations.As a food wholesaler and importer, Delimed plays a vital part in Algeria's FMCG supply chain by ensuring product availability and import logistics. The company's focus on food imports and wholesale services makes it a potential partner for manufacturers and suppliers looking to enter or expand in the Algerian market. 

Anderson Research S.r.l. is one of the most highly appraised places of Lazio in the 'Shops' list of Nicelocal.

Industries: Food and Beverage Services.

Our company owns two brands: anderson sport supplements and daily life, functional foods.since 1997, we have defined the high standards of research and production of andersonsupplements for sports and well-being.

The Olive Group has over 20 years combined experience in the food and drink industry, from FMCG supply and distribution of A brands, to distribution of territory and challenger brands. The company is set up into four key divisions:- FMCG supply and distribution Residual stock management Territory/challenger brand distribution New product manufacturing for private label/own brand Located in the Manchester, UK, we operate worldwide with a specific focus on Europe, the Far East and America. A business model built on trust and integrity, we always go the extra mile to find the best options for our clients. 

Gray Mackenzie Retail Lebanon (GMRL) is a leading retail company in Lebanon, established in 1996 as a pioneer in the ownership and operation of supermarkets and hypermarkets. Focused on enhancing the shopping experience under the mission to "Live Life Generously," GMRL operates a diversified portfolio of retail formats catering to food, drinks, and beauty categories.

The company is renowned for reintroducing Spinneys to Lebanon, a multinational supermarket chain that currently operates 16 branches across the country. It also manages the Happy Discount Store brand with 5 branches, known for providing value in quantity, and the Grab'n Go convenience stores, which include 11 outlets. In addition, GMRL launched the Signature by Spinneys concept in 2019, aiming to offer premium shopping experiences.

In 2019, GMRL expanded into other areas with Mackenzie Distribution, F&B, and Production services, strengthening its supply chain and product offerings. The group recently signed a franchise agreement with the French Monoprix chain to operate and expand Monoprix stores in Lebanon, further enriching their retail landscape with French food and non-food products.

Founded in 1907, Kaufhaus Des Westens (KaDeWe Group) operates 3 department stores offering niche and luxury brands. Based in Germany, KaDeWe was established by Abraham Adolf Janderf. KaDeWe Group was acquired by Central Group in 2015. 

KaDeWe Group operates 3 department stores:

• KaDeWe
• Alsterhaus
• Oberpollinger

KaDeWe Group’s turnover for 2015 was € 279.7 million and employed 1565 people.

KaDeWe Group offers products in the personal care category such as hair care, makeup, face care, fragrances, etc. 

KaDeWe Group provides various brands such as Rahua, Bobbi Brown, Payot, Lancome, Yves Saint Laurent, etc.

The Powder Shampoo™ is revolutionising the personal care industry by doing good for you & good for Earth. We’re rewriting the industry’s standards with our beauty products, which are made lovingly by us and with your needs in mind, in the most sustainable way possible. We do that by eliminating the most unnecessary ingredient found in today’s beauty products – water. All of our powder-to-foam botanical formulas are 100% water-free, cruelty-free, vegan, naturally-derived, and contain no sulphates, silicones, parabens or synthetic fragrances. All of our packaging is 100% plastic-free and made with recyclable aluminium or paper. With every bottle sold, we plant one tree through our partners at Tree-Nation. This is our promise to you. We will remain good for you & good for Earth, and spearhead the powder revolution.

1) A truly Eco-Friendly Brand: We have 0% water in our formula and we use 0% plastic packaging, but 100% recyclable aluminum bottles and paper refill pouches. Reducing carbon footprint. Each bottle of THE POWDER SHAMPOO is equivalent to saving 10 litres of water and 5 - 10 single use plastic from landfills.

2) Each 100g bottles gives you 100 Washes: We do not dilute our shampoos with water, hence each 100g bottle gives you about 100 Washes. As compared to a 100ml liquid shampoo, it only gives you 10-20 washes.

3) Giving back to Mother Earth: Every bottle we sell, we plant a tree with each product we sell. We have planted over 16,500 trees in 1 year.

4) Scalp Expertise: We developed 4 specific Shampoos to effectively treat Hair Loss & Ageing Hair, Normal & Sensitive Scalps, Oily and Dandruff Prone Scalps. We believe in order to have healthy hair, you need to first have healthy scalp.

5) Vegan Formula: Plant powered formula with over 20 botanical extracts and 5 essential oils. We do use artificial fragrances. We believe in Aromatherapy and we use pure essential oils in our formula.

6) Cruelty Free: We do not believe in animal testing and our formula is free from animals or animal by products. We are pending the certification for Leaping Bunny.

7) Clean formula: No nasties inside such as SLS, SLES, Sulphates, Parabens, Silicones, Fragrances, Phthalates; not harmful for us and marine life.

China Food International Wine’s Union is a platform reuniting 6000 members. China Food International Wine’s Union promotes wines from various regions in the world on the Chinese market. 

China Food International Wine’s Union members comprise of agencies, traders, government departments, etc. 

China Food International Wine’s Union is also known for promoting wine’s culture in China and has also been partnering with different organisers in order to plan events , festivals, wine tastings, etc. centered on wine. 

China Food International Wine’s Union imports products from countries such as France and USA.

We love wine, we adore this gift of Dionysus! And we long to share this noble passion with you. We would like more and more people to discover the magic of the world of fine wines. That's why we created Noble wine

Established in 1985 by John Hargreaves, Matalan is the leading UK and international omni-channel retailer. Its headquarters is based in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Moreover, the company attracts around 12 million UK families yearly in its stores. 

In addition, the business operates 230 stores across the UK and 50 international franchise stores within Europe, Middle East and Africa. Matalan manages an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Matalan achieved a turnover of €1.3 billion and currently employs over 13,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through the Mumsnet Family Friendly Innovation Award in 2017. 

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

• Personal care: makeup, body lotions, shampoos, etc. 
• Household: detergents, candles, room fragrances, etc. 
• Pet: toys, clothing, beds, etc. 
• Baby care: baby clothings and accessories.

Brands such as Papaya, Disney, Ben Sherman, Barry M, Maybelline, Sleek, Peppa Pig, Lloyd Pascal, Tower, Mason Cash and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by BCI and EU standards. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Matalan operates its own distribution centre and has a fleet of vehicles readily available to conduct deliveries. Moreover, the firm also approached Denholm UK logistics service provider to assist with providing suitable premises and staffing in order to build, store and pick over 6,000 pallets. 

Additionally, in April 2022, the company launched its new loyalty card scheme with a new name and updated offers. 

Furthermore, in July 2022, Matalan announced that its revenues increased by 29% year on year despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic. In the same period of time, the retailer also revealed that it will introduce a refinancing plan to secure its future by January 2023. 

Concerning sustainability, the retailer minimises its carbon footprints by reducing the use of plastic and using vehicles that emit 25% less CO2 as compared to a similar engine. 

With regards to community service, the firm partners with charity organisations such as Alder Hey Children’s Charity, Retail Trust, School of Hope Children’s Charity and many others to help people in need. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.matalan.co.uk/ 

1919 (Shanghai) Global Procurement Company is an online shop based in China. The company specialises in alcoholic beverages.

1919 (Shanghai) Global Procurement Company offers products in the drinks category such as wines, beer, rice wines, etc. 

Some of the brands available are Jack Daniels, Ballentine, Remy Horse, etc.

1919 (Shanghai) Global Procurement Company imports its products from various countries such as Spain, Australia, France, Chile, etc. Moreover, the company offers a range of Chinese brands too. 

1919 (Shanghai) Global Procurement Company ‘s online shop can be accessed on www.1919.cn

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Gorgeous Shop is an online store which was established in the UK in 2007. The company specialises in high quality cosmetics. The company has over 6000 references.

Gorgeous Shop UK employs 24 people and its turnover is around € 3.3 million. 

Gorgeous Shop UK provides products in the personal care category such as hair care, fragrances, makeup, skincare, etc.

Some of the brands available are: BareMinerals, Decleor, St Tropez, etc.

