Monoprix Tunisia, officially Société Nouvelle Maison de la Ville de Tunis (SNMVT Monoprix), is a leading retail chain operating in Tunisia, specializing in grocery and food retail, with expanding activities in beauty and home products.

Founded with a historical link to the French Monoprix brand, Monoprix Tunisia is operated by Groupe Mabrouk and is publicly listed on the Bourse de Tunis since 1995. It is currently the largest supermarket chain in Tunisia, with over 80 stores across the country as of mid-2023. These stores primarily operate under the supermarket format, serving the Tunisian consumer market with a diverse product range including food, drinks, beauty, and general merchandise. 

As of 2024, Société Nouvelle Maison de la Ville de Tunis reported a turnover in the range of 100 to 200 million euros, reflecting steady growth in retail trade. The company had 87 outlets nationwide as of 2021, with updated data suggesting operations have remained stable or expanded slightly in terms of store count. Monoprix Tunisia employs between 1,000 and 4,999 people within Tunisia, supporting its extensive retail operations and associated logistics.

The company's selling points primarily consist of supermarkets, reflecting its focus on accessible, consumer-oriented grocery retail. It also runs some warehouse facilities, contributing to its supply chain and distribution capabilities.

Monoprix Tunisia enjoys a strong market presence, holding a significant market share (38% as of 2007) and continues to invest in expanding its footprint. The chain has a loyal customer base attracted by its reputable brand and comprehensive product offerings. 

Besides retail, the group engages in real estate promotion and sup

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. 

NTUC FairPrice is Singapore's largest supermarket chain, owned by the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), with a primary focus on providing affordable daily essentials to the public by offering a wide range of groceries, personal care items, and household goods at competitive prices, upholding a social mission to moderate the cost of living in the country; it operates various store formats including FairPrice supermarkets, FairPrice Finest, FairPrice Xtra hypermarkets, and Cheers convenience stores across the island. 

Ocado Group is a leading British technology company specializing in online grocery retail and logistics. Founded in 2000, it revolutionized the grocery shopping experience by pioneering the use of technology in retail fulfillment. The company is headquartered in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK.

Ocado operates in two main segments: Ocado Retail and Ocado Logistics. Ocado Retail is a joint venture with Marks & Spencer Group, offering a wide range of products to over 80% of the UK population through its online platform, Ocado.com. This platform provides an unbeatable selection of more than 50,000 products, including M&S items and Ocado’s own brand, with a focus on customer service and minimal substitutions.

Ocado Logistics provides third-party logistics services to retailers like Morrisons, utilizing Ocado's proprietary technology and automated fulfillment centers. The company's technology solutions, such as the Ocado Smart Platform (OSP), are licensed globally to support other retailers in building efficient online grocery capabilities.

Ocado continues to innovate, with recent developments including rapid grocery delivery services like Zoom by Ocado. The company is expanding its reach globally, partnering with international retailers to deploy its technology and enhance their online shopping experiences.

Ocado Group's vision is to be the global leader in providing technology and automation solutions for retail and beyond, focusing on innovation and customer satisfaction. This positions Ocado as an attractive partner for manufacturers and suppliers seeking to capitalize on the growing demand for online grocery shopping.

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 & Co., commonly known as Selfridges, is a prestigious chain of department stores based in the United Kingdom, renowned for its upmarket retail offerings primarily focused on luxury goods, including food, drinks, and beauty products.

Founded by Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1908, the flagship store opened on 15 March 1909 on Oxford Street, London, designed by the American architect Daniel Burnham. This flagship location is the second-largest store in the UK and a historic landmark known for pioneering innovative retail concepts that transformed shopping into a social and entertainment experience.

Selfridges operates several stores in the UK, notably at the Trafford Centre and Exchange Square in Manchester, and the Bullring in Birmingham. The brand has evolved to include amenities and services that enhance customer engagement, such as elegant restaurants and carefully curated product displays. Its broad product range covers food, beverages, beauty, and fashion, appealing to a high-end clientele that appreciates quality and exclusivity.

