Auchan has been established in 2002. The headquarters is based in Moscow, Russia. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Auchan Holding. The firm today operates over 300 stores across the country. In fact, Auchan Russia is considered the third largest market after France and China, with revenue attaining 4000 million euros in 2014. In the year 2016, the firm was ranked 1st in a list of the largest foreign owned companies by the Russian edition of Forbes. 

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

• Sweet grocery
• Savory grocery
• Drinks
• Household
• Personal care

Auchan provides its own brands and the products are even cheaper by 10 to 20% than other Russian competitors.  

Some of Auchan’s private labels are as follows:

• Le moins cher -Economic product line
• Les produits Auchan
• Rik et Rok - children products
• Les produits régionaux - regional specialities
• Mmm! - Auchan gourmet items
• Mieux vivre Bio/sans gluten - bio and or gluten free products
• Baby - baby products
• Kazhdyi Den - Ecoomic line in Russia
• Nasha sem'ja - local economic line in Russia

The firm started producing its own line of products in Russia in 2003 and introduced the ‘Kazhdy Den’ (Everyday) which is an economy line of products.

As of 2017, the firm used 29 different private label brands but they have decided to merge the brands under the Auchan Umbrella brand in Russia. The transformation is going to take approximately 2 years according to Auchan Russia’s marketing director.  

Employing over 43000 collaborators, the general retail chain continues to expand with its private labels and a large product assortments at competitive prices.

The company achieved 5.7% of the Russian market share in the year 2016. The firm considers Russia as the third most important country in terms of turnover. According to Lz Retailytics, Auchan along with five other retailers are going to expand their joint market share to almost 50% by the year 2021.

In fact, the objective of the company is to invest in the chain expansion and plans to transform the Atac stores into Auchan branded stores. As of 2018, the firm is making a new strategy by giving up the discounter hypermarket formats and moving upmarket with more premium products in its retail mix.

Established in 1981, Auchan is a french retail company headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

The business operates 305 stores: 63 hypermarkets and 242 supermarkets, 124 of which are franchised as well as an online platform. 

It has a dedicated team of 19,600 employees. 

The supermarket chain provides various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: pasta, bread, rice, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: waffles, chocolate, cookies, etc.
• Frozen: seafood, pizza, ice cream, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: meat, fish, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cheese, butter, 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.

Auchan Spain also offers products under its own private labels:

• Alcampo: a range of grocery products including sauces, olive oil, salt, spices, etc. 
• Cosmia: a brand of cosmetics.
• Qilive: a range of technological products. 
• Baby: a range of baby care products such as baby wipes, baby powder, baby shampoo, etc. 

In 2022, Alcampo, a Spanish subsidiary of Auchan Retail, today signed an agreement with DIA Group to acquire 235 supermarkets and a warehouse in the regions of Madrid, Aragon, Asturias, Castilla and León, Galicia, Cantabria, Navarre and the Basque Country.     

Auchan Spain’s online shop can be accessed on:  www.alcampo.es

Auchan, a chain of general retail stores from France, launched in Ukraine in 2008. The chain operates 22 stores in the country under hypermarkets and superstores formats. In addition to this, Auchan Ukraine also runs an online store. 

Auchan Ukraine is aiming to increase its online sales by 15% in 2020. 

There are 6000 people who are working for Auchan Ukraine. 

Auchan Ukraine offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: sauces, canned food, oil, pasta, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: tea, chocolate, biscuit, etc.
• Drinks: soft drink, water, syrup, etc.
• Dairy: dairy products like eggs and milk
• Household: detergent, cleaning supplies, laundry care, etc. 
• Personal Care: makeup, skincare, fragrances, oral care, etc.

Auchan Ukraine offers products from brands such as Hortex, Longkou, Bepec, Apaxic, Leorna, etc.

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

• Auchan: a range of food and non-food items including organic ones
• Cosmia: a line of cosmetic products 
• Qilive: home and leisure products
• In Extenso: a brand of clothing
• Actuel: a range kitchen utensils and home accessories

Auchan Ukraine’s online shop can be accessed on www.auchan.ua

Booker, traded on the London Stock Exchange (Symbol BOK), is the leading food wholesaler in the United Kingdom, supplying 486,000 customers (independent convenience stores, grocers, pubs, restaurants, etc.), with more than 18,000 product lines, shipped from 172 cash and carry branches

Makro division in the UK is owned by Booker group and operates 30 cash & carry stores accross the country. The retail brand offers a wide range of food and non-food items. 

Carrefour launched in Belgium in 2000 after acquiring GB Group, with which it previously had an alliance. After the acquisitions, all the stores of the group were rebranded into Carrefour stores.  The firm is part of the French food retailer, Carrefour. 

The retailer attracts approximately 700 000 customers daily. 

Furthermore, Carrefour Belgium had a market share of 19% in 2019. 

A diverse range of fresh food and non-foods items is available at Carrefour Belgium. At present, the business offers over 130 000 references that involve 11 000 local references. 

Carrefour Belgium runs over 1000 shops and in 2009, launched its online shop.

The company also owns EcoPlanet, a company that has been selling gas and green energy throughout Belgium since 2008.

Moreover, Carrefour Belgium operates its stores under the following banners:

• Carrefour Hypermarkets
• Carrefour Market
• Carrefour Express

Carrefour Drive is also operated by Carrefour Belgium, allowing customers to order online and pick up their orders at any of the 200 collection points.

A turnover of €4.51 billion was achieved by Carrefour Belgium in 2021. The business also saw a rise of 8.3% in sales. There were 8370 people who worked for Carrefour Belgium in 2020.

The retailer provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: cookies, bread, cereals, etc.
• Savory Grocery: oil, condiments, canned goods, etc.
• Frozen Food: pizza, meat, seafood, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: delicatessens, sausages, fruits,vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Personal Care: toothpaste, deodorants, baby products, etc.
• Household: detergents, dishwashing liquid, toilet papers, etc.

Organic items are also available.

In addition, brands such as Cote D’or, Schweppes, Coca Cola collaborate with Carrefour Belgium.

Carrefour Belgium provides their own brands and some of them are listed below:

• Carrefour: The products that are sold under this brand are detergents, canned goods, soft drinks, etc
• Carrefour Bio: Under this brand, products such as juice, vegetables, muesli, etc…
• Carrefour Baby: Under this line, products such as baby wipes, diapers, gel soaps, etc,.. are sold.   

In 2018, Carrefour Belgium and Provera Belux decided to create a purchasing alliance. 

The procurement team of Carrefour Belgium will be in charge of entering into negotiations with the 140 main suppliers mainly operating in the FMCG and bazar sectors.

Since 2012, the company has promoted animal welfare by banning fresh meat from castrated piglets.

As of April 2018, the retailer partnered with Greenyard exclusively in order to use its logistics solutions. Greenyard supplies all Carrefour stores with fresh products in loaded trucks.

Carrefour Brazil is a retailer which was established in 1975. Its headquarters is based in Sau Paulo, Brazil. The company is a subsidiary of the French multinational retail corporation, Carrefour Group. 

Presently, the business operates 876 stores in different formats across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Carrefour Brazil achieved a turnover of € 14.3 billion and currently employs over 95,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company received the “Modern Consumer Award 2020” for Best E-commerce. 

Furthermore, Carrefour Brazil 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 Soupline, Milka, Carte D’or, Mars, Capri Sun, President and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Carrefour Brazil also offers vegan, vegetarian, bio and many other products in its portfolio. 

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

• Carrefour: This brand encompasses almost all product categories.
• Viver: This brand includes products such as juice, cookies, creams, etc. 
• Carrefour Bio: This brand encompasses all product categories. 
• Veggie: This brand includes all vegetarian products.  

In addition, Carrefour Brazil maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by DNV GL, AFNOR, FSC and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates its own distribution centres and a fleet of vehicles is readily available to conduct its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the company is reducing its carbon footprint by implementing strategies such as donation, reusing and repackaging of food. 

Furthermore, in 2019, the CEO of Carrefour Brazil sent letters to its main suppliers; Bunge, JBS, Marfrig, Minerva and Cargill in order to ask them to adopt sustainable practices in Latin America. 

In 2021, the retailer launched its 1st autonomous convenience stores in Brazil which uses the scan & go technology and is unstaffed. Moreover, in the same year, Carrefour Brazil chose Generix Group’s SaaS supply chain solution for all its distribution centres across the country. 

In addition, in 2021, the retailer launched the Nutri Choice tool, a feature of the My Carrefour app, which allows customers to choose healthier and cheaper products as well. 

In 2022, the enterprise achieved the “Impossible” 100% Traceable Beef and the 1st batch of 100% deforestation-free beef is available in the stores. Moreover, Carrefour Brazil has completed its acquisition of Grupo Big from Advent International and Walmart Inc. Following this transaction, the company will be able to expand in its traditional formats which include cash & carry, supermarkets and hypermarkets as well. 

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

Carrefour, one of the leading retail chains, operates in Italy as a franchise. The company offers over 3000 references. At present, Carrefour Italy comprises of 1074 stores under different banners:

• Carrefour Hypermarkets

• Carrefour Market

• Carrefour Express

• Carrefour Cash & Carry

• Supeco

Carrefour Italy also manages an online shop.

Carrefour Italy has over 20000 employees. In 2016, The business reached a turnover of € 4.85 billion.

Carrefour Italy offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, sauces, vinegar, snacks, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: industrial pastries, biscuits, sugar, jam,etc.
• Drinks: juice, energy drink, soft drink, etc.
• Dairy: milk, eggs, cheese, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, cold cuts, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, ready-meals, seafood, etc.
• Personal Care: face care, skincare, hair care, etc.
• Household: products such as bleach and detergents

Carrefour Italy brings in a number of well-known brands such as Barilla, Coca Cola, Colgate, Goliath, Nestle, etc. 

