Areas is Elior group’s brand ; specialised in travel and leisure catering sector. The company targets locations such as:

• Railway stations
• Airports
• Leisure centers
• Motorways

Presently, Areas has developed its own brands. Indeed, with 150 private labels and has also expanded its networks through partnership with international brands.

Areas’ own brands consists of:

• Deli market
• Il giardino
• Delivery
• Break point
• Sports bar
• Le ptit moulin
• Axxe motel
• Brauhaus
• Axxe restaurant

And its partnered brands are composed of the following:

• Burger king
• Serways
• Segafredo
• Nordsee
• Lavazza

Elior Italy is one of the leading catering and restaurant chains in Italy. Elior is a French company which entered the Italian market in 1999 when it acquired Ristochef.

Nowadays, Elior Italy manages 2000 restaurants and each year serves 106 million customers.

Elior Italy previously traded under the name Avenance Italia until 2012 when it changed its name to Elior. 

Elior Italy’s clients in the catering sector includes health care facilities, schools, armed forces, leisure businesses, companies, etc. 

Elior Italy employs 12000 people and its turnover is € 600 million.

Areas in Portugal can be defined as a brand regrouping restaurant services and Elior concessions. The company has become a reference in the catering sector and in Portugal Areas can be found in Airport and Motorways mainly. The company has also knowledge in catering space management and quality.

Over the years Areas has developed various brands that meet the needs of different customers:

• Francesinha
• Mercado
• Pausa
• Atable
• Colibri
• Caffriccio

Areas is present in Portugal through concessions business (catering services) as well as Elior brand. Areas has given rise to a portfolio of brands in the market, offering a wide range of solutions:

• Pepito grillo
• Super wild coffee
• Streat
• Airea
• Briciole
• Café café
• Caffriccio

The food service operates in different locations:

• Airports
• Highways
• Train stations
• Fairgrounds
• City centers

European Marketing distribution also known as EMD is a buying alliance for independent retailers. The alliance is composed of 14 members encompassing 400 players in the grocery retail sector covering 22 countries and 55,000 points of sales. The alliance enables the retailers to beneficiate from advantageous conditions while also participating in EMD projects.

The firm achieved a turnover of €184 billion in 2018.

EMD members regroups particularly retailers from the European region as follows: (non-exhaustive list)

• Markant Oesterreich GmbH, Vienna
• Markant Syntrade AG, Pfäffikon
• Markant AG, Pfäffikon
• Markant C.E.S. s.r.o., Prague
• Markant Slovensko s.r.o., Bratislava
• Dagrofa, Brøndby
• Euromadi Iberica SA, Esplugues
• Tuko Logistics Osuuskunta, Kerava
• EMC Distribution S.A.S., Paris

For more than 25 years, EMD deals with manufacturers along with retailers with the aim to enhance new markets within the European frame. The platform not only enables members to meet but also provide new opportunities for suppliers.

Since various EMD members has brands in their portfolio, EMD has a long record of dealing with manufacturers having branded products. The buying alliance hence provides a platform where suppliers having brands can expand their business network.

Furthermore, the firm sources private label products which can be great opportunities for private label manufacturers. Indeed, EMD sources private label items for its members. The sourcing is done through EMD’s 7 steps sourcing process.

The buying alliance caters for retailers as well by offering a wide rage of EMD’s own labels which have been carefully developed for retailers matching high standards and expectations of the members.

EMD has also Eurolabel brands which are only for EMD-members. These particular products are made only after exclusive agreements with EMD while only specific suppliers have the permission to produce these EMD Eurolabel products.

Some examples of Eurolabels are as follows:

• Banderos
• Powerking
• Fraiche D’or
• Premier
• Monte Castello
• Freshgold
• EMDBRAU
• Fresca d’oro
• Spice field
• Minel
• Omega

Confirming its expansion, in 2017 EMD was joined by Russian retailer Lenta which has a turnover of 4.5 billion euros followed by Australian retailer Woolworths having an external turnover of 216 billion euros as well as Globus the German hypermarket chain.

The major reason why Woolworths joined EMD is mainly for a private label business only in order to promote its private label product ranges. Through this commitment, Woolworths is able to provide its customers with more choice of own brand products. Woolworths added 38,000 million euros to the purchasing power in 2017. EMD became the first intercontinental shopping alliance when the Australian distributor Woolworths joined the organisation.

Also, Lenta joined the alliance to ensure savings by expanding its goods sourcing base. The significant savings concerns primarily the supply chain.

In the year 2016, the members of the buying organization noticed an increase of 4% in sales for their business volume in Iberia.

As of January 2018, Asda quit the buying group in order to strengthen its direct to supplier model.  However, Asda stated that EMD has been the right partner for them by helping them strengthen their buying capabilities in the last few years.

Presently EMD’s retail network covers 4,000000 square meters, with 14% market share in Europe. Its turnover in Europe accounts for 160 billion euros while in Australia and New Zealand the figures are 38 billion euros.

Etos is a retailer in the Netherlands specialised in health and beauty care products. Founded in 1919, the firm operates various drug stores and is a subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize. Etos was previously known as De Verbruik Vereeniging. The company gained its name, Etos, when De Verbruik Vereeniging became independent from Phillips, a Dutch multinational conglomerate corporation that founded the firm as a way for its employees to benefit from low-cost products.

More than 550 stores as well as an online shop are operated by Etos. A majority of the stores operate as franchises.

Presently, Etos has over 1200 references in the food and non-food categories. Alongside a workforce of 5400 people, the company serves up to 1 million customers weekly. Moreover, Etos was reported to achieve a turnover of more than €89 million.

Etos exports its products to Belgium, Romania, Czech republic and Greece. The company is planning to provide its products in the United States as well

Moreover, the firm owns SkinVision, a medical app that assesses client’s skin blemishes and spots. The business also offers skin analysis by a professional in its shops.

Recently, Etos was ranked the best drugstore in the Netherlands for the 7th time in eight years. The firm was also awarded Best Product of the Year in 2019.

The ranges consist mainly of A-brand products in the personal care category including health, body care, baby and beauty products.

Etos works with different brands such as Vaseline, L’Oreal, Maybelline and many more. These are imported from France, USA and UK.

Furthermore, it has developed its own brand which represents quality products at competitive prices. Its private labels are as follows( not limited to):

• Etos Aroma: involves aromas and essential oils in different flavours.
• Etos hairstyling: offers 20 products including hair gels, mousses, hairspray as well as hair oil, hair serum, sea salt spray suiting different hair types.
• Etos VMS: is a line of vitamins, minerals and supplements.
• Etos botanical: offers plant based beauty products
• Etos makeup: offers improved formulas at low prices.
• Etos Facial care: provides beauty products specially

Etos’ online shop can be accessed on www.etos.nl

Euromadi is a Spanish Buying Alliance for more than 150 Spanish and Portuguese associates representing a cumulated turnover of 13,795 billion euros and standing for more than 13 500 outlets. The Purchasing Group claims a 20% share of the whole Spanish market and a 43,5% market share as far as perfumeries and drugstores are concerned. As it is aware of the ongoing globalization movement undermining buying structures, Euromadi has long become a member of EMD, the largest centre of mass consumption products in Europe and leader in distribution. The alliance works with almost every range of products both in food and nonfood categories but has a strong HPC expertise.

Euromadi offers a display of 11 own brands standing for 4 500 Private Label SKU’s ranging from food to nonfood categories:

• Among food categories are core brands “Alteza” and “Vivó Chef”.
• Among personal care category, “Central Line” and “Crowe” are Euromadi’s core brands; the second is declined for women (“Juliette Crowe”), men (“Crowe for Men”), and children (“Crowe for Kids”). The group also operates “Perfect Beauty”, a core beauty care brand.
• “Vivó” is a transversal core brand covering food and nonfood segments
• “Tandy” is Euromadi’s brand for pet food and pet care
• “Selex” stands for household.

Finnfrost is a finnish purchasing and logistics company specialised in frozen foods and icecreams. It was established in 1991. Its distribution system covers the whole finland and the baltic countries. They supplies frozen goods to the retail traders as well as to the foodservice sectors. Total number of employees in 2013 were 200. By combining the purchasing power of its customers, Finnfrost is able to offer an extensive range of products and cost effective logistics services.  Finnfrost purchases retail trade and foodservice products from Finland and abroad. Their selections are based on the needs and the decisions of the customers. Finnfrost has a few hundred contract suppliers and several thousand frozen food and ice cream products in their selection. Their logistics services include the storage of the products and the delivery to the customers. The objective of Finnfrost is to support the competitiveness of its customers and shareholders with customer oriented service, cost effective operation and  fair and open operational policy. The company values of Finnfrost are customer orientation, respect for the personnel, continuous development of skills, and the profitability of the value chain.     

Fressnapf is a chain of retail stores which was established in 1990 in Germany by Torsten Toeller. Fressnapf specialises in pet food and pet supplies, offering over 13000 references for different pets including cats, dogs, rodents, fishes, etc. 

In 1992 Fressnapf started to operate as a franchise and in 1997, the business expanded outside Germany. Nowadays, Fressnapf has stores in 12 countries which are Germany, Belgium, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Ireland, Italy, Austria, Poland, Switzerland and Hungary. 

Fressnapf operates a total of 1459 shops including 886 shops in Germany. There is also an online shop.

Fressnapf runs its stores under the following banners:

• Fressnapf
• Maxi Zoo: a pet store chain solely for German non-speaking countries

Fressnapf achieved a turnover of € 1978 million in 2017, indicating a rise of 6.1% compared to 2016. Its turnover for Germany was € 1251 million. At present Fressnapf employs a total of 12000 people. 

Fressnapf won several awards such as the ECC Award for its online shop twice and the business also bagged the Franchise Award 4 times. 

Fressnapf offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: a range of pet food for various pets
• Personal Care: pet care products

Fressnapf distributes products from brands like Royal Canin and many others

Fressnapf has also developed private labels such as (but not limited to):

• Select Gold: more than animal food, Select gold is a premium diet that caters for the nutritional aspect of cats’ needs caring for skin, coat etc.
• Real Nature: animal food that are made using natural ingredients which includes vitamins and minerals and free from artificial preservatives, colourings and flavours.
• Food Print: Food Print are made using valuable food grade raw materials and sourced from German producers.
• Premiere: high quality products including wet foods and non food products.
• Moments: gourmet delicacies which are additive free.

Fressnapf operates its own warehouses and  in 2016 has announced that it would set up an import warehouse for products coming from Asia and North America

Fressnapf’s online shop can be accessed on www.fressnapf.de

Founded in 1835 by Franz Ludwig Gehe in Germany, Gehe Pharma began as a simple drugstore and today stands as a full service provider specialised in pharmacy management. The company is a subsidiary of McKesson Europe. 

Gehe Pharma is also a wholesaler of pharmaceutical products, supplying 6500 pharmacies regularly. Currently, Gehe Pharma offers over 128000 references. 

In addition, the pharmaceutical distributor offers its support to pharmacies through services like marketing and pharmacy management. Manufacturers also benefit from tailor-made marketing solutions for their products and brands. 

Gehe Pharma also operates a training centre known as Gehe Academy which provides a number of courses in pharmaceutical, business and communication skills. 

Gehe Pharma employs over 2300 people and its turnover is around € 757 million. The business won several awards including the Rising Star of the year in 2016 by Sempora Coop and the Best Own Brand. 

Gehe Pharma offers products in the personal care category such as supplements, hygiene, skincare, etc. 

Gehe Pharma distributes products from its own brand Gesundleben which features hygiene, supplements, skincare, etc. 

Gehe Pharma works with around 1500 manufacturers. 

The company operates 19 distribution centers with certified cooling logistics. 9 of these centres have been equipped with Rowa technology. Gehe Pharma intends to equip 9 other distribution centres with the same technology. The aim is to efficiently use the warehousing space. 

Globus Czech is a hypermarket chain which is part of the group Globus. Globus started operating in Czech Republic in 1996. The company operates 15 hypermarkets and also offers a mobile phone application that facilitates shopping. For instance, people can view special offers and check prices through the application.

Each hypermarket has its own bakery. There are also restaurants and cafés known as Globus. There are also gas stations at each Globus hypermarket.

Since 2018, Globus Czech’s online ordering has increased by 30% and during the Covid 19 pandemic, online orders have risen massively by 600%. Globus Czech’s Click & Go service was introduced in 2018 and will be extended to 15 sites.

The company achieved a turnover of €863 million in 2020 and employed 5438 people.

The firm has been honored as the Dealer of the 2012 Food Retailer and has received 9 awards for being the Top Retailer.

The firm offers products in the various categories of goods which are listed below:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, canned goods, oil, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, coffee, bread, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: sausages, ready meals, fruits & vegetables, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, fish, ice cream, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc.
• Drinks:  champagne, syrup, soft drinks,etc.

Furthermore, the company offers healthy food and beverages, vegan and vegetarian options, lactose-free, sugar-free and products free of palm oil.

Globus owns 1200 private labels and it was officially entitled the most trusted brands in Czech Republic in the year 2018. 

The retailer’s own brand is Globus and the products that are produced under this brand are lamb’s leg, beef, cuttlefish, bread, etc.