Throughout its history, Selfridges has been at the forefront of retail innovation and marketing, including the introduction of elaborate window displays as an art form and positioning shopping as a pleasurable event rather than a mere necessity. The company’s emphasis on customer experience and wide-ranging luxury products has made it a destination for both daily shopping and exclusive purchases.

The company underwent significant ownership changes over the years, most recently being acquired in 2022 by a joint venture between Thai conglomerate Central Group and Austria's Signa Holding, with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund acquiring a stake subsequently. Financially, Selfridges Group reported a turnover in the range of 1 to 10 billion euros as of 2021.

Selfridges maintains a significant UK workforce estimated between 1000 and 4999 employees and operates approximately 10 to 49 selling points, including department stores, distribution centers, and warehouses in the UK. The chain primarily focuses on large department store formats rather than smaller convenience outlets.

Today, Selfridges remains an iconic retail institution with a strong presence in luxury food, drink, and beauty markets, attracting suppliers and manufacturers interested in the UK premium retail sector.

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.

 Established in 1991, SPAR is a retail chain headquartered in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

By the end of 2021, it operated 132 stores of which 98 company-owned SPAR Supermarkets and 13 INTERSPAR Hypermarkets, as well as 21 SPAR stores operated by independent SPAR retailers.

It operates its own bakery Ljubljana as well as an online store.

It has a dedicated team of over 4,950 employees and its turnover for the financial year 2021 amounted to €965.6 million.

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

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, chocolate, cookies, etc.
• Savory grocery: rice, pasta, bread, etc. 
• Fresh and chilled: vegetables, salmon, fruits, etc.      
• Frozen: meat, seafood, pizza, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, water, iced tea, etc.  
• Household: kitchen towels, toilet paper, detergents, etc.   
• Personal care: dental care, shampoo, shower gel, etc.     
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, whiskey, etc.

The firm offers a range of products under its own brands known as:

• SPAR premium: sausage, pasta sauce, iced tea, etc.
• SPAR high protein: yogurt, milk, crispy muesli, etc.
• Veganz(vegan, bio, gluten free): nuggets, chocolate, cheese, etc.

In 2020, Spar Slovenia signed an agreement of 10 years for the provision of logistic services, storage and distribution services with BTC( one of the leading markets in FMCG logistics).

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.spar.si/online/welcome/

Operating 4 types of formats, SPAR was established in 1963 in South Africa. 

Spar South Africa achieved a turnover of €4.9 billion in 2018.

SPAR in South Africa is represented by :

• Superspar - largest food retailer in South Africa
• Spar neighbourhood (supermarket)
• Kwikspar (convenience)
• Spar Express (in fuel stations) 

SPAR in South Africa was the first non-european country to get the SPAR licence. In its expansion the supermarket chain now operates 1000 exclusive Spar brands. Now there are 887 SPAR stores in South Africa. 

Spar South Africa has also been promoting sustainable agriculture and collaborates with local producers. The company also takes measures to educate customers about proper nutrition.

Spar is a retailer which has been established in the year 1956 by a group of independent wholesalers. The headquarters is based in Harrow, London, United Kingdom. The firm is a subsidiary of Spar International based in Netherlands. Spar operates 2600 stores across the country with a total sales area of 384,094 square meters.

Spar UK experienced a rise of 2.1% in its turnover for 2019, reaching € 3.3 billion.

A diversified assortment of products can be found on the shelves of the stores under the following categories:

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

Spar offers a wide range of products under its own brand:

• Spar - This brand covers all the product categories.

The firm started expanding its own brand range of medicines in the year 2017 because it was in high demand in the medicine market.

The retailer launched the Zapper (mobile payment, loyalty, vouchering app) successfully in October 2017. Spar is the first convenience retailer in the south west, giving its customers the opportunity to conduct payments through Zapper.

Pertaining to the supply chain solutions, the Appleby Westward Group operates as Spar’s retail distribution centre. As of 2017, the firm introduced eight new volvo trucks in its fleet of vehicles.