Carrefour Italy offers products from Carrefour’s private labels which include:

• Carrefour bio:natural and organic products
• Carrefour: product range for the whole family
• Selection carrefour: premium foods
• Carrefour viversano: chilled and fresh food
• Carrefour baby: baby food & products
• Carrefour kids: mothers and kids items 
• Tex: clothes line

Carrefour Italy’s online shop can be accessed on www.carrefour.it

Carrefour Poland is a subsidiary of Carrefour, the 2nd worldwide largest retailer. The company has set up 900 stores across Poland which include hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience and specialized stores. In addition to this, Carrefour Poland runs 42 commercial centres as well as 43 petrol stations. The company also has an online shop.

Carrefour Poland employs 14474 persons currently and achieved a turnover of € 1.84 billion in 2017. The company has around 5 million weekly customers.

Carrefour Poland is looking for suppliers for its drinks category which includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The firm is looking for suppliers who can provide products for its private label. Carrefour Poland is also looking to work with various brands of beverages.

Carrefour Poland wishes to work with brands that are organic and are always bringing innovative products on the market. The company has partnered with 2000 suppliers so far.

Carrefour Poland’s online shop is accessible on http://www.carrefour.pl/

Carrefour is a retail chain which was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Bucharest, Romania. The firm is a subsidiary of the French retail chain, Carrefour Group. 

At present, Carrefour Romania operates a total of 341 stores and an online shop.

Carrefour Romania operates under the following banners:

• Carrefour Hypermarkets
• Market Stores
• Express Orange
• Express Convenience
• Contact Convenience

Carrefour Romania achieved a turnover of € 2.2 million in 2019. 

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

• Sweet grocery: sweets, nutella, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: pasta, sandwich, soup, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: vegetables, salmon, fruits, etc.      
• Frozen: meat, seafood, pizza, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, water, soft drinks, etc.  
• Household: kitchen towels, toilet paper, detergents, etc.   
• Personal care: dental care, shampoo, shower gel, etc.     
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, whiskey, etc.

Nevertheless, the firm offers its own brands on the market which are known as:

• Carrefour: This line is dedicated to all products categories which are of high quality and affordable.
• Carrefour baby: This line has been created in accordance with the needs of mothers.
• Carrefour Bio: A range of organic products are available in order to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Carrefour home: Under this brand, a line of household appliances such as tv equipment are sold.
• Les cosmetiques: This line is wholly dedicated to the personal care category.

Carrefour Romania’s online shop can be found on www.carrefour.ro

Established in 1973, Carrefour is a French retail chain. 

It operates 1470 stores, including 205 hypermarkets, 158 Carrefour Market supermarkets, 1058 Carrefour Express stores and 49 Supeco discount stores in Spain, plus an online store.

Its turnover amounted to €9.058 million in 2020. 

The business provides various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: pasta, rice, sandwich, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: chocolate, cookies, cakes, etc.
• Frozen: ice cream, fish, meat, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, vegetables, salmon, etc.
• Dairy: milk, butter, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: detergents, fabric softeners, cleaning products, etc.
• Personal care: facial care, hair care, body care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: wine, beer, vodka, etc.

The company provides their own brands on the market and these include:

• Carrefour: the brand consists of over 3000 references in various categories such cereals, olive oil, pasta, etc.
• Carrefour Baby: the brand focuses on baby products such as diapers, wipes, bath gels, baby foods, etc.
• Carrefour Bio: a range of organic products such as juices, mussels, canned foods, etc.
• Terre D’Italia: a range of products by small and medium Italian companies. It consists of cheeses, sausages, sweets and pasta.

In the private label range, Carrefour Spain also provides gluten-free products such as croissants, muffins, pastas, etc. 

Concerning logistics, in 2022, GXO logistics(contract logistics provider) has decided to expand its logistics operations with Carrefour Spain. This will include a total of seven logistics site including the first Carrefour site dedicated to e-commerce in all controlled-temperature products under the Salvesen brand, which is located in the Madrid suburb of Getafe. It has the capacity to ship 4,000 orders every day.  

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.carrefour.es/supermercado

Carrefour is also present in Taiwan

Established in 1993, Carrefour opened its first store and after entering into a partnership with Sabanci Holding the first CarrefourSA store was opened in Adana, in 1996. 

The business operates in 42 cities across the country, with 812 stores, 12 warehouses, 15 restaurants of flavor as well as an online market. 

In the financial year 2021, its turnover amounted to €487. 2 million. Carrefour has a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees. 

In 2008, the company Kuehne+Nagel’s distribution centre in Gebze/Istanbul took over Carrefour’s existing operating distribution centre in Adana, Turkey.

It provides various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: pasta, rice, sandwich, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: chocolate, cookies, cakes, etc.
• Frozen: ice cream, fish, meat, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, vegetables, salmon, etc.
• Dairy: milk, butter, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: detergents, fabric softeners, cleaning products, etc.
• Personal care: facial care, hair care, body care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: wine, beer, liqueurs, etc.

The firm also offers products under its private labels:

• Carrefour: yogurt, eggs, toilet paper, etc.
• Carrefour discount: water, jam, coffee, etc.
• Carrefour bio: green lentils, coconut chips, milk, etc.

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.carrefoursa.com/

Founded in 1948, Grupo Pão de Açúcar operates several retail chains in Brazil. It has been owned by the Casino Group since 2012 and has an online shop as well.

The retail chain operates a total of 2089 stores under different banners:

• Extra: Extra consists of 118 hypermarkets and 188 supermarkets
• Pão de Açúcar: a chain of 185 supermarkets
• Minuto: a chain of 82 convenience stores
• Mercado Extra: a chain of 183 stores
• Assai: a chain of 115 stores
• Brick and Mortar: operates more than 800 stores

Grupo Pao de Acucar also operates 72 gas stations and 130 drugstores. 

In 2021, it employed 50,968 employees. In 2020, Grupo Pao de Acucar achieved a turnover of €8.79 billion, indicating a rise of €3.8 billion compared to 2019. 

The hypermarket chain provides different categories such as:

• Drinks: carbonated drinks, vodka, sparkling drinks, beer, juices, soft drinks, etc.
• Household: fabric softeners, deodorisers, cleansers, etc.
• Frozen food: ice-cream, burgers, lasagna, potato, etc.
• Savory Grocery: oil, flour, rice, soup, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cafe, sugar, sweeteners, etc.
• Chilled and Fresh Food: beef
• Personal Care: hair care, fragrances, skin care, etc.
• Dairy: eggs, milk, etc.

Grupo Pao de Acucar also develops its own brands, such as:

• Qualita: More than 1000 household and personal care products
• Taeq: Healthy food brand 
• Club des sommeliers: 90 wine labels from 11 nationalities, selected by a famous Brazilian oenologist
• Finlandek: Household brand offering kitchenware, dinnerware, decoration, bed and bath products
• Caras Do Brasil: Authentic Brazilian brand
• Cast: Clothing brand, from day-to-day to sportswear clothes
• Confraria: Beef and barbecue items within 2 lines: Grill and Gourmet
• Bambini: Children clothing brand 
• Arkitekt and Bronzini: Women clothing brand
• Chef: High quality food brand including frozen fries, vegetables, bread and pasta
• Econo Bom: Hygienic brand

The enterprise partnered with Decathlon to offer sports-related items.

Supporting Brazilian artisanal microbreweries which have been affected by the pandemic is the aim of Grupo Pao de Acucar. The business is working to increase the visibility of artisanal microbreweries. There are around 62 brands from 10 microbreweries involved. 

Moreover, the firm took over Êxito, a leading retailer in Colombia, in 2019. 

Concerning the logistics, Grupo Pao de Acucar manages 23 distribution centers and depots in different parts of Brazil. 

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

Founded in 1992, CBA is a supermarket chain in Hungary specialising in groceries and household items. Its headquarters is based in Alsonemedi, Hungary. 

The company also puts forward its 100% Hungarian ownership since its beginning. By 1998, over 80% of CBA stores were developing outside the capital. Over the years, the company has established its operations on common trade and import policy as well as a common profile for the stores.

The almost immediate success of the buying office was also due to the involvement of local partners which increased the opening of stores in Budapest.

As of 2022, the business operates 1,968 stores across the country and a webshop as well which makes 3,000 products available to shoppers. 

In the financial year 2021, CBA Hungary achieved a turnover of €1.54 billion. 

The general retail chain provides private labels under the CBA name through the following categories:

• Savoury grocery
• Sweet grocery
• Frozen goods

Other categories such as chilled and fresh, dairy, wine & spirits, drinks, personal care, household items are also available through international brands such as coca-cola, milka, nivea, persil, pedigree, etc.

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, CBA Hungary operates its own warehouse and a fleet of vehicles is available to ensure deliveries. 

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

Colruyt France is a retail chain which was founded in 1996 by Franz Colruyt. Its headquarters is based in bourgogne-franche-comté, France. The company is a subsidiary of the Belgian company, Colruyt Group. 

Currently, the business operates 92 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Colruyt France achieved a turnover of €575 million and its employee count ranges from 2,000 to 5,000 people. 

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

• Savoury grocery: pastas, rice, flour, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, tea, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, delicatessens, seafood, etc.
• Frozen: pizzas, desserts, ice creams, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, fizzy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, champagnes, rums, etc. 
• Dairy: cheeses, milk, butter, etc. 
• Personal care: deodorants, sunscreens, body lotions, etc. 
• Household: detergents, candles, air fresheners, etc. 

