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

CarbZone is a Swedish retailer that was founded in 2003 by Tom and Ewa-Lena Hedrup. The company is the only one in Sweden specialising in food products with a low carbohydrate content. The target market for its products are diabetics, bodybuilders and those who are concerned about their health.

Additionally, CarbZone operates several online stores for its different markets in Sweden, UK, Poland, Germany and Finland. In addition to this, CarbZone distributes to retail stores and other online shops. Some of its clients are ICA, Coop, Body Store, etc. 

The business reached a turnover of €2.05 million in 2020 and it employed 11 people. 

Various products are available under the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: snacks, pasta, tortillas, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, granola, jam, etc.

The range consists of products that are low in carbs, organic, vegetarian, vegan, etc.

CarbZone owns several private labels such as LowCarb, ProteinPlus, and NYSTART!

Furthermore, these products are free from artificial flavours and sweeteners.

The company is HACCP, Organic and HS certified. 

CarbZone is also concerned about the environment and has taken measures to recycle all its packaging. In fact, it is affiliated with FTI/REPA. The firm has also been investing in forests in Africa as part of its climate compensating programme. CarbZone is also a 100% climate neutral company.

With regards to social responsibility, the company collaborates with KIVA, an international non-profit organization, in order to aid underdeveloped communities thrive.

The online shop can be found on www.carbzone.se

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. 

Founded in 2020, Flink is a German online retailer which was established by Christoph Cordes, Julian Dames, Nikolas Bullwinkel, Oliver Merkel and Saad Saeed. Just as the name suggests (Flink means quick in German), the company, through its bikers, delivers in barely 10 minutes at a cost of €1.80.  Flink manages a mobile application as well.

At present, Flink has operations in Austria, Germany, Netherlands and France. The firm owns 100 hubs across Germany and 50 in the Netherlands.

In 2022, Flink partnered with mymuesli to launch mymuesli2go Go Nuts.

In the financial year 2022, Flink achieved a turnover of €400 million and it currently employs more than 12,000 people.

Furthermore, a total of €53.3 million was raised by Triple Point Capital, Target Global, Northzone, Cherry Ventures and Cristina Stenbeck from fundraising events that Flink organised since its opening.

Flink provides over 2400 products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery
• Sweet Grocery
• Fresh & Chilled Food
• Drinks
• Dairy
• Household
• Personal Care

A variety of organic options are also available.

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

Founded in 2007, Mon-marche.fr is an online retailer based in France. The firm has been owned by Prosol (Grand Frais) since 2018. Mon-marche.fr specialises in the distribution of groceries within 1 hour throughout Paris, at the cost of € 2.50. An application is also managed by Mon-marche.fr.

3000 references, in the food and non-food categories, are available at Mon-marche.fr.

In 2017, a turnover of € 4 million was achieved by Mon-marche.fr.

Products in the following categories are provided by Mon-marche.fr:

• Fresh & Chilled Food: fruits, charcuterie, vegetables, etc
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc
• Drinks: beer, wine, juice, etc
• Frozen Food: a variety of ready-made meals

Mon-marche.fr's products are natural, organic and are preservative-free.

Furthermore, Mon-marche.fr works with local artisans and producers such as Confiture Parisienne, Artefact, Hugo & Victor and many more.

Deliveries are free for purchases exceeding € 60 and orders are transported to clients’ homes by electric bikes. Moreover, Mon-marche.fr manages orders in underground car parks in Paris, an effective way to reach customers’ homes easily. 

Mon-marche.fr offers anti-waste baskets where edible leftovers are packed together to reduce wastage of food. 

The online shop of Mon-marche.fr can be accessed on www.mon-marche.fr

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. 

Founded in 2019, Identicos is a marketplace operating in the beauty industry. Its headquarters is based in Moscow, Russia. The firm accumulates the finest brands from all over the world to serve the Russian market. 

Moreover, the company believes in having its own style and trends, therefore, Identicos offers a unique range of beauty products that are not available in Russia. As a result, the retailer’s target market is a group of customers which closely follows the latest news and  trends in the beauty industry. 

The retailer operates its physical store as well as an online store. 

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

• Personal care: makeup, shampoo, cream, mask, etc.
• Home care: scented candles and aroma sprays.
• Baby care: cream, body cleanser, shampoo, etc. 

Furthermore, the business provides various brands such as Ouate, Terre Verdi, Alqvimia, Lili Margo, Inari, C.Lavie, etc. It is noteworthy that the brand Lili Margo is among the best sellers of the company. 

In relation to its logistics solutions, the firm partners with third-party courier services in order to optimise the cost and speed of delivery. 

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

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

Graham Anthony Distribution is a distributor and online retailer specialising in natural cosmetics. Based in Ireland, the cosmetics distributor began to operate in 1988.

Nowadays, Graham Anthony Distribution provides clients such as pharmacies, department stores, spas, spas, salons, etc. The customers are based in Ireland as well as in the UK. 

A range of online and offline marketing strategies are used in order to promote the brands.

The firm’s annual turnover is around € 3.4 million and there are 24 people working for the business.

At present, the products offered by the company include: 

• Personal Care: skincare, face care as well as other cosmetics.
• Household: scented candles

Several brands are available including Uriage, Payot, Aroma Works, etc. 

Many of these brands are from France and the UK.

In regards to delivery, orders are generally processed within 48 hours and sent out to clients by courier, guaranteeing that they are received at the agreed time. 

In 1988, Matti Varpula founded the first Musti store in Finland. Over the years, the pet specialist expanded and in 2020, Musti Group was listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Musti Group now operates 3 pet store chains in Finland, Sweden as well as Norway.

Musti Group is recognised as the leading pet store chain offering pet food and pet care products for dogs, cats as well as small animals. 