UPDATES ON SPAR UK ON 01/03/2021

By 2019, Spar UK operated 2613 stores in the UK. 

The business launched a new brand, Spar Natural consisting of healthy, organic, vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, allergen-free, etc. products. The items under this brand include crackers, chocolate,soy milk, etc. 

Since 2020, Spar UK partnered with Too Good To Go, an NGO fighting food waste. Each day, Spar retailers will prepare bags of surplus fresh food which would be sold at a reduced price. Through this concept, 17400 bags of food were sold.

Superdrug Stores plc is a leading health and beauty retailer in the United Kingdom, established in 1964 and headquartered in Croydon, Surrey. As the UK's second-largest beauty and health retailer after Boots UK, Superdrug operates nearly 900 physical shops across the United Kingdom and Ireland, serving a broad customer base with a diverse range of products and services focused on health, beauty, skincare, toiletries, and wellness.

Owned by AS Watson (Health & Beauty UK) Limited, a subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings, Superdrug is part of the AS Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 17,000 stores across 31 markets with more than 130,000 employees worldwide.

Superdrug’s turnover is estimated around 2.7 billion USD (approximately 2.5 billion EUR), placing it in the range of 1 to 10 billion euros as of 2025. The company directly employs over 14,000 people in the UK and Ireland, roughly matching the 10k to 50k employees bracket stated for its UK operations.

Its network includes around 900 physical stores comprising various types of selling points such as supermarkets, convenience stores, distribution centers, and warehouses. The company emphasizes accessibility and inclusivity in health and beauty, operating more than 220 in-store pharmacies with consultation facilities, and also offering nurse clinics in multiple locations.

Superdrug offers an extensive product portfolio including makeup, skincare, fragrances, toiletries, beauty electricals, health and wellbeing products, men’s personal care, and mother and baby products. Besides traditional retail, services such as beauty studios, online doctor consultations, and NHS prescription provisions are key parts of Superdrug's offering.

Historically, Superdrug began as Leading Supermarkets Limited in 1964 and opened its first store in Putney in 1966. It rapidly expanded during the 1970s and 1980s and has continually modernized its operations including distribution center relocations and head office moves to keep pace with retail innovation.

Superdrug’s vision is to be the best in everyday accessible beauty and health, with a mission to be the customer’s first choice for up-to-the-minute beauty and health products, valued for choice, value, expert advice, and an enjoyable shopping experience. Their strategic pillars focus on integrating environmental, social, and corporate governance, enhancing offline plus online shopping experiences, and investing in global own brands and healthcare services.

The company maintains strong links with sister AS Watson retail brands such as Savers and The Perfume Shop, which complement its market presence. Superdrug is known for delivering a unique customer experience dubbed "That Superdrug Feeling," characterized by trendiness, fun, value, and expert advice.

Superdrug continues to invest heavily in both physical and digital retail channels, making health and beauty products accessible and affordable to a broad demographic in the UK and Ireland. provided by Superdrug United Kingdom are imported from France, Switzerland, Canada and many others.

Superdrug United Kingdom owns several warehouses where its products are stored and distributed accordingly. The firm also uses recycled packaging to be eco-friendly.

G.Vincenti is a Lebanon company founded by Giulio Vincenti in year 1923 focusing mainly on the import and export of food products, alcoholic beverages, automotive tires and chemical and agricultural products. Later, in year 1949 they have introduced their operations in Beirut, they have became the largest distributors of food, confectionery, alcoholic beverages and consumer goods.   

Unilerver Italy is a co-packer, having 5 manufacturing plants. Based in Rome, Unilever is regarded as one of the most important companies with regards to advertising investments. Indeed 99.5% of purchasing managers buy Unilever products.

The penetration in the Italian market was done gradually through the initiation of international brands in Italy. Pertaining to food market in Italy, the well known brands are:

• Lipton
• Knorr
• Calvé
• Algida
• Magnum
• Carte d’or

And in the personal care sector, the following brands are put forward:

• Dove
• Ax
• Mentadent
• Sunsilk
• Clear
• Cif
• Coccolino
• Lysoform
• Svelto

Now, Unilever provides 1100 product references in the grocery section, totalising 1650 references.