Globus is a retailer which was established in the year 1907 and its headquarters is found in Spreitenbach, switzerland. It is a subsidiary of Migros.

Since 2016, it has a dedicated team of 3400 people working towards the ultimate goal of the company. In the financial year 2016, Globus attained a total revenue of 8 million euros.

Its products categories include:

• Sweet grocery (chocolate, cookies, pastries, etc…)
• Savoury grocery (oil & vinegar, canned goods, rice, etc…)
• Frozen ( cold meats, sausages, fishes, etc…)
• Chilled & fresh (delicatessens, fruits & vegetables, ham, etc…)
• Drinks (wine, beer, champagne, etc…)
• Personal care (baby toys, powder, shampoo, etc…)
• Household (glasses, dishes, cutlery, etc... )
• Bazar (electronic gadgets, beds, pet accessories, etc...)

In fact, the firm’s objective is to ensure that the needs of the customers are being satisfied and their expectations are fulfilled through excellent value for money.

Azzurri Group was established in the UK in 2015. The company is involved in Italian casual dining and operates a total of 311 restaurants and shops, all offering Italian cuisine. Azzurri Group also runs food establishments in Ireland and China.

Azzurri Group operates its restaurants under the following banners:

• Zizzi: Zizzi consists of a total of 162 restaurants, mostly operating in the UK. 3 of them are based in Ireland and 1 in China. Azzurri has launched 6 new restaurants under this banner in 2019 and has also renovated 17 existing ones. 

• ASK Italian: a chain of 111 restaurants operating in the UK, including one which launched in 2019. 10 restaurants underwent a refurbishment. 

• Coco Di Mama: the chain was acquired by Azzurri Group and currently operates 22 restaurants in the UK. 2 of them opened in 2019. 

• Radio Alice: Radio Alice is a Pizzeria chain that manages 3 restaurants in the UK. Radio Alice has also been successful in launching its own brand of beer created with firm B52.

In 2019, Azzurri Group took over POD Food Limited and its 13 restaurants were transformed into Coco Di Mama restaurants. 

In 2019, Azzurri Group registered a turnover of € 349 million, indicating a growth of 7% in revenue compared to 2018. At present, the business employs over 6000 people. 

Azzurri Group won the Casual Dining Group of the Year by Casual Dining Awards in 2020.

The 'Gruppo Tuo', commonly known as 'Your Group', is an italian retail group which owes its development to the great organizational flexibility provided by a short chain of command in close contract with the property. Gruppo Tuo has created innovative types of distribution, multichannel and specialty food retail and wholesale. Their mission is to work with passion to serve their customers each and every day with the maximum quality and the best price. They also provide their franchise in order to grow their bussiness as well as they think to achieve economic stability by their entrepreneur. Gruppo Tuo runs its business under the brand names 'Dico' and 'Tuodi', and near about 2000 employees work with the 'your group'.    

Hanos is a catering wholesaler company established in the Netherlands in 1975. The business offers over 80000 references.

Hanos operates 18 stores in the Netherlands and 2 in Belgium. The company also operates an online store.

The company’s clients includes pubs, restaurants, hotels, etc. 

Furthermore, Hanos also has its own inspiration platform, FoodXperience. 

Hanos offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned food, sauces, nuts, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: tea, sugar, chocolate, candy, etc.

• Drinks: water, soft drinks, beer, wine, etc

• Dairy: cheese, eggs, milk, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: salad, ready-meals, vegetables, etc.

• Frozen Food: snacks, cakes, fruits, vegetables, etc.

• Household: detergents, fabric softeners, dishwasher powder, etc.

Hanos provides products from brands such as Knorr, Fanta, Lipton, Victoria, etc. 

The company also developed its own collection of beverages under the label, Hanos. 

Hanos is ISO 14001:2015, ISO 22000: 2005 and SKAL certified. 

Hanos’s online shop can be accessed on www.hanos.nl

There was a relatively sharp decline in growth in the grocery retail markets in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in 2015.

The size of the Latvian grocery retail market was around EUR 2,581 million in 2015. On average, Latvians spend around 23% of their income on food.

Idea Serbia is a supermarket chain which was founded in 1992. Its headquarters is based in Belgrade, Serbia. The company is a subsidiary of Fortenova Group, a food producer and retailer based in Croatia. 

Currently, the business operates 296 stores across the country and manages an e-commerce platform as well. 

Moreover, Idea Serbia provides a wide assortment of goods in the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: spices, pulses, rice, etc.
• Sweet grocery: baking powder, jams, tea, etc.
• Drinks: water, juices, fizzy drinks, etc.
• Wine & spirits: whiskeys, rums, wines, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, ready meals, meat, etc. 
• Frozen: seafood, vegetables, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: butter, cheese, whipped cream, etc. 
• Personal care: perfumes, lip balms, eye creams, etc. 
• Household: detergents, bin bags, air fresheners, etc. 

Brands such as Finish, Nescafe, Alpro, President, Kinder, Bonduelle, Nivea, Perfex, Colgate, Barilla and many others are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that Idea Serbia offers a range of organic products as well. 

Idea Serbia developed its own brand “K Plus” which is one of the most recognisable brands across the country. The private label consists of 2,000 products such as tea, cheeses, meat, etc. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://online.idea.rs/ 

Founded in 1991 by Mireille and Albert Debusschere, Intermarché Belgium is a retail chain having 90,000 m2 of surface area. Its headquarters is based in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. The company is a subsidiary of Groupement Les Mousquetaires, a major player in mass distribution in Europe. 

Intermarché Belgium is composed of 61 independent cooperative business leaders. The company offers 2 store formats namely Intermarché Contact and Intermarché Super. Presently, the business offers its products in 78 stores across the country and online as well through Drive. 

In the financial year 2021, Intermarché Belgium achieved a turnover of €780 million and currently employs more than 1,862 people. Its turnover per square metre is €8,666. Moreover, over the last five years, the company has doubled its turnover and has a market share of 5% in the Belgian market. 

It is noteworthy that the retailer bagged the "Salute to Excellence Awards” for its three private label products at the PLMA 2022. 

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

• Savoury grocery: snacks, rice, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: tea, jams, coffee, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, cream, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, pizzas, ice creams, etc.
• Drinks: juice, soft drinks, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, rums, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc.
• Personal care: shampoo, deodorants, body lotions, etc. 

Brands such as Philadelphia, Milka, Panzani, Cornetto, Evian, Pepsi, Malibu, Pampers, Ariel, Coca Cola and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Intermarché Belgium offers its own brands which are manufactured in France. There are over 4,000 references in its private label range. It is noteworthy that its own brand products are cheaper than branded products. Some of its private label products are:

• Paturages: A line of dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, butter, etc. 
• Top Budget: This brand includes products such as oil, cheese, ready meals, etc. 
• Ranou: A range of charcuteries.
• Bouton d’Or: A line of products such as biscuits, mayonnaise, olive oil, etc. 
• Labell: A line dedicated to personal care products such as moisturisers, body wash, deodorants, etc. 
• Apta: A line of household products such as detergents, dishwashing liquids, window cleaner, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own warehouse and has a fleet of trucks to ensure deliveries.

It is noteworthy that the enterprise chose the Vanksen agency to manage its communication on social media platforms in 2018. 

In March 2022, the firm announced the acquisition of the Mestdagh family, a Carrefour market franchise which has 87 superstores and generated €694 million in 2021. The deal should be finalised by January 2023. As for Intermarché Belgium, this deal allows it to double its position in Belgium. 

With regards to community service, the retailer announced that it became the main sponsor of the Wanty Gobert cycling team in 2021. 

Concerning sustainability, Intermarché Belgium opted for eco-friendly stores where photovoltaic panels have been installed on the roof of the stores. Moreover, the firm collaborates with local producers as far as possible to shorten the supply chain. 

The company’s online platform can be accessed on: https://www.intermarche.be/ 

Jeronimo Martins is present in Colombia under the brand Ara: a convenience stores chain appropriate to the colombian spirit and flavor. There are 142 stores in the country for a sales revenue of €122M.

Founded in 1998, Kaufland is a chain of retail stores owned by the German company Schwarz Group. Its headquarters is based in Prague, Czech Republic.

The firm operates 137 stores across the country and an online shop as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Kaufland Czech Republic achieved a turnover of € 122 million and currently employs more than 25,000 people. 

Moreover, the business gained recognition through the Ambassador of Quality award by the Czech Society for Quality in 2021. 

The firm provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories:

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, cakes, coffee, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: pasta, rice, oils, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc. 
• Frozen: mixed vegetables, meat, seafood, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, mineral water, juices, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, champagnes, wines, etc. 
• Personal care: body wash, moisturisers, soaps, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc. 

Furthermore, in order to cater for consumers with specific food needs, the retailer provides a range of products such as bio, organic, vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, etc. 

Kaufland Czech Republic offers its own brands which include (non-exhaustive list):

• K-bio - In this line, cereals, soft drinks, canned goods, etc,.. are available.
• K-classic - This brand is dedicated to almost all product categories.
• K-free - A variety of gluten-free and low-lactose products are available in this brand.
• Kuniboo - This brand is dedicated to children's clothing. 

Additionally, Kaufland Czech Republic maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses certifications such as MSC, Rainforest Alliance, Global G.A.P, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates 2 distribution centres across the country which has an integrated AKL automatic storage system and the Hochregal (HRL) automatic pallet storage system as well. 

Concerning sustainability, Kaufland Czech Republic started using 100% renewable energy in January 2022 and is planning to reduce operating CO2 emissions by 80% by 2030. 

In addition, the company is constructing a new fruit and vegetable warehouse in Czech Republic which will be launched in May 2022. 

It is noteworthy that the firm partnered with Kosik.cz for the latter to offer Kaufland’s products in its online supermarket, hence offering a broad range of private labels across the country. 

Kaufland Czech Republic’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.kaufland.cz/ 

Kaufland is a retailer which was established in the year 1984 and is headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germany. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Schwarz Gruppe. 

Furthermore, Kaufland operates around 670 stores countrywide and an online shop as well.

Moreover, Kaufland gained recognition by Top Employers Institute through the Top Employer award in 2022. 

The firm provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories:

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, cakes, coffee, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: pasta, rice, oils, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc. 
• Frozen: mixed vegetables, meat, seafood, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, mineral water, juices, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, champagnes, wines, etc. 
• Personal care: body wash, moisturisers, soaps, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc. 

Additionally, in order to cater for consumers with specific food needs, the retailer provides a range of products such as bio, organic, lactose-free etc.  

Kaufland offers its own brands (non-exhaustive list):

• Bevola - This brand is dedicated to the personal care category.
• Crazy wolf - Under this brand, energy drinks are sold.
• Cultura vini - In this line, products such as sparkling wines and champagnes are available.
• Exquisit - Under this brand, products such as coffee, rice, pastas, etc,.. are sold.
• Hip & Hopps - This brand is dedicated to the kid’s section.
• K-bio - In this line, cereals, soft drinks, canned goods, etc,.. are available.
• K-classic - This brand is dedicated to almost all product categories.
• K-take it veggie - A variety of vegan and vegetarian products are available in this brand.

Moreover, the retailer maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses certifications such as MSC, Rainforest Alliance, RSPO, etc.

In relation to its logistics solutions, Kaufland operates its own distribution centres and partnered with the electric WeShare fleet in Berlin. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm wishes to reduce environmental pollution by using recyclable packaging materials for its private label brands. 

Kaufland’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.kaufland.de/ 

Founded in 2000, Kaufland is a chain of retail stores owned by the German company Schwarz Group. Its headquarters is based in Wroclaw, Poland.

The company operates 235 stores across the country and an online shop as well.

In the financial year 2020, Kaufland Poland achieved a turnover of € 2.4 billion. Presently, the business employs more than 15,000 people.  

Moreover, the company gained recognition through the Golden Consumer’s Laurel award by Consumer Laurel plebiscite in 2022. The award was dedicated to its private label K-Take it Veggie. 

Kaufland Poland provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories:

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, cakes, coffee, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: pasta, rice, oils, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc. 
• Frozen: mixed vegetables, meat, seafood, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, mineral water, juices, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, champagnes, wines, etc. 
• Personal care: body wash, moisturisers, soaps, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc. 

Furthermore, in order to cater for consumers with specific food needs, the retailer provides a range of products such as bio, organic, vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, etc. 

Kaufland Poland offers its own brands which include (non-exhaustive list):

• K-bio - In this line, cereals, soft drinks, canned goods, etc,.. are available.
• K-classic - This brand is dedicated to almost all product categories.
• K-free - A variety of gluten-free and low-lactose products are available in this brand.
• Kuniboo - This brand is dedicated to children's clothing. 

In addition, the firm maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses certifications such as MSC, Rainforest Alliance, ISO 50001, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the enterprise operates 3 distribution centres which have an automated storage system. 

Concerning sustainability, Kaufland Poland has introduced environmentally friendly FSC certified shopping bags in its stores in order to reduce the level of CO2 emissions as much as possible. 