Indeed, the company has acquired Vetzoo and Arken Zoo in Sweden and in 2016, it entered Norway.

Presently, Musti Group operates a total of 293 stores under the following banners:

• Musti: 129 stores in Finland and 39 in Norway
• Vetzoo
• Arken Zoo

The pet retailer employs 1162 people and in 2020, the firm achieved a turnover of € 284.4 million, registering a rise of 15.3% in its revenue compared to the previous year. Musti Group recognises this rise as an effect of the covid 19 pandemic which led people to get more pets and turn to specialist pet retailers for purchasing their products. 

In regards to the turnover, 48% of the sales in 2020 were achieved in Finland and 43% in Sweden while the remaining 9% were made in Norway. In fact, Musti Group serves around 1.2 million customers. 

In the savory grocery category, the company offers an extensive range of pet food for different types of pets. 

Some of the most recognised brands such as Royal Canin, Arena, Brit Care, etc. can be found in the stores. These brands come from countries like France, UK, Sweden, etc. 

Musti Group is very meticulous regarding which brands it collaborates with. Indeed, all suppliers have to adhere to the firm’s Supplier Code of Conduct and meet the requirements in regards business and sustainability practices. 

Indeed, Musti Group is concerned about sustainable practices and is working towards reducing packaging and using recyclable packaging products. The retail chain is intent on reducing its carbon emissions as well. 

As an active supporter of animal welfare, Musti Group assists various small and large animal welfare associations in various Nordic countries. 

Launched in 2006, Shop TJC is a TV shopping network which is broadcasted in over 30 million households across the UK and Ireland. It is part of the Vaibhav Global Limited (VGL) group and owns an online store as well. The company's marketing offices are located in the USA, Hong Kong, India and Japan.

More than 40 000 references are provided in the non-food categories.

A 24/7 Personal Shopper service is also offered to its customers to give out more detailed infos on its products. Moreover, UK and India based call centres, which are operational 7 days a week,  are also owned by Shop TJC.

In addition, new employees are offered training, coaching and development needed to excel in their respective fields.

At present, Shop TJC achieved a turnover of €101 million and a CAGR of over 25% each year.

Shop TJC was recognised as a Great Place To Work in 2019 and 2020.

A variety of products in the following category are proposed by Shop TJC:

• Personal Care: make-up, skin care, face care, body care, etc

Brands such as Jojoba, Opatra, Merumaya and others collaborate with Shop TJC. These are imported from France, Germany, USA, etc.

Shop TJC also has a team of expert artisans who craft jewellery items for its private brands including Iliana, Rhapsody, J. Francis, Karis, etc. Its workers personalise jewelleries with precious gems and metals such as emerald, rubies, diamonds, sapphires, gold, silver, platinum, etc, as per client's requests. 

The home shopping channel has also collaborated with world famous brands including Lucy Q and Rachel Galley.

Moreover, Shop TJC is affiliated to the British Jewellers Association (BJA), the Thai Gem & Jewellery Traders Association, The Jewellers Board of Trade and the International Coloured Gemstone Association.

Furthermore, Shop TJC is one of the site holders of the African “Tanzanite One” mine.

Shop TJC operates manufacturing facilities in India, Thailand and China.

In regards to social responsibility, Shop TJC launched the ‘’Your Purchase Feeds’’ program where for every order, 1 meal is donated to poor children in India and the UK. To date, the firm has donated over 23 million meals.

Shop TJC's online store can be accessed on www.tjc.co.uk

Founded in 1975, Magasin Point Vert is a retail chain which brings together various garden centres and pet shop brands. Its headquarters is based in La Chapelle-Sur-Erdre, France. The company has been part of Apex franchise since 1985. 

Today, Apex is made up of 75 Magasin Vert, 308 Point Vert, 4 La Maison Point Vert and 149 affiliated stores. Furthermore, an e-commerce platform is also available for its clients. 

In the financial year 2018, Magasin Point Vert achieved a turnover of more than €600 million. 

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

• Pet: pet food and accessories. 
• Wine & Spirits: a variety of wines. 
• Household: candles and scent sachets. 
• Savoury grocery: canned goods and condiments. 
• Sweet grocery: cakes, cookies, candies, etc. 

Brands such as Aromandise, Clem, Ceven Aromes, Cake’n Party, Okakao, Monbana and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

The firm launched its own brands known as (non-exhaustive list):

• Yock: This brand consists of pet products.
• Teragile: A range of fertilisers. 
• Progreen: It consists of garden accessories such as mowers, motor hoes, oils, etc. 
• Fortec: A line dedicated to farmers and craftsmen’s accessories. 

Magasin Point Vert maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses the phytosanitary certification. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its warehouse and it also promises home delivery through a fleet of vehicles. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://magasin-point-vert.fr/ 

Botanic is a retailer based in France. The chain has been operating 74 shops in the country as well as an online store. 

In 2021, Botanic achieved a turnover of € 400 million and so far, there are 2300 people that work for the firm. 

Botanic provides products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: honey, biscuits, coffee, tea, etc.
• Savory Grocery: salt, vinegar, pasta, oil, etc.
• Drinks: ciders, beers, wines, cocktails, etc.
• Dairy: milk
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, seafood and other products
• Personal Care: fragrances, oral care, skincare, face care, etc. 
• Household: scented candles, air fresheners, detergents, etc.

Many dairy-free, gluten-free and eco-friendly products can be purchased in its stores. 

Some of the brands available include Tetra, Pukka, PetSafe, Zolux, etc. In fact, the retailer imports its products from countries such as the UK, France, USA, etc. 

The online shop for Botanic can be found on www.botanic.com

Founded in 1993, Supermercados Peruanos initially operated under the name Santa Isabel. In 2003, the company was acquired by the Intercorp Group. The latter is a general retailer based in Peru. 