Gorgeous Shop UK imports brands from France, Australia, USA, etc. Several brands from the UK are also available. Gorgeous Shop UK works with new brands and well established brands. 

Gorgeous Shop UK delivers across the UK as well as in different parts of Europe. 

Gorgeous Shop UK’s online store can be found on www.gorgeousshop.com

Gastronome is a chain of premium grocery stores established in Georgia in 2019 by Giorgi Tenadze. The company specialises in the distribution of quality food products. It operates 7 branches in Tbilisi. 

A total of 2000 references are offered by the firm.

In 2021, Gastronome launched its first Bistro with a Shop & Dine concept. The Argentinian Steakhouse by Gastronome was also opened shortly after.

Several products in the following categories are available:

• Fresh & Chilled Food: poultry, seafood, meat, etc.
• Drinks: wines, soft drinks and other beverages.
• Dairy: cheese, milk and many more.
• Savory Grocery: nuts, dried fruits, pasta, etc.

Gastronome also provides vegan and gluten-free products.

Brands such as De Cecco, Nicolas Feuillatte, Maina, Seeberger and many more can be accessed at Gastronome. Moreover, the company imports its goods from Japan, Spain, France and Italy.

Its online shop can be found at www.shop.gastronome.ge

Founded in 2018 in the UK by Samatha Freedman and Margot Vitale, Curate Beauty is a wholesale marketplace dedicated to retailers and brands in the cosmetics market.

Curate Beauty was created in order to help retailers find the right brands easily. Through its online platform, retailers can choose from over 100 brands within a few clicks. 

Curate Beauty is present in the UK and intends to expand its reach to other countries in the future. 

Curate Beauty also provides consultancy services to both retailers and brands. 

Curate Beauty offers a variety of products in the personal care category such as skincare, hair care, makeup, face care, etc. Several of these products are vegan.

The company provides brands such as 7 over 7, Cria Hair, Ardere, Hanx, 72 Hair, etc.

Curate Beauty works with different brands from the UK.

Curate Beauty’s wholesale marketplace can be accessed on www.curate-beauty.com

In 2020, Nicole Compen launched Raye The Store, a concept store offering food, drinks and home products. Based in the UK, Raye The Store is a 10 Day Concept Grocery store.

Raye The Store will be opening in Spring 2021 for its next edition.

The company provides products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery
• Savory Grocery
• Drinks
• Chilled & Fresh Food
• Frozen Food

Raye The Store offers healthy and wellness products. 

Some of the brands available include Notorious Nooch, ChicP, The Rainforest Company, etc.

Raye The Store sells products from brands based in the UK as well as European brands.

Ebay, a US-based e-commerce company, entered the UK in 1999, marking the firm’s first global expansion. Ebay UK’s headquarters are located in London. 

Furthermore Ebay UK has been supporting small businesses through the Retail Revival programme launched by its parent company. 

Ebay UK achieved a turnover of € 1381.3 million in 2020, indicating a rise of 26.8 % compared to 2019. Over 250 people work for the company. 

Ebay UK provides products in various categories including (but not limited to):

• Personal Care: skincare, hair care, oral care, face care, makeup, etc. 
• Drinks: wines, whiskey, spirits, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolates, teas, biscuits, etc.
• Savory Grocery: herbs, spices, snacks, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, cream, milk, etc.

Some of the brands available include Maiban, Oreo, Cadbury’s, etc. 

Ebay UK offers its products from various countries including Malaysia, France, UK, Indonesia, etc.

Ebay UK’s marketplace can be found on www.ebay.co.uk

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Founded by Benjamin Birot in 2019 in Shanghai, Your Wine Rep is a wine consulting business focusing on the Chinese market but also operating in Korea, Australia and New Zealand. 

Your Wine Rep helps foreign wineries enter China and promote their products as well as develop brand awareness and sales strategies.

Additionally, the consultant collaborates with different wine importers, supporting them with staff training, wine-related events, dinners, masterclasses, expert advice, market studies, etc. Currently, Your Wine Rep works with over 1000 wine importers.

A team of a total of 5 persons, who have a great knowledge of the market, work towards the goal of Your Wine Rep. Furthermore, the employees speak several languages, facilitating communication between Chinese importers and foreign wine producers. 

Some of the brands it works as an agent for include Avinea, Van Loveren, Riondo, Chateau Arton, etc. 

At present, Your Wine Rep works with 9 large and medium producers such as FSP Wines, Cantine Riondo, Valdivieso, etc.

Founded in 2015, Wei Jue Wine is a wine importer based in Guangzhou Baiyan District, China. The company promotes the culture of wine in the country. Moreover, it offers professional services to the wine industry. 

Wei Jue Wine has a sales team of experienced people. Some of these employees have 10 years experience in the field.

Wei Jue Wine provides products in the drinks category such as wines and champagnes. 

The business offers products from the French winery Domaines Pierre Chavin.

Wei Jue Wine imports its products from countries like France.

On average, Wei Jue Wine handles 5 containers each month. 

Jian Kang Sheng Huo Jia is a Chinese importer that offers a wide range of European wines. 

Founded in 2012 in Australia by Judy Woods, Woodsy’s Real Food Store is an organic retailer based in Goondiwindi. Judy Woods launched the shop after realising that organic foods were in demand in her region. 

Woodsy’s Real Food Store also features a coffee corner where customers can order fresh smoothies, coffee, soups, etc. . 

Woodsy’s Real Food Store offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: oils, pasta, sauces, vinegar, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: coffee
• Drinks: kombucha
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, poultry, etc.
• Personal Care: skincare

Woodsy’s Real Food Store also provides dairy-free, gluten-free and fairtrade products.

Woodsy’s Real Food Store provides brands such as Friendship Foods, Kehoe’s, Youngberry.

The company sources all its products locally. 

Established in 1999, Podorozhynk is a chain of pharmacies operating across Ukraine. The company provides over 52000 references that include cosmetics, medical equipment, medicines, etc.

The firm, operating in the market for more than 22 years, caters to more than 5 million Ukrainians and operates in more than 1000 points of sale.

Podorozhynk partners with brands such as Teva, Sandoz, Pfizer, etc. 

An online shop is also available on the website. 

Podorozhynk achieved a turnover of € 0.583 million and consists of a team of around 3,700 specialists. 

Additionally, the company was ranked as the 3rd leading pharmacy chain in Ukraine based on market share. 

Podorozhynk provides products in the personal care category such as cosmetics, baby care, supplements, etc.

Various brands such as Pampers, Discreet, Nestogen, Kusum, Pfizer, Bayer, etc, are endorsed by the firm. 

Moreover, the firm has also launched its own labels such as Baum Pharm, a range of supplements.

With regards to logistics, Podorozhynk occupies a sales area of 25.175 square metres. 

The online shop can be accessed at: www.podorozhnyk.com

Super Care Al Salam Pharmacy is a retail pharmacy located in the Mussafah Community of Abu Dhabi, UAE. It offers a wide range of products, including supplements, skincare, and oral care.

While there is no specific information available about its turnover or employee count, the pharmacy contributes to the local healthcare and lifestyle market by providing essential products and services.

Key Features:

• Located in the Mussafah Community of Abu Dhabi.
• Offers a variety of healthcare and lifestyle products.
• Operates as a convenience pharmacy, providing accessible services to the local community.

This description focuses on the retail aspect of the pharmacy, highlighting its convenience and product offerings, which are crucial for attracting suppliers and manufacturers in the FMCG sector.

CarbZone is a Swedish company headquartered in Stockholm, specializing exclusively in food products with low carbohydrate content. Founded in 2003 by Tom and Ewa-Lena Hedrup, CarbZone develops and markets a range of all-natural, low-carb food items that are rich in fiber and protein, targeted at health-conscious consumers including diabetics, bodybuilders, and individuals seeking to reduce carbohydrate intake.

The company’s product portfolio includes items such as low-carb breads, high-protein toasties, pastas, chocolates, tortillas, jams, and granola under its brands LowCarb®, ProteinPlus®, and NYSTART!®. All products are vegetarian, free from artificial flavorings, sweetened only with natural sweeteners, blood sugar tested, and produced with climate compensation initiatives. CarbZone packaging and transport are 100% climate neutral, verified through forestry projects in Africa and certification by Swedish authorities (HS Certifiering), meeting high organic and environmental standards.