Brands such as Bonduelle, Yop, Activa, Lu, Brossard and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Colruyt France developed its own brands known as (non-exhaustive list): 

• Boni Selection: This brand includes products such as milk, biscuits, meat, etc. 
• Belle France: It covers a range of products such as grocery, chilled, frozen, beverages, etc. 
• Boni selection bio: Bio product assortment. 
• Everyday selection: Daily essentials like milk, coffee, jam, chocolate, tissue etc
• Kangourou: This brand includes school supplies. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates 2 distribution centres and a fleet of vehicles is available to ensure deliveries. 

In 2021, the business announced that it is aiming to open 170 to 180 stores in France in the next ten years. Moreover, a new distribution centre is expected to open in 2023. 

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

Founded in 1962 and based in Italy, Conad operates one of the largest supermarket chains in the country. The company, a leader in the market, deals with large-scale distribution and owns around 3305 stores across Italy. 

Conad also owns an app which allows its customers to browse through their products online. 

With a workforce of 65,772 people, the firm achieved a turnover of  € 15.9 billion in 2020, gaining an increase of 12.3% compared to the previous year. 

A wide variety of products are available in different categories such as:

• Sweet Grocery: cookies, cereals, sweets, etc
• Savory Grocery: sauces, condiments, snacks, etc
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, 
• Frozen Food: meat, ice-cream, fish, etc
• Dairy: milk, cheese, eggs, etc
• Wine & Spirits: wines, beers, gins, etc
• Drinks: coffee, infusions, herbal tea, etc
• Personal care: cosmetics, creams, perfumes, etc
• Homecare: house cleaners, bleach, laundry care, etc

Various services are also offered under different labels including (but not limited to):

• Conad Insurance Services
• Conad e-commerce service 
• Conad prepaid
• Conad fuel distributors

The company provides its items under several private labels, some of which are:

• PetFriends: offers a wide variety of pet food and accessories
• Conad: provides an assortment of different products such as sweet grocery, savory grocery, drinks, etc.
• Conad Baby: offers a range of baby products

Moreover, the enterprise also provides a line of natural products under its own brands such as Verso Natura, Essentiae, Naturaline, etc.

Additionally, Conad is willing to work with suppliers who can offer various pet products while meeting requirements that are enforced by the business. 

With regards to the environment, Conad indulges into several measures such as using environmentally-friendly grocery bags which also include biodegradable and reusable fabric options, thereby reducing its output of solid waste. Furthermore, Conad launched an initiative, Coripet, under which it uses eco-compactors to collect pet bottles which previously contained liquid food. 

Founded in 1947, Coop Norway is a retail chain and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

The retail chain comprises 1,200 Coop stores across the country as well as an online shop.

It employs at least 28,000 workers and in the financial year 2021, the company reached  a turnover of €5.8 billion.

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

• Sweet grocery: candy, chocolate, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: pasta, bread, rice, etc.       
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, salmon, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: smoked sausage, beef rolls, prawns, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc.
• Drinks: juice, carbonated soft drinks, water, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergents, kitchen towels, etc.
• Personal care: soaps, shampoo, conditioner, etc.     
•  Wine and spirits: beer, wine, rhum, etc.      

Coop Norway operates its stores under different banners including:

• Coop Mega
• Coop Price
• Coop Elektro
• Extra

Coop Norway developed its private labels which are:

• Coop: a range of meat-free alternatives.
• Coop Smak: a brand of products like chicken.
• Coop Anglamark: a range of organic food and hygiene products.
• Coop Xtra: a range of food and beverages.
• Grill Perfekt: a range of barbecue products.

It also offers gluten free products such as bread, cereal bars, granola, etc. 

In 2020, Coop signed a 10-year €47.3 million loan agreement with NIB for the expansion and development of its two main Logistic Centres located close to Oslo, Norway.

Moreover, in 2021, the company developed a fully automated logistic centre at Langhus.

Link to Coop’s online shop: https://matlevering.coop.no/ 

Established in 1864 as the first Swiss consumer cooperative in Schwanden, Glarus, Coop Switzerland was given its name in 1960.  

It is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

The business operates 2,349 stores across the country as well as an online store. 

It has a dedicated team of over 95,000 employees and in the year 2021, it generated a turnover of €32 billion.

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

• Sweet grocery: candy, chocolate, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: pasta, bread, rice, etc.       
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, salmon, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: smoked sausage, beef rolls, prawns, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc.
• Drinks: juice, carbonated soft drinks, water, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergents, kitchen towels, etc.
• Personal care: soaps, shampoo, conditioner, etc.     
•  Wine and spirits: beer, wine, rhum, etc.

It offers special products under different segments such as:    

• Vegan: frozen burgers, pizza dough, biscuits, etc.
• Bio: quinoa, raspberries, king prawns, etc. 
• Gluten free: bread, yogurt, rice drink, etc.
• Lactose free: ice cream, chips, protein milk, etc. 

Coop also offers products under its own private labels:

• Premium-quality enjoyment: jasmine tea, gelato, bbq sauce, etc.
• Naturaline (natural cosmetics): liquid soap, kids shampoo, shower gel, etc.
• Karma(vegetarian delights): seed crackers, chocolate spread, tortilla chips, etc.

The firm’s logistics business unit which is found in Bern, Switzerland comprises more than 7 distribution centres and one production centre in the city of Pratteln.

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.coop.ch/de/

Owned by the Coop Group, Transgourmet is a French wholesaler for food professionals. The group has delivery operations in France, Swiss and Germany as well as cash and carry stores in Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Romania and Russia thanks to its Prodega Growa and Selgros banners.

Transgourmet offers around 29 000 references in the food and non-food categories.

The group's core business is to distribute groceries and offer its services to vendors including caterers, bakers, restaurants, retailers, bakeries, hotels, etc. Transgourmet also partnered with various culinary associations such as Les Toques Francaises, Gourmediterranee, the National Cooking Academy, etc. 

Transgourmet partnered with DHL to handle the logistics for its export business.

In addition, Transgourmet offers training to both its customers and employees. The company also provides various solutions concerning installation, hygiene, digital and technical issues as well as recycling.

Furthermore, Transgourmet has over 80 777 customers in France. 

A turnover of €28.3 billion was achieved by Transgourmet in 2020 and it currently employs over 29 491 people. 

Transgourmet offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: oil, spices, pasta, sauces, canned food, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, sugar, sweet canned food, biscuit, tea, etc.
• Dairy: cream, cheese, milk, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, meat, specialty food, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice cream, desserts, sorbets, etc.
• Household: a range of cleaning and wiping products

Several organic items are available as well.

The firm distributes products from brands such as Elle & Vire, Badoit, Evian, Amand Terroir, etc.

Transgourmet also developed its own brands which include(not limited to):

• Transgourmet Origine: a brand offering products such as honey, meat, seafood, etc.
• Selection Transgourmet par Gerard Cabiron: a range of desserts including ice cream, desserts, sorbets, etc.
• Sélection Transgourmet par Marie Quatrehomme: a selection of high quality cheese
• Premium: a range of premium products including pepper, black rice, smoked salmon, etc.
• Transgourmet Economy: a range of specialty products like dried mushrooms, Thai rice, desserts, etc.
• Legave: a variety of chocolates, ready-to-bake pastries, fruit for pastry, etc. 

In regards to suppliers, the company works with 1300 producers and 3058 collaborators.

Concerning logistics, Transgourmet operates a fleet of 742 delivery vehicles and runs 43 warehouses.

CRAI is a retailers cooperative, started by a small group of retailers (neighborhood grocery stores) in 1973, which now serves some 3,000 franchised stores in 19 Italian regions from its 91 distribution centers. The co-op also operates in Malta and Switzerland. According to the survey reports in 2007, it claimed 9% of the Italian food distribution business.

The store composition of CRAI includes:

• 1,075 Simpatia Crai outlets (199 square meters each)
• 1,150 super-CRAI stores (from 200 to 299 square meters each)
• 377 Supermercato CRAI stores (from 400 to 2,499 square meters each)
• 11 cash & carry outlets
• 296 specialty stores (IperSoap, Linea Bellezza, Centro Specializzato CAD).

Besides food retailing, CRAI also oversees diversified operations in the durable sector: office machines, electronic equipment, furnishings, motor vehicles, etc.

Its total sales surpass 500 billion line, placing CRAI among Italy’s top 150 companies.

Maxi Serbia is a business operating several retail chains in Serbia. Established in 2000, Maxi Serbia provides over 15000 references. Since 2011, Maxi Serbia is owned by Ahold Delhaize Group. 

Maxi Serbia operates its own online shop. 

Maxi Serbia runs over 400 stores under the following banners:

• Maxi
• Mega Maxi
• Tempo
• Shop & Go

In 2016, Maxi Serbia had a market share of 20.6% in Serbia.

Maxi Serbia reached a turnover of € 825.4 million in 2019 and employs 13000 persons currently. 

Maxi Serbia provides products under the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: snacks, crisps, crackers, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, candies, chocolates, etc.
• Dairy: milk, eggs, butter, sour cream, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, fish, meat, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, fruits, vegetables, ready-meals, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, skincare, fragrances, etc. 
• Household: detergents, cleaning products, fabric softeners, etc. 

Some of the brands available include Perfex, Alpine, Cif, My Cow, Domestos, etc. 

Maxi Serbia also provides products under its own brand Maxi. 75% of its product range are sourced from local producers.

Maxi Serbia operates a modern distribution centre. 

Maxi Serbia’s online store can be accessed on www.maxi.rs

Delhaize America is a supermarket operator though its subsidiaries. Founded in 1970, the company markets its products through the following subsidiaries:

• Food lion
• Stop and shop
• Hannaford
• Giant Martins
• Giant Landover
• Peapod

Ahold Delhaize is the largest operator of grocery stores in the eastern United States having third quarter earnings achieved through cost cutting after the merge with Delhaize which resulted in higher shares. The company markets typical supermarkets food items and non-foods including categories like sweet groceries, savory groceries, dairy products, chilled and fresh items, frozen goods as well as personal care and household products.