Supermercados Peruanos operates a total of 222 stores under the following banners:

• Plaza Vea
• Vivanda 
• Mass

An online store is also available on the website. 

With a workforce of 19 094 employees, the company achieved a turnover of €1.6 billion in 2020. 

Concerning certifications, the business possesses the HACCP and GPTW certificate. 

The business deals with a number of brands, such as PlazaVea, Vivanda, Mass, Economax, justo, etc. 96% of these products come from local suppliers. 

The company has around 3252 suppliers. Projects such as Peru Passion allowed for the contribution to and development of the value chain of small farmers and entrepreneurs, bringing positive social and environment impacts by making the local farmers suppliers of the company. 

Operating in Lima, the company has 1 distribution centre, 1 collection/ manufacturing centre, and 3 transfer centres. 

The company currently has over 12 300 people trained in sustainable E-Learning. It also implements a BMS system and differential switches in over 35% of its stores. It also uses a reverse logistics program in the waste management of MASS stores. 

With regards to social responsibility, the company works with the charity Peru Champs and collects donations to help children in need. Furthermore, it also invests in organisations such as Children’s villages SOS Peru, Put Your Heart, INEN, etc. Moreover, PlazaVea has a sustainability strategy called Passion for the Planet, through which it develops and maintains sustainable goals for the business. 

The firm also provides a digital platform for large, medium, and small companies to offer their products and boost their sales. The site can be accessed at: www.plazavea.com.pe 

The company has teamed up with JDA Software in order to automate the supply of fresh and ultra fresh products across its grocery stores in Latin America. With around 180 retail stores, the company aims to provide quality products at the best price, thus its investment in JDA Luminate Demand Edge and JDA Luminate Store Fulfillment.

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

Founded in 2019, Naqed is a retailer based in Czech Republic which specialises in the distribution of cosmetic products from clean beauty labels. The company is known for providing non-toxic and ecological items. It operates an online shop as well and is headquartered in Prague.

Furthermore, Naqed deals with products in the personal care category which includes skincare, make-up, body care and many more.

Vegan and organic goods are available as well.

Several brands collaborate with Naqed which are as follows(not limited to):

• 22/11: offers shampoos
• 8FACES: offers face creams and others
• CANNOR: offers body scrub and many more
• CHADO: offers eye cosmetics

These are imported from Switzerland, France, UK, etc.

Naqed’s portfolio follows the requirements of the European Union and are cruelty-free. Items provided by Naqed are made from natural ingredients and are free from sulfates, paraben, silicon, mineral oils, GMO and many other harmful substances.

Concerning sustainability, the firm’s packaging is either 100% biodegradable or recyclable.

Naqed’s online shop can be accessed on www.naqed.cz

Founded in 1997, SIA Laiks-Mode is a distributor of luxury beauty products in Latvia and the Baltics States. It operates physical stores as well as an online shop under the banner Neroli Cult Beauty. The company is headquartered in Riga.

In 2020, the firm achieved a turnover of €1.33 million and employed a total of 17 people.

Products in the personal care category such as skincare, haircare, facial care and fragrances including toners, creams, serum, cleansers, etc are available at Neroli Cult Beauty.

Brands such as Corps Volatils, Antonio Croce, Africa Botanic, Chuvget, Givenchy and many more collaborate with Neroli Cult Beauty. These are imported from France, Italy, Norway, New Zealand and the UK.

Its online shop can be accessed on www.nerolicultbeauty.lv

Founded by Francois Huyssen in 2010, Real Est Dranken was created when the umbrella company, Real Est, started importing alcoholic beverages from Estonia. The company, headquartered in the Netherlands, now supplies national B2B to wholesalers, liquor stores, catering, etc.

Additionally, the firm has partnered with Van de Linde Nijhof from Hengelo and supplies the following products:

• Vana Tallinn
• Viru Valge Vodka
• Crafter's Gin
• Dark Mark

An online shop is also available on the website.

A wide range of items are offered from the wine & spirits category such as wine, gin, cognac, etc. 

Real Est Dranken imports several brands such as Pimento from France, Roby Marton from Italy, Oakvilla from South Africa, etc. 

The company is looking for products such as whiskey and rum, and is open to working with trendy brands. 

The online shop can be accessed at: www.real-est-dranken.nl

Founded in 2020 in Spain and Portugal, Iskaypet is a retail group dedicated to distributing pet care products. The firm was launched when Tíanimal and Kiwoko, the two leading pet care companies in the region, merged. At present, it is owned by Emefin and is headquartered in Madrid.

As a leading omnichannel business, IskayPet operates 207 retail stores and 87 vet clinics as well as an online shop.

Iskaypet also proposes advertising, marketing and promotional services for its brands.

Furthermore, veterinary education services and animal training are provided by IskayPet.

Moreover, a total of 210 people are employed by Iskaypet.

A wide variety of pet care products such as bedding, clothing, footwear, and many more.

Over 2000 collaborators work alongside Iskaypet to provide the best pet care items.

Multum is a wholesaler and retailer which was founded in 2017. It specialises in the distribution of grocery, beauty and pet products in the Western European market.  Its headquarters is based in Cēsis, Latvia. 

Furthermore, Multum operates 9 stores across the country and an online shop. 

It achieves an annual turnover of €4.5 million.

Various products in the following categories are proposed by Multum:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, noodles, spices, etc
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate bars, jam, coffee, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, bath foam, baby, care, etc
• Dairy: milk.
• Household: detergents, washing liquid, fabric softeners, etc
• Drinks: fizzy drinks, energy drinks, soda, etc. 
• Pet: pet food. 

Multum collaborates with several brands including:

• Nutella: chocolate spread.
• Kimchi: noodles.
• Starbucks: frappuccino. 