Founded 70 years ago, Unilever Portugal is a co-packer operating in the FMCG sector. Its headquarters is based in Lisbon, Portugal. The company is a subsidiary of the British multinational consumer goods company, Unilever plc. 

In the financial year 2019, Unilever Portugal achieved a turnover of €108 million. 

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

• Personal care: deodorants, shampoos, lotions, etc. 
• Household: cleaning supplies. 
• Savoury grocery: soups and other snacks. 
• Drinks: juices, energy drinks, soft drinks, etc. 

Brands such as Domestos, Dove, Comfort, Rexona, Seventh Generation, Linic, Cif, Tresemme, Vaseline, Lipton, Hellmann’s and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Unilever Portugal maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by FSSC 22000, OHSAS 18001, PETA and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the co-packer operates 4 factories and has a fleet of vehicles readily available to ensure deliveries. 

According to MediaMonitor, Unilever Portugal was the biggest advertiser for the month of June 2022. In the same year, the enterprise faced antitrust charges from the Portuguese Competition Authority because it aligned the prices of its main products with 4 supermarket chains in the country. 

Moreover, in 2022, the firm announced its new and ambitious commitments about having a deforestation-free supply chain by 2023 and making all its products produce zero net emissions by 2039. 

Concerning sustainability, the company protects the environment by focusing on plant-based alternatives such as vegan foods and fossil-free cleaning products. Moreover, Unilever Portugal aims to reduce plastics and packaging, food waste and other waste from its factories. 

Waitrose is a British supermarket chain owned by the largest employee-owned retailer, the John Lewis Partnership. The company operates 314 Waitrose supermarkets, and 11 Waitrose convenience stores in England, Scotland and Wales. Their partnership also operates some textile manufacturing facilities (Herbert Parkinson), farming business (Leckford Estate), as well as Greenbee, a direct service business for travel, leisure, and financial needs. Waitrose UK generated 60% of the global John Lewis' revenue, for a 3% market share.

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Waitrose has its team of product developer as well as buyer and technical responsible. The product and range development lasts 18 month from the initial stage (specification) till the market launch.

Ice cream represents ⅓ of their frozen sales. Their assortment also includes vegetarian food items and party foods also known as finger foods.

They want to deal with suppliers who are BRC certified and they are interested to known whether these suppliers know the British market ;  if they have ever worked in the United Kingdom and where.

Walmart, a chain of hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores based in the US, started to operate in Argentina in 1995.

In 2020, the Argentinian division was acquired by the Latin American company Grupo de Narvaez. Walmart continues to collaborate with Walmart Argentina during the transition and is also sourcing products for the business. 

Nowadays, Walmart Argentina manages 91 stores under the following banners:

• Walmart
• Walmart Supermercado
• Changomas
• Mi Changomas
• Changomas Express

It was reported that the Walmart Supermercado stores would be rebranded in the future. 

In addition to its physical stores, Walmart Argentina also runs an online store that provides around 20000 references and accounts for 4% of the company’s turnover. 

Furthermore, the retailer also owns 3 production centers for bakery, meat and cold cuts. In fact, the cold cut facility is FSSC22000 certified. 

Walmart Argentina is the 9th largest employer in the country. Indeed, over 9000 people are employed by the company. 

Products in the following categories are available:

• Savory Grocery: canned food, taco shells, snacks, pasta, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, breakfast foods, coffee, confectionery, etc.
• Drinks: sports drinks, juices, mineral water, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cream, butter, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, poultry, fruits, etc.
• Frozen Food: desserts, ready-meals, vegetables, etc.
• Household: laundry care, air fresheners, cleaning supplies, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, nail care, fragrances, etc. 

Various brands such as Wyler’s, Totino’s, Jimmy Dean, Covergirl, OPI, etc. can be found in all its stores. Many of these brands are imported from the US but also from countries like the UK and the Netherlands. In the case of fresh produce, Walmart Argentina collaborates with local suppliers. 