The products are traded through brands and private labels also. The private labels include Food Lion, Hannaford, Kash n’ Karry, Sweetbay and Harveys.

Food Lion are everyday products such as dairy, meat or bakery. Hannaford is all about fresh food items which comes along with double money back money satisfaction guarantee hence always ensuring value for money food items.

After the purchase of 1 billion euros share worth in 2017, the company was also clear about the fact that it is going to acquire 2 billion euros of shares in 2018.

E.Leclerc, a chain of supermarkets and hypermarkets originating from France, launched in Poland in 1995. E.leclerc offers a wide variety of food and non-food items. In Poland, the chain operates 49 stores under the following formats:

• Hypermarket
• Supermarket
• Express
• Shopping Centres

Moreover, E.leclerc Poland manages 13 online stores as well as 20 gas stations. 

E.leclerc Poland achieved a turnover of € 649 million in 2018, indicating a rise of 3.89% compared to the previous year. Over 5000 persons are currently working for the business. 

E.leclerc Poland has a portfolio of products in different categories:

• Savory Grocery: rice, nuts, crisps, sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, chocolate, industrial pastries, etc.
• Drinks: juices, water, syrup, sauces, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, cream, butter, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, meat, fish, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, ready-meal, vegetables, fruits, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, oral care, skincare, etc.
• Household: bleach, detergent, washing powder, etc.

The business distributes products from brands such as Ajax, Lego, Raid, Danone, Delma, etc. 

E.Leclerc Poland also offers products from E.Leclerc’s private labels which include (but not limited to):

• Wiodaca Marka: a range of food, drinks and household products also featuring organic items.
• Tissaia: a brand offering clothing and bed linens
• Nos regions ont du talent: a range of traditional specialties from various regions in France
• €.Co +: a brand of low priced items such as food, drinks, cosmetics, etc.
• Tradizioni D’Italia: a range of Italian food items

E.Leclerc Poland works with small and local suppliers, thus offering an extensive assortment of products from Poland itself. 

E.Leclerc Poland operates 1 logistics centre in the country.

E.Leclerc Poland supports local associations and charities. The business also sponsors sports teams and helps in the organisation of cultural events. Hence it is participating actively in the Polish community. 

E.leclerc Portugal is a supermarket chain which was established by Edouard Leclerc. Its headquarters is based in Braga, Portugal. The company is a subsidiary of the French cooperative society and hypermarket chain, E.Leclerc. 

The business operates more than 16 stores across the country and manages an e-commerce platform as well. Through its platform, E.Leclerc Portugal offers 3 delivery options: collection of products at the store, usage of the drive service or home delivery. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers a large variety 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: sandwiches, pastries, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, syrups, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, champagnes, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, deodorants, toothpaste, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, disinfectants, etc. 

Brands such as President, Coca-cola, Nescafe, Gresso, Knorr, Mimosa, Primor, Crystal, Royal, Super Bock and many others are endorsed by the firm.  

E.Leclerc Portugal provides a wide range of products under its own brands which are known as (non-exhaustive list): 

• Delisse
• Falsbourg
• Notre Jardin 
• Tech9

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its warehouse and has a fleet of vehicles readily available to ensure deliveries. 

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

Edeka is a chain of supermarkets founded in Germany in 1907. It is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. 

It owns around 11, 114 stores across Germany. In addition, it manages an online shop. 

With a workforce of 404, 900 employees, Edeka achieved a turnover of €62.7 billion in 2021. 

It operates under the following banners:

• Edeka: 6,250 stores
• Netto Marken-Discount
• Marktkauf
• SPAR: in Germany exclusively
• diska
• NP

The retailer provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: pastry, honey, chocolate, etc.
• Savory Grocery: oil, salt, ketchup, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh: ready-meals, fish, fruit, etc.
• Frozen:  ice cream, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: milk, egg, yoghurt, etc.
• Drinks: mineral water, soft drink, juice, etc.
• Personal care: cosmetics, baby products, toothpaste, etc.
• Household: dishwashing liquid, detergents, air freshener, etc.

Edeka distributes products from brands like Papa Joe’s, Ming Chu, Tabaluga, etc.

Moreover, the enterprise has also developed products under its own brands that include (not limited to):

• Gut & Gunstig: a range of over 1400 references include food and non-food items. 
• Edeka: a brand featuring a range of food items including chocolate and frozen foods.
• Edeka Bio: a range of organic products.
• Elkos: a brand that offers a wide range of skincare products.

Edeka is sourcing products for its own labels in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: herbs, spices, oils, rice, tortilla chips, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, ready-made popcorn, microwave popcorn, etc. 

In 2021, Edeka developed an app, Techstarter, allowing high-tech startups a medium to offer their solutions directly to independent Edeka dealers on an online platform.

Edeka partnered with Sonnländer in order to produce fruit juice, Schäfer's Bread and Cake Specialties for breads and pastries, and many more.

In 2021, Edeka made a purchasing alliance with Picnic. 

Moreover, in 2022, it started the construction of a new logistics facility for fresh produce in Hirschaid. It aims to supply fresh goods to more than 400 Edeka outlets on a daily basis by 2024. 

Concerning its logistics solutions, the company owns several warehouses, 12 meat plants, as well as the Rheinberg winery in Bingen. Edeka also owns various production facilities in more than 7  major cities across the country. Moreover, the company's stores operate under a total of 11.58 million square metres.   

The online shop can be accessed at: www.edeka.de

Founded by Ramon Arecas Roriguez in 1940, El Corte Ingles is a retail group which ranks 3rd worldwide. Its headquarters is based in Madrid, Spain. The company specialises in fashion, perfumery, travel, insurance, food, decoration, etc. 

Furthermore, the company has expanded in Portugal, Iberia, France, UK and several Latin American countries. 

The enterprise has 1822 operations under the following banners:

• El Corte Inglés: 87
• Hipercor: 38 hypermarkets
• Bricor: 59
• Supercor: 187
• Viajes El Corte Inglés: 786 (travel)
• Sfera: 514
• Insurance centres: 126
• El Corte Inglés Insurance: 25

El Corte Ingles operates various online websites and applications as well, which attracts about 759 million users. 

In the financial year 2021, El Corte Ingles achieved a turnover of €12.6 billion and employed 80,814 people. 

Moreover, El Corte Inglés was the winner of the award “Best ESG Responsible Retailer Spain 2020”.

The firm offers an extensive range of products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: cookies, biscuits, jam, chocolate, coffee, tea, etc. 
• Savoury Grocery: canned food, crisps, sauces, condiments, oil, vinegar, etc.
• Drinks: water, soft drinks, juices, etc.
• Wine & spirits: wine, champagne, beer, spirits, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, eggs, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, ready-meals, seafood, vegetables, pastries, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fish, seafood, meat, charcuterie, fruits, vegetables, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, skincare, face care, makeup, etc. 
• Household: detergents, dishwasher, air fresheners, etc. 

The brands available include Round Farm, Lee, Oms House, Illiad, Laurel, Ducros, Biotech USA, etc.

In addition, the retailer uses products which are certified by FSC, OEKO-TEX, ASC, GOTS, etc. 

In relation to its logistics solutions, El Corte Inglés operates its own distribution centres and has a fleet of 1,000 trucks.  

With regards to sustainability, the business is committed towards reducing its food waste and recycling cardboard to use in transporting its goods. 

The firm’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.elcorteingles.es/ 

Founded in 1896, Coop Denmark is Denmark’s leading retailer and one of the biggest cooperatives.

It consists of more than 1,000 stores. 

In 2021, the Coop’s annual turnover amounted to €78.6 million whereas its turnover alongside all its subsidiaries is approximately €5.6 billion and it operates with 40,000 employees. The company also provides an online shop.                    

Coop Denmark business activities are carried out through the following retail chains:

• SuperBrugsen
• Dagli'Brugsen
• LokalBrugsen
• Fakta
• Irma supermarkets
• 356 discount(coop)
• Coop.dk mad
• Coop.dk shopping 
• Kvickly

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

• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, chewing gum, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: Bread, macaroni, cooking oil, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Lamb, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Coca-cola, orange juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen rolls, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Face wash, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Whiskey, beer, wine, etc.

 Coop Denmark also offers special products such as: 

• Plant-based products: Falafel, sausages, green lentils, etc.
• Organic products: Potatoes, bananas, eggs, etc. 

The firm sells its products under its private label brands:

• ‘Änglamark’, an organic brand: juice, bread, cereals, etc.
• ‘Xtra’, low priced products: tortilla chips, cereal bars, frozen pizza bolognese, etc.
• ‘Rainbow’, quality and value for money: deep pan pizza, chocolate, protein bars, etc. 

When it comes to sustainability, Coop has its own ambition climate plan, that is, it must be climate positive by 2030.

Link to Coop’s online shop: https://mad.coop.dk/dagligvarer\

Established in 1969 as Comerco and renamed as Eroski in 1979, the company is part of the Mondragon Corporation group. The consumer cooperative EROSKI S. Coop. is the parent company of the Group.

It operates 1,646 stores as well as an online platform.

Eroski has a dedicated team of 28, 353 employees and in the year 2021, its turnover amounted to €5.1 million.

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

• Sweet grocery: jam, marshmallows, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: bread, spaghetti, cooking oil, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: ice cream, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Face wash, shampoo, dental care, etc. 
• Wine and spirits: Champagne, beer, wine, etc.