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.kaufland.pl/   

Established in 2005, Kaufland Romania is the largest hypermarket chain, followed by Carrefour and Metro, in terms of sales value. Its headquarters is based in Bucharest, Romania. The company operates as a subsidiary of Swarchz Gruppe. 

In Romania, Kaufland operates a network of over 151 stores and an online shop as well.  

In the financial year 2020, Kaufland Romania achieved a turnover of € 258 million. Currently, the firm employs more than 15,000 people. 

Moreover, in 2021, the company gained recognition through the Best Buy Award certification for the 4th time in Romania. 

The firm provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories:

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, cakes, coffee, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: pasta, rice, oils, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc. 
• Frozen: mixed vegetables, meat, seafood, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, mineral water, juices, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, champagnes, wines, etc. 
• Personal care: body wash, moisturisers, soaps, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc. 

Additionally, in order to cater for consumers with specific food needs, the retailer provides a range of products such as bio, organic, vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, etc.  

Kaufland Romania offers its own brands (non-exhaustive list):

• Bevola - This brand is dedicated to the personal care category.
• Crazy wolf - Under this brand, energy drinks are sold.
• Cultura vini - In this line, products such as sparkling wines and champagnes are available.
• Exquisit - Under this brand, products such as coffee, rice, pastas, etc,.. are sold.
• Hip & Hopps - This brand is dedicated to the kid’s section.
• K-bio - In this line, cereals, soft drinks, canned goods, etc,.. are available.
• K-classic - This brand is dedicated to almost all product categories.
• K-take it veggie - A variety of vegan and vegetarian products are available in this brand.

Furthermore, Kaufland Romania maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses certifications such as Fairtrade, MSC, Dekra, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates 2 warehouses that provide the necessary goods to all stores across the country. 

In March 2022, the firm announced that it will create 300 jobs for Ukrainian refugees who want to stay in Romania. 

Concerning sustainability, Kaufland Romania avoids food waste and uses environmentally friendly shopping bags hence reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. 

Kaufland Romania’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.kaufland.ro/

Kerry Group today is a leader in global food ingredients and flavours markets, and a leading branded consumer foods processing and marketing organisation in selected EU markets. Headquartered in Tralee, Ireland, the Group employs approximately 23,000 people throughout its manufacturing, sales and technical centres across Europe, North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand and Asian Markets.

Launched as a public company in 1986, Quoted on the London & Irish Stock exchanges, with headquarters in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, our 2014 Group revenue was €5.8billion.

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Lekkerland is a supplier of groceries as well as non-foods. The general importer is supported by a professional distribution network for the delivery part. Lekkerland along with Lekkerland vending services are subsidiaries of Lekkerland AG & Co. The company also operates in 6 European countries and has 24 branches whose supply are done by 656 trucks.

Lekkerland supplies the following retailers:

• Kiosks
• Convenience shops
• Drink shops
• Tobacco shops
• Bakeries
• Petrol shops
• Stationery
• Drinks

The importer’s product ranges is composed of:

• Frozen
• Grocery
• Chilled and fresh
• Non-food

Lekkerland pocesses 3 distribution centers, while the trucks have dedicated temperature settings:

Lidl Belgium is a discount retailer chain which was established in 1995 by Josef Schwarz. Its headquarters is based in Merelbeke, Belgium. The company is a sales division of the family-owned multinational retail group, Schwarz Beteiligungs.

Presently, the business operates 307 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Currently, Lidl Belgium employs more than 10,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm was awarded the “Best Belgian Sustainability Reports with best impact” in the category ‘creativity and originality’ in 2021. 

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

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

Brands such as Nutella, Heinz, Sprite, Cornetto, Garnier, Pringles, Milbona, Lipton, Capri-Sun and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Lidl Belgium also offers a range of organic, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free and many other dietary products in its portfolio. 

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

• Iglo: A brand of fish sticks.  
• OceanSea: A brand of seafood products. 
• Harvest Basket: A brand of mash potatoes. 

In addition, Lidl Belgium maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by MSC, GOTS, YKK, Oekto-Tex Standard 100 and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the enterprise operates 5 distribution centres and has a fleet of vehicles to manage its deliveries.  

Furthermore, the retailer chose a simple, fast and efficient delivery method by implementing the new parcel locker terminals for online grocery orders in the Belgian cities. 

In addition, in 2020, the business opened a brand new concept store with new layout and decoration as a first test for the moment. In the next year in 2021, Lidl Belgium announced that it will continue its expansion by opening more stores and creating more jobs by the end of 2022. 

Moreover, due to growing demands of vegan and vegetarian products in the Belgian market, the company introduced 11 new plant-based products in its own brand portfolio. 

In June 2022, Lidl Belgium announced that it will start phasing out paper receipts by replacing it with a digital receipt in order to save paper. 

Concerning sustainability, Lidl Belgium reduces its carbon footprints by equipping its stores with electric charging stations for e-cars and e-bikes. 

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

Lidl Croatia is a discount retailer chain which was founded in 2006 by Josef Schwarz. Its headquarters is based in Velika Gorica, Croatia. The company is a subsidiary of the family-owned multinational retail group, Schwarz Gruppe. 

The business operates 107 shops across the country and its products are also available on the eshop Desertcart which offers home delivery. 

In the financial year 2020, Lidl Croatia achieved a turnover of €811 million and currently employs 3,200 people. Based on its turnover, the firm occupies the second position in the food retail industry in Croatia. 

It is noteworthy that the company won the Employer Partner Certificate for the eighth year in a row in 2019. 

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

• Savoury grocery: snacks, rice, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: tea, jams, coffee, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, cream, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, pizzas, ice creams, etc.
• Drinks: juice, soft drinks, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, rums, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc.
• Personal care: shampoo, deodorants, body lotions, etc. 

Brands such as Floralys, Carli, Sanitar, Kandit, Domagiga, Cocolino, Eurocrem, Kala and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Lidl Croatia developed its own brands under the following names (non-exhaustive list):

• Cien: A line of personal care products. 
• Pilos: A line of dairy products. 
• Lupilu: This brand includes products such as baby food, deterrents, cosmetics, etc. 

The company maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by FSC, Fairtrade, EU organic regulations, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates 2 distribution centres and uses battery-electric vehicles to conduct deliveries. 

Moreover, Lidl Croatia partnered with ColisExpat to provide home deliveries for its customers. 

With regards to sustainability, Lidl Croatia collaborates mainly with local producers in order to shorten the supply chain. 

Lidl, a chain of retail stores based in Germany launched in Denmark in 2005. It is one of the most operational supermarket chains on the Danish market.The chain offers around 2100 references including 230 organic and local references. 

At present Lidl operates 124 stores in Denmark. In 2015 Lidl Denmark launched the first green grocery store. 

There are 2400 people employed by Lidl Denmark. 

Lidl Denmark offers products in the following categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: bread, cake, snacks bars, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: products such as olive oil and potato chips
• Drinks: red wine, beer, sparkling wine, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, cold cuts, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, butter, cheese, etc. 
• Personal Care: baby care, skin care, face care, etc.
• Household: detergents and softeners

Lidl Denmark distributes products from the following Lidl private labels:

• Fairglobe
• Vemondo
• Bio-organic

The company sees great potential with its organic products as the organic sales rose by 14% in Denmark in the year 2016.

Lidl Denmark has 2 logistic centers ensuring the smooth running of its supply chain.

The business works with businesses which have several quality, ethical, environmental, sustainable certifications from bodies like ASC, MSC, Swan label, Rainforest Alliance, UTZ, etc.

Lidl, a chain of German grocery stores which launched in Finland in 2002. It is among the 40 largest companies in the country. At present, Lidl operates 180 stores in Finland. Lidl Finland controls 10% of the market in Finland. 

Lidl Finland employs 5000 people and achieved a turnover of € 1.8 billion in 2019. 

Lidl Finland offers an array of products in the following categories: 

Savoury Grocery: canned peas, tuna, pasta, ketchup, etc..

Sweet Grocery: cereal, chocolate biscuits,coffee, etc.

Chilled & Fresh Food: chicken breast fillet, pizza,eggs,etc.

Dairy: cheese, yoghurt, milk, etc.

Drinks: sports drinks, coconut drink,juice, etc.

Frozen Food: ice cream, fish sticks, shrimp, etc.

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

Household: detergents and softeners

Lidl Finland also provides gluten-free and organic products.

Lidl Finland offers products from the following private labels:

• Fairglobe
• Vemondo
• Bio-organic

Furthermore, the company obtained certificates from UTZ, Rainforest Alliance, Fair trade, Organic, MSC and ASC.

Lidl Finland operates 3 distribution centres in the country.

Lidl Finland has been taking measures to reduce plastic. In fact, the firm aims to reduce plastic waste by 36 tonnes each year. In order to achieve this, Lidl Finland stopped selling plastic disposables. The business is also working towards replacing plastic with recyclable alternatives. 

Established in 1973 by Dieter Schwarz, Lidl is a discount store headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germany.

The company has over 3,200 branches in Germany.

In 2021, Lidl generated a revenue of €29.3 billion in Germany and currently has a team of over 91,000 employees.

In 2022, it was awarded the Tafel plate for the second time for its commitment to the annual donation of food banks.  

Lidl provides various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: Bread, pasta, cooking oil, etc.
• Sweet grocery: Cereal bars, chocolate, sweets, etc.
• Frozen: Ice cream, lamb, seafood, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, sausages, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: Mozzarella, butter, eggs, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen rolls, toilet paper, etc. 
• Personal care: Face masks, shampoo, toothbrush etc. 
• Wine and spirits: Champagne, beer, wine, etc.

The business offers private brand label products in different categories such as:

• Soft Drinks under the brands of: Freeways, Solevita, Kongstrong and Saskia.
• Coffee, tea, cocoa under the brands of: Lord Nelson and Bellarom.
• Organic products such as: fruits, sausages, eggs, etc, under the brand of: Bioland. 

When it comes to supporting the community, in 2022, Oxfam certified and recognised the continuous dedication of Lidl towards workers, farmers, and women. The discount store also participates in campaigns against racism. 

Concerning sustainability, by 2025, it aims to achieve 30% less food waste and organic waste measures such as rescue bags.  

Established in 2001 by Josef Schwarz, Lidl Greece also known as Lidl Hellas is a discount retail chain operating in the Greek market. Its headquarters is based in Sindos, Greece. Moreover, Lidl Hellas is owned by the multinational retail group, the Schwarz Group. 

Currently the business operates 229 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

With a workforce of more than 4,000 people, Lidl Hellas achieves an annual turnover of around €1.3 billion. 

It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through the Top Employer Award 2022 for the 6th consecutive year in Greece. 

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

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, cake, snacks bars, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: olive oil,  potato chips, pasta, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: red wine, beer, sparkling wine, etc.
• Drinks: water, juice, soft drinks, etc. 
• Chilled and Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, cold cuts, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, seafood, ready meals, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, butter, cheese, etc. 
• Personal Care: shampoo, body lotions, face wash, etc.
• Household: detergents, air fresheners, disinfectants, etc. 

Brands such as Heineken, Quaker, Nestle, Ariel, Pampers, Lenor, Ajax and many more are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that the retailer also offers organic, bio, vegan and vegetarian products in its portfolio. 

Moreover, Lidl Hellas offers various products under its own brands which are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Freeway: This line is dedicated to different types of beverages. 
• Fairglobe: This line consists of products such as chocolates, juices, coffee, etc. 
• Vemondo: This brand consists of vegan products. 

In addition, Lidl Hellas maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by BRC, IFS, ASC, MSC, UTZ, Fairtrade International and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates 5 distribution centres and has a fleet of vehicles to manage its deliveries. 

Moreover, it was announced in 2020 that the retailer plans to invest approximately 350 million euros to open new stores by 2023. 

Concerning sustainability, Lidl Hellas is working towards reducing its greenhouse emissions by reducing the use of plastic through recycling. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.lidl-hellas.gr/ 

Established in 2004, Lidl Hungary is the market leader in Hungary in the FMCG retail sector. Its headquarters is based in Budapest, Hungary. The company is a sales division of the German discount retailer chain, Lidl. 

Presently, the firm operates 191 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. Lidl Hungary opens at least 5 more stores each year. 

In the financial year 2021, Lidl Hungary achieved a turnover of €2.49 billion and currently employs more than 8,600 people. The retailer achieved double digit growth as its operating profit increased by 11% and profit after tax by 17%. According to Trademagazin, Lidl Hungary outperformed its competitors in the country. 

Moreover, the company has been named the top retailer in Hungary for the second time in a row by the local portal Trademagazin in 2021.  

Lidl Hungary offers a wide assortment of products under 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. 

Brands such as President, Bjorg, Bordeaux, Prosecco, Yakitori, Basmati, etc, are endorsed by Lidl Hungary.  It is noteworthy that the firm caters for consumers with specific food needs as it also offers products such as gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, salt-free, sugar-free, GMO-free and many others.  

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

• Hazank Kincsei: A line of products such as juices, sausages, pastas, etc.
• Belbake: A line dedicated to confectionery products. 
• Milbona: A line dedicated to dairy products. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 50001, ISO 9001:2015, Fairtrade, ASC, MSC, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Lidl Hungary operates 4 distribution centres and has a fleet of trucks to manage its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm is reducing its carbon emissions by recycling its private label packaging and reducing food waste. 