Its products are imported from the UK, France, Italy and others.

Furthermore, natural, organic and bio items are also available like milk, pet food, coffee, etc.

Concerning its logistics, a warehouse in Cēsu county is owned by Multum. It works with courier and parcel services for the smooth delivery of its products. 

Its online shop can be accessed on www.multum.lv

Founded in 2020 in Paris, The White Lab is an importer, wholesaler and distributor of luxury beauty brands across France. It is part of The White Space Company. An online shop is also operated by the firm.

A total of 261 references are available at The White Lab. Moreover, the company is the exclusive distributor of various brands that it provides countrywide such as Oribe, Triumph & Disaster, Naif, The Grey and many others.

Furthermore, the company works with several businesses which are as follows:

• Hotels/spas: including Royal Evian Resort Hotel that offers the label Naif
• Salons: such as Upstairs which represents the brand Oribe
• Department stores: like Le Bon Marche that sells Oribe and Triumph & Disaster
• Concept stores: like Smallable which distributes the brand Naif
• Pharmacies: such as Well & Well that also offers the label Naif 

Products in the personal care category such as body wash, shampoo, face care, etc, are proposed by The White Lab.

Travel-size and natural items are offered as well.

The White Lab’s brands are imported from the USA, New Zealand, Canada and several other countries. Apart from brands, a number of artisans collaborate with The White Lab as well.

In addition, the importer is constantly looking for niche brands which share the same values as The White Lab namely refinement, eco-responsible, brand positioning, luxury, simplicity, etc.

Its online store can be accessed on www.thewhitelab.fr

Founded in 2011 by Freddy Lucina and Eric Valette, A’rhûm specialises in the distribution of a wide range of products which have been procured from around the  world. The company, headquartered in France, owns around 3 stores across Paris and offers around 490 references.  

A’rhûm works with several distributors such as La Maison du Whisky, Les Explorateurs du Gout, CBH, etc. 

Additionally, the firm organises regular tasting workshops for its clients, allowing them to delve into the secrets of white rums and old rums.

The business provides a wide range of items in the wine & spirits category such as rums, punches, liqueurs, etc. 

Furthermore, it also provides services such as sales & consulting and tasting. 

A’rhûm endorses brands such as English Harbor from Antigua, Centenario from Costa Rica, Holey Dollar from Australia, etc. 

Founded by Cristina Llamas-Rey in 2008, Naturisimo is an online retailer of green premium beauty brands across the UK. It is headquartered in Slough, Berkshire. 

In 2020, Naturisimo achieved a turnover of €7.8 million.

Moreover, Naturisimo won the Natural Health Beauty Award 2021.

Working with some of the most pioneering brands in ethical beauty, Naturisimo offers a variety of products in the personal care category such as hair care, skin care, face care, etc.

Vegan, gluten-free, fragrance-free, non-nano and organic items are available as well.

Brands including Rahua, The Organic Pharmacy, Neom, Fushi and many others partner with Naturisimo.

In addition, Naturisimo is the exclusive distributor of labels like UpCircle and Kosas.

Naturisimo also supports local and home-grown brands by collaborating with British manufacturers and suppliers.

The firm constantly evaluates its systems and practices to ensure that its packaging is recyclable, refillable and responsibly manufactured.

Naturisimo is part of the 1% for the Planet organisation where it donates 1% of its annual sales to help the environment worldwide.

The enterprise can be accessed on www.naturisimo.com

Established in 2006 by Sylvain Legoux, Oogarden is a French retail group which focuses on the distribution of exterior home decor and pet related items. Its headquarters is based in Amberieu-en-Bugey, France. 

The retailer welcomes approximately 2 million customers in its 8 boutiques, including 1 in Germany. Besides, Oogarden operates its online shop in Belgium and Germany as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Oogarden achieved a turnover of € 96 million, indicating a rise of 159.5% since 2015. It is noteworthy that 20% of its sales are generated from its 8 showrooms and the remaining 80% from its e-commerce platforms. Moreover, the company employed 250 people. 

Additionally, the business gained recognition through World Kitchen Awards for its Gas Grills in 2022. 

Furthermore, more than 7,850 product references are offered in the non-food categories. Some of its products are as follows: 

• Barbecue accessories 
• Pet accessories 
• Gardening accessories 
• Pool accessories 

In addition, 200 major brands including Smoby, Bosch, Grosfillex, Intex, Campingaz, Lafuma and many others collaborate with Oogarden.

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its own distribution centres and a fleet of 70 trucks to conduct its deliveries. Moreover, in April 2021, the Trouillet logistics company designed 10 MAN TGE, 5 tons of GVW and 180 hp which allows a loading volume of 27 m3 for 1.7 ton of payload for Oogarden. Besides, by the end of 2021, Oogarden purchased another 10 trucks to develop its logistics. 

Oogarden’s online store can be accessed on: www.oogarden.co 

Founded in 1916 and a subsidiary of the Emirates Group, MMI started as a Dubai Creekside shipping agent. The company is now a leading independent, international beverage distributor. MMI distributes beverages to hotels, restaurants, bars, etc, and specialises in beverage marketing, sales and distribution. The firm currently has the largest wine portfolio in the Gulf, with more than 2,400 products. 

An online shop, Al Hamra Cellar, is also available on the website.  

Additionally, MMI’s Diplomatic and Export Sales Division is recognised as the biggest and most established supplier of fine liquor products to embassies, consulates, missions, etc, and has also partnered with brands such as Amstel, Heineken, Tiger, etc. MMI has partners in countries such as Zanzibar, the Maldives, Tanzania, Ethiopia, etc. 

With a workforce of 633 employees, MMI achieves an annual turnover of around € 103.32 million.

A wide range of products are available from the wine & spirits category such as an assortment of wines, beers, champagnes, etc.