Eroski offers products under its own brands which are known as:

• Eroski: more than 2500 SKUs are available with products such as condiments, hand liquid, rice, etc.
• Eroski Basic: over 350 SkUs with products such as tissue paper, lentils, pasta, etc.
• Eroski Natur: bread, fruits & vegetables, fish, etc.

It offers special products such as:

• More than 2,700 gluten-free products such as: bread, pasta, dairy products, etc.
• Bio products: yogurt, milk, extra virgin olive oil, etc.

In 2021, the business modernised its distribution centre situated in the Basque Country. The warehouse will supply more than 300 Eroski stores in Álava, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa. It will also manage more than 400 tonnes of fresh products.

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://supermercado.eroski.es/

The company was initially created to coordinate 4 Swedish shopping malls but over the years and following its expansion, the company has managed to develop its own brands:

• ICA - a line of general products
• ICA i love eco - their sustainable brand
• ICA skona - ecological range particularly for households
• ICA good life - healthy food
• ICA in collaboration with pharmacy heart - a line of bio products
• ICA selection - premium gourmet food
• ICA basic - products at competitive prices
• ICA garden - gardening items
• ICA cook & eat - kitchenwares
• ICA home - home products

In fact, its range of products is composed of a portfolio of products such as:

• Dairy
• Drinks
• Grocery
• Dairy free
• Personal care items
• Chilled and fresh
• Frozen
• Household
• Pet food
   

Intermarché has entered the polish market since 1997. Today, the french retail chain operates 230 'Intermarché' and 120 'Bricomarché' in Poland (about 2% of market share). 

Intermarche can be defined as a general retail chains owned and managed by the Musketeers group. The retail store provides various brands and private label to cater for the customers needs.

Intermarche has developed a portfolio of own brands over the years:

• Fresh good fishing
• Cigalou
• Vacation specials
• Frescos Terra de sabores
• Chabior
• Adelie
• Good fishing
• Saint Eloi
• Frozen earth of flavors
• Bouton d’or
• Ivory
• Lagar
• Paturages
• Vacation specials
• Land of flavours
• Farm
• Cotteley
• Look
• Pommette
• Labell
• Fit
• Home
• Canaillou
• Bou

The ranges available are:

• Dairy
• Chilled and fresh
• Personal care
• Grocery
• Frozen
• Household
• Animal care
• Baby products

The supermarket chain has already 232 points of sale in the country and plans to 63 more by 2020.

Founded in 2017, Spar Qatar is a hypermarket chain offering premium services at affordable prices. Its headquarters is based in Doha, Qatar. Al Wataniya International Holding is the licence partner of Spar Qatar.

Currently, the business operates 4 hypermarkets across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Spar Qatar achieved a turnover of €47.7 million and its employee count ranges from 500 to 1000 people. 

Moreover, the retail chain provides a wide assortment of goods in the following categories: 

• Drinks: water, juices, soft drinks, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: spices, flour, oils, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: cereals, coffee, jams, etc. 
• Frozen: ice creams, meat, vegetables, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: cold cuts, delicatessens, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, butter, creams, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoos, deodorants, face wash, etc. 
• Household: air fresheners, detergents, toilet rolls, etc. 

Brands such as Cif, Baygon, Barilla, Cheetos, Lays, American Harvest, Belvita, Ceres, Coca Cola, Always, Colgate and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

A wide array of products is available under the private label “Spar” such as cleaning supplies, biscuits, spices, etc. 

Spar Qatar operates its warehouse and has a fleet of vehicles readily available to ensure deliveries.

The company’s online shop is accessible on: https://www.sparqatar.shop/ 

Biedronka is a supermarket chain which was established in 1995 by Mariusz Świtalski. The headquarters is based in Kostrzyn, Poland.

 The firm operates as a subsidiary of Jerónimo Martins Group and has 3154 stores in 1100 cities across the country.  

Biedronka achieved a turnover of €13.5 billion in 2020, experiencing an increase of about 7% compared to the previous year. The total workforce of the firm comprises 67 000 people in 2019.

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

• Savory grocery: soup, pasta, rice, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: cookies, chocolate, waffles, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, salmon, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: minced meat, minced pork, meat, etc.
• Dairy: milk, butter, eggs, etc.
• Drinks: fizzy drinks, juice, water, etc. 
• Household: floor detergents, kitchen paper, toilet paper, etc. 
• Personal care: soaps, shampoo, toothbrush etc. 
• Wine and spirits: wine, beer, gin, etc.

The general retail chain offers a portfolio of brands which are (but not limited to): Nivea, Kinder, Skyr, Silan, FruVita, etc. 

Some of its own brands are as follows:

• Femina: This brand includes products such as cosmetics and sanitary pads.
• Mleczna Dolina: This line is dedicated to milk and butter items.
• Gobio: Under this name, products such as avocado, juice, cookies, etc,.. are sold.
• Be beauty care: This brand is wholly dedicated to the personal care category.

80% of the products sold by Biedronka are sourced locally. The company currently works with over 1000 Polish suppliers. 

Biedronka works with suppliers which are certified by Rainforest Alliance, UTZ, Fairtrade Cocoa, TUV Rheinland, Intertek, etc. In the case of fish and seafood, Biedronka makes sure that all the fish have a sustainability certificate. 

Biedronka is one of the largest recipients of domestic apples and pears in the country. The customers bought more than 72 million kg of apples and pears in 2017 which gives an insight about the quality of the product. It is noteworthy that all the fruits are sold in FSC cartons and instead of using plastic, the fruits are now wrapped with paper in order to be more environmentally friendly.

Pertaining to the supply chain, the firm launched its 16th distribution centre which covers an area of 31 000 square meters and has a fleet of 60 cars and 80 semi trailers to conduct deliveries.

In September 2018, the retailer launched its new 2.0 format discount grocery stores and opened a store measuring 743 square meters with five cash tills.

Established in 1940,  Kesko is a retail chain company and a subsidiary of the K-group based in Finland.  

In 2021, its turnover was €11.3 million. 

It operates through more than 1200 grocery stores across Finland. 

Kesko and K-retailers employ a total of about 39,000 people.

Its grocery chains are: kSupermarket, kCITYMARKET, kMarket, Kespro and Neste K.

Kesko provides various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: Macaroni, bread, rice, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: Chocolate granola, cereal bars, cookies, etc. 
• Frozen: Ice cream, seafood, meat, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, brussels sprouts, zucchini, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, eggs, etc.
• Drinks: Coca-cola, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Floor detergents, kitchen paper, toilet paper, etc. 
• Personal care: Conditioner shampoo, toothbrush etc. 
• Wine and spirits: Champagne, beer, wine, etc.

  The business has its own private brands known as the:

•  k-Menu: Mozzarella, tagliatelle, fish fingers, etc. 
• Pirkka: frozen strawberries, premium coffee, champagne, etc.

When it comes to social responsibility, Kesko’s priorities are focused on climate change control, sustainable procurement and responsibility for their employees as well as customers.

Established in 1899, Coop is one of Sweden’s largest food chains. It is headquartered in Solna, Sweden.

 It operates 800 stores across the country as well as an online shop.

In 2021, Coop’s turnover was €3.8 billion and it has a team of more than 7,000 employees.

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.

Coop Sweden offers products under its own private labels:

• Coop: mayonnaise, rice porridge, tortilla chips, etc.
• Xtra: salmon fillet, pasta sauce, chili nuts, etc.
• Änglamark(eco labeled products): eggs, ground beef, meatballs, etc.

It also offers gluten-free products such as: beer lager, pizza, tostadas, etc.

Concerning its logistics, it consists of four terminals located in Bro, Västerås and Enköping, as well as an online terminal in Kungens Kurva. Coop is building one of Europe’s largest fully automated food terminals and since 2009, its distribution method is by train.  

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.coop.se/handla/foretag/

Metro Austria is a wholesaler which was established in 1971. Its headquarters is based in Vienna-Vosendorf Austria. Moreover, Metro Austria is owned by the German Multinational company, Metro AG. 

Currently, the business operates 12 wholesale stores nationwide with a total sales area of approximately 140,000 square metres. Moreover, Metro Austria manages an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Metro Austria achieved a turnover of € 845.6 million and employed around 2,100 people. 

Furthermore, the company offers more than 48,000 references 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 Taft, Always, American Bud, Ashoka, Alnatura, Sinker and many more are endorsed by the company. 

It is noteworthy that the firm also offers organic, bio, vegetarian and vegan products for consumers with specific food needs. 

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

• Metro Premium - This line includes products such as cheeses, olive oil, beef, etc…
• Rioba - Under this brand, products such as coffee and cakes are sold.
• Sigma - This brand is especially dedicated to office products.
• Tarrington House - It includes household products such as tablewares and home textiles.

In addition, the enterprise maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by MSC, ASC, IFS, BOS and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its own distribution centre and has an e-fleet of vehicles to manage its deliveries. 

Additionally, in 2021, Metro Austria acquired Rewe Group’s 9 wholesale stores and its delivery business as well. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm is committed to reduce its carbon footprints by providing more organic products on its shelves and conducting deliveries with its e-fleet as much as possible. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://shop.metro.at/ 

Metro Belgium is a wholesaling chain and can be defined as a professional in the HoReCa sector as well as food sector. A specific card is used for all purchasing activities and this particular card is accessible to only professionals.

The product ranges available are:

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

Metro also puts forward its own brands which are tailor made for catering professionals and retailers:

• Catering select - ingredients for food serving organisations
• H-line - ingredients for bars and cafés
• Rioba - Decorative accessories for restaurants and cafés
• Sigma - Office stationeries

Metro Bulgaria is a wholesaler which was established in 1999. Its headquarters is based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Metro Bulgaria is a sales division of the German Multinational company, Metro AG.