Walmart Argentina manages its own distribution centre. 

The chain has also been involved in many community projects. For instance, it donates near-expiry foods to the Food Bank network. Furthermore, the company supports women with social entrepreneurial projects by offering training and the necessary funds to launch their projects. 

The online store for Walmart Argentina can be accessed on www.walmart.com.ar

Established in 1952 by Jeronimo Arango, Walmart Mexico also known as Walmex is the biggest retailer in Latin America. Its headquarters is based in Mexico City, Mexico. The company is a subsidiary of the American multinational retail corporation, Walmart Stores, Inc. 

Presently, the business operates 2,764 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Walmart Mexico achieved a turnover of € 36 billion and currently employs more than 200,000 people. Moreover, the company has a 68% market share in Mexico. 

It is noteworthy that the firm was awarded the “Best Place to Work” certificate by the Human Rights Campaign in 2021. 

Furthermore, the enterprise offers a wide assortment 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, lipstick, shaving cream, etc. 

Brands such as Nescafe, Oreo, Santa Clara, Yoplait, Gloria, Coca-Cola, Coronita, Modelo, Elite, Axion, Gillette, Colgate, Garnier and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Walmart Mexico also offers a line of organic, vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, gluten-free products, etc. 

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

• Parent’s Choice: A line of baby products. 
• Great Value: A line of products such as oat flakes, lasagna, pork, etc. 
• Ol’Roy: A line of pet products. 
• Equate: A line of personal care products. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Fairtrade. UTZ, Rainforest Alliance, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Walmart Mexico operates 31 distribution centres and a fleet of 47 electric vehicles is readily available to ensure deliveries. 

In 2019, Walmart Mexico announced same day delivery service within 3 hours for certain home and tech products ordered online. 

Additionally, in 2020, the business launched MVNO, a mobile service to help connect shoppers living in rural areas of Mexico. 

Walmart Mexico partnered with Uniview in 2021 to install CCTV solutions in order to secure the processes of service data and management of orders from stores. In the same year, the retailer announced that it will be opening gasoline service stations outside some of its stores in Mexico in collaboration with Gazpro. 

Furthermore, in 2022, the company announced that its E-commerce net sales in 2021 increased by 24% in the 4th quarter and made up 1.2% of total sales growth. The online sales now represent almost 5% of sales in Mexico. 

It is noteworthy that Walmart Mexico reported sales of 8 billion euros, indicating a rise by 10% in the first quarter of 2022 despite the impact of inflation. Moreover, in the same year, the retailer announced its plans of doubling its 2 million mobile phone users. 

Concerning sustainability, the retailer makes use of 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable materials in its business operations in order to reduce its carbon footprint. 

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

Walmart Inc. is a leading American multinational retail corporation operating a vast chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores. Established as the world's largest retailer by revenue, Walmart is a dominant force in the food, drinks, and beauty segments across the United States.

With a reported turnover exceeding 10 billion EURO as of 2024, Walmart continues to maintain a substantial presence in the U.S. retail market. The company employs more than 50,000 employees nationwide, reflecting its broad operational scale. Walmart operates over 20,000 physical retail locations in the U.S., which include Supercenters (hypermarkets), Supermarkets, Convenience stores, Distribution centers, Warehouses, and Cash and Carry outlets.

The supermarkets and hypermarkets provide a comprehensive assortment of food products, beverages, and beauty items. Walmart's distribution centers and warehouses support a sophisticated supply chain infrastructure ensuring efficient stock management across its widespread locations. Its convenience stores cater to quick shopping needs, while cash and carry formats provide wholesale solutions to businesses and bulk customers.

Walmart invests heavily in technological innovation and supply chain logistics, leveraging Walmart Global Tech, a team of over 15,000 technologists developing retail AI/ML, cloud capabilities, and other advanced technologies to enhance customer shopping experiences and operational efficiency.