CarbZone products are distributed widely within Sweden across various physical outlets including supermarkets, convenience stores, and warehouses, as well as available through online retailers serving Swedish and European customers. The company emphasizes taste alongside health benefits, striving to make low-carb eating both accessible and enjoyable. Although being a niche player, CarbZone’s commitment to quality and sustainability has granted it a solid reputation since its inception.

Fancy is an online phone application enabling customers to order essential food and non-food products and receive their orders within 30 minutes. The company was established in the UK in 2019 by Arnie Englander and Jack Wilson. In 2020, the application launched officially. 

Gopuff, a US company involved in similar operations, acquired Fancy.

Fancy provides around 1000 references which are offered at supermarket prices. At present, Fancy operates in 6 cities across the UK. Fancy is available to both android and apple users.

Moreover,  Fancy is now working on expanding across Europe.

Products in the following categories are available:

• Savory Grocery: popcorn, crisps
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables
• Frozen Food
• Drinks: wines
• Personal Care

Some of the brands available include Listerine, Barilla, sensations, Flash, etc.

Fancy imports products from countries like Italy and the USA.

For its deliveries, Fancy hires delivery persons who are known as riders. It operates its own micro-fulfilment centers. 

Nolita provides healthy products for delicious breakfast and snacks.

Located in Portugal, the company initially productized and tested Fernanda's favorite breakfast, a healthy granola with zero added sugar. 

With the feedback of B2B and B2C customers, the company created a new product range with 18 inovative products, delicious and super healthy: zero added sugar, certified organic, gluten free, high fibre, high protein. Some of them are Keto/low carb. All of them are suitable for diabetics, celiacs, people who want to lose weight ou simply have a healthy lifestyle.

The company sells several products under the sweet grocery category such as granola, pancake mix, zero-calories natural sweetener, natural fiber, sweetu nuts, vegan chocolate, etc.

Nolita is looking for:

*) innovative ingredients to create new products 

*) private lable interesting products 

Nolita can also provide:

•  granolas
•  pancake mixes
•  zero calories natural sweetener (erythritol)
•  natural fiber (chicoria inulina 90% of fiber)
•  sweet nuts (peanuts, almonds and mix)
•  vegan dark chocolate with 33% of fiber

Supply and Marketing Daji Group is a subsidiary of HNA Group.  Based in China, the company operates as a retail group managing several retail chains such as Kupu Trading (Ccoop) and Minsheng Department Stores. Supply and Marketing Daji Group operates a total of 111 stores.

Furthermore, the company is present in the wholesale, finance, real-estate, and e-commerce sectors. In the e-commerce sector, it operates several online platforms. 

Supply and Marketing Daji Group also manages a logistics company, Loudi Xiangzhong International Logistics Park.

Distribution lines is one of the largest importer/distributor which is headquartered in Amman, Jordan. 

Regarding its distribution channels, it works with retailers as well as with small supermarkets.

Moreover, it achieves a turnover of less than €1 million. 

In 2019, Bare By Vogue, an online retailer of high-quality self-tanning products was launched by Vogue Williams, a well-known Irish presenter, dj and fitness enthusiast. Despite being a young Irish company, Bare By Vogue has quickly stood out from other brands for its unique fruity scent; a rare find for tanning products. 

Indeed, the fruity fragrance is a recognizable feature of the brand. Furthermore, the products are quick-drying, moisturising as well as streak-free.

The whole line is vegan and free from paraben and sulphate. Instead, Bare by Vogue's products contain super peptides as well as many healthy natural ingredients.In fact, Bare by Vogue's products are recognised to be completely safe for pregnant women.

All products provided by Bare By Vogue can be found in pharmacies, drugstores and beauty stores all around the world.

Even though Bare By Vogue has been in operation for less than 2 years, it has emerged as a successful business. In fact, in just 16 months, it sold a total of 475 000 bottles.

Bare By Vogue’s instagram page has a following of 65 500 people and experiences a growth of 600 extra followers every week. In addition, the firm’s brand ambassador has 847 000 followers on the social media platform which serves as a great way of promoting the company’s luxurious products.

In the personal care category, Bare by Vogue offers several self-tanning products such as tanning mist and different shades of tanning bottles which are available in 3 formulas: foam, instant and lotion.

By constantly reviewing the ingredients, technologies and trends, Bare by Vogue is able to keep up with customers' demands and supply innovative products on the market. 

The online store of Bare By Vogue can be accessed on www.barebyvogue.com

Founded in the UK in 2020 by Joe Falter and Navid Hadzaad, Zapp is an online retailer which is operational 24/7. It is also present in France and Amsterdam. The firm operates as a dark store and customers can make their purchases through its mobile application which is available for both android and Iphone users.

A key feature of Zapp is that it delivers a customer’s order within 20 minutes. 

Unlike most dark store businesses, Zapp is focussed on convenience products rather than fresh foods and groceries. 

At present, Zapp provides around 1000 references consisting of both food and non-food products. 

Despite being a new company, the employees are experienced and many of them have worked for major e-commerce companies. 

Products are available in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: snacks, crisps
• Sweet Grocery
• Drinks: soft drinks, mineral water
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits
• Frozen Food: ice-cream
• Personal Care: baby care
• Household: laundry care

The references also include dairy-free items.

Some of the brands available include Ariel, Alpro, Pringles, Coca Cola, etc.

Concerning logistics, Zapp operates 9 micro fulfillment centres and handles all the deliveries through its riders. As mentioned before, all deliveries are made in less than 20 minutes. 

The delivery fee for orders under €31.4 is €2.1 while for orders over €34.1, there are no delivery charges.

Founded in 2018 and located in Barcelona, Spain, Telemarketing Express Internacional is a B2B company specialising in the development and marketing of products. These items are then sold in more than 75 countries across Europe, South Africa, and South America. 

Some of the company’s clients include The Home Store, JML, Mediashop, etc. 

Moreover, Telemarketing Express Internacional provides a range of products such as houseware, kitchen range, textile, and cosmetics. 

The firm, being a B2B supplier, provides its services using DRTV advertising and ensuring that their clients have high-quality products with a high-quality TV show. This includes services such as script and pre-production, shooting, and post-production. 

Other solutions provided by Telemarketing Express Internacional include market analysis, product development, product testing, etc. 

Some of the brands that the business endorses are Hollywood Pants, Myvolume, Lipboost, Flexyo, etc. 

Cajoo is a fast delivery service founded in France in 2021 by Henri Capoul, Guillaume Luscan and Jeremy Gotteland. The firm operates 10 dark stores across 6 cities in France including Paris, Lille, Lyon, Montpellier, Toulouse and Bordeaux, where customers can place their orders and be delivered within 15 minutes at the cost of € 1.95 by bikers. 

Moreover, Cajoo manages a mobile application and is aiming to open additional 50 online stores across 20 French metropolises. 

2000 references in the food and non-food categories are offered by Cajoo.

The first fundraising event held by Cajoo raised € 6 million from Frst and XAnge.

A monthly turnover of € 750 000 was reported to be achieved by Cajoo.

Cajoo offers a variety of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, soy sauce, canned tuna, etc
• Drinks: beer, soft drinks, juices, etc
• Personal Care: oral care, hair care, baby products, etc
• Household: washing liquids, tissue paper and many more
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, biscuits, jam, etc
• Fresh & Chilled Food: vegetables, fruits, charcuterie, etc
• Frozen Food: ice cream and many more

Furthermore, various organic and vegan products are also provided by Cajoo.

Brands such as Barilla, Coca Cola, Heineken and several others collaborate with Cajoo. These are imported from Italy, USA, Canada, etc.

Cajoo operates 18 logistics units spread across its cities of operation, where all its products are stored and distributed.

Delivery is free for purchases exceeding € 40. 