Presently, the business operates 11 wholesale stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. Moreover, concerning its distribution channels, it provides its services to more than 645,000 clients in the retail as well as in the HoReCa sector. 

In the financial year 2020, Metro Bulgaria achieved a turnover of € 435 million and currently employs more than 2,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company received the Top Employers Institute award for “Bulgaria’s Best Employer” in 2018. 

Furthermore, the wholesaler 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 Persil, Raffaello, President, Cheddar, Nestle, Milka, Snickers, Lays, Pampers, Ariel, etc, are endorsed by the firm. Besides, the company also caters for consumers with specific food needs as there is a selection of organic, vegan, vegetarian and many other products. 

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

• Metro Chef: This brand includes products such as oils, ketchups, potato fries, etc. 
• Metro professional: This brand covers non-food products such as cooking accessories. 
• Aro: This brand encompasses almost all product categories. 
• Rioba: This brand is dedicated to a line of coffee. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by IFS, BRC, FSSC 22000, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Metro Bulgaria partnered with Lagermax Spedicio Bulgaria EOOD to handle its transport and logistics services. 

Concerning sustainability, the company is reducing its carbon footprints by reducing the use of plastics in its operations. 

Furthermore, in 2017, Metro Bulgaria opened a logistics centre dedicated to the Horeca sector only. As a result, it has a Food Service Distribution Platform (FSD) which saves the time of hoteliers and restaurateurs for physical shopping in the stores. 

Moreover, in 2020, the company installed photovoltaic arrays on top of its wholesale units in collaboration with Solarpro. 

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

Metro China operates over 70 stores. Metro focuses in particular on China's Eastern and Southern regions. In China, METRO offers one-stop solutions and innovative value-added services to 220,000 hotels, restaurants, canteens and food-service companies. Metro helps more than 133,000 groceries, small scale supermarkets and convenience stores achieve revenue growth.

Metro provides support to over 3.75 million enterprise customers, satisfying staff benefit and daily operational requirements.

 With approximately 25,000 different types of products from fruits and vegetables to office supplies, home appliances, fabrics and automobile accessories Metro China.

AKA brand: Developed as a basic, entry price brand for our trade customers, aka comprises approximately 400 food and 200 non-food products; Specially designed for convenience stores, groceries, service stations and independent food stores,

FINE FOOD offers high quality products, appealing packaging and competitive pricing; Tailor-made for food-service companies,

HORECA Select comprises a comprehensive range of food and non-food items to meet all the needs of a professional kitchen

H-Line: Comprises everything from bed and bath to tissue paper and candles for housekeeping, buffet sets, cutlery and restaurant equipment. This diverse range of non-food products is the perfect solution for hotels and food-service companies

RIOBA: Offers an all-in-one solution for bars, cafes and hotels by supplying coffee, beverage, cocktail mixers, glasses, napkins and other bartending products 

SIGMA: Covers all office supply needs including stationery, paper and desktop equipments. 

Metro, a chain of wholesale stores originating from Germany, launched its first shop in Croatia in 2001. It has since become a leader in the Croatian wholesale market and provides over 25 000 references. 

Currently, the company owns 10 wholesale centers across the country in regions such as Zagreb, Rijeka, Split, Zadar, Osijek, Pula, Varaždin, Poreč and Dubrovnik.

Metro Croatia’s clients include small retailers, companies, hotels, restaurants, caterers and various businesses in the HoReCa sector. 

The firm achieved a turnover of €200 million in 2020 and employed 776 people. 

Several products are available in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, snacks, sauces, oil, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, candy, coffee, honey, etc.
• Wine & Spirits: wine, champagne, spirits, etc.
• Drinks: juice, soft drinks, water, etc
• Dairy: cheese, eggs, cream, butter, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: Fruits, vegetables, bread, etc
• Frozen Food: ice cream, fish, meat, etc.
• Personal Care: body care, hygiene, face care, etc.

Additionally, Metro Croatia also offers services such as digital solution, operating lease, tire fitting, installation of air conditioning, etc. 

Some of the brands that Metro Croatia endorses are Jagermeister, Exclusive, Francesca, etc. 

Metro’s private labels include several brands, some of which are:

• Aro: Under this brand, products such as shrimps, vegetable pots, tuna pieces, etc,.. are sold.
• Fine Life: The products that are available in this brand are butter croissants, organic cress, oranges, etc.
• METRO boss: Products such as steaks, storage containers, aluminium foils, etc. are available in this brand.
• Rioba: Under this brand, products such as lime juice, spray cream, espresso whole beans, etc. are sold.
• Sigma: Marking machines, chairs, folding bags, etc. are available in this brand.

Moreover, Metro Croatia meets the HACCP standards in regards to its products. 

Concerning the environment, the business engages in sustainable dealings so as to cater for both its customers as well as the planet.

Metro, a German cash & carry chain, launched its first store in France in 1971. The company belongs to Metro AG group. Currently, Metro France is the leading supplier of independent catering in France as well as 2nd largest chain in France’s cash & carry sector. The company offers over 200,000 references in the food and non-food categories.

Metro France serves around 800000 customers each year, including businesses in the HoReCa sector and independent retailers.

An online shop, created in 2017, is also present on the website. 

In 2020, Metro France signed a charter, “Made in France”, with 10 major federations of the French food sector. The aim of this charter is to promote French agricultural production in independent restaurants across the country. 

Additionally, in 2021, the business acquired a stake of 25% in the fish processing company, Filpromer. 

Metro France achieved a turnover of € 3.61 billion in 2020 and at present, 9000 people work for the business.

Various products are available in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, snacks, sauces, oil, flour, spices, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, candy, cookies, etc.
• Wine & Spirits: wine, champagne, spirits, etc.
• Drinks: water, soft drinks, juice, etc
• Dairy: cheese, eggs, cream, butter, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, poultry, charcuterie,etc.
• Frozen Food: vegetables, fruits, ice cream, fish, pastries, meat, ready-meals, etc.
• Personal Care: body care, hygiene, face care, hair care, etc.
• Household: cleaner, degreaser, bleach, etc.

Moreover, a range of organic and gluten-free items is also available. 

Amongst the services Metro France provides, it also offers renovations, innovations, inspirations as well as sustainable and digital developments for other businesses such as food hygiene, recipe development, kitchen renovation, customised website creation and maintenance. 

Brands like Haribo, Nestle, Charal, Florensuc, Elseve, etc, are endorsed by the company. 

Metro has also developed its own brands which target HoReCa professionals. These brands include (not limited to) :

• Metro Chef: a range of food items such as sauces, frozen vegetables, spices, couscous, cheese, chocolate, etc.
• Gilbert: a range of uices, industrial pastries, honey, etc.

Regarding the sourcing, Metro France collaborates with 4000 suppliers and a wide range of products from 1000 local and regional suppliers as a way to promote local specialties. The firm also partnered with 90 micro breweries.

Additionally, Metro France imports its products from Italy, USA, Germany, etc.

The chain ensures that all its products are of good quality and quality tests are often carried out by the business at different stages of the distribution chain in regards to food safety. 

In addition, Metro France is concerned about sustainability. The business has reduced its carbon footprint. Furthermore, unsold perishable products are donated to charities, hence reducing food waste. The firm aims to source most of its seafood from sustainable fishing businesses by 2025. Metro France opts for reusable and recyclable packaging, in order to reduce the use of plastic as much as possible.

Furthermore, in 2021, the company partnered with Boralex and signed a power purchase agreement under which, the latter will supply Metro France with solar power generated from the Grange du Causse solar power plant. 

Metro France’s online shop can be accessed on www.shop.metro.fr

Metro Germany is a chain of Cash & Carry stores which was established in 1964 and the headquarters is based in Dusseldorf, Germany. By 2020, Metro has opened stores in over 24 countries under the banners Metro and Makro, operating 679 shops worldwide. In Germany, Metro runs 103 stores. 

The firm runs delivery businesses in 10 countries. These operate under Metro’s subsidiaries: Classic Fine Foods, Pro à Pro and Rungis Express.

Metro has developed digital solutions for its customers since 2015 when it launched its Hospitality Digital business unit.

Around 4 million customers shop at the different stores in Germany. 

Metro Germany achieved a turnover of €108 million in 2021 and in the financial year 2020/2021, it employed a workforce that equaled 11,291 people working full time in Germany

Products in the following categories are available:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, snacks, sauces, oil, flour, spices, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, candy, coffee, honey, etc.
• Drinks: wine, champagne, spirits, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, eggs, cream, butter, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, poultry, charcuterie,etc.
• Frozen Food: vegetables, fruits, ice cream, fish, pastries, meat, ready-meals, etc.
• Personal Care: body care, hygiene, face care, hair care, etc.
• Household: cleaner, degreaser, bleach, etc.

Moreover, Metro Germany offers organic products which are free from pesticides and other chemicals. In the case of animal products, they should not be injected with hormones and antibiotics. 

The company operates a wide range of private labels that include:

• Aro: Under this brand, products such as shrimps, vegetable pots, tuna pieces, etc,.. are sold.
• Fine Life: The products that are available in this brand are butter croissants, organic cress, oranges, etc.
• METRO Boss: Products such as steaks, storage containers, aluminium foils, etc. are available in this brand.
• Fine Food Finestro: product line  that includes duck breast filets, beef, chicken, etc.
• Rioba: Under this brand, products such as lime juice, spray cream, espresso whole beans, etc. are sold.
• Sigma: Marking machines, chairs, folding bags, etc. are available in this brand.
• METRO Professional: The products that are available in this brand are tables, hand dryers, blankets, etc.
• Tarrington House:  Products such as microwaves, meat grinders, sofa sets, etc. are available in this brand.