Walmart's retail model focuses on affordability, accessibility, and convenience, targeting a broad spectrum of consumers. The company emphasizes quality, competitive pricing, and an extensive product range spanning grocery, beverages, and beauty categories that appeal to diverse consumer preferences.

Its massive footprint and advanced logistics infrastructure make Walmart an attractive partner for manufacturers and suppliers looking to expand their presence in the U.S. retail food, drinks, and beauty markets.

Founded in 1984, Walton And Post is an American wholesaler and importer focusing mainly on food and personal care products. The firm distributes both domestic and international renowned brands. It is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Regarding its clientele, Walton And Post works with mass market, specialist retailers, cash & carries and wholesalers across Southeastern United States.

Alongside 75 employees, Walton And Post achieves an annual turnover of €148.04 million

Walton And Post offers a range of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned food, pet food, condiments, etc
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, sweet, syrup, etc
• Drinks: juice, ice tea
• Dairy: milk, cream
• Personal Care: shampoo, soap, hand sanitizer, etc 

A variety of brands such as Lifebuoy, Snickers, Sathers and Mariani partners with Walton And Post.

In regards to logistics, Walton And Post manages a warehouse from where all its products are stocked and delivered to customers.

Whole Foods United States opened its first grocery store in 1980, engaged in retail of organic and natural foods. Wholefoods has now expanded to more than 490 stores in United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In 2005, Whole Foods opened its 80,000 sq ft (7,400 m2) flagship store in downtown Austin.

In the financial year 2017, the company achieved a total turnover of €13.6 billion. With the cooperation and dedication of its 89,000 employees, the firm is able to run its business smoothly.  

The company is looking for products for the different categories:

• Dairy: Yoghurt, Cheese, Butter, Milk, Eggs
• Frozen Food: Frozen fruits, meat, seafood,ice cream
• Drinks: Wine, Spirits, Beer, Juice, Coconut Water
• Sweet Grocery: Maple Syrup, Almond Butter
• Savory Grocery: Breads, Snacks, Salsa, Dips, oil

Also considered as America’s healthiest grocery store, Whole Foods is the first certified organic grocery in United States that offers a variety of exclusive foods without:

• Artificial preservatives
• Colors
• Flavors
• Sweeteners
• Hydrogenated fats

The company also has its own brand known as 365 Everyday Value where it offers a range of organic and natural products such as organic milk, frozen vegetables and whole grain flour at reasonable prices. 

Whole Foods Market Brand

Whole Foods Market develops the most unique and exquisite products from small batch, artisan recipes to exotic flavors.

Whole Trade

Whole Trade offers high quality and 3rd-Party certified seasonal products.

The company also offers the facility to shop online. 

Whole Foods Market exposes only quality standards products and USDA-certified organic foods that aim to be environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible.

Recently one of the largest group in United States, Amazon, has bought Wholefoods in June 2017, but the stores will still continue to operate under the same name and its founder Mr John Mackey will still stay on the lead as CEO of Whole Foods. 

In order to collaborate with Whole foods market as a supplier, one should have the following characteristics:

• Transparency
• Clear Communication
• Trend and data driven
• Innovative product offerings
• Willingness to offer exclusivity

United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI), a wholesaler purchases all the private label products of from the suppliers and then sells its back to Whole foods market. UNFI uses 15 warehouses in order to supply to all the points of sale.

In the year 2015, the firm partnered with Infor to redesign the cloud based retail management solution, thus allowing the grocer to run its business faster and providing a better customer experience.

In fact, the objective of the retailer is to promote expansion by opening 1200 stores .

Woolworths Supermarkets  is a supermarket/grocery store chain in Australia owned by Woolworths Limited. Along with Coles, Woolworths form a near duopoly of Australian supermarkets, together accounting for about 80% of the Australian market.

Woolworths mostly specialises in selling groceries (vegetables, fruit, meat, packaged foods, etc.), but they also sell magazines, DVDs and stationery items. Woolworths currently operates 980 stores across Australia, as well as a further 16 convenience stores carrying the same logo, without the Woolworths name. Some Woolworths supermarkets trade as 'Safeway' stores in Victoria, including three stores in Melbourne's suburbs and surrounding areas, and four in rural Victoria, as well as one in southern New South Wales.