Founded in 2020, Dija is a British delivery company which operates several dark stores in various locations in European countries such as Paris in France, Madrid in Spain and London in the UK. The company specialises in the fast distribution of groceries through cyclists within 10 minutes, at the cost of € 2.3. Dija was launched by former Delivaroo employees, Alberto Menolascina and Yusuf Saban. A mobile application is also managed by Dija.

Moreover, Dija is planning on expanding to other English cities and many more countries across Europe. 

2000 references in the food and non-food categories are offered by Dija.

Dija organised a fundraising event at its opening, which raised €16.6 million.

In addition, Dija is planning to organise the UEFA Euro Competition in June 2021, where winners will benefit from exceptional vouchers and gifts from the company.

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

• Savory Grocery: canned beans and many others
• Frozen Food: ice cream, ready made meals, meat, etc
• Fresh & Chilled Food: fruits, vegetables, ready-made meals, etc
• Personal Care: baby care, supplements and many more
• Sweet Grocery: cakes, biscuits, pastries, etc

Dija works with several brands including Heinz, Ben & Jerry, Pop Chips, etc. These are imported from the USA and many others.

KOL is an online store based in Paris, France. Founded in 2015 by Martin Gunther and Baptiste Guez, KOL began by providing drinks and some food items at supermarket prices.

Initially, 95% if KOL's portfolio consisted of drinks which it provides at tasting temperatures. However, in 2020, KOL made changes to its portfolio, offering around 400 food references to meet the requirements of customers.

KOL is reputed for delivering orders within 20 minutes, despatching from its 5 dark stores in Paris. 

Coca Cola European Partners now own 25% of KOL. 

With the aim to expand the business, KOL intends to launch in another city in France and provide 1500 references in the future. 

To ensure prompt delivery, KOL works with 200 delivery persons who are employed on a freelance basis. 

In 2020, KOL reached a turnover of € 1.7 million.

Some of the categories which KOL offers include:

• Drinks: wines, champagnes, soft drinks, juices, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, tea, coffee, chocolate, etc. 
• Savory Grocery: oil, canned food, pasta, etc.
• Dairy: milk
• Chilled & Fresh Food: ice-cream, vegetables, meat, fish, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready-meals, ice-cream
• Personal Care: hygiene, fragrances, skincare, etc.
• Household: laundry care, detergents

Many brands are available on KOL including Havana Club, Okay, Pedigree, Haribo, etc. These brands are imported from countries such as Cuba, UK, USA, Germany, etc. 

Regarding the sourcing, KOL works directly with manufacturers.

Pertaining to its logistics, KOL operates 5 dark stores in Paris which rely on a central warehouse of 600 m2. 

Flink SE is a leading German on-demand grocery delivery company, specializing in rapid delivery of fresh produce, household staples, and cooking essentials directly to consumers. Founded in late 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Flink operates a network of hyper-local "dark stores"—small, urban warehouses not accessible to the public—enabling deliveries in as little as 10 minutes. The company has become a major player in the European quick commerce sector, with a strong presence in Germany and the Netherlands.

Flink’s business model centers on speed and convenience, leveraging a fleet of company-employed delivery riders on e-bikes to ensure fast, reliable service. The company offers a wide selection of over 2,300 items, including fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, baked goods, and non-alcoholic beverages, catering to the daily needs of urban consumers. Flink’s operations are supported by advanced logistics and technology platforms, allowing for efficient order fulfillment and real-time inventory management.

In Germany, Flink operates in more than 100 cities, with a network of over 1,000 dark stores and warehouses. The company employs several thousand people, primarily in logistics, warehousing, and delivery roles. Flink has achieved significant growth since its inception, reaching a valuation of nearly $1 billion and securing substantial funding rounds, including a recent $150 million raise to expand its footprint and improve operational efficiency.

Flink’s financial performance is robust, with projected gross revenue of approximately €600 million in 2024. The company has reached EBITDA break-even at country level and is targeting overall profitability in the near term. Flink’s rapid expansion and focus on operational excellence have positioned it as a key partner for manufacturers and suppliers in the FMCG sector, particularly those seeking to reach urban consumers through innovative delivery channels.

Founded in 2015, Getir is an online retailer based in Turkey and was founded by Nazım Salur, Serkan Borançılı and Tuncay Tütek. The company specialises in the fast distribution of groceries across 29 Turkish cities including Istanbul and Ankara, 7 UK cities, 1 Dutch city, 1 German city and Paris, France.

A mobile application is managed by Getir as well. It is one of the pioneers in the industry and remains an independent firm.

It is planning on expanding in the Netherlands, the USA and 4 additional locations in the UK.

Getir operates 3 sub-brands which are as follows:

• GetirFood: delivers food from restaurants to the client's doorstep.
• GetirMore: provides home deliveries for grocery items
• GetirWater: offers water from the firm’s private label, Kuzeyden

1500 references in the food and non-food categories are offered by Getir.

Getir acquired Spain's instant market app, BLOK, in 2021.

A total of €250 million was raised by Tiger Global Management and Sequoia Capital in a fundraising event held in March 2021. Funds of more than €390 million have been raised by Getir since its opening.

In 2019, Getir achieved a turnover of €101 million. Moreover, the firm was reported to have doubled its orders in the second half of the same year.

Moreover, Getir carries the “unicorn” title after being valued at more than €2 billion.

Getir provides a variety of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, herbs, canned food, etc
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, chocolate, tea, etc
• Drinks: soft drinks, water and many more
• Dairy: cheese, milk, eggs, etc
• Fresh & Chilled Food: fruits, charcuterie, vegetables, etc
• Frozen Food: ice cream, poultry, meat, etc
• Personal care: hair care, oral care, baby care, etc
• Household: detergents, toilet paper, washing liquids, etc

Brands such as Coca Cola, Magnum, Heinz, Selpak and many others, collaborate with Getir. The company imports its products from the USA, Belgium, France, etc.

Getir  partnered with Animal Rights Federation (HAYTAP) in Turkey to organise the “Feed A Friend” project every year. Till now, the firm has been able to donate 100 tons of pet food in shelters.

A subsidiary of Yandex, Yandex Lavka is an online store with a rapid delivery service that was established in Russia in 2019. In roughly 2 years, Yandex Lavka has expanded across several Russian cities and even launched in Tel-Aviv, Israel. 

At present, Yandex Lavka provides around 2500 to 3000 references in the food and non-food categories which can be purchased through its online shop or its phone application. However, the online retailer is open to collaborating with other manufacturers and distributors.

In addition to selling  products from various brands, Yandex Lavka also ensures their marketing and promotion through TV, catalogues as well as its own advertising system. Product samples are regularly added to orders for customers to try. 

As Yandex Lavka continues to grow, it now plans to conquer the markets in France and the UK. 

In 2020, Yandex Lavka reached a turnover of € 121 million. 

An extensive range off products is available in different categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, crisps, sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: breakfast cereals
• Drinks: soft drinks, ice tea, water, etc.
• Dairy: milk, eggs
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, meat, fruits, fish, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream
• Personal Care: oral care, skincare
• Household: laundry care

Some of the brands offered include Movenpick, Bite, Coca Cola, Barilla, etc. 

Yandex Lavka operates 200 dark stores which operate as drop-off points across Russia. These dark stores are supplied by a central warehouse. Riders are employed on a freelance basis and pick up the orders from the dark stores. They deliver most orders within 15 minutes. Usually, all deliveries are free but there may be certain charges in exceptional cases. 

The online store can be found on www.lavka.yandex

Weezy is a British online retailer which was founded in 2019 by Kristof Van Beveren and ​Alec Dent. The company specialises in the fast distribution of groceries in 9 districts across London including Brighton and Bristol. Weezy owns a mobile application as well.

By the end of 2021, Weezy is planning on launching 40 additional dark stores to other cities countrywide.

2000 references in the food and non-food categories are offered by Weezy.

Weezy organises fundraising events, where a total of €17.7 million raised by Left Lane Capital, Heartcore Capital and DN Capital since its creation.

Moreover, Weezy employs a total of 20 people.