The firm has acquired the HACCP certification to ensure food safety and to keep customers away from health risks.

Concerning its logistics, Metro Germany opened a logistics centre in Marl in 2017.

In July 2021, Metro Germany signed the European Commission’s EU Code of Conduct for Responsible Business and Marketing Practices. The chain will be providing healthy products and reducing its food waste. It is investing in renewable sources of energy, eco-friendly refrigeration and heating equipment. 

In the case of food items, Metro Germany is collaborating with various producers in order to manufacture healthy products with less sugar for its private labels. The chain also plans to educate customers about nutrition. 

Metro, a chain of cash & carry stores, launched in Hungary in 1994. Metro Hungary specialises in offering a wide range of products for businesses in the HoReCa sector. At present, there are 13 Metro Cash & Carry stores that operate in Hungary.

Metro Hungary has over 800 clients including 50s Pizza, Agroker Bufe, Am-Bar, All about Street Food, Hotel Etelbar, Zodion Bisztró Hidegkonyha, etc.

Metro Hungary employs 2626 people.

Metro Hungary offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, tea, chocolate, etc.

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

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

• Dairy: butter, cheese, cream, yoghurt, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, vegetables, meat, poultry, etc.

• Frozen Food: ice-cream, ready-meals, meat, seafood, etc.

• Household: a wide selection of cleaning products

Metro Hungary also offers allergen-free, gluten-free, sugar-free and lactose-free. 

Metro Hungary offers products from brands like OMI, Mizo, Rama, Rege, Ben & Jerry’s, etc. 

Metro Hungary also offers products from its own labels:

• Aro: a range of food and household items

• Sigma: a brand offering office supplies

• Rioba: a brand of Italian coffee, liqueurs, tea, etc.

• Metro Professional: a range of utensils, disposable products, household products, etc.

• Metro Chef: a brand offering high quality food items

• Tarrington House: a range of non-food items for the HoReCa sector

Metro Hungary sources 90% of its products from Hungary itself. The company is looking for high quality items. Furthermore, Metro Hungary offers a variety of food items are seasonal. 

Established in 2003, Metro India is a chain of cash & Carry stores operating in the Indian market. Its headquarters is based in Bangalore, India. The company is a subsidiary of the German multinational company, Metro AG. 

Presently, the firm operates 31 wholesale stores under the banner Metro Wholesale and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to small retailers, hotels, restaurants, caterers, corporates, offices, SMEs, etc. 

In the financial year 2021, Metro India achieved a turnover of € 825 million and currently employs more than 3,000 people. Moreover, in 2020, the company held a market share of 6.1%. Concerning its e-commerce business, it grew by 5.7% in 2021 as compared to the previous year. 

It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through the Most Trusted Brands of India 2021 for Excellence in retail by CNBC TV18 and Marksmen. 

Furthermore, the company offers over 7,000 world-class 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 Easter, Aachi, Goldiee, Pushp, Dave, Amul, Nandini, Patanjali, MDH, Everest and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

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

• Aro: A range of basic products such as rice, oil, canned goods, etc. 
• Fine Life: This brand includes products such as canned goods, mixed vegetables, honey, etc. 
• Rioba: This brand is composed of products such as tea, coffee, juices, etc. 

In addition, Metro India maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by HACCP, FSSC 22000, FSC, etc. 

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

Concerning sustainability, Metro India works mainly with local producers and manufacturers to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions efficiently. 

With regards to the community, the business partnered with Colgate for a “save water” awareness programme in order to make water accessible for people in need. 

In addition, in 2020, Metro India launched its online platform which built a 3 million customer base. 

Furthermore, in 2022, the firm is planning to partner or sell its business with local business operations for $ 1.5 billion to $ 2 billion in order to accelerate its cash & carry business. 

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

Metro, a chain of cash & carry stores, launched its first shop in Italy in 1972. Metro Italy now operates 49 stores in the country. Metro Italy offers over 30000 references consisting of food and non-food items. Its clients include businesses in the HoReCa sector.

Metro Italy also operates a training centre, the Metro Academy. 

Metro Italy achieved a turnover of € 1.73 billion in 2018 and at present, the company employs 4500 people in Italy. 

Metro Italy offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, snacks, sauces, oil, flour, spices, canned food, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, candy, coffee, honey, etc.

• Drinks: wine, champagne, spirits, etc.

• Dairy: cheese, eggs, cream, butter, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, poultry, charcuterie,etc.

• Frozen Food: vegetables, fruits, ice cream, fish, pastries, meat, ready-meals, etc.

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

• Household: cleaner, degreaser, bleach, etc.

Metro Italy launched its own brands which (but not limited to) include:

• Metro Chef: a range of food items such as sauces, frozen vegetables, spices, couscous, cheese, chocolate, etc.

• Metro Professional: a range of disposable tableware

• Columbus: a range of over 150 references that feature milk, juice, croissants, etc.

• Felsgold: a brand of Belgian beer

Metro Italy is FSC and HACCP certified..

Metro Italy handles the logistics, choosing the logistics platform and delivery service providers, hence guaranteeing that the products are stored in the right conditions. 

Established in 2004, Metro Moldova is a chain of cash & carries offering advantageous regular offers. Its headquarters is based in Chisinau, Moldova. The company is a sales division of the German multinational company, Metro AG. 

Currently, the business operates 3 wholesale stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. Concerning its distribution channels, Metro Moldova distributes its products to hotels, restaurants, catering companies, resellers, offices and end consumers as well. 

With a workforce of over 600 people, the company generates an annual turnover of around € 356 million. 

Metro Moldova offers more than 25,000 references 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 Ariel, Coca Cola, Fairy, Pringles, Le Chat, Omo, etc, are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Metro Moldova offers a range of bio, organic, vegan and vegetarian products as well. 

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

• Metro Premium - This line includes products such as cheeses, olive oil, beef, etc…
• Rioba - Under this brand, products such as coffee and cakes are sold.
• Sigma - This brand is especially dedicated to office products.
• Tarrington House - It includes household products such as tablewares and home textiles.

In addition, Metro Moldova maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 22000, HACCP, RSPO, etc

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

Concerning sustainability, Metro Moldova partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to install 2 electric car charging stations in the parking lots of its store in order to reduce CO2 emissions. 

With regards to the community, the business donated 800 kilos of food and non-food products to help refugees in Moldova in March 2022. 

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

METRO Cash & Carry is an international self-service wholesaler. It operates across Europe and in some countries of Asia and Northern Africa. 

METRO Cash & Carry  business concept is targeted towards professional customers rather than end consumers. The cash-and-carry concept is based around self-service and bulk buying. Core customer groups are hotels, restaurants, caterers, traders and other business professionals.

Metro Cash and Carry opened its first wholesale center in the city Lahore on October 31, 2007. Second store was opened in the Pakistan's capital Islamabad on April 3, 2008. The year 2009 marked the opening of three more Metro Cash and Carry centers in Lahore, Karachi, and Faisalabad, bringing the total number of stores at 5. In 2012, with the merger of Makro into the brand, the total number of METRO stores in Pakistan stands at 10.

• Lahore (x4)
• Islamabad (x1)
• Karachi (x4)
• Faisalabad (x1)

Metro Cash & Carry is a wholesaler which has been established in the year 1996 on the Romanian market. The headquarters is based in Timisoara, Romania. Customers are provided with a range of products as well as consulting services in each store of Metro. The company operates 30 stores, including 5 metro Punct stores which have a total sales area of about 190,000 square meters.

The firm’s products categories are as follows (non-exhaustive list) :

• Frozen
• Chilled & fresh
• Drinks

Metro offers a range of products under own brands which are known as:

• METRO Chef - Under this brand, products such as meat, eggs, fruits & vegetables, etc,.. are available.
• ARO - This brand covers all the daily needs at the lowest price possible. In fact, it consists of 700 food items and 200 non-food items.
• Fine Life - It is a range of more than 450 skus dedicated to almost all products categories.
• H-Line - This line is dedicated to the household and personal care category.
• Horeca select - Under this brand, both food and non-food products are available at lower prices.
• Rioba - This brand offers products such as coffee and syrups.
• Sigma - This line is dedicated to office supplies.

The company provides services such as offering customers cooking courses and gourmet consulting services through their specialists. Metro operates a high standard training center, the metro gastronomy academy hence allowing customers to improve their cooking skills. It is interesting to know that more than 7,500 customers have gained profit through this service.

Metro fulfills the EU standards by achieving the HACCP certificate.

As of November 2018,  In cooperation with the Belgian logistics developer Wdp the firm has been able to start its operations in a new distribution centre in Bucharest which measures 58,000 square meters. The distribution center comprises of both ambient and temperature control areas. 

From the period October 2015 to September 2016, the firm generated a total turnover of 904 million euros which rose by 2%. As for the financial year 2017 is concerned, the firm achieved a turnover of over 1 billion euros in the year 2017. The company employed 3906 people to work towards the goal of the business.

In fact the objective of the company in the year 2018 is to sell its real estate business and rent the premises to continue operations in Romania. The plot which is around 190,000 square meters is estimated at a value of 400-600 million euros.

Metro Russia is a wholesaler which was established in 2000. Its headquarters is based in Moscow, Russia. Moreover, Metro Russia is owned by the German Multinational company, Metro AG. 

Currently, the business operates 93 wholesale stores in 51 regions of the country. Moreover, Metro manages an e-commerce platform as well. Metro Russia serves approximately 5 million customers in the Horeca and retail sector. 

In the financial year 2020, Metro achieved a turnover of € 3.7 billion and employed around 20,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through the Top Employer Europe award in 2022. 