Woolthworth entered Germany in 1926 and its first store was opened in 1927 in Bremen. The company was part of F.W Woolworth Company. The German subsidiary became an independent business after it separated from F.W Woolworth in 1998. Woolworth Germany is now owned by Tengelmann Group. The firm owns an online shop as well.

Woolworth Germany operates 400 stores in the country and is aiming to open 400 more in the upcoming years.

Woolworth Germany also runs the Woolworth Photo Service which provides quality biometric passport photos.

Woolworth Germany achieved a turnover of € 442 million in 2019 and employed a total of 500 people.

The business won the Price Champion title and the Best Training Company title in 2019. 

The departmental chain offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: sweets and many more
• Fresh & Chilled Food: ready-made meals, charcuterie, poultry, etc
• Dairy: milk, eggs, and many more
• Drinks: wine, juice and other beverages
• Household: scented candles and many more
• Personal Care: skincare, makeup, fragrances, etc

Woolworth Germany works with brands such as Smeg, Dyson, Brabantia, Riedel and many others.

 Woolworth Germany also launched a bikini line named Infinity Collection.

Woolworth Germany carries out product testing regularly to ensure that all the products meet the minimum requirements. 

A new logistics centre is being built in Kamen.

Woolworth Germany provides reusable cotton, PET bags and climate-neutral paper bags to be environmentally friendly. Woolworth Germany has been supporting the “help and care” foundation to help children in need as well as the European Climate Corridors which works in favour of biodiversity. 

Woolworth Germany’s online store can be accessed on www.woolworths.co.za

Founded in 1952, Yearsley Food is an importer and distributor of frozen food. Its headquarters is based in Heywood, United Kingdom. In 2018, Yearsley Food became part of the Lineage Logistics company. The company has operations in the retail, wholesale and food service sector. 

The company operates various cold stores across the country hence distributing frozen foods exclusively from overseas suppliers. 

In the financial year 2020, Yearsley Food achieved a turnover not exceeding € 60 million and employed more than 250 people. 

Yearsley Food provides a variety of products in the frozen category (non-exhaustive list): 

• Poultry 
• Seafood 
• Fruits & vegetables
• Ice creams 
• Desserts 

Besides, the business developed its private label which includes water ice cream lollies, ice cream tubs, cones, mini ice cream chocolates, etc. 

Additionally, in order to cater for consumers with specific food needs, Yearsley Food provides a range of dairy-free and wheat-free products. The company provides healthier product choices as there is no usage of artificial colours, flavours or preservatives in any of its private label products. 

Moreover, the firm maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by BRC, IFS, MSC, IRC, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates distribution centres that are temperature controlled and use advanced automation and stock management systems to ensure the smooth running of the supply chain. 

Concerning sustainability, Yearsely is reducing its energy consumption and minimising food waste. 

Comexo was set up in 1991, born of the inspiration of a Master Chef. Located in Château-Renard in Loiret, 150 km south of Paris, Comexo is France’s leading producer of customised sauces in BtoB (Foodservice, Industry, Catering, Retail).
From “bespoke recipes” to creation of “collections”, Comexo manufactures and packages around 300 sauce recipes (mayonnaises, dressings...).

A new 6700 sqm factory was built in 2011, producing a wide variety of recipes and textures designed to meet the needs of customers and consumer.