Moreover, the company imports its items from around 42 countries, including areas such as the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. 

MMI endorses brands such as Absolut, Bacardi, Belvedere, Bombay Sapphire, Chivas Regal, etc. 

With regards to logistics, the company’s wines are transported under heavy care, monitored and tracked in climate controlled conditions from the estate to the warehouses and on to the firm’s customers.

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

Founded in 2019 by Julie, Pup Wax was created with the aim of providing safer, more effective products for pets. The offered items assure faster relief as compared to its competitors’ goods. The company is headquartered in New York. 

An online shop is available on the website. 

Several items are provided in the pet care & accessories category such as nose balm, paw wax, bath bombs, etc.

The products are offered under the private label of the company, Pup Wax. 

Moreover, the items offered are organic and are free from toxic ingredients for pets such as essential oil, cocoa butter, comfrey, etc. 

With regards to the environment, Pup Wax offers its goods in eco-friendly and recyclable glass packaging. Moreover, it also aims to launch a program titled Reuse & Rebate. The firm also contributes to several rescue organisations. 

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

Thomas Kennedy founded Kennedy Marketing Associates(KMA), a company which was born in 2001 and operates in the Marketing Consulting Services industry.

KMA’s headquarter is situated in New Jersey, USA.

In 2021, Kennedy Marketing Associates expanded its business and capabilities to include direct to consumer fulfillment of orders. So now in addition to KMA warehousing and shipping B2B, brands can reach consumers directly.

In regards to its achievements, KMA is currently a “Vendor of Record” with 2 of the top 5 US retailers and soon will be adding 2 additional retailers which will change the tally to 4 of the top 8 US retailers.

Moreover, the firm is reported to achieve an annual turnover of about €491 000 and a total of 6 people are currently working towards the goal of Kennedy Marketing Associates.

KMA operates from a state of the art logistics facility with the capability to ship to retailer DC’s, direct to store or as mentioned previously direct to the consumer.

Founded in 2017, Market Defense is headquartered in the USA. The company, with their unparalleled experience, focusses on client satisfaction by enforcing the brands’ pricing policy and protecting them from future erosion. Moreover, Market Defense also protects its clients’ brands from infringement, fighting reputational damage, guiding reseller policies, etc.

Market Defense has worked for brands such as First Aid Beauty, Petite ‘n Pretty, Dr. Dennis Gross, Clark’s Botanicals, etc. The firm works primarily on the online platform, Amazon, and provides services to troubleshoot discrepancies that arise pertaining to different brands. 

With a workforce of around 6 employees, the firm achieves an annual turnover of € 0.615 million. 

Several services are provided such as long-term solutions for Brand Protection, Advertising, Account Management, Logistics, and Legal.

Founded by Sabeen Zia in 2019, The Indie Shelf is headquartered in the USA. The company aims to create opportunities for natural beauty enthusiasts and independent brands across the globe to come together. 

Moreover, in 2019, the company was awarded the title “Best of Philly 2019 New Beauty Store” by Philly Mag. The Indie Shelf also holds notable mentions in magazines such as Beauty Independant, Well Insiders, and many more. 

Currently, The Indie Shelf has 2 employees

Several products are available in the personal care category such as skincare, haircare, fragrance, cosmetics, etc. 

Additionally, various services such as concierge services and Makeup services are also provided. 

The Indie Shelf endorses brands such as Allyoos, Bkind, Daughter of The Land, Groto, etc. 

The firm owns a private label, Muskaan, which produces lipsticks. 

Moreover, the business owns cruelty-free, halal and gluten-free certifications.

The Indie Shelf also provides a line of organic products.

Founded in 1926 by Peter J. Fleggaard, the company started as a small tobacco, coffee and grocery store. Fleggaard, headquartered in Denmark, is currently one of the leading businesses in the country. 

An online shop is also available on the website.

With a workforce of 940 employees, Fleggaard achieved an annual turnover of € 373.03 million in 2020. 

Moreover, the firm is also recognised as being among the top 30 supermarkets in the market. 

Several products are available in different categories such as:

• Drinks: juice, water, cider, etc
• Wine & Spirits: beer, wine, brandy, etc
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, licorice, chewing gum, etc
• Savory Grocery: chips, canned food, spices, etc
• Fresh & Chilled Food: fruits, vegetables, bread, etc
• Personal Care: hair care, body care, cosmetics, etc
• Homecare: cleaning items, polishing agents, dishwashing soaps, etc

Additionally, the firm also provides travel services under the brand Fleggaard Travel Partners. 

Fleggaard endorses brands such as Finish, Nikoline, Skittles, etc. 

Moreover, a range of organic items are also available. 

The online shop can be accessed at: www.fleggaard.dk 

Founded in 2000 and based in Italy, GM24 was initially called HOT Italia and was later renamed to Home Shopping Europe. The company’s name was changed to HSE24 in 2010, and finally, in 2021, the approved name became GM24. The business is part of the GM Comunicazione group. 

The firm operates as a digital television channel with programming covering several aspects such as lifestyle, information, shopping, etc. Moreover, the e-commerce channel provides several advanced technological possibilities such as state-of-the-art websites, option to purchase in "atomic mode”, as well as streaming television programs on demand. 

GM24 provides a wide catalogue, including 15,000 different products and works with more than 100 brands. 

Initially, the company, under the name HSE24, functioned as an extension of television activities and is present in around 5 different countries such as Germany and many more. 

GM24 broadcasts several programmes relating to categories such as beauty & fitness, kitchen, clothing & jewels, etc.  

The firm has a workforce of 170 staff and achieved a turnover of € 28.19 million in 2020. 

Various products are available in the personal care category such as cosmetics, vitamins, skincare, etc. 

Moreover, services related to brand communication, such as direct marketing, social media, etc, are also offered. 