A variety of products are offered in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, herbs, canned food, etc
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, chocolate, tea, etc
• Drinks: soft drinks, water, juice, etc
• Dairy: cheese, milk, eggs, etc
• Fresh & Chilled Food: fruits, charcuterie, vegetables, etc
• Frozen Food: ice cream, poultry, meat, etc
• Personal care: hair care, oral care, baby care, etc
• Household: detergents, toilet paper, washing liquids, etc

Weezy sources its products from local farmers, bakeries and independent wholesalers.

In addition, Weezy works with brands such as Lindt, Lavazza, Nescafe and many others. The company imports its products from Switzerland, Italy, USA, etc.

Weezy owns 2 fulfillment centers across London where all its products are stored and distributed by drivers on bicycles or electric scooters within 15 minutes at the cost of €3.40.

Founded in 2015 in the Netherlands, Picnic is an online retailer and delivery service offering around 10000 references that consist of both food and non food items. Furthermore, Picnic also provides meal kits known as Presto Meal Boxes which contain ingredients and a recipe card. The meal kits can be ordered for 2 or 4 persons.

Picnic delivers orders within 20 minutes. 

Joris Beckers, Frederik Nieuwenhuys, Michiel Muller and Bas Verheijen started with just 4 electric delivery cars and became the fastest growing company in the Netherlands within 4 years. Today, Picnic is present in 120 cities in the country and since 2017, it launched in Germany and since May 2021, it began to operate in France. 

In 2020 Picnic achieved a turnover of € 500 million. 

Categories offered by Picnic include:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, pastries, vegetables, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, baby care
• Savory Grocery: chips
• Dairy: yoghurt, eggs
• Drinks: sodas
• Frozen Food: ice-cream

Both A-brand products as well as products from private labels. Picnic prides itself as it supplies fresh products straight from farmers and bakers to customers.

Concerning the logistics, Picnic operates its own warehouses and there is a fleet of over 1000 vehicles in the Netherlands serving 120 cities. 

In order to comply with its sustainable objectives, Picnic uses solar panels in its warehouses and all its vehicles are electric, hence protecting the environment. Furthermore, deliveries are organised in an efficient way to reduce the number of trips to a certain area. 

La Belle Vie is an French online retailer which was founded in 2015 by Alban Wienkoop and Paul Le. The company specialises in the distribution of grocery items in Paris and its surrounding areas, mostly within 1 hour depending on the location. A mobile application is also operated by La Belle Vie.

One particularity of La Belle Vie is that it provides a wide selection of products from local artisans and producers, introducing new partners each week. 

Furthermore, La Belle Vie partnered with Systeme U, a French retailer which manages several supermarkets, to gain access to the business’ supplies in its central office.

Over 15 000 references in the food and non-food categories are offered by La Belle Vie. The firm was reported to have doubled its range in one year.

Furthermore, La Belle Vie raised a total of €11.6 million from Capagro, FJ Labs, A Plus Finance and Celeste Management, during its latest fundraising event.

The company's clientele consists of local importers, distributors, retailers, etc.

In 2021, La Belle Vie was reported to achieve a turnover of at least €80 million.

La Belle Vie provides a variety of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, herbs, canned food, etc
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, chocolate, tea, etc
• Drinks: soft drinks, water, juice, etc
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc
• Fresh & Chilled Food: fruits, charcuterie, vegetables, etc
• Frozen Food: ice cream, poultry, meat, etc
• Personal Care: hair care, oral care, baby care, etc
• Household: detergents, toilet paper, washing liquids, etc

In addition, La Belle Vie offers vegan, kosher, halal as well as organic and items from the four corners of the world which are AB, Demeter, Fairtrade, Ecocert, Nature & Progrès certified. 

More than 200 suppliers including producers and artisans, collaborate with La Belle Vie. Some examples are La Mère Mimosa, Beillevaire, Celnat and many more.

Moreover, La Belle Vie offers several products in its private label, The Kitchen of La Belle Vie, such as purees, condiments and ready-made meals.

150 independent riders carry out deliveries. If orders exceed €40, no delivery fees are charged to the customers.

La Belle Vie is looking for new products entering the French market as well as direct supply from FMCG brands that can meet its logistic needs (regular supply - several time a week, to its various Parisian warehouses)

La Belle Vie’s online store can be found on www.labellevie.com

Previously known as Supermercato24, this marketplace was established in 2014 in Italy. Following its expansion across Europe, it was decided to rebrand the name to Everli, a name that the managing team feels is more in line with the expansion plans of the company. 

Everli is a marketplace which operates its own application. Customers can choose from over 30000 references from different retail chains and specialised stores such as Carrefour, Auchan, Lidl, etc.

Around 3000 personal shoppers employed by the company will be going to the retail stores and purchasing the products, ensuring that they pick high quality products and fresh produce.

Through the application, customers can monitor the status of their orders and can also make changes to their cart.

Furthermore, the shoppers communicate with customers to inform them about missing orders. Once the shopping is done, the shoppers will deliver the orders to the customers at a scheduled time. 

Everli has received positive reviews from satisfied customers who have been using the service for months. One of the things that is greatly appreciated is that Everli is not limited to large cities. Indeed, Everli services small towns and low-populated cities as well.

In Italy, the company has been expanding to around 40 provinces. Furthermore, Everli has entered Czech Republic and Poland and most recently, in February 2021, it started to serve the French market. The aim is to become the leading European marketplace and it is already on the way to do so. 

Just in 2020, Everli achieved a turnover of € 109 million, a figure which quadrupled compared to 2019. 20% of its orders are from its companies outside Italy. 

Moreover, major investors like C4 Ventures, Luxor, DN Capital, etc. have funded the company. 

Concerning the logistics, Everli relies on the vehicles of the shoppers for deliveries and the retailers’ facilities are mostly used in terms of warehouses. A fee of around € 4.90 to € 5.90 is charged for the delivery. Other charges are involved for express deliveries. 

Founded by Apoorva Mehta and Max Mullenin 2012, Instacart is an online shopping platform based in the US. Based in San Francisco, Instacart enables customers to order their products online from the store they prefer. A personal shopper will shop, pack and deliver the products at a scheduled time to the customer’s place. Deliveries are carried out within 1 hour to up to 5 days after ordering. 

Instacart serves over 5500 cities in both the US and Canada. So far, around 40000 stores including local grocery shops and retail chains have partnered with the company. Some of them are Sam’s Club, Walmart, M&M Food Market, etc. 

Innovation is key at Instacart which is introducing a new delivery, Priority Delivery. Under this new offer, all orders are fulfilled within 30 minutes. 

At present, Instacart provides over 500000 references. 

In 2020, Instacart achieved a turnover of € 1.3 billion and employed 10000 employees. Shoppers have the option of working full time or part-time and choose which orders they wish to handle, giving them more flexibility regarding their working hours. 

In 2015, Instacart was recognised by Forbes as America’s Most Promising company. 

The products available include:

• Savory Grocery: sauces, nuts, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: jam, coffee, chocolate, etc. 
• Drinks: soda, water, spirits, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, crea, ghee, milk, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, etc.
• Frozen Food: snacks, vegetables, ice-cream, fruits, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, skincare, fragrances, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, cleaners, laundry care, etc. 

Some of the brands distributed include OHA, Hupana, Campeon, Delve, etc. 

The delivery fee charged to customers is € 3.99. 

Founded in 2016 in France, Yper is a delivery service enabling shoppers to shop online from Yper’s retail partners like E.Leclerc and Intermarche and receive their orders from riders. The orders are delivered to Yper’s drives and hubs and the riders ensure the delivery.

Yper has handled over 260000 deliveries so far and is available in over 2500 cities across France. Furthermore, there are over 1500 retailers collaborating with the firm. 

In 2020, Yper acquired You2You, a logistics company and has since started to operate its own courier service. In addition to this, Yper also partnered with Systeme U, one of France's leading retailers’ cooperatives. 

In less than a year since its foundation, Yper was voted as startup laureate of LMI Innovation.

Yper’s works with logistics companies like DHL which deliver the orders to specific Yper hubs. Riders, employed by Yper, will pick up the orders and deliver to the customers.