Moreover, in 2019, Lidl Hungary expanded its local product portfolio by adding more than 70 products in its own brand Hazank Kincsei. 

In May 2021, the company launched its new digital loyalty program, Lidl Plus which consists of additional shopping benefits and discounts. Moreover, the app has functions such as digital receipts and a store finder as well. 

Additionally, in May 2021, the business was ranked 1st in Trade Magazin’s retailer ranking and as well as in GFK’s market share report with 15% share. 

Furthermore, in January 2022, Lidl Hungary inaugurated its largest logistics centre which measures 62,000 square metres. The new logistics centre can handle 200,000 pallets a month and can accommodate approximately 5,000 trucks.

It is noteworthy that the firm started using 100% renewable electricity in its branches, logistics centres and offices in January 2022. Moreover, Lidl Hungary is planning to install more solar panels in its stores. 

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

Lidl is a German chain of stores owned by Schwarz Group. In 2000, Lidl opened its first store in Ireland. Renowned for its high quality products and low prices, Lidl enjoyed a favourable path towards success in the country. 

Indeed, Lidl grew rapidly, now operating 202 shops in Ireland. Furthermore, the chain was recognised as the Most Reputable Supermarket in Ireland in 2020. This is just one of the prizes won by Lidl Ireland. The well-known company won several gold, silver and bronze awards at the Irish Food Awards 2020. 

In 2021, 2 new stores were launched in Belfast and Holywood. 5 shops across the region were updated according to its modern ‘concept’ store designs which prioritises space and sustainability.

In the financial year 2021, Lidl Ireland achieved a turnover of €2.2 billion and it employed 6,000 people. 

Over 300 000 customers visit Lidl on a weekly basis.

Products in the following categories can be found at Lidl Ireland:

• Sweet Grocery: chocolates
• Savory Grocery: pet food, sauces, baby food, etc.
• Drinks: wine, beer, spirits, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, etc.
• Personal Care: baby care, fragrances, hair care, etc.

The range also caters for gluten-free, vegan and organic items. In fact, many of its products hold certifications such as Euro Leaf, GMO-free, Fairtrade, etc. 

Brands such as Orlando, Lupilu, Rally Manor, etc. are available at the different stores. 

Most recently, Lidl Ireland launched its own brand of craft beers. These premium drinks can be found in all its stores. This new range was created alongside 4 Irish Independent breweries such as Porterhouse Brewery and White Hag Brewery. The idea behind this is to support the local hospitality sector which is struggling due to the covid 19 pandemic. 

In January 2023, the business announced that it invested €1 billion in Irish agri-food businesses in 2022. It is noteworthy that around €682 million went towards products for its Irish stores and €318 million worth of Irish food and beverages was exported to its outlets in other countries. 

Regarding logistics, Lidl Ireland owns 3 distribution centres countrywide. A new regional distribution hub in Mullinger is supposed to be operational in 2022.

In connection to supporting the local community, Lidl Ireland is known for taking various measures. For instance, 70% of its products are supplied by Irish farmers and producers. 

Other sustainable actions include the creation of Pollinator-friendly stores in Ireland.

Lidl, owned by Schwarz Group, entered the Italian market in 1992. Lidl Italy now operates over 630 outlets in the country. 

Lidl Italy employs 16000 people and in 2018 it achieved a turnover of € 4.7 billion

Lidl Italy offers products in the following categories: 

• Savoury Grocery: canned peas, tuna, pasta, ketchup, etc..
• Sweet Grocery: cereal, chocolate biscuits,coffee, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: chicken breast fillet, pizza,eggs,etc.
• Dairy: cheese, yoghurt, milk, etc.
• Drinks: sports drinks, coconut drink,juice, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice cream, fish sticks, shrimp, etc.
• Personal Care: baby care, oral care, fragrances, etc. 
• Household: detergents and softeners

Lidl Italy provides products from the following private labels:

• Fairglobe
• Vemondo
• Bio-organic

Lidl Italy operates 10 logistics centres in the country.

Lidl Italy donated € 500000 to hospitals in Italy.

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In 2020, the business announced that it will be hiring 2000 people with the opening of 50 new stores in the country by the end of the year.

Lidl, a German chain owned by Schwarz Group, launched in the Netherlands in 1997. Nowadays, the chain operates 432 supermarkets in the country. Lidl Netherlands controlled 10.5% of the retail market in 2017. 

In 2016, the company launched its online shop. Prior to that, Lidl Netherlands used to sell wine, travel and photography-related products online.

In 2020, Lidl Netherlands launched Lidl Zero, an eco-friendly store which is solar-powered and produces all the energy needed for the shop to properly operate. 

Lidl Netherlands provides products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: bread, cake, snacks bars, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: products such as olive oil and potato chips
• Drinks: red wine, beer, sparkling wine, etc.
• Chilled and Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, cold cuts, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, butter, cheese, etc. 
• Personal Care: baby care, skin care, face care, etc.
• Household: detergents and softeners,etc. 

Some of the brands offered are Formil, Purina, Senseo, Floralys, Dove, etc. 

Lidl Netherlands also has a range of products under Lidl’s own labels which consists of around 1800 references. Products are cheaper by up to 40% compared to branded items.

Lidl Netherlands offers products from the following private labels:

• Fairglobe
• Vemondo
• Bio-organic

In addition, Lidl Netherlands also supplies organic products. Initially the organic products were being marketed under Biotrend and actually it is known as Bio Organic following the growing demand for organic products.

For the food items, Lidl has a distribution warehouse in Weert of 52000 m2. The storage facility is segmented into bulk storage, high bay, cold store, deep freeze and waste disposal zone.

Pertaining to logistics, Lidl plans to lease a 58000 m2 facility from Delin Capital Asset Management. The new centre will also cater for non-food items in the Netherlands. 

Lidl Netherlands is concerned about the welfare of people. In respect to this, the chain has stopped selling energy drinks to children under the age of 14 years old. The firm has also announced that by 2022 no cigarettes and tobacco products will be sold in its stores.

Lidl Netherlands’s online shop can be accessed on www.lidl-shop.nl

Lidl Poland is a discount retailer chain which was established in 2002 by Josef Schwarz. Its headquarters is based in Jankowice, Poland. The company is a subsidiary of the family-owned multinational retail group, Schwarz Group. 

Presently, the business operates 800 stores and 9 offices across the country as well as an e-commerce platform. 

In the financial year 2021, Lidl Poland achieved a turnover of € 5.2 billion and currently employs more than 25,000 people. Moreover, the firm reported an increase of 9.98% in revenue in 2021. 

It is noteworthy that the company’s logistics centre in Kaluszyn won the CIJ Award in the category Leading Green Warehouse Development by the Commercial & Investment Journal Magazine. 

Additionally, the enterprise offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

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

Brands such as Lays, Coca Cola, Jacobs, President, Bjorg, Prosecco, Bordeaux, etc, are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Lidl Poland also caters for consumers with specific food needs by providing organic, natural, vegan, vegetarian and many other products. 

Furthermore, the retailer developed its own brands under the following names which are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Argus: A line dedicated to a variety of beers. 
• Bellarom: A line of roasted coffee beans. 
• Lupil: A line dedicated to baby products. 
• Esmara: A line of female clothes, shoes and accessories. 

In addition, Lidl Poland maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by GRS, Rainforest Alliance, Hohenstein, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates 11 distribution centres which have cooling systems with natural cooling agents only. Moreover, Lidl Poland has a fleet of vehicles to ensure its deliveries. Regarding its online deliveries, the firm partnered with DPD and Inpost.

With regards to sustainability, Lidl Poland is reducing the use of plastic in its own brand packaging. 

Lidl Poland announced that it will open its large format supermarket with an area of 2,000 square metres in the most modern shopping complex in Koszalin in 2022. 

Moreover, the business entered into an agreement with an energy seller which guarantees 100% renewable energy origin in order to operate 100% on green energy in 2022. 

Furthermore, in May 2022, the company joined forces with Sushi Tokyo to test its products in the chain stores. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.lidl.pl/ 

Established in 1995, Lidl Portugal is a  retail chain headquartered in Sintra, Portugal.

The business operates over 260 stores.

It employs more than 8200 workers.  

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

• Sweet grocery: chocolate, biscuits, waffles, etc. 
• Savory grocery: rice, sandwich, pasta, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, chicken, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: smoked sausage, meat, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yogurt, etc.
• Drinks: juice, water, soft drinks, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergents, kitchen towels, etc.
• Personal care: dental care, shampoo, conditioner, etc.      
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, vodka, etc. 

Lidl also offers special products such as: organic dairy products, gluten free bread, vegan biscuits, etc.

The company provides different products under its private brand labels such as ‘Toujours’ Maxi Diapers, ‘Siempre’ sanitary napkins, ‘W5’ dishwasher detergent and ‘Formil Activo’ laundry detergent, etc.

The company obtained the global GAP certification from its fruit and vegetable suppliers. It also possesses a certificate from the Marine stewardship council (MSC). 

In 2022, it has invested €21 million in modernising five stores in Montijo, Moita, Gouveia, Montemor-o-Velho, and Gondomar. 

Lidl plans to invest €100 million in expanding its operation to Madeira, where it will open its first three stores in 2023. 

Founded in 1994 by Josef Schwarz, Lidl Spain is among the Top 3 supermarkets in the country. Its headquarters is based in Barcelona, Spain. The company is a sales division of the family-owned multinational retail group, Schwarz Beteiligungs. 

Presently, the business operates 630 supermarkets across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Lidl Spain achieved a turnover of € 6.9 billion and currently employs more than 17,500 people. Moreover, in 2021, the company held a market share of 6.7%. 

It is noteworthy that the company achieved the Top Employer Award in 2022. 

Lidl Spain offers a wide assortment of products under 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. 

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

• Next Level Burger: A range of vegan sausages, chicken and beef burgers. 
• Parkside: A brand of power tools. 
• Ernesto: A line of kitchenware products. 
• Playtive: A line of toys dedicated to kids.  

In addition, Lidl Spain maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 5001, FSC, DGNB, Aenor and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates 11 distribution centres and has its own fleet of vehicles to conduct its deliveries. Moreover, for online orders, Lidl Spain partnered with delivery companies such as Seur and GLS. 

With regards to sustainability, the retailer joined the Schwarz Reset Plastic Group to reduce the use of plastics in all its stores in Spain.

It is noteworthy that the company invested € 85 million to build a new logistics platform which has a surface area of over 65,000 square metres. The new logistics centre will be amongst the largest in Spain and is expected to be inaugurated in mid-2023. 

In 2021, the firm launched the Lidl Plus mobile app which allows customers to add a payment card to the app and pay through their device’s near-field communication. 

Furthermore, in 2022, Lidl Spain announced that it will invest € 1,500 million to open 150 new stores and 4 logistics platforms by 2024. 

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

Lidl Sweden is a discount retailer chain which was established in 2003 by Josef Schwarz. Its headquarters is based in Jarfalla, Sweden. The company is a subsidiary of the family-owned multinational retail group, Schwarz Beteiligungs.  

Presently, the retailer operates 203 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Lidl Sweden achieved a turnover of € 1.3 billion reporting an increase of 12.8% as compared to the previous year. Currently, the business employs over 5,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company was awarded the title “Sweden’s Best Retail Chain” in the grocery store category in 2020. 

Furthermore, the enterprise 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. 

Brands such as Lays, Coca Cola, Nutella, President, Bjorg, Prosecco, Bordeaux and many others are endorsed by Lidl Sweden. Besides, the retailer also offers vegan, vegetarian, organic, gluten-free, lactose-free, sugar-free and many other dietary products in its portfolio. 

Moreover, the business developed its own brands under the following names: 

• Lupilu: A range of baby food, diapers, kid’s clothing, etc. 
• Parkside: A range of batteries for all tools. 
• Silvercrest: A range of household and kitchen appliances. 

In addition, the firm maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by MSC, UTZ, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates its own warehouses and has a fleet of temperature controlled vehicles to manage its deliveries. 

Furthermore, in 2019, Lidl Sweden was certified as the world’s first zero CO2 grocery store. 

In 2020, the firm announced that it will be electrifying its vehicle fleet in collaboration with the Swedish transport company, Einride.  

In addition, in 2021, a new head office was inaugurated in Barkarbystaden in order to intensify competition and promote growth in the Swedish market. In the next year in 2022, Trioworld in collaboration with Lidl Sweden launched the first post-consumer recycled food packaging for the frozen category. 

Concerning sustainability, Lidl Sweden reduces its carbon footprints by recycling all its packaging materials and using charging stations and solar cells in its business operations. 

With regards to the community, the enterprise became the main sponsor of the Swedish Ice Hockey Association in a five year agreement. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.lidl.se/ 

Established in 2009, Lidl Switzerland is a discount retail chain with an increasingly dense presence in the Swiss market. Its headquarters is based in Thurgau, Switzerland. The company operates as a subsidiary of the family-owned multinational retail group, Schwarz Group. 