GM24 endorses brands such as Signal, Piccadilly, Caprice, Diamentea, etc. 

With regards to logistics, the company delivers over 30,000 packages weekly for direct marketing activities. Moreover, it also owns a warehouse of around 8,400 m2. 

The e-commerce platform can be accessed at: www.gm24.it 

We are Smol.

We believe it’s the little things that can make a big difference. Great quality, wonderful smelling laundry capsules, regularly delivered through the letterbox at the best price, guaranteed.

Our laundry capsules and dishwasher tablets are eco-friendly, packed in recycled and recyclable materials and suitable for vegans.

No animal testing, no animal derivatives, just wonderfully fragranced clean clothes and dishes. No more lugging big packs or bottles back from the supermarket, small and compact to store at home, Smol products are super concentrated and use less chemicals than other brands.

Launched in 2020, Drinks&Co has for ambition to consolidate its presence on the french natural drinks market, and has just decided to launch its internationalization.

In 1.5 year, we manage to put on shelf our first two products, only made with natural ingredients.

Currently preparing two drop twoi new products to diversify our portfolio

IFS & HACCP certified.

Looking forward to E-meet our next business partners !

Founded in 1762 and based in Norway, Hadeland Glassverk is recognised as the country’s oldest industrial company with continuous operation.  Currently, the company belongs to Atle Brynestad and it started production of bottles, pharmacist glass, medicine glass and glass for household use in 1765. From 1852, Hadeland Glassverk expanded its range to include wine glasses, bowls, barrels, flower glasses and vases. 

The enterprise also comprises a glass museum which is the largest one in the scandinavian. Furthermore, a Glass Hut is also open to the public where they can make their own honey pot or drinking glass. 

Currently, Hadeland Glassverk has 9 shops and 1 factory outlet. 

An online shop is also available on the website. 

With a workforce of 247 people, the company achieved a turnover of € 13 million in 2019. 

A wide range of products are available at Hadeland Glassverk. Primarily, the business produces and deals with glassware. These include glasses, lanterns, decorations, bottles, etc. 

Moreover, in the sweet grocery category, Hadeland Glassverk offers a range of sweets, honey, jam, etc, in their signature Norgesglass.

The online shop can be accessed at: www.hadeland-glassverk.com

Founded in 1997 and based in Jordan, QMITC forms part of Al-Hakkak Group. The company is one of the leading distributors of consumer products in Iraq. QMITC also has a network of sub-distributors across the country. 

QMITC has 9 branches in regions such as Sulaimaniyah, Erbil, Dhouk, Baghdad, Babel, Najaf and Basra.

The company has partners such as BIC, Henkel, Dilmah, Emami, Nestle, etc.

Currently, over 800 employees are working at the firm.

Furthermore, QMITC offers services in areas pertaining to sales, marketing, human resources, information technology, finance, and logistics. 

Brands such as Afia, Dial, Coffee Mate, Cruncheez, etc, are available in QMITC’s portfolio. 

With regards to logistics, QMITC owns 9 distribution centres across Iraq. The firm also owns warehouses which are over 45,000 sqm as well as 350 vehicles for sales and delivery activities.

Founded in Lithuania in 2008, Spila UAB is a manufacturer of healthy products by using superfoods especially microalgae, spirulina and chlorella by drying, grinding, mixing so that all of its natural benefits are preserved. It is headquartered in Vilnius and the company manages an online shop as well.

A variety of products are provided in the personal care category such as spirulina tablets, sea buckthorn oil, spirulina and propolis in honey and many others. 

Furthermore, Spila UAB offers all of its items under its private label which goes by the company name itself.

Spila UAB imports naturally-grown spirulina from various countries and uses local raw materials to produce its products which are then distributed and exported for sale.

Its online shop can be accessed on www.spila.lt/

Founded by Jouri Schoemaker and Martijn Bijmolt in 2019, Pieter Pot is an online packaging-free retailer based in the Netherlands. The firm has recently expanded to Belgium and is planning on launching its services in Germany in 2022.

The company’s concept includes buying products in bulk and then packages it into reusable glass jars. After paying a 2 euro deposit per jar, customers receive their groceries by Post NL Food, who simultaneously takes the empty jars from previous orders back to Pieter Pot.

Pieter Pot’s clientele consists of more than 70 000 customers across the Netherlands, 10 000 in Belgium and 30 000 on its waiting list. The online retailer handles almost 20 000 orders monthly.

Over 300 references are available at Pieter Pot.

A total of €9 million has been raised for the development of lighter and sustainable jars as well as the international expansion of Pieter Pot in the upcoming year.

Products in the following categories are offered:

• Savory Grocery: sauces, oil, pasta, etc
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, coffee, tea, etc
• Personal Care: toothpaste tablets, bamboo brushes, shampoo bar, etc
• Household: dish soap, toilet cleaner, garbage bag, etc

Vegan alternatives are also provided.

A-brands such as Heinz, Haribo, Callebaut, and many others collaborate with Pieter Pot.

In addition to reducing its carbon footprint, Pieter Pot has saved more than 1 million packages with its zero-waste concept in 2021.

Pieter Pot is looking for new suppliers, mainly in dry grocery and near-food categories.

Its shop can be accessed on www.pieter-pot.nl/

Founded by Kotryna Baranauskaitė and Beata Tiškevič in 2018, MB Nebegeda is the first Lithuanian online sexual wellness brand. The firm’s motive is to change prejudices and prohibitions related to sexuality in Lithuania by knowledge and conscious behavior.

Furthermore, MB Nebegeda is planning to add its personalised menstrual cup to its portfolio by the end of 2022.

MB Nebegeda achieves an annual turnover of approximately €600 000 and its team consists of 8 people.