Founded in 2017 by Jeremy and Sebastien Vray, Courseur is an online delivery service based in France. The firm specialises in the transportation of groceries from various supermarkets. Customers can send their shopping list through Courseur’s mobile application and be delivered shortly. Courseur’s head office is located in Paris.

A wide assortment of products from 5500 stores are offered by Courseur.

Moreover, all services provided by Courseur are free of cost and are available throughout France.

Courseur won the 1st prize of the 2018 SilverEco Trophies, The Silver Expo for Personal Services as well as the  “Economy of tomorrow” award.

Shopopop is a delivery service based in France since 2016 and was founded by Antoine Cheul and Johan Ricau. The firm specialises in the distribution of groceries, clothing, luxury items, etc, from more than 1200 stores within 2 hours at the cost ranging from €5 to €50. Shopopop is available in 96 metropolitan departments throughout Italy, Portugal, France and Belgium.

At present, Shopopop has more than 500 000 users nationwide.

Furthermore, Shopopop has delivered over 1 million orders in more than 10 000 cities.

Shopopop raised €4 million in 2020 from Go Capital, West Web Valley, Pays de Loire Participations, Bamboo and Bpifrance at its fundraising event.

In 2020, Shopopop achieved a turnover of €6 million.

Carrefour, Intermarché, Casino, Super U and many others collaborate with Shopopop.

Moreover, all products provided by Shopopop are insured by AXA.

Will Shu and Greg Orlowski established Deliveroo, a food delivery business, in 2013 in the UK. The idea emerged when Will Shu moved to London and realised that while there were many restaurants operating all around the city, very few of them provide home delivery services. 

Deliveroo collaborates with different food service businesses and offer delivery services within 30 minutes. Customers can access the Deliveroo platform through the website or application and order from various restaurants within the area. Some of the food service businesses that collaborate with Deliveroo include Pret A Manger, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Nando’s, etc. 

In addition to this, the company also delivers groceries and has partnered with retail chains such as Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, etc. 

Deliveroo charges a delivery fee to customers depending on the location and its partners are charged a commission. Since 2017, UK customers who subscribed to Deliveroo Plus do not incur delivery charges. 

Within a few years since its creation, Deliveroo has entered European markets such as France, Ireland, Belgium, Spain, etc. Furthermore, the food delivery business has also expanded to other continents, starting its operations in Hong Kong, Australia, UAE, etc. 

In order to help restaurants reach more customers, Deliveroo has started Deliveroo Editions Kitchens. This service enables restaurants and other food service businesses to set up delivery-only kitchens in specific areas identified by Deliveroo. These dark kitchens can be set up within 8 to 12 weeks at a lower cost compared to a full-fledged restaurant. 

In 2020, Deliveroo’s turnover rose by 650% to € 4.8 billion and presently employs 30000 people. 

Deliveroo employs riders who pick up the orders from restaurants and dark kitchens to the customers. The riders use bicycles or motorcycles to carry out the deliveries. Customers can track their orders through the application. 

Concerned with different communities, Deliveroo has pledged to deliver 1 million meals to those in need through its Full Life Campaign. To achieve this goal, it has partnered with organisations such as NHS and Pride in London. 

A subsidiary of Uber, Uber Eats is a food delivery business based in the US. In 2014, the food delivery company was launched under the name Uber Fresh and after a year, it was renamed as Uber Eats. 

Customers can use the website or application to go through the food service businesses and stores working with Uber Eats and place their orders. Delivery persons will pick up the orders and deliver to the customers. 

Presently, around 60000 businesses in the retail and food service sectors in the world collaborate with Uber Eats.

Uber Eats is present in around 32 countries that include France, Australia, Hong Kong, UK,etc. quickly emerging as the number 1 food delivery company in many of them.

One of the latest innovations of Uber Eats is that it offers a dine-in option in select restaurants in the US. Clients can order their meals in advance through the application and come to eat at the restaurant.

In 2020, Uber Eats achieved a turnover of € 1.21 billion, indicating a rise of 103 % compared to 2019. The increase is mainly due to the covid 19 pandemic.

Uber Eats charges a delivery fee based on the distance traveled by the delivery person. Restaurants, on the other hand, are charged a commission. 

It was recently announced that some deliveries in the US will be carried out by drones.

Founded in 2015 by Clement Benoit and Benjamin Chemla, Stuart is a French delivery company owned by GeoPost, which is a subsidiary of La Poste. The firm specialises in the transportation of goods from businesses to their preferred location within 1 hour. Stuart operates a mobile app as well. 

Furthermore, Stuart has operations in 80 cities throughout 4 countries including Spain, Poland, France and the UK.

Stuart offers direct 3 types of direct deliveries:

• From store to end-customer
• From warehouse to customer
• Next day delivery for customer’s convenience

Machine learning was installed by Stuart to forecast client demand in order to be able to offer immediate delivery.

Stuart raised €23.5 million during its fundraising events before the acquisition by GeoPost.

Over 8000 businesses from different sectors such as food distribution, e-commerce and luxury & retail work with Stuart. Some examples are Zapa, Monoprix, Decathlon, Cdiscount, Pure, Swatch, BCG, etc.

At present, a total of 500 people were reported to be employed by Stuart and the company achieved a turnover of €1 million.

Stuart owns warehouses in various cities and is testing its new mobile warehouse, a van storing several packages, in Paris as an attempt to speed-up the process. Moreover, its delivery fleet consists of vans and bikes.

Orders are delivered mostly by bikers which help the firm reduce its carbon footprint and be eco-friendly.

Founded in 1954 by Jacques Dessange, Dessange is a chain of around 1700 beauty salons operating in 45 countries including 400 in France. It specialises in offering beauty services and distributing cosmetic products as well. Dessange is headquartered in Paris.

The business is involved in 3 core businesses:

• Franchise
• Product and Distribution
• License

Dessange operate franchises under the following banners:

• Dessange Paris
• Camille Albane
• Fantastic Sams
• Coff’Idis

Concerning Dessange’s clientele, more than 230 000 clients are welcomed in the firm’s salons on a daily basis.

Moreover, the firm owns 35 training centres including 7 running under Dessange and Camille Albane in 6 countries as well as 28 Fantastic Sams training centres in the USA.

The Creation and Development Lab was set up to design new products according to recent trends, technologies, techniques and also, to understand the needs of its customers. Tests are carried out to check the effectiveness, stability and reproduction of over 50 natural formulas and 180 active formulas that the firm is currently working on.

Over 20 000 professionals are employed by Dessange and in 2019, the company achieved a turnover of €7.81 million.

Products in the personal care such as hair care, skin care and many others.

Natural items are also available. Moreover, more than 500 active ingredients are used as raw materials by Dessange.

More than 80 suppliers collaborate with Dessange. Brands such as Revlon, L’Oréal Professional, Wella, Schwarzkopf, etc, can be found in the firm’s salons.

The enterprise developed its private label which offers hair color and  goes by the name Phytodess. 

Dessange operates 7 logistic centres including 1 industrial site that carries out development, manufacturing and distribution as well as 6 Coiff’Idis manufacturing plants.

The firm is looking for aluminium, paper, cardboard, wood and recyclable plastics for its packaging.

Founded in France in 1987, Passat is an online retailer and distributor that offers a range of non-food items that it develops under its own labels.

With around 150 references, Passat supplies retail chains and specialised stores such as Carrefour, Leclerc, Castorama, Bricomarche, etc. 

In addition to this, Passat also operates its own online shop. 

Passat’s activities are based mainly in France but the company has also entered other European markets in Italy, Belgium, Portugal and Spain. 

Furthermore, the company is also present in the US. As a matter of fact, Passat has formed a joint venture with the US sports company Echelon, marking its entrance in sports activities. This new partnership, known as Echelon Fit, has boosted Passat’s shares.

Innovation is key to Passat, not only through its products but also in its marketing tactics.The business sets up displays in its clients’ stores. Moreover, by making its own videos, Passat is able to showcase its different products and brands. 

While Passat is very active with a wide range of products in France and Europe, in the US, the brand developer opts to provide a limited number of high quality brands to a select clientele. 