CFG is a multinational group of companies with the motto “We sell what we produce”. CFG owns 4 different facilities to assure the product quality:•             Olive Oil, Speciality Oils & Vinegar Factory in İzmir, Turkey•             Honey Factory in Dalaman, Turkey•             Gourmet Food Factory in İzmir, Turkey (Olives, Pickles, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Capers, Bruschettas etc.)•             Salt & Spices Factory in Freezone İzmir, TurkeyImportant facts about CFG: Exporting her products to more than 50 countries. Having offices in New Jersey, Miami, Texas, Sri Lanka, Sydney. Olive Oil export leader for more than 10 years. Honey export leader for more than 5 years. Solution Partner of top Retail/HoReCa/Industrial names such as:o USA:                     Walmart, Dollar General, Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, iHerb, Ross Stores, Jetro/Restaurant Depot, Sam’s Club, Grocery Outlet, T. J. Maxx, Amazon, Marshalls, Dollar Tree, H-E-B, 99 Cents Only Stores, Uncle Guiseppe’s, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Sharp Shopper, Food Bazaar Supermarket.o Japan:                   Aeon, Lopia, Gyomu Super, Don Quijote, BELC, Nipponham, Trial, Genky Drugstore, Kirindoo China:                    Hetong Investmento Mexico:                 City Clubo Canada:                Sobeys, Loblaws, Dollarama, Longos, o Saudi Arabia:     Farm Superstoreso Israel:                     Shufersalo Australia:             Woolworths, Costcoo New Zealand:    Reduced To Clearo South Korea:      Coupang, Lotte Stores, AK Plaza Storeso Philippinnes:      Landers, S&R Marketso Vietnam:               Bach Hoa Xanho Russia:                   Magnit, Lenta

 Operating under BRC (A+ Grade) with HACCP and ISO 22000:2006 Food Safety protocols, Kosher and Halal certifications as well as EU, JAS, USDA Organic certifications. Producing not only for supermarket chains but also for HoReCa such as Restaurant Depot, Sam’s Club, Zensho, Itochu Corporation and industrial customers such as Kraft-Heinz in the USA.

We use traditional recipes, take good care of the high quality of our products; we keep up with the times without losing sight of the most important values. As a result, we are able to offer sweets created with a heart, understanding and taste.

Bayernland S.R.L. manufactures milk, butter, cheese and yogurt, produced exclusively from the milk of cows.

Tradition, modernity and high quality. Innovation German and Italian creativity: these are the keywords of Bayernland. Bayernland aims to provide the market with traditional and genuine products but in line with the new market trend, boasting of a production process extremely behind the times! A success constantly growing, animated by the attention to both the tradition to modernity, a reality that continues to improve and enrich staying true to the past but with a particular eye toward the future.

Valcolatte S.r.l., a dairy manufacturer, produces mozzarella, ricotta, and provolone cheese. The company was founded in 1988 and is based in Pontenure, Italy. Based in piacemia in the middle of Parmigiano Reggiano valley 

Sterilgarda is a leader in UHT milk and cream production, widening the offer over time with the additions of bechamel sauce, milk pudding, panna cotta, all the way to de-lactose, Omega 3 enriched and flavored milk. Another important production includes fresh-cheeses such as mascarpone, ricotta cheese, fresh cheese spreads and yoghurt.

San Vincenzo Di Fernando Rota Srl was founded in 1977. The Company's line of business includes the manufacturing of sausages, cured meats, smoked meats, canned meats, and other meat specialties.

Alisur was founded in the year of 2000 with one sole purpose: "Nourishing Peruvian Families with the best legumes & beans at affordable prices."

The H. Kemper GmbH & Co. KG produces high-quality meats and meat products and fresh convenience products in four ultra-modern production facilities in Germany.

As The Family Butchers, we rethink sausage and ham. But we can only do that because we can build on a long tradition as a family butcher.

Dog's Nature Gmbh is one of the leading manufacturers of natural dog treats in Germany and Europe.

Deldiche "Where food becomes art"

We are a deli company.  We want food to inspire. Innovation and quality is part of the company's DNA.

We bring all kinds of appetizers, finger food, dips, hummus, salsa's, pesto's, spreads, vegan delights,  deli cold cuts and fish specialities to the market.

We want tasty collaborations with creative quality-conscious customers (Retail, food industry, delicatessen, caterers,...).   

We are a CO2 neutral company.

Asal Group is the largest sea salt producer and largest packager of salt in Spain. The company produces private label brands such Walmart, Carrefour, Auchan, ALDI, DIA, Euromadi, El Corte Ingles, etc.