Presently, the firm operates 160 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Lidl Switzerland achieves an annual turnover of around € 462 million and employs more than 4,500 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through the Swiss Logistics Award for its sustainable logistics solutions. Moreover, it was also awarded the “Digital Marketer of the Year 2020” Award by IAB Switzerland. 

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

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, cake, snacks bars, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: olive oil,  potato chips, pasta, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: red wine, beer, sparkling wine, etc.
• Drinks: water, juice, soft drinks, etc. 
• Chilled and Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, cold cuts, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, seafood, ready meals, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, butter, cheese, etc. 
• Personal Care: shampoo, body lotions, face wash, etc.
• Household: detergents, air fresheners, disinfectants, etc. 

Brands such as Heineken, Quaker, Nestle, Ariel, Pampers, Lenor, Ajax and many more are endorsed by the firm. Besides, its portfolio also covers vegan, vegetarian, bio, organic, lactose-free and many other specific products. 

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

• Harvest Basket: This line is dedicated to frozen potato fries. 
• Trattoria Alfredo: This line includes frozen pizzas. 
• Milbona: This line is dedicated to dairy products. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Gemma Bio Suisse, Fair trade, Rainforest Alliance, UTZ and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Lidl Switzerland operates its own distribution centres and a fleet of trucks to conduct its deliveries. 

With regards to sustainability, the retailer reduces its CO2 emissions by reducing plastic packaging in its products. Besides, Lidl Switzerland has been able to achieve a 37% plastic reduction in its yoghurt range.  

It is noteworthy that the company achieved an increase in sales of its organic products by 20% in 2021 as compared to 2020. As a result, the retailer is expanding its organic range by including milk, cheese, eggs and as well as Bruder Hahn products. Besides, there are now over 300 organic products available on the shelves of the stores. 

Additionally, in April 2020, the company introduced a meat-free section and expanded its range of vegetarian products, dairy-free milk, vegan meat and yoghurt alternatives. 

Furthermore, since the firm opens 10 to 12 stores each year and needs more storage space, it inaugurated a new fruit and vegetable warehouse in November 2021. 

In February 2022, Lidl Switzerland partnered with Swiss Researchers to create packaging made of fruit and vegetable peels in order to reduce plastic use and food waste.  

Moreover, the firm partnered with Datwyler to install its cabling solutions at its self-service checkouts in all its stores. 

Currently, the business provides 40% of its freight transport using alternative fuels and is hoping to supply all of its stores without fossil fuels by 2030. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.lidl.ch/de/lidl-online 

Lidl is a German retail chain which started its operations in the UK in 1994. Nowadays, the chain features 865 stores across the country. Lidl UK controls 5.9% of the market in the UK. Lidl UK’s target is to operate a total of 1000 shops by 2023.

Lidl UK employs 26040 people and reached a turnover of € 7,7 billion in 2020. 

Lidl UK offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: bread, cake, snacks bars, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: products such as olive oil and potato chips
• Drinks: red wine, beer, sparkling wine, etc.
• Chilled and Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, cold cuts, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, butter, cheese, etc. 
• Personal Care: baby care, skin care, face care, etc.
• Household: detergents and softeners

Some of the brands offered include Dolmio, Nutella, Asda, Flora, Magnum, etc.

Lidl UK also works with different UK suppliers for chicken, meat and dairy products, ensuring that they meet the required standards.

Additionally, in order to promote responsible sourcing, Lidl works with recognised certification bodies such as: Red Tractor, UTZ certified, RSPCA Assured, Fairtrade, MSC, Rainforest Alliance.

Lidl UK is investing in sustainable UK fisheries to guarantee that the seafood it supplies will be from sustainable fishing.

Moreover, Lidl has the ability to arrange for its own logistics to ensure the smooth running of its supply chain.

Lidl UK supports different NGOs such as NCT, NSOCC, Feed It Back, National Trust for Scotland, etc. 

Known as one of the major retailers of cosmetics, L’Oreal United Kingdom was founded in 1932 in the UK and became the 5th largest subsidiary of L’Oreal. The headquarters are based in London and there are also offices based in Dublin as it handles operations in both the UK and Ireland. 

L’Oreal United Kingdom’s clients include supermarkets, departmental stores, pharmacies, medi-spas, hair salons, travel retailers and online stores.

Furthermore, hairdressers who use L’Oreal products have benefited from training concerning the use of L’Oreal products from the company itself.

In 2020, L’Oreal United Kingdom achieved a turnover of €1.21 billion and employed over 4000 employees in the UK and Ireland. 

In the personal care category, L’Oreal United Kingdom provides hair care, perfumes, skincare, makeup, etc.

Over 30 international, renowned and luxurious brands including Yves Saint Laurent, Armani, Diesel and many more have partnered with the cosmetics company.

Furthermore, L’Oreal United Kingdom owns private labels such as:

• L’Oréal Paris: offers makeup, skincare, hair care products.
• L’Oréal Professionnel Paris: offers professional hair care products and tools.

In order to serve its clients in the UK and Ireland, L’Oreal United Kingdom manages several distribution centers in Birmingham, Bury, Manchester, Nottingham and South Wales.

 'L’Oréal for the Future’ is a global sustainability programme established by L’Oreal United Kingdom to encourage positive change in packaging, supply chain and consumer behaviour.

Moreover, L’Oreal United Kingdom takes part in the international and national UNESCO For Women In Science programmes. The firm founded the L'Oréal Young Scientist Centre in an attempt to support the youth science education.

Established in 1998, Makro Czech Republic is a wholesaler which operates cash & carries nationwide. Its headquarters is based in Prague, Czech Republic. The company operates as a subsidiary of the German multinational company, Metro AG. 

It is interesting to know that the wholesaler manages the Makro Academy where exclusive workshops are organised for individuals from gastronomy. 

Currently, the business operates 13 wholesale centres with a total area of 15,000 square metres. Moreover, Makro Czech Republic manages an e-commerce platform as well. With regards to its distribution channels, the wholesaler works mainly with clients from the retail and HoReCa sector. 

In the financial year 2021, Makro Czech Republic achieved a turnover of €1.12 billion and employed 3,500 people. 

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

• Savoury Grocery: canned food, spices, quinoa, oil, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: tea, coffee, chocolate, candy, etc.
• Wine & spirits: wine, spirits, beer, etc.
• Drinks: juices, water, soft drinks, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, milk, eggs, yoghurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry,  fish, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, fish, poultry, desserts, ice-cream, etc.
• Household: cleaning supplies, disposables, scented candles, etc.
• Personal care: shampoos, masks, body lotions, etc. 

Brands such as Garnier, Fragolino, Agiberia, Absolut, Amaretto and many more are endorsed by the firm. Furthermore, the company caters for consumers with specific food needs by offering organic and bio products as well. 

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

• Aro: A line of products such as cheese, aluminium foil, canned goods, etc. 
• Horeca Select: A line of products such as pastry, pasta, rice, etc. 
• Rioba: A line of products such as juice, coffee, chocolate, etc. 
• Sigma: A line of products such as notepad sheets, boards, zippers, etc. 

In addition, the wholesaler maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by IFS, HACCP, European Union and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates its own semi-automated distribution centre and has a fleet of vehicles to conduct its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, Makro Czech republic is working towards reducing its negative impact on the environment by offering reusable bags instead of disposal plastic bags and works mainly with local suppliers. 

Moreover, in 2017, Makro Czech Republic signed a lease agreement with CTP for a 53,000 square metres warehouse and office space in Prague. 

In 2020, the company partnered with Bizerba for the installation of Scan & Go Loss Prevention System Supersmart in its stores. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.makro.cz/ 

Established by SHV Holdings in 1968, Makro Netherlands is a chain of cash & carry stores which distributes food and non-food products. Its headquarters is based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The company is a sales division of the German multinational company, Metro AG.

Currently the business operates 17 branches distributed in different parts of the country and manages an e-commerce platform as well. Makro’s clientele includes the catering industry, hospitals, care centres and the military as well. 

Makro Netherlands achieves an annual turnover of €800 million and employs over 3,500 people. Moreover, in 2019, the wholesaler had a market share of 5.3% in the Netherlands.  

It is noteworthy that the foodservice gained recognition through the best marketing award with Dish in 2020. 

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

• Drinks: juice, syrups, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, champagnes, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, deodorants, toothpaste, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, disinfectants, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: biscuits, canned goods, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, jams, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: sandwiches, pastries, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 

Brands such as L’Oreal Paris, Gillette, Arla, President, Philadelphia, Dr. Oetker, Oreo, Knorr, Lipton, Nescafe, Lavazza and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Makro Netherlands offers a variety of products under its own brands which are known as (non-exhaustive list):

• Metro Professional: A range of sustainable kitchen aids.  
• Metro Chef: This brand consists of products such as meat, fish, pasta, rice, etc. 
• Rioba: This brand consists of products such as tea, coffee, brownies, etc. 
• Aro: A brand consisting of products such as milk, cheese, eggs, etc. 

Makro Netherlands maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by HACCP, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 26000 and ISO 50001. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the wholesaler operates its distribution centre and a fleet of vehicles is readily available to ensure deliveries. 

In December 2020, the company decided to temporarily stop the sale of non-food products showing its solidarity towards the country. The decision was taken along with the CBL as Makro wishes to focus on supporting the food industry. 

Moreover, in 2021, Jumbo Netherlands collaborated with Makro Netherlands to sell part of the latter's business-focused range on its website. About 1,000 SKUs from Makro will be exclusively added on Jumbo’s website. 

In February 2022, the foodservice partnered with Slimstock Inventory Optimisation to future-proof its supply chain. 

Concerning sustainability, the business reduces its carbon footprints by purchasing more organic and responsible products. Moreover, Makro also promotes the recycling of plastics. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.makro.nl/

Makro Poland is an operator of wholesale hypermarket chains. The company provides different product ranges including non-food items. Founded in 1990, Metro Poland is a part of Metro AG and supplies entrepreneurs.

The ranges available are:

• Frozen
• Drinks
• Chilled and fresh
• Dairy
• Grocery

As well as non-food items such as:

• Stationery
• Industrial products
• Kitchen equipments
• DIY
• Households
• Cleaning products

As an added value, the company has also focused on its own brands and they are as follows:

• Aro - low priced products meant for small retail stores
• Rioba - coffee, syrups etc for professional food services like bars, pubs, restaurants
• H-line - products for the HoReCa industry
• Horeca select - brands for catering and hotels
• Fine line - high ends products
• Sigma - brands for offices

Founded in 1989, Makro is a cash & carry of food and non-food products. Its headquarters is based in Lisbon, Portugal. The Portuguese company operates as a subsidiary of the giant food service company, Metro Group.  

Currently, the firm operates 10 stores across the country and an online shop as well. Moreover, Makro has more than 190 customers registered on its website. Concerning its distribution channels, the company distributes its products mainly in the HoReCa sector. 

In the financial year 2021, Makro achieved a turnover of € 387.7 million and employed more than 1,060 people.  

Moreover, in 2021, the business was awarded with the Logistics Leaders Awards 2021 by Uno. 

Additionally, the company provides a wide assortment goods in the following categories: 

• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, creams, milk, etc. 
• Frozen: pastries, bread, ice creams, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: flour, olive oils, salts, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: coffee, cereals, sugar, etc. 
• Drinks: water, juices, soft drinks, etc. 
• Wines & spirits: beers, wines, champagnes, etc. 
• Personal care: sanitary pads, moisturisers, shaving foams, etc. 
• Household: air fresheners, garbage bags, detergents, etc. 

Brands such as Nivea, Airwick, Magnum, Sun, Heineken, Pasquier, etc, are endorsed by the firm.   

In addition, the business has developed its own brand under the name “Makro Chef” which consists of products such as rice, vinegar, ice creams, etc. 

Furthermore, the cash & carry maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses certifications such as IFS Logistics 2.2, HACCP, EU label, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own warehouse and has a fleet of vehicles to conduct its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, Makro joined forces with its customers, suppliers and the plastic bank to fight against the end of plastic in the ocean. The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.makro.pt/  

Markant Germany is a subsidiary of the Swedish company, Markant Group, one of the largest trading and service cooperation for the European retail market. The company started operating in Germany from 1994. 

The company’s clients include brands such as Borco Marken Import, Coty, Delta pronatura, Dallmayr, etc. 

Markant Group operates in around 13 locations across the world such as Romania, Poland, Spain, etc. Moreover, the company owns subsidiaries such as Markant Syntrade Schweiz AG, Markant Österreich GmbH, Markant Handels und Service, etc. In 2019, Markant founded a start-up platform named Voilà. 

Furthermore, in 2020, Markant Group acquired the company BLOC, which is now being handled by Markant Germany. The latter, through its subsidiary ZHG, manages BLOC’s private label section. Additionally, the brands previously handled by BLOC now belong to Intergast, another subsidiary of the Markant Group. 

With a workforce of 1100 people, the business achieves an annual turnover of € 112 million. 

Markant Germany provides several services, some of which include finance & security, market & price analysis, payment services, etc. 