In 2020, Passat achieved a turnover of € 36.34 million and 74.4% of its turnover was made through its activities in France where it experienced a rise in its revenue.

There are 133 people working at Passat, including a sales team of 60 persons. 

Passat offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: nail care, makeup accessories
• Household: cleaners, cleaning supplies, insect repellents, etc.

All the products are provided under Passat’s private labels which are (but not limited to):

• Durandal: a range of kitchenware products
• Lisere Vert: a brand featuring cleaning supplies
• Spirit of Beauty: body massagers and other related selfcare products
• Gardi REX: a range of gardening equipment

The online shop can be accessed on www.passat-shop.fr

Founded in 1967 in Italy, Coop Italia is a system of Italian consumers' cooperatives and is currently the largest supermarket chain in Italy. The company functions with around 115 consumers' cooperatives of various sizes and owns 2120 stores across the country. 

Moreover, the firm collaborated with its innovative partner, Accenture, in order to use new technology and devices to connect with its customers. 

Coop Italia’s multi-format structure encompasses around 100 hypermarkets and over 1.400 supermarkets, convenience and discount stores. 

With a workforce of  56,500 employees, the business achieved an annual turnover of € 14.3 billion in 2020. 

Additionally, the company offers several services which include (but are not limited to):

• Spid: offers a personal digital identity which can be used to access online services of the public administration and of private individuals or companies.
• Italiani.coop: which is a research and analysis tool, highlighting the changes that occur in the daily lives of Italians. 
• Coop Telephony: the mobile operator of the Coop world active

Coop Italia offers several products under its private label, including (but not limited to):

• Fiorefiore: a range of regional Italian specialties
• Amici Speciali: a brand of pet food
• Crescendo: a line consisting of baby care products

Furthermore, Coop Italia maintains transparency regarding the sourcing of the products as well as all the related conditions. For instance, Coop Italia uses less than 70% pesticides in its fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Moreover, Coop Italia abides by the EU Commission's code of conduct. 

With regards to the environment, Coop Italia participated in the G20 Agriculture Summit in order to tackle issues of climate change and to take measures towards sustainable business dealings. Furthermore, in 2021, the enterprise installed a seabin that captures wastes, ranging from large materials to microplastics. Moreover, under the Oasi Urbane project, the firm envisages to plant 10,000 trees in ten Italian capitals. Another initiative by Coop Italia is the Coop Youth Experience, wherein the company aims to redevelop 2 green areas.

Founded in 1986 by Louis Noe Fernandez, Alimerka is a supermarket chain which has more than 180,000 customers visiting daily. Its headquarters is based in Asturias, Spain. The company provides top quality products and specialises in Fresh Food. 

Presently, the firm operates 168 stores across the country and an ecommerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Alimerka achieved a turnover of € 706 million and currently employs 6,473 people. The enterprise recorded an increase of 10% in its revenue in 2020 as compared to the previous year. 

It is noteworthy that the enterprise gained recognition through the “Lean & Green” Award by AECOC in 2019. 

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

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

Alimerka also offers bio products for consumers with specific food needs. 

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

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Alimerka operates its own distribution centre and has a fleet of electric vehicles to manage its deliveries. 

With regards to the community, in 2021, the Alimerka Foundation collaborated with its “Together with them” project for the social and labour insertion of migrants and refugees. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm reduces its carbon emissions by reducing the use of plastic and promoting organic eggs in its range. 

Additionally, in 2019, the retailer joined forces with StrongPoint, a leading e-commerce technology provider, to expand its business with click & collect service. 

Furthermore, in 2020, Alimerka partnered with Cimcorp to automate the distribution of its fresh produce. 

The firm introduced its first fully electric 26-tonne truck in partnership with the Man eTGM in 2021. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.alimerkaonline.es/  

Founded in 2009 by Anne Marie Vullierme, Topzoo is a manufacturer and retailer that focuses on pet products for dogs, cats and small animals. Based in France and Hong Kong, Topzoo has conquered markets in 9 countries including France, China, Japan, Russia, Australia, etc. 

Topzoo operates its own factories in France and China. Furthermore, the products it offers are sold on its online shop as well as other e-commerce platforms like Amazon. Several pet store chains also offer their products. 

Every year, Topzoo launches a new collection of innovative and high quality pet products to keep up with the demands of its customers.

With a staff comprising 150 people, the pet specialist is involved in product development, design as well as promotions and quality control.

The online shop can be accessed on www.topzoo.com

Dog Shop is an online Danish retailer that provides pet food, treats and quality equipment for cats and dogs. 

Furthermore, Dog Shop has partnered with 2 training schools for dogs: Happy Dog School and FJEIDSO Dog Training.

Some of the brands which can be found on the online shop include Acana, Orije, ZiwiPeak, Naturea, Proature, etc. These brands are imported from Canada, USA, New Zealand, etc. 

Dog Shop’s online store can be accessed on www.dogshop.dk

In 1967, Ralph Ward and Bud Williams launched their first discount store in Idaho, USA. The company operated as Waremart and during the 70s, the business grew into a chain of grocery stores before the owners transformed all their stores into supermarkets. 

In 1985, the employees of the company formed their own company WinCo Foods ESOP after the death of Ralph Ward. Concerned about their future, they decide to take over the stores by purchasing a controlling stake from Waremart. 

By 1999, the retail chain was rebranded and began operating under a new banner, WinCo Foods. During the 2000s, WinCo Foods expanded all over the US. Nowadays, there are 167 stores across the country and an online store.

WinCo Foods achieved a turnover of € 7.6 billion in 2021, indicating a rise in its revenue by 10.35 %. At present, 20000 employees work for the business. 

Forbes listed WinCo Foods as one of the largest privately owned companies in the US in 2020. In fact, WinCo Foods is ranked 59 on this list. 

Products in the following categories are available:

• Savory Grocery: ramen, pasta, snacks, nuts, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: sugar alternatives, confectionery, spreads, etc.
• Drinks: lemonade
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, ready-meals, meat, poultry, etc.
• Personal Care: hygiene, oral care, cosmetics, etc. 

There is a wide range of specialty foods from India, Asia and Mexico. Furthermore, dairy-free alternatives can also be found. 

The supermarket chain has also developed its own brand, WinCo which consists of a wide range of food and non-food items such as lemonade, sauces, cleaning products, etc.

In the case of fresh foods, the company works with local farmers and partners.  

At present, WinCo Foods operates 6 distribution centres across the US.

As an active member of the community, WinCo Foods supports schools in the regions where its stores are based. In fact, it has set up a portal on its website where schools can apply for donations. 

WinCo Foods’s online shop can be found on www.wincofoods.com

Founded in 2019 by Niraj Karmacharya and Sagar Agarwal, Luxamour is a French online retailer dedicated to distributing young luxury brands. The firm allows users to discover and try high-end brands and items through free sampling.

In 2021, the company launched its mobile application. 

Moreover, the business experienced a growth of 71% in sales in the second quarter of 2020 and 55% in the third.

Products in the personal care category such as make-up, skincare, bodycare, etc,  are offered by Luxamour.

Several brands including Fenty, Clarins, Vera Wong and many more work with Luxamour.

Luxamour is also the exclusive retailer of premium labels like Gentlemen’s Tonic, Beaudiani, Rare Minerals, etc.

The business offers an end-to-end solution from digital marketing to product feedback analysis and distribution.

Concerning sustainability, 54% of Luxamour’s packaging is recycled. The company is also contributing to reduce waste as it is providing samples to avoid the unpleasant surprises that come with online shopping thus decreasing the number of returned or discarded items, as well as to reducing the carbon footprint and the damages of overproduction.

Additionally, Luxamour is looking for paper, cardboard or other plant-based materials which are compostable and recyclable for its packaging.

Luxamour can be accessed on www.luxamour.fr

Established in 1970 by Gwyn Lewis, Farm & Pet Place is a retailer of pet food and accessories. Its headquarters is based in Conwy, United Kingdom. Having over 40 years of experience, the company has expanded its product line to gardening and household products as well. 