A wide variety of items are offered in the personal care category such as face masks, condoms, lubricants, body oil, etc.

Brands like Serene, Nexus, Tenga, Lelo and many others collaborate with MB Nebegeda.

Regarding deliveries, MB Nebegeda partnered with several third-party delivery companies such as dpd, Venipak, Omniva, LPExpress and Smartcase Pastomatai.

Its online shop can be accessed on www.nebegeda.lt/

Founded in 1957 by Kristen Tveit and Ann- Kristin Stokke, Skintific is an online retailer operating in the skincare and cosmetics industry. Its headquarters is based in Oslo, Norway. Using its knowledge based on research and technology, the firm is able to provide the world's most attractive series in skin care and makeup. 

Moreover, the firm operates 1 physical store in Norway and an online shop as well. 

The firm provides an education program for professional skin therapists and makeup artists through its Skintific academy. Skintific also offers an expert program in which skin therapists are made familiar with the latest knowledge about trends, products, ingredients and business. 

In the financial year 2020, the company generated a turnover of € 13 million and employed 40 people. 

Additionally, the retailer provides various items under the personal care category which are as follows (not limited to): 

• Moisture sprays
• Masks 
• Serums 
• Lipsticks 

Skintific offers multiple brands in the Norwegian market which include Ikou, Jane Iredale, Dermalogica, etc. The firm exclusively represents the Bio-therapeutic brand throughout Norway. 

Moreover, its products contain ingredients which are natural, organic and vegan. 

The company possesses certifications such as PETA, Leaping Bunny Standard, Fairtrade, etc. 

With regards to its logistics features, the retailer partnered with PostNord to conduct its deliveries. 

Skintific’s online store can be accessed on: https://forhandler.skintific.no/ 

Established in 1985 by Michel Bourel in La Baule, France, Cavavin is a network of local wine merchants operating a total of 170 franchises/cellars, including 155 countrywide.

Cavavin plans on expanding to 200 cellars in the upcoming 2 years.

In 2021, 8 franchises were opened across France. Additionally, 3 openings were reported in Moldova and England.

200 winegrowers have been partnering with Cavavin since the beginning. Over 2000 references are available in the company’s portfolio, consisting of mainly exclusive and authentic products.

Being an ambassador of "French art de vivre ", Cavavin has its operations in Guyana and Reunion, as well as England, Scotland, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ivory Coast, Congo and Morocco.

Furthermore, the business’ local wine merchants advise customers who are willing to discover wines and spirits made in France and other territories.

The number of bottles sold per hour exceeds 1500 and 3.5 million bottles are transported yearly.

Cavavin achieved a turnover of €84 million in 2021, experiencing a growth of 20% compared to the previous year. Moreover, its international cellars amount to 15% of its turnover.

A variety of products is provided in the wine & spirits category such as gin, champagne, wine, whiskey, etc.

More than 150 wines and spirits are organic.

Brands such as Gavoty, Disaronno, Raphael and many others can be found in Cavavin’s franchises.

Its online shop can be accessed on www.cavavincado.com/

Founded in 1991, Family Frost Kft is a 100% Hungarian-owned business and is the market leader in mobile store sales. Its headquarters is based in Buadors, Hungary. 

Today, the enterprise has expanded its network nationwide with 300 mobile shops and it also manages an online shop. Customers have the possibility to shop every day of the week, quickly and conveniently across the country. 

In the financial year 2020, the firm generated a turnover of € 25.3 million. In addition, as of 2022, Family Frost has a total workforce of 67 people. 

Moreover, the business offers more than 150 products under the following categories:

• Frozen: ice creams, fish, vegetables,ready meals, cakes, etc. 
• Drinks: fruit syrup and lemonade. 
• Sweet savoury: Coffee beans. 

The firm provides brands such as Bravos Classic, Poloske, Mantaro Ahora, etc. Additionally, there are several specialties which are exclusively offered by Family Frost which are as follows (not limited to): 

• Soma mix 
• Nussi choc
• Family extra 

Family Frost provides a line of gluten-free, lactose-free and diabetic products as well. 

The company ensures the freshness and preservation of vitamins in its products as it uses the method of quick-freezing. 

In relation to its supply chain, the business operates 19 depots to ensure the flow of its goods and services. 

In fact, the company’s objective is to provide its customers with healthy and nutritious products at very affordable prices.  

The firm’s online shop can be accessed on: https://webshop.frost.hu/

Founded in November 2020, Maison de L’Asie is a retailer which was established by Elizabeth. Its headquarters is based in Singapore. Maison de L’Asie is a luxury fragrance house which combines French perfumery traditions with Asian overtures. 

Currently, the company operates 1 store across the country. Moreover, its products are available at TANGS, a prominent retail player and national gallery of Singapore as well.  Maison de L’Asie also manages an online store. 

Additionally, the retailer focuses on the personal care category and its collection includes: 

• Collector box: set of 3 fragrances
• Discovery set: set of 3 fragrances from Bali and Indonesia 
• Room fragrances

Maison de L’Asie offers its own brands such as (not limited to): 

• Lost lovers
• Mother x love
• Nanyang 
• Bois d’indonesie 

 In addition, the firm partners with perfumers from Grasse, France in order to develop exceptional perfumes with top ingredients sourced around the world. 

Moreover, the company offers free shipping across Singapore and international shipping as well. 

Concerning sustainability, Maison de L’Asie uses lab -created synthetics in its products for the safety of the environment. 

In fact, the objective of the company is to expand internationally in 2022. 

The company's online shop can be accessed on:  https://www.maisondelasie.sg/shop/

Founded in 2016, Olet Kaunis is a 100% Finnish beauty and well-being online store. Its headquarters is based in Hämeenlinna. 

We want to be as ecological to Earth and use only recycled packaging materials, we have solar panels on roof and our transportations are all carbon compensated.