Additionally, the firm deals with around 14000 suppliers. Markant Germany owns a non-food sampling centre in Worms as well as a European data centre in Offenburg. It also has an international coordination centre in Switzerland. 

With regards to social responsibilities, Markant Germany indulges into several projects such as supporting various non-profit institutions, cooperating with several educational institutions, participating in projects in order to promote cultural life, etc.

Markant AG is the largest trading and service cooperation in Europe's food industry. Its about 100 trading partners are independent companies that generate a global annual sales revenue of €85bn ! the group tries to ensure the continuance and variety of the product range and of independent, autonomous business. 

Established in 2001, Maxima is the largest retail chain in Latvia. The company is part of the Maxima Grupe holding.

 It operates 173 stores.

In the financial year 2021, its turnover amounted to €915 million and it employs more than 7,000 employees.

MAXIMA stores are divided into different formats: MAXIMA X, MAXIMA XX and MAXIMA XXX to cater for the needs of its customers.      

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

• Sweet grocery: Cookies, waffles, chocolate, etc. 
• Savory grocery: Bread, rice, macaroni, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, chicken, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Seafood, meat, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, cheese, etc. 
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Sanitary napkins, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Whiskey, Beer, Wine, etc.

Some of its products from local brands are: ‘Lāči’ bread, ‘Selga’ biscuits, ‘Serenāde’ sweets, ‘Spilva’ tomato sauce, etc.

The company offers private label products under different brands such as:

• EKOLOGICA(organic products): chia seeds, bread, pasta, etc.
• INKĖJIMAI IŠ KAIMO(Greetings from the farm): fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• ELITE RESERVE(Premium brand): chocolate, biscuits, cookies, etc.

Mega image, a subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize, is a supermarket chain and convenience stores operator. Founded in 1995, the company is based in Bucharest and now accounts for 595 stores and up to 12,600 items.

The company employs more than 5,000 employees. 

The company has paved its way since its foundation. Indeed, Mega Image was labeled as the coolest retail brand in 2015 by Forbes and has even a strategic alliance with Decathlon.

The retailer is particularly known for choosing carefully its products, meeting high standards in terms of safety and quality. Always providing fresh and innovative products, Mega image has established itself as a well known quality retailer in Romania.

Innovation includes the introduction of a wine gallery in some stores, a health and wellness unit called Equilibrium health & wellness, focussing on the sale of healthy food as well as non-food products, including organic and vegan items.

Moreover, the retailer has its own app which provides products recommendations, new offers and store locations. The stores include florists. cleaning services and pharmacies as well.

Other than supermarkets, Mega image has also another shop format called Shop & Go. The firm is also available online through its partnership with local online retailer eMAG.

In 2017, Mega image opened 69 new stores among which 21 were inaugurated in December. This move entails the retailer to establish a leading position in Bucharest with a total of 664 stores.

In December, the general retail chain initiated a new store concept under the name Shop&Go-Mega Apetit putting forward ready meals (hot & cold)

Established in 1974 by the Mion brothers, Migross is a retail chain which operates in an organised distribution sector. Its headquarters is based in Verona, Italy. The company has been part of the VéGé Group since 1998.

Presently, the business operates more than 100 stores under different banners such as Migross Superstores, Migross Supermarkets, Migross Markets, Migross Cash & Carry, Migross Market Consortium and My Cool. Moreover, its online shopping portal with the click & collect methods and delivery was born in 2021. 

In the financial year 2020, Migross achieved a turnover of €507.3 million and reported profit of €30 million after tax. Currently, the firm employs more than 1,000 people in its organisation. 

It is noteworthy that the company won the “Best Product” award for its private label products in the categories “Preparations for desserts and eggs”, “Pet food” and “Wines” at the PLMA Awards 2022. 

Migross offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories:

• Savoury grocery: biscuits, canned goods, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, jams, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, seafood, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, syrups, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, champagnes, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, body lotions, toothpaste, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, disinfectants, etc. 

Brands such as Philadelphia, Kinder, Pick up, Kelloggs, Nutella, Regina and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Moreover, the business offers its own line under the following names (non-exhaustive list):

• Pharma: A line of medicines and other health-related products. 
• Tenuta Sorgimento: This line includes alcoholic beverages. 
• Migross: This brand includes products such as meat, bread, rice, etc. 
• Buddy: This brand includes pet products. 
• Wita: This line offers household products such as detergents. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retail chain built a state-of-the-art-site of over 33,000 square metres in Verona. The site includes the bakery, the production plant for desserts and the logistic centre for all fresh products. Moreover, a fleet of vehicles is readily available to ensure deliveries. 

In 2020, the retailer partnered with Relex Solutions, the leading provider of retail optimisation solutions to integrate replenishment and improve promotion forecasting. 

It is noteworthy that the company chose Rainus Technology to proceed with the digitalisation of its stores. 

In 2022, Migross opened its 3rd cash & carry store with the aim of expanding its business to economic operators and VAT holders. 

With regards to community service, the business has built an aqueduct, a health centre, purchased 2 ambulances and refurbished a primary school in Tanzania. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.emigross.it/ 

Prez MPX :

Monoprix Tunisia is a chain of supermarkets located throughout the country, we have 86 stores and sell all categories of products. We work in partnership with Monoprix France.

Prez Géant :

Geant Tunisia is a chain of hypermarkets, we have 4 hypermarkets located in different region (from the north to the south) and we work in partnership with Casino France

Netto was established in 1981 and its headquarters is found in Koge, Denmark. Today, it is regarded as one of Denmark’s most successful retail chains in groceries. The chain is owned by Salling Group.

Netto operates 519 stores in Denmark and is also present in Germany, Poland, Sweden and the UK. In addition to this, Netto has an online shop.

Netto Denmark employs 7000 people.

Its products categories include:

• Household: detergents, toilet paper, dishwashing liquids, etc.
• Personal Care: baby care, skincare, face, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, ready-meals, ice cream, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: flour, ketchup, spices, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: bread, muffins, croissants, etc.
• Drinks: wine, soft drinks, canned drinks, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits & vegetables, fresh meat, delicatessen, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 

Additionally, its own brands are:

• Premieur: Products such as beef, cattle, italian olives etc  are available in this brand.

• OGO: In this brand, organic products such as eggs, chicken, ketchup etc are sold.

Netto’s meat and dairy products are certified by Animals Protection. All its fresh and frozen fish are MSC certified.

Netto Denmark intends to reduce its consumption of plastic by 30% and food waste by 50% by 2023. The firm has been working to find eco-friendly alternatives to plastic and is also collaborating with food banks. 

Netto Denmark’s online shop can be accessed on www.netto.dk

Netto is a general retail chain, providing low priced brands. With over 1700 SKUs, the product ranges include daily requirements. Being a subsidiary of AG Dansk Supermarked, Netto opened its first store in Germany in 1990.

The ranges also includes private labels:

• Barbecue season - products ideal for grilling
• Maximum nature - organic and veg products
• Lekker - scandinavian dishes
• Premieur - premium products at competitive prices
• Mecklenburg spring - mineral water line
• Splish - soft drinks line
• Kingsway - fruit juice
• North gold - beer
• Gelato classico - Ice cream

The retailer offers over 1700 SKUs covering the following ranges: 

• Chilled and fresh Grocery
• Personal care
• Dairy
• Frozen
• Drinks

The stores have an area of 700-900 square meters. Netto also owns 2 warehouses, strategically located in Stavenhagen and Wustermark. Being under the management of Dansk Supermarked, the company is keen to deal collectively with Denmark, Poland and Sweden with regards to purchasing. Presently Netto has 347 stores across Germany and their main competitor remain Lidl, Aldi and Penny.

Established in 1995, Netto Poland is one of the largest retailers on the Polish market. Its headquarters is based in Kobylanka, Poland. The company is a subsidiary of Denmark’s largest retailer, Salling Group. 

Presently, the firm operates around 650 stores across the country. 

In the financial year 2020, Netto Poland achieved a turnover of € 969 million and currently employs approximately 10,000 people. 

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

• Savoury grocery: biscuits, canned goods, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, jams, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, seafood, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, syrups, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, champagnes, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, body lotions, toothpaste, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, disinfectants, etc. 

Additionally, brands such as Milka, Davidoff, Dr Oetker, Shine, Lays, Monopoly, Rafaello, Lurpak, Pepsi and many more are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that Netto Poland also offers vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, sugar-free and bio products for consumers with specific food needs. Moreover, the company offers its private label products as well. 

In addition, the retailer maintains the highest quality standards as its bio products are bio certified. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates 5 distribution centres which are temperature controlled. Moreover, following the acquisition of the Tesco distribution centres, Netto Poland’s warehouse space increased from 72,000 square metres to 176,000 square metres which is more than twice in 2021. 

With regards to sustainability, the retailer partnered with Expedit to recycle its plastic waste in 2021. Moreover, the company installed a cloud icon on its shelves to indicate which products are least harmful in regards to CO2 emissions. 

It is noteworthy that Netto Poland acquired 300 Tesco stores and 2 distribution centres in March 2021. The Tesco stores have been rebranded and is being operated under the discount banner Netto. 

Moreover, in June 2021, Netto Poland signed an agreement with Freor to equip its stores with natural refrigerant equipment. The equipment will be installed to remove the heat of condensation. 

In February 2022, the company partnered with VMLY&R Poland to handle its digital services by running social media campaigns. 

Nettorama is a chain of stores established in the Netherlands since 1968. Owned by the Bastmeijer family, Nettorama targets local customers with a wide range of low-priced products from top brands. Nettorama offers over 6000 references in the food and non-food categories. 

Nettorama consists of 32 stores, each with a floor area of around 1000 to 1500 m2. 

Nettorama offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, breakfast cereals, coffee, chocolate, etc.
• Savory Grocery: pasta, sauces, rice, snacks, canned foods, etc.
• Drinks: water, juice, syrups, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: vegetables, fruits, bread, meat, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready-meals, snacks, ice-cream, vegetables, etc.
• Household: cleaning agent, fabric softener, detergent, etc. 

Nettorama offers products products from its private labels:

• G’Woon: a range of food and non-food items
• Perfekt: a range of products featuring biscuits, soft drinks, detergents, etc.

Nettorama operates a distribution centre. 

Norma is a grocery store of German origin under the management of Norma Gmbh. Norma Austria provides a portfolio of brands and product ranges, matching quality standards and competitive prices to the delight of customers.

The categories that can be found in the stores are chilled and fresh, frozen food, household, personal care etc.

Norma also extends its product ranges by providing the following food items:

• GMO free - including condiments, juices, cheeses etc
• Gluten free - comprised of chocolate spread, instant pudding, tofu, coffee etc
• Lactose free - which includes butter, salads, yoghurt etc
• V-label - vegan assortment

On the Austrian market for over 10 years, the retailer has also developed its own brands which covers categories like savory grocery, drinks, dairy products, chilled and fresh, sweet grocery and personal care products. These own brands are thoroughly tested to ensure their quality and are detailed as follows:

• Bio sonne - organic products
• Caffeciao - coffee
• Fjordkrone - seafood products from sustainable fishing

The firm was awarded a gold medal by the DLG organisation for the good quality of its products.

Always innovating, Norma puts forward special offers on the non-food unit on a weekly basis, whereby the prices are considerably lowered.

Norma Czech Republic is a discount retailer chain which was established in 1992. Its headquarters is based in Prague, Czech Republic. The company is a subsidiary of the Germany-based food discount store, Norma. 

Moreover, the business operates more than 50 stores across the country.  

Furthermore, Norma Czech Republic offers a variety of products in the following categories: 

• Sweet grocery: chocolates, sugar, cereal bars, etc.
• Savoury grocery: canned food, pastas, rice, etc.
• Frozen: fruits, vegetables, desserts, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: ready meals, fruits, meat, etc. 
• Dairy: yoghurt, cheese, butter, etc. 
• Drinks: fizzy drinks, juices, energy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wine, spirits, beer, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, detergents, disinfectants, etc
• Personal care: body lotions, toothpastes, shaving cream, etc. 

Brands such as Sensodyne, Samson, Konrad, L’Oreal, Kinder, Red Bull, Vittel, Steinex and many others are endorsed by the firm. Norma Czech Republic also offers organic products in its portfolio. 

Moreover, Norma Czech Republic also offers its private label products under the following names: 

• Fjord: This brand includes chilled and fresh, frozen and grocery products such as  breaded fish, fillet, salmon, prawns, canned fish, tuna salad, etc. 
• Bio Sonne:  This brand includes organic products consisting of food items such as eggs, vegetables, cookies, honey, coconut oil, seeds, dried fruits, lemon juice, wine etc. 
• Excelsior Magie De chocolat: This brand is dedicated to a line of chocolates. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by MSC, VEBU eV, UTZ and many more, 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its own distribution centre and a transportation network is available to ensure deliveries. 

With regards to sustainability, Norma Czech Republic reduces its carbon footprint by using the latest LED technology in its warehouse. 

Founded in 2000 by Jonathan Faiman, Jason Gissing and Tim Steiner, Ocado initially operated as L.M. Solutions. In 2001, the business was renamed to Ocado. The firm is headquartered in the United Kingdom and is one of the leading online stores in the country. 