Presently, the firm operates 5 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform. 

Farm & Pet Place achieves an annual turnover of around € 16.2 million and currently employs more than 50 people. 

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

• Household: air fresheners, sanitisers, disinfectants, etc. 
• Pet: animal feeds, medication, shampoos, etc. 

Brands such as Frontline, Whiskas, Felix, Burgess, Chudleys, Country Choice, Nature’s Variety, Royal Canin, Wagg, Vitalin, Tribal, Pedigree and many others are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that the retailer also offers organic products in its portfolio. 

Moreover, Farm & Pet Place launched its own brand known as “Dr. Green” which consists of animal food. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its own warehouse and partners with DPD, a courier service company to manage its online deliveries. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.farmandpetplace.co.uk/ 

Founded in 2017 by Catherine Cochaud and headquartered in the USA, CC8 International acts as a medium between skincare & haircare brands and US & Latin American distributors and retailers. 

The company enables the creation of partnership between these parties so that consumers can discover, experience, and indulge in the most innovative and iconic products & spa treatments.

The firm currently employs up to 10 workers.

CC8 International  provides several services such as selecting the right distribution for their clients, targeting retailers, cruise lines, travel retail, spas, etc. It also leads negotiations with the distribution up to first orders and also provides ongoing operations follow-up post the brands’ entrance in the markets. 

Headquartered in New York, Strat’America specialises in business development with simple, operational actions throughout its network of retailers and websites in North America as well as launching new brands in the US market. The firm was founded in 2010 by Laetitia Longuefosse.

Clients collaborating with Strat’America, for a successful sales process, go through the following steps:

• Concept: brand presentation, sales manual, product cheat-sheet, catalog, price lists, sales conditions, and translate packaging are offered when the client’s success factors and competition has been analysed
• Administration: access to an office in Manhattan with a phone number is provided so that clients can reach the firm easily. Customer service and trend reports are also provided
• Business Development: targeted buyers are contacted and onsite presentations are arranged. Monthly reports and future plannings on actions, results and feedback are then provided.
• Training and Animation: master training during brand implementation are scheduled and a calendar of promotional actions including new products launch, brand education, product demonstrations, and sweepstakes are proposed.
• Promotion: making sure that sales and Public Relations work hand in hand whether the client has their own PR agency or needs one.

Over 80 companies such as Repetto Paris, DK Cosmetics, Pomellato, etc, worked with Strat’America.

A total of 6 people work towards the goal of Strat’America.

Founded in 1994, C&F is a chain of perfumery and beauty stores which provide a wide range of foreign brands to its clients. Its headquarters is based in Jakarta, Indonesia. First known as one of the largest perfume retailers in Indonesia, the firm has now expanded its portfolio to other beauty products. 

The company operates around 90 stores nationwide and an online store as well. Moreover, its products can be found on other e-commerce platforms such as Shopee and Tokopedia. 

Furthermore, the firm provides a diverse portfolio of products in the personal care category which are as follows (not limited to): 

• Perfumes
• Makeup 
• Moisturizers 
• Body wash 
• Lip balms 

Cooperating with brand owners and authorized distributors, the firm endorses around 100 brands, such as Giorgio Armani, YSL, Bvlgari, Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci, Hermes, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Penhaligons, Rance, etc. Further, there are certain beauty brands such as Yves Rocher, Trilogy, Patyka, Sampar, Flormar, and several K-Beauty brands like Banila Co., Shangpree, Blithe and Cremorlab which are exclusively distributed by the company.

Moreover, the company also acts as the exclusive distributor for many niche fragrance brands such as Memo, Floraiku, Xerjoff, Tiziana Terenzi, Alexandre.J, etc.

The business also developed its own fragrance brand namely Avicenna and Perfume Republic. 

The online store for C&F can be accessed on: https://cnfstore.com/

Based in Sweden since 1907, Kronans Apotek is a chain of pharmacies specialised in pharmaceutical products, cosmetics as well as pet products. The chain consists of over 325 pharmacies as well as an online store.

More than 2.5 million customers are loyal to Kronans Apotek and are part of its loyalty club.

Owned by Oriola Corporation, Kronans Apotek employs over 2600 people and achieved a turnover of €708 million in 2020. The retail group also has 18% market share.

The pharmacy chain provides products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, face care, oral care, skincare, etc.
• Savory Grocery: pet food

Products that are free from parabens and mineral oils are also available. 

Some of the brands available include Isadora, ACO, Neutrogena, etc. While some of these brands are Swedish, the company also provides products from foregin brands from Finland, USA and other countries.

Kronans Apotek owns a private label which goes by the company name itself and the brand proposes products like facial care, body care and hair care as well as dietary supplements. 

Suppliers wishing to work with Kronans Apotek are required to send 2 samples of a product which will be reviewed by Kronans Apotek. Changes may be required to the products to meet the firm’s requirements before the pharmaceutical chain orders the final products.

Kronans Apotek’s online store can be found on www.kronansapotek.se

Founded in Paris, Gemology is a manufacturer, online retailer and distributor of cosmetics launched by Chystelle Lannoy. Under its own brand, the product line features cosmetics created using traces of precious stones. 

Gemology operates a division in Switzerland that includes an online shop dedicated to clients in that country. Furthermore, the company works with beauty institutes, shops as well as hotels in the country. Some of its clients include Institut Fleurs de Coton, Kraemer Maison de Beauté, Institut BIO 9, W Hotel Switzerland, etc.

Under its own brand, Gemology Cosmetics Paris, products such as face care, makeup removers, fragrances, etc. The whole line is free from parabens. 

The products are manufactured in its laboratory in France and the precious and semi-precious stones are sourced all around the world from Asia, South America, Europe, etc. 

Gemology Switzerland’s online shop can be found on www.gemology-cosmetics.ch

Founded in 1996, Orbico Beauty is the leading beauty distributor in Europe, operating in 19 countries. Its headquarters is based in Offenbach am Main, Germany. The company offers full service of sales, marketing, distribution and retail on the cosmetics market. Presently, the company collaborates with over 170 suppliers, manages more than 500 global and local brands and supplies more than 80,000 customers. 

Moreover, the firm partners with renowned international companies such as Bourjois Paris, Burberry, IsaDora, Elizabeth Arden, Coty and many more. Besides, the company operates its own stores as well as its online store. 

Orbico Beauty was honoured by an award for “Retail Project Of The Year” through Disney Award in 2017. 

In addition, the retailer offers a variety of goods under the personal care category which are as follows (not limited to): 

• Perfumes 
• Makeup 
• Moisturisers
• Hair colour 

Orbico beauty offers brands which have strong market value and high brand awareness. Its brands include Davidoff, Bobbi Brown, Clarins, Wella, Burt’s Bees, etc. Furthermore, the business offers a line of natural cosmetics as well. 

In relation to its logistics solutions, the firm partnered with Mantis, a leading European WMS logistics software and Gideon Brothers to ensure the smooth running of the supply chain.

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.beautybox.ba/

Founded by Aliza Barre in 2014, OFILD’O is a retailer and distributor of cosmetics and fragrances. Its headquarters is based in Fo Tan, Hong Kong. The name of the company is derived from the French phrase “au fil de l’eau” which stands for “go with the flow.”

The company is known for its range of luxury cosmetics as well as its jewellery collection and fragrances. 

The cosmetics company distributes to retailers, hotels, duty free shops as well as online shops based in Hong Kong, Macau and Asia. Some of the clients include the Four Seasons hotel, Sally’s Toy, K11 Design store, www.letzshop.com, www.zalora.com.hk, Art Piece Beauty store, Sally Coco Central, etc. 

Moreover, OFILD’O operates its own online shop. 

OFILD’O provides products in the following categories:

• Personal care: fragrances, skincare, face care, hair care, etc. 
• Household: scented candles only. 

Some of the brands it offers include Apologie, Doucea, Nuxe, Assam of India, Etat Libre d’orange, etc. These are imported from countries like France, India and many others.

The firm launched its perfume line which goes by the name Le Carrousel D’Aliza.

The online shop of OFILD’O can be accessed on www.ofildo.com