Moreover, in order to maintain the highest quality standards, the business achieved organic certifications for its natural cosmetics range. We do not only concentrate in natural products but they are large part of our sales.

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://oletkaunis.fi/fi/

We also have distribution side in our business and we are covering all major retailers in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and the Baltic States. We are looking for brands fitting into our market and also brands having similar filosophy as we.

Kraft Heinz is an online retailer operating in the FMCG sector. Its headquarters is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The business is owned by Kraft Heinz Food company based in the United States. 

Furthermore, Kraft Heinz operates its own office and factory across the country. Besides, Kraft Heinz’s second largest innovation centre in the world is located in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. 

Kraft Heinz employs more than 1,000 people in its organisation.

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

• Savoury grocery: pasta, rice, noodles, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates toppings and spread. 
• Drinks: a variety of juices. 

Moreover, Kraft Heinz offers its brands such as De Rujiter, Wijko, Heinz, Brinta, Roosvicee, Venz, Honig, Amoy and Karvan Cevitam. 

Concerning sustainability, Kraft Heinz decided to expand its Animal Welfare commitments in Europe. The company wishes to use 100% fresh, frozen and processed chicken in its supply chain by 2026. 

Kraft Heinz’s online store can be accessed on: https://shop.kraftheinzfoodservice.nl/ 

Founded by Anisha Oberoi in 2020, Secret skin is an online retailer operating in the beauty industry. Its headquarters is based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The e-commerce platform connects global brands to beauty consumers in the Middle East. 

In 2021, the firm gained recognition by Beacon Awards through the International Online Retailer of the Year award.

Moreover, the business provides a wide assortment of products in the personal care category which are as follows (not limited to): 

• Face cleanser
• Shampoo 
• Makeup 
• Fragrances 

In addition, the company offers various brands such as Rahua, Lola Lee, Amly, Odacite, etc. It is noteworthy that the products are ethically sourced with nature-derived ingredients. The products are cruelty-free, halal-friendly and gender-neutral.  

Furthermore, the business developed its own label “secret skin” which is recyclable. 

In relation to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates its own warehouse and partners with a third-party logistics company to conduct its deliveries. Moreover, the company promises same day delivery in UAE. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm encourages its customers to recycle their plastic bottles through its Eco-Rewards program.

In addition, the retailer wishes to expand its business in South East Asia starting with Singapore by 2023. The founder’s dream is to establish its headquarters in Singapore and to ship globally. 

The company's online shop can be accessed on: https://thesecretskin.com/  

Founded in 2014 by Pavel Martynov, Aromateque is a concept store network operating in the beauty industry. Its headquarters is based in Dnipro, Ukraine. The company was created in order to change the usual perception of perfume and cosmetic products in the Ukrainian market. 

Moreover, the business operates 5 concept stores across the country and an online store as well. 

In the financial year 2020, the firm achieved a turnover of € 5.9 million and employed 216 people. 

Furthermore, the business provides various goods in the following categories: 

• Personal care: makeup, perfumes, skincare, haircare, etc. 
• Household: scented candles and home fragrances. 

In addition, Aromateque endorses multiple brands such as Goutal Paris, Bobbi Brown, Memo Paris, Yves Saint Laurent, Biotherm, etc. 

In relation to its logistics solutions, the firm partnered with a third-party logistics company, Nova poshta which takes care of its online deliveries. 

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

Founded by Samuel Gearing in 2019, Sg Brands is an online retailer operating in the beauty industry. Its headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom. The business was established to promote the world’s best fragrances produced by independent perfumeries. 

Moreover, the firm’s brand “Gallivant” was awarded the Best Niche Fragrance at the Pure Beauty Global Awards in 2020. 

Sg Brands offers various products in the following categories:

• Personal care: a range of perfumes. 
• Household: a variety of scented candles. 

In addition, the company endorses multiple brands such as Gallivant, Grossmith, Micallef, Arquiste, etc. It is noteworthy that the firm stocks fully vegan brands as well. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm partnered with a courier service to conduct its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the business makes sure that its products and packaging are environmentally friendly as much as possible. Sg Brands uses recycled products most of the time.  

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://fiole.co.uk/ 

Founded in 2013 by Rafael Ilishayev and Yakir Gola, Gopuff is an online retailer which delivers thousands of everyday essentials to various households. Its headquarters is based in Philadelphia, PA, USA. First started as an on-demand hookah delivery service, Gopuff is now a rapid grocery delivery app. 

Presently, the company has operations in more than 100 locations with 2.6 million active users. As of 2022, around 11.3 million people have downloaded the Gopuff app. 

In the financial year 2021, Gopuff achieved a turnover of  € 882.6 million and employed 10,000 people. 

Moreover, Gopuff won 3 awards in 2021 including “Best Ceos for Diversity 2021”, “Best Operations Team 2021” and “Best Engineering Team 2021”. 

Gopuff offers a wide assortment of products under the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: pasta, vinegar, rice, etc.
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, cookies, coffee, etc. 
• Dairy: eggs, milk, cheese, etc. 
• Frozen: pizza, burgers, ice creams, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: ready meals, meat, fish, etc.
• Drinks: water, juice, soft drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, beers, tequilas, etc. 
• Personal care: makeup, shampoos, moisturisers, etc. 
• Household: toilet papers, detergents, air fresheners, etc. 

In addition, the online retailer endorses multiple brands such as Dove, Ben & Jerry's, Hillshire, Arizona and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates more than 500 micro-fulfillment centres and has its own fleet of vehicles to conduct deliveries. It is noteworthy that the deliveries are done within 15-20 minutes. 

Furthermore, the enterprise partnered with Uber Eats in May 2021 to sell products on Uber’s platform and the deliveries are done by Gopuff drivers.