Ocado plans to partner with SOMA, a Soft Manipulation consortium, in order to use robotic packers to handle its stock. In 2020, it entered a joint venture with Marks & Spencer. Moreover, in 2021, the business collaborated with Wayne pertaining to autonomous grocery deliveries. Several other clients of the company include Coles, Kroger, Morrisons, etc. 

The company also owns a mobile app called Ocado on the Go. Furthermore, in 2015, Ocado launched its online platform, Ocado Smart Platform. Moreover, in partnership with M&S, the company launched a website called Ocado Retail. Another online platform that the business owns is Ocado solutions.

Ocado owns several subsidiaries such as:

• Ocado Retail: an online grocery platform, which is also the biggest retail grocery platform in the world.
• Ocado Solutions: an online for grocery retailers around the world to develop and boost their business
• Ocado Technology: a leading technology business and a disruptive innovator. 
• Ocado Engineering: this department builds and maintains the company’s automated warehouses 

Over 50 000 references are available in its online shop.

The firm has been awarded various titles such as E&T Innovation Award, Grocer cup 2020, CCW Excellence Awards, etc. 

In the financial year 2022, Ocado reported a turnover of €2.8 billion and it currently employs 19,347 people. 

In 2021, customer orders increased by 9% every week compared to the prior year. A total of 22% increase in active customers,  which accounts to 832, 000, was registered.

In February 2023, the company announced that it will price-match 10,000 Tesco goods. 

Concerning logistics, the business owns a customer fulfillment centre in Hampshire. Furthermore, in 2021, Ocado opened a new fulfillment warehouse in Purfleet. 

With regards to the environment, the company indulges in several measures such as using reusable face covers which are made by female prisoners, contributing to vulnerable children’s education, incorporating innovations for a greener future, etc.

Established in 1973, ParkNshop is one of the largest supermarket chains in Hong Kong. Its headquarters is based in Macau, Hong Kong. The company is a subsidiary of the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, As Watson. 

Presently, the business operates more than 300 stores across Hong Kong, Macau and China. ParkNshop manages an e-commerce platform as well. 

Additionally, ParkNshop achieves an annual turnover of € 15.2 million and currently employs more than 9,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through DayDaycook Excellent Food Award 2020 for Most Liked Supermarket. 

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

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

Brands such as Phillips, Duracell, Coca Cola, Haagen dazs, Nestle, Pampers, Amoy, Fresh Market, Benecol, Johnson’s Baby, Cesar and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, the retailer caters for consumers with specific food needs by offering organic, vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, gluten-free, sugar-free and alcohol-free products. 

Moreover, the enterprise developed its own brands under the following names: 

• Select: This brand includes products such as snacks, eggs, tissue, etc. 
• Imperial Banquet: This brand consists of products such as tea, cakes, rice, etc. 
• Best Buy: This brand is composed of products such as bin bags, cold cuts, disinfectants, etc. 

In addition, ParkNshop maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Farm Check, FSC, ISO, HOKLAS, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its own distribution centres and has a fleet of temperature controlled trucks to manage its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, ParkNshop is reducing its carbon footprints by reducing food waste and overall energy usage in its business operations. 

Furthermore, in 2021, the supermarket chain entered into an agreement with Deliveroo to expand its customer base. Moreover, in the same year, ParkNshop announced further plastic reduction commitments.

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

A German discount supermarket chain founded by Leibbrand Grupe, Penny Market operates 388 stores in Czech Republic, offering a variety of food and non-food items. The business is owned by Rewe Group since 1989.

Penny Market Czech Republic achieved a turnover of around € 1.2 billion in 2017.

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

• Savory Grocery: pet food, pasta, sauces, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: jams, biscuits, pastries, etc.

• Drinks: wine, spirits, juices, smoothies, soft drinks, etc.

• Frozen Food: ready-meals, desserts, pastries, meat, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: ready-meals, charcuterie, snacks, etc.

• Dairy: a wide range of cheese

• Personal Care: hair care, face care, makeup, body care, etc.

• Household: a wide range of cleaning products and supplies

Penny Market Czech Republic developed its private labels which are:

• Penny Ready: a range of ready-meals, snacks, cakes, smoothies, etc.

• Naturgut: a variety of organic and natural products such as jam, uices, biscuits, etc.

• San Fabio: a brand of Italian foods ranging from desserts, pastries to charcuterie, sauces, cheese, etc. 

• Butchers: a variety of sausages, burgers, meat, etc.

• Spurty: a brand of pet food for cats and dogs

• Today: a range of personal care products including hair care, face care, skincare, etc.

The company ensures that all products are of good quality. In fact, before offering a product, the following are taken into consideration: small, taste, appearance and consistency. 

Penny Market also relies on independent laboratories and institutions to carry out tests on products.

Penny is the brand name of the Rewe Group's discount stores chain. Rewe operates about 2200 Penny in its home country, and almost 3500 in Europe. 

The innovative discounter PENNY also operates very successfully abroad and has made a name for itself at REWE Group with its international expansion. There are 290 PENNY branch stores in Austria alone, which have achieved annual increases in turnover. With about 180 branch stores, PENNY is the Number Two on the Hungarian market while it is even the market leader in the Czech Republic (about 320 branch stores) and in Romania. With its discount concept PENNY XXL featuring larger sales floor areas (up to 2,400 square  metres), PENNY Market is present on the Romanian market with six locations; in the standard discounter segment, PENNY operates more than 80 branch stores.
 

Penny market is a supermarket chain, founded in 1994 following a joint venture between Reve Group (Germany) and ESSELUNGA chain (Italy). Presently, Penny provides more than 1700 SKUs which are directly taken from suppliers.

The products assortment include the following ranges:

• Grocery
• Chilled and fresh
• Dairy
• Drinks
• Personal care
• Household

The company also markets its products through own brands such as:

• Bontanova - yoghurt line
• Heart of Earth - premium products
• Fior di Pasta - Pasta line
• Free - free-from line
• Funny Drink - soft drink line
• The Cheerful Flavors - quick cooking meals
• The Allegra Company - pet food
• The pasta shop - pasta shop
• The Good Pastry - bakery
• The chain on the table - Bovine - meat
• The Freschette - delicatessen
• Maximal G - energy drink
• Nature is - fresh vegetables
• Netty - domestic products
• Ortomio - condiments and packages vegetables
• Penny bread - bread and bakery products
• Rios - ice cream line
• Sapor di cascina - meat, saussages and frozen snacks
• Selection
• Valbontà - dairy products

Pizza Hut UK is part of the American fast food franchise Pizza Hut which originates from the US. In the UK, Pizza Hut restaurants are operated by Pizza Hut UK Ltd which is the franchisee. 

In 1973, Pizza Hut launched in Islington, UK and by 2018, the company managed a total of 253 restaurants across the country. 

Clients can order through delivery services like Deliveroo and UberEats. 

At present, Pizza Hut UK serves around 3 million people each month.

The business employs around 10000 people and reached a turnover of € 245.9 million in 2019. 

Pizza Hut UK serves a wide range of meals including pizza, chicken wings, salads, desserts as well as drinks. The company also offers vegan and gluten-free options. Pizza Hut UK also introduced a menu featuring meals which are under 500 calories.

Furthermore, the firm also released a Dietary Information Booklet so that customers can check the contents of each dish. This measure was taken for customers who have food allergies. 

Fresh ingredients are always used and the pizza chain observes strict food safety and hygiene norms. 

In addition to this, Pizza Hut UK has also taken measures to reduce plastic use by replacing plastic straws with paper straws. 

Other measures taken by Pizza Hut UK include recycling cooking oil into renewable energy and using food waste as compost. 

Plus Holding is a chain of supermarkets based in the Netherlands. Founded in 1988, Plus Holding runs 270 supermarkets in the country. Furthermore, the company also runs an online shop. Plus Holding has a market share of the 6.4% in the Netherlands. 

Plus Holding operates its shops under the banner Plus.

Plus Holding reached a turnover of € 2.4 billion in 2017. 

The business won the Best Organic Store Chain award for 5 times by Millieudefensie and Solidaridad in 2010. 

Plus Holding offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, rice, seasoning, sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: breakfast cereals, jam, chocolate spread, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juice, wine, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food:  cold cuts, vegetables, fruits, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready-meals, meat, fruits, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: milk, buttermilk, eggs, butter, etc.
• Personal Care: fragrances, hair care, oral care, skincare, etc.
• Household: air freshener, detergent, fabric softener, bleach, etc. 

Plus Holding offers products from brands like Nutella, Canisius, Sun, Duo Penotti, etc. 

Plus also puts forward its own brands:

• Plus Huismerk: 4000 SKUs at low prices
• Plus Moment: festive products at competitive prices
• OK € range: budget friendly basic products
• GIJS regional: over 100 SKUs local products
• Bio + - : organics products as well as dairy products

Plus Holding has 3 regional distribution centers and a national distribution center. In fact, the 3 regional distribution centers caters for fast movers groceries while the 3 national distribution centers handles fresh, frozen and slow movers groceries.

Plus Holding’s online shop can be accessed on www.plus.nl

Reitangruppen operates in Denmark in the food and non-food market, under the retail brands Rema 1000, Uno-X, YX Energi and 7-Eleven, established inside the petrol stations owned by Reitan. 

Established in 2004 by Adriaan Van Well, Spar Croatia is a chain of food retail stores dispersed across various regions in the country. Its headquarters is based in Zagreb, Croatia. The company is a subsidiary of the worldwide Spar organisation based in the Netherlands. 

Presently, the business operates 102 spar and 23 Interspar outlets across the country. In 2016, SPAR bought 62 Billa stores.

In the financial year 2021, Spar Croatia achieved a turnover of € 792 million and currently employs 4,667 people. Additionally, exportation of Croatian products to the foreign markets is done via the Spar sales network. As a result, the retailer has reported an increase by 3% in the first six months of 2021, to € 49 million as compared to the previous year.  

It is noteworthy that the Croatian trade journal “Ja TRGOVAC” ranked Spar Croatia top in a survey of 45 companies, making it Retailer of the Year in 2019. 

Furthermore, the company provides a variety 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. 

Brands such as Colgate, Milka, Nestle, President, Toffifee, Violeta, Jar and many others are endorsed by the firm. Spar Croatia also caters for consumers with specific food needs by providing vegan, vegetarian, organic, lactose-free, sugar-free, gluten-free and many other dietary products. 

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

• Despar: A brand of Italian products such as pasta, coffee, cheese, etc. 
• Spar Premium: A brand of premium products such as juice, spreads, pasta, etc. 
• Spar free from: A brand of products such as vegan chocolate, butter, milk spread, etc. 
• Spar Vital: A brand of mineral and vitamins products. 
• The Garden of Croatia: A cooperation between 40 local producers to promote the Croatian agriculture

In addition, Spar Croatia maintains the highest quality standards as its vegetarian product line has a European Vegetarian Union Certificate. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company partnered with Ralu Logistics to handle its distribution, warehousing and manipulation of its products. It's newly official that a new distribution center will be built as from October 2022, with a storage capacity of 100,000 pallets.

It is noteworthy that the firm sold 1 million bioplastic bags in Croatia in 2019 hence fighting against plastic and protecting the environment. 

In May 2022, the company expanded its store network by opening 2 new stores and a donation of € 2,650 was made to the voluntary fire brigade in Donja Stubica. 

Concerning sustainability, Spar Croatia reduces its impact on the environment by offering high-quality paper bags, biodegradable bags and mesh bags in its stores. Moreover, the business supports local producers as 77% of the Spar Croatia’s food range is locally sourced. Some of its local suppliers include Martinjak for fresh red meat, Safran winery, Euro-milk for dairy products, ZMH Horvat for frozen meat, etc. 

Savers United Kingdom is a discount chain specializing in health and beauty products which was established in 1988. The company is a subsidiary of AS Watson. Savers United Kingdom opened its first store in Durham which quickly expanded when it acquired the Supersave chain of drugstores from GHEA and then it was sold to AS Watson in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Dunstable, UK.

Moreover, the enterprise was reported to operate over 500 stores across England, North Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Savers United Kingdom employs more than 5000 people.

Savers United Kingdom was highest placed retailer in the Sunday Times and was also awarded the “The Best Retailers in UK” in 2018

Savers United Kingdom offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care
• Household
• Sweet Grocery

Savers United Kingdom owns a fleet of trucks in order to transport goods hence improving efficiency, productivity and reducing the costs of overall transportation.

Taking into consideration the environmental concerns, Savers United Kingdom banned all personal care products containing microplastics.

Selfridges is a department store chain established by Harry Godeon Selfridge in 1906. Its headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom. Selfridges is known for its wide range of luxury food and non-food products.

The company operates 4 shops in the UK and an e-commerce platform, hence providing its services internationally. Selfridges delivers to more than 130 countries. 

In 2021, Selfridges achieved a turnover of € 611.6 million. In addition, there are 5,366 people employed by the business. 

Moreover, Selfridges won the Best Department Store in the World award 4 times and was also the winner of the Best Retailer 2020 by Positive Luxury Awards. 

The company offers products in the following categories:

• Savoury Grocery: pasta, oil, vinegar, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuit, coffee, cereal, chocolate, etc.
• Drinks: a range of soft drinks
• Wine and spirits: champagne and wine
• Dairy: a variety of cheese
• Chilled & Fresh Food: a selection of charcuterie
• Personal Care: skincare, face care, makeup, etc.

Furthermore, the brands available include Ace Tea, Arabica, Caudalie, Booja Booja, Bio & Me, etc.  

In April 2018, Selfridges launched UK’s first avocado gelato which is naturally vegan, dairy free, gluten free, refined sugar free and has no artificial ingredients.

Additionally, the retailer possesses certifications such as RWS, Global TDS, FSC and many more. Selfridges is the first department store to receive certification to all 3 carbon trust standards as well. 

In terms of logistics, the company operates its own distribution centre and has partnered with Altius to improve the supply chain management. The firm also signed an agreement with DHL supply chain who provides freight management services.

Concerning sustainability, the company launched Project Ocean with the Zoological Society of London in order to protect oceans from plastic pollution and overfishing. 

Currently, the business is looking for branded products in the following categories:

• Dairy: various types of cheeses
• Chilled & Fresh Food: salads, snacks, ready-meals, charcuterie, etc.
• Personal Care: vitamins, supplements, health, makeup, etc.

Moreover, Selridges is also looking for meat-free items to expand its line of vegan products.

The firm’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/ 

SISA stands for Societa Italiana Supermercati Associati and was founded in 1975 by a group of small traders aiming for joint purchases. Today, it is one of the largest  retail chains in Italy, with over 1000 members and 1558 points of sales.

By 2015, the corporate assets were estimated up to € 10,000,000.00 and has evolved to include several banners : IperSiSA, SISA Superstore, SISA, Issimo, and Italian Store and Quick.

The distribution centers are strategically located as follows covering the whole Italy:

• SISA South Center: Gricignanno di Aversa (CE)
• SISA Sicily: Carini (PA)
• Modugno platform: Modugno (BA)

In 2017 SISA Distribution centro sud was initiated replacing CE.DI SISA CENTRO SUD.

Sisa also provides its own brand under the name Sisa. The private labels cover a portfolio of categories:

• Drinks
• Household
• Personal care
• Frozen
• Chilled and fresh
• Savory grocery
• Sweet grocery

The retailer along with Sigma has organised a joint distribution company called D.IT Distribuzione Italiana. This cooperation is a mean for both partners to enhance their geographical presence and satisfy customers through developed synergies. D.IT will also ensure that Sigma and Sisa to develop their promotional and marketing activities while targeting local markets.

Differentiated sales strategies will also be brought up by the firm with focus on CRM and private brands positioning. It has been planned that the purchased stocks will be shared and each brand of both partners will have their own growth strategy, communication and promotion.

In fact, 2 new Cos have been set up : one in Campania region and one in Apulia. The new group plans to acquire approximately 3% of the national market share with a turnover of €4 billion

Founded in 1942 by American Airlines in Texas, LSG Group is currently owned by the Lufthansa Group and provides products and services for the travel industry. The Group is headquartered in Germany. In 1993, following a joint agreement between LSG and Onex Food, the companies started operating under a common name, LSG Sky Chefs.

LSG Sky Chefs offers catering services to airlines, trains and also to airport lounges. The company serves 560 million meals per year and is present in 205 airports across 53 countries. 

Some of the airline customers that LSG Sky Chefs caters to include Emirates, Air France, Air Canada, Etihad Airways, etc. 

Furthermore, to ensure that the staff offers a top-notch service, LSG Sky Chefs has partnered with some of the best hospitality schools in Europe. In 2015, LSG Sky Chefs started the Global Culinary Excellence Academy, a training programme targeting employees from junior sous-chefs to executive chefs. 

The Group owns the following subsidiaries:

• Retail inMotion (onboard retail)
• Spiriant (onboard equipment)
• Evertaste (quality food) 

Furthermore, in 2020, the Group finalised the sale of its European operations to Gategroup. 

With a workforce of 12,560 employees, the company reported a turnover of € 945 million.  

LSG Sky Chefs won several awards such as Best Long-Haul Caterer, Best Caterer Award, Best Onboard Kids – Kit/Service/Catering, Catering Innovation of the Year, etc.

The company provides services pertaining to catering, hospitality, airline consulting, and last-mile logistics. 

Additionally, LSG Sky Chefs adheres to the Global Quality System (GQS) in order to maintain its standards and the quality of its service. 

The company also follows a set of guidelines in order to assure the quality of the service provided. These include:

• LSG Sky Chefs food safety and HACCP standards
• Ramp Safety and Transport Program
• CAQS (Computer-Aided Quality System)
• Monthly quality reporting
• Corrective action management

The firm prefers collaborating with suppliers from Germany, Benelux or Eastern Europe so that logistics can be tackled easily. Also, the food service cooperates with suppliers that have the IFC and Halal certifications.

With regards to the environment, LSG Group follows the 6 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN) and aims to become increasingly sustainable. The firm takes special care to prevent pollution, minimize their environmental footprint and be conservative in their approach to resources.

Sligro Food was founded in 1935 in the Netherlands. The company first operated as a wholesaler of margarine and oil but quickly started to diversify its activities. In 1961, Sligro Food launched the first Sligro self-service which now consists of 50 stores.

Sligro is today known as a wholesaler which distributes to various food service in the HoReCa sector. The firm operates in the Netherlands but also in Belgium. 

Sligro offers around 75000 references.

In 2018, the company achieved a turnover of € 2.35 billion and employs 2900 people.

In 1989, Sligro Food was listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange. 

In 1992, the company acquired Wunderick, a catering delivery wholesaler and Van Hoeckel in 1996. 

In 2001, the company took over Prisma Food Retail, a chain of over 300 supermarkets and in 2002, acquired another chain, EMTE Supermarket and 2004, the foodservice wholesaler, VEN. 

In 2006, Sligro acquired Edah stores out of which 38 were converted into EMTE stores. By 2012, took over Van Oers. 

In 2014, the business took over Rooswinkel Horeca and in early 2016, the firm acquired JAVA Foodservice which is a catering company based in Belgium. A year later, the business acquired another Belgian business, ISPC, a wholesaler. 2017 also marks the beginning of a 15 year collaboration with Heineken, concerning the provision of logistics services for the latter’s products like beer and cider. 

In 2018, Sligro Food sold EMTE to the Jumbo and Coop consortium in order to focus solely on the food service industry. 

Sligro Food’s aim is now to expand the delivery network in the Netherlands and develop the business in Belgium as well. 

Sligro Food manages its own distribution centre which helps to maintain the logistics services of the group. The business has invested in improving the data management system which is now centralized. 

Sligro Food is currently working on a new banner, Sligro 3.0 with the aim of introducing the cash-and-carry for the future. The concept has been tested in 21 stores and has received positive feedback from customers so far. The aim of the new concept is to reduce stock levels and costs.

Sodexo is a French food service and facility management company which runs a subsidiary in the UK since 2009. The business is specialised in the following sectors:

• Food Service and Catering
• Facilities Management
• Property and Technical Services
• Benefits and Rewards
• Personal and Home Service

Sodexo UK has around 2100 clients and 49% of its activities is in the food service and catering sector. 

In the Food Service and Catering Industry, Sodexo UK is present in the following segments:

• Business and Industry: Sodexo UK offers a range of retail brands and also manages canteens for various workplaces, adapting to what the client and employees wish to consume. 
• Patient Dining and Retail: Sodexo UK caters for both private healthcare institutions and NHS institutions, providing patients with meals based on specific needs. Furthermore, the company also features food service banners like Starbucks, Costa Coffee and Crussh.
• Schools: Sodexo UK works with different schools, managing school canteens that provide a diverse and healthy menu for students. 
• Universities: The company offers affordable meals and dining options for university students, taking into account the current trends such as an increase towards plant-based diets. 
• Energy & Resources: in this sector, Sodexo UK offers a range of services that include food service and catering as well as facilities management services. All services must meet strict global standards. 

Sodexo UK employs over 36000 people and in 2016, its turnover rose by 9.6%, reaching a figure of € 2 billion. At present, 29% of the firm’s turnover is from Corporate Services, Healthcare and Government. Healthcare accounts for 16%, Defense for 15% and Justice for 14%. The remaining include schools, universities, sports & leisure, energy & resources and other. 

Moreover, during the financial year 2016/2017 Sodexo made 2 acquisitions : the first one is 5 public catering contracts in London (Peyton and Byrne) as well as PSL a procurement provider.

Increasingly, Sodexo stresses on the fact that its clients are on the lookout for a considerable impact  regarding the delivery of integrated facilities management services.

The business works with over 4300 suppliers. Sodexo UK sources local, seasonal and sustainable food items. The company works with brands like Dingley Dell Pork, White Lake Cheese, Chalk Stream Foods, etc.

The products are MSC, Eco-friendly and AFS certified.

Food safety is of great importance at Sodexo UK and the firm maintains high food safety standards. Furthermore, employees are regularly offered food safety training to ensure that all norms are respected.  

Sodexo UK has decided to stop using single use plastic bags and polystyrene foam packaging by 2020. 

UPDATES ON SODEXO UK ON 23/06/2020

Sodexo UK acquired The Good Care Group in 2019, expanding its presence in the home care sector in the UK.

Spar, a chain of retail stores, launched in Austria in 1954. The company, ASPIAG, holds the license to operate Spar stores in Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia and Northern Italy.

Currently Spar Austria operates a total of 1578 stores, EUROSPAR, and INTERSPAR stores, of which 696 are run by independent SPAR retailers and in 2021, Spar Austria reached a turnover of €8.63bn. 

The company also offers an online platform. 

Spar won the EY Family Business Award of Excellence 2019-20, an honor that recognizes excellence in family businesses for the year 2019-2020. 

It offers a variety of products under different categories:

• Savory grocery: Bread, macaroni, rice, etc.
• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, candy, waffles, etc. 
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, pasta sauce, pesto sauce, etc.
• Frozen: Meat, vegetables, ready-made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Sanitary napkins, shampoo, face wash, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Vodka, Beer, Wine, etc.

Spar Austria offers products from Spar’s private labels which include (but not limited to):  

• SPAR Premium: Seafood chocolate, king prawns, norwegian smoked salmon, etc.
• SPAR Enjoy: food that are both fresh, quick and ready to eat products: waffles, smoothies, chicken curry sandwiches, etc. 
• SPAR Vital: nutritious food for health-conscious people: kiwi berries, raspberries, nut mix, etc. 
• SPAR Veggie: Meatless products: bag snack, vegan crispbread, vegan mayonnaise, et
• SPAR Nature Pure: organic products: Herbal tea, organic kitchen herbs, organic mushrooms, etc. 
• SPAR already offers almost 3,300 organic products in Austria. 

After INTERSPAR and SPAR Gourmet fish counters, all INTERSPAR restaurants had already been MSC-certified by 2016.

Concerning its logistics, in 2021, SPAR opened a ‘fully digitalised’ wine warehouse in Loosdorf, Austria. 

When it comes to sustainability, SPAR brand care products are 100% free of solid microplastics and before the 2020 ban, SPAR has always been loyal to its commitment of reusable alternatives for plastic bags.

Link to Spar’s online shop: https://www.spar.at/online-shops 

Established in 1992, the first SPAR Supermarket opened in Hungary following the acquisition by ASPIAG (Austria SPAR International AG) of a majority stake in General Kereskedelmi Rt. 

The company operates 614 stores across the country.     

For the financial year 2021, its turnover amounted to  €2.14 million.   

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

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, waffles, chocolate, etc.
• Savory grocery: rice, pasta, bread, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: vegetables, fruits, fish, etc.
• Frozen: seafood, peas, meat, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, butter, etc.
• Drinks: fizzy drinks,  water, juice, etc. 
• Household: kitchen napkins, toilet paper, detergents, etc.
• Personal care: shampoo, conditioner, face masks, etc. 
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, liqueur, etc. 

Its private brand products consists of:  

• SPAR Enjoy: sushi box, tuna cream, french salad, etc. 
• SPAR Natur pur Bio: organic cane sugar, organic almonds, orange juice, etc.
• SPAR Premium:  spicy thick sausage, hazelnut cream, peach jam, etc. 

In 2022, SPAR Hungary has modernised two INTERSPAR Hypermarkets and two SPAR Supermarkets and opened a new supermarket in Budapest. 

Link to its online shop: https://www.spar.hu/onlineshop/

The licence  for ITALY to trade under the name SPAR was obtained in 1959 and the first italian SPAR was opened in 1960. It was during that same year that the general retail chains partnered with wholesalers and retailers, all working towards a common aim that of the expansion of Despar.

Spar Italy operates 1246 stores and in 2018, the company achieved a turnover of €3.5 billion.

The formats of Despar are as follows : 

Despar neighbourhood supermarkets

Eurospar supermarkets

Interspar supermarkets

As a matter of fact the company run only the large format SPAR while the rest are independently owned. The avarage store size is 603 square meter and the avarage retail sales area is 689,724 square meter revealing the subsequent investment pertaining to the store sizes.