Furthermore, the company offers more than 35,000 references 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 Taft, Always, American Bud, Lays, Alnatura, Sinker and many more are endorsed by the company. It is noteworthy that the firm also offers organic, bio, vegetarian and vegan products for consumers with specific food needs. 

Moreover, the company also offers products in its own brands which are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Metro Chef: A brand of creams, butter, cheese, etc. 
• Aro: This brand encompasses almost all product categories. 
• Rioba: A brand dedicated to coffee. 

In addition, the enterprise maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by MSC, GFSI, FSSC 22000 V.5.1, HACCP and many others. 

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

Additionally, in March 2022, the Ukrainian subsidiary demanded the closure of the Russian Metro to the German parent company but the latter refused. Moreover, it has been reported that the company is still operating in Russia despite the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine by reducing opening hours of the stores or paying salaries through international banks. 

It is noteworthy that the wholesaler created 4 apps, 2 for shopping and 2 for business which are known as Metro, Megustro, Metrockah and My Fasol. The Metro app has been installed by over 1 million people and also forms part of one of the more popular apps in Google Play. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm is committed to reduce its carbon footprints by providing more organic products on its shelves and reducing the use of plastic in its operations. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://online.metro-cc.ru/ 

Metro is a wholesaling chain which has been established in the year 2005 and is headquartered in Belgrade, Serbia. The firm is part of the Wholesale and Food Specialist Metro AG. Operating 9 cash & carry stores across the country, the company also provides a unique and modern day HoReCa center https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=22&v=_w2SLMTNEIw.

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

• Chilled & fresh
• Frozen
• Dairy
• Savory grocery
• Sweet grocery
• Drinks

The firm also provides its own brands which are as follows:

• Metro Chef - Under this brand, canned goods, olive oils, pastas, etc,.. are available.
• Metro Professional - Gastro equipments for cooking purposes are sold under this name.
• Metro Premium - This line includes products such as cheeses, olive oil, beef, etc…
• Aro - This brand offers a portfolio of around 1500 SKUs which consists of the basic needs of a consumer.
• Rioba - Under this brand, products such as coffee and cakes are sold.
• Sigma - This brand is especially dedicated to office products.
• Tarrington House - It includes household products such as tablewares and home textiles.

Since the company fulfills the quality standards, it has achieved certificates such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and IFS (International Food Standard). Metro Serbia has small and medium traders as customers.

The firm conducts its deliveries through a fleet of trucks. Its client base covers hotels, restaurants, bars, small shops and many more.  

In the financial year 2017/2018, the company achieved 205 million Euros in terms of turnover. The firm has a dedicated entrepreneurial team of 1257 employees working towards the ultimate goal of the business.

Metro Slovakia is a wholesaler which was established in 1998. Its headquarters is based in Ivanka pri Dunaji, Slovakia. Metro Slovakia is a sales division of the German Multinational company, Metro AG. Moreover, the Slovakian subsidiary was one of the first countries within the Metro Network to establish a delivery service for its customers.

In addition, the company organises interactive cooking training classes through its highly valued Metro Retail Academy program and HACCP training. 

Presently, the business operates 6 wholesale stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. Moreover, concerning its distribution channels, it provides its services in the retail as well as in the HoReCa sector. 

In the financial year 2021, Metro achieved a turnover of € 420 million and currently employs more than 1,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company received the “Fair Player in the Market” award by Bona Slovakia in 2016. 

Furthermore, Metro Slovakia offers around 33,000 references in the following categories: 

• Sweet grocery: chocolates, sugar, cereal bars, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: rice, pasta, pulses, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wine, spirits, beer, etc.
• Drinks: juices, water, soft drinks, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: juice, meat, desserts, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, fish, ready-meals, etc.
• Personal care: makeup, perfumes, shampoo, etc. 
• Household: detergents, candles, fragrances, etc. 

Brands such as Rajo, Lipton, Vitana, Lumarkt, Nestle, Jacobs, Nescafe, Lindor, Milka, Mentos, Pepsi, Ariel, etc, are endorsed by the firm. Besides, the company also caters for consumers with specific food needs as there is a selection of organic, vegan, vegetarian and many other products. 

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

• Metro Chef: This brand includes products such as fruits, dried fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Aro: This brand includes products such as vegetables, yoghurts, canned goods, etc.  
• Rioba: This brand is dedicated to a line of coffee. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by IFS, HACCP, BRC, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Metro Slovakia operates its own distribution centres and a fleet of temperature-controlled vehicles is readily available to manage its deliveries.  

Concerning sustainability, the firm protects the environment by favouring local suppliers in order to shorten the supply chain. Moreover, Metro Slovakia is working towards removing PVC from packaging materials by replacing it with certified TetraPack. 

Furthermore, the wholesaler started using Dish.co, a central platform on which Makro bundles its digital solutions. The platform takes care of Metro Slovakia’s website design, setup, widget for Home Page and management of guest reservation data. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://sortiment.metro.sk/ 

Established in 1972, Makro Spain is a hotel distribution company having over 42,000 food and non-food references. Its headquarters is based in Madrid, Spain. The company operates as a subsidiary of the German multinational company, Metro AG. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to around 900,000 customers in the HoReCa sector. Moreover the company operates 37 wholesale stores and an e-commerce platform as well.  

In the financial year 2021, Makro Spain achieved a turnover of €1 billion and currently employs 3,700 people. Moreover, the company registered an increase of 6% in its sales as compared to the previous year. 

Furthermore, the enterprise 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 Corona, Martini, Arla, Prima, Fairy, Nesquik, etc, are endorsed by the firm.    

Besides, the company also caters for consumers with specific food needs by offering vegan, vegetarian, organic, lactose-free, dairy-free, sugar-free and many other products. 

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

• Rioba: A line of coffees and teas.  
• Makro professional: This brand consists of kitchen equipment. 
• Aro: A range of products such as oils, pastas, detergents, etc. 
• Makro Chef: This brand includes products such as fish, sauces, cream cheese, etc. 

In addition, the wholesaler maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Global GAP, MSC, HACCP and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its own distribution centres and a fleet of vehicles to ensure deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, Makro Spain reduces its carbon footprints by reducing the use of plastic in its own brand products.  

Furthermore, in 2018, the enterprise joined forces with El3ments to promote sustainability and local products. 

Makro Spain strengthened its position in Spain by acquiring Davigel, a restaurant services company in 2021. Additionally, the wholesaler entered into an agreement with Generix Group to integrate WMS and YMS solutions in its supply chain. 

Moreover, in 2022, Makro Spain announced that it will double its commercial force in the next five years. In the same year, the firm will invest € 3 million to improve shopping experience by renewing its customer service in the stores. 

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

Metro is a German chain of cash & carry stores which started operating in Turkey in 1990. Nowadays, there are 37 cash & carry stores operating under the Metro banner. 

Metro Turkey offers a range of products in the following categories: 

• Savory Grocery: pasta, snacks, sauces, oil, flour, spices, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, candy, coffee, honey, etc.
• Drinks: wine, champagne, spirits, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, eggs, cream, butter, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, poultry, charcuterie,etc.
• Frozen Food: vegetables, fruits, ice cream, fish, pastries, meat, ready-meals, etc.
• Personal Care: body care, hygiene, face care, hair care, etc.
• Household: cleaner, degreaser, bleach, etc.

Metro Turkey provides organic products.

Metro Turkey also offers products from its own labels which include (but not limited to):

• Fine Food Finestro: a product line that includes duck breast filets, beef, chicken, etc.
• Rioba: Under this brand, products such as lime juice, spray cream, espresso whole beans, etc. are sold.
• Sigma: Marking machines, chairs, folding bags, etc. are available in this brand.
• METRO Professional: The products that are available in this brand are tables, hand dryers, blankets, etc.
• Tarrington House: a range of kitchen equipment

Suppliers wishing to work with Metro Turkey must be BRC, IFS and FSSC 22000 certified. Moreover, in the case of non-food items, they must have the BRC-Consumer Products certificate. 

Independent bodies regularly carry out audits to ensure that the suppliers conform with the guidelines and regulations established by Metro Turkey. 

For 2020, Metro Turkey is sourcing products for the personal care category such as hair care, hygiene, skincare, oral care, etc. The company is also focusing on products such as organic shampoo, liquid soaps, shower gels, toothbrushes and vegan personal care products. 

Metro Turkey is looking for suppliers that provide branded items and those who can provide products for private labels. 

Metro AG is a leading international company that has retail and wholesale/cash & carry operations. In Ukraine, the company operates 32 cash&carry stores.

Musgrave Spain was established in 1912 and is known as one of the 40 largest companies in its field. The business, which is owned by Musgrave Ireland, offers an array of food and non-food items in various categories. 

Musgrave Spain has been running the following retail banners in regions like Valencia, Murcia and Almeria:

• Dialprix
• Dicash
• Dialsur

Musgrave Spain employs 1500 people and its turnover is around € 205 million. 

Musgrave Spain offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: condiments, pasta, oil, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, bread, red velvet cake, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits & vegetables, meat, lasagne, etc.
• Frozen Food: fish, meat, ham slices, etc.
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: wines, beers, sparkling wines, etc.
• Personal Care: shaving cream, hair removal cream, baby products, etc.
• Household: toilet papers, detergents, disposables, etc.

Musgrave, started in 1876, is a family-run wholesaler, commanding an estimated 30% market share in the supermarket business in Ireland.

In Great Britain, there are two banners: Budgens (166 supermarkets) and Londis (1,712 stores). 

Londis is a convenience stores chain, that aims to deliver an improved offer at reduced prices and mission-focussed deals. Budgens is another chain of convenience foodstores located in the UK. 

Established in 1953, REWE International AG is part of the REWE Group. It is headquartered in Wiener Neudorf, Austria. 

It operates more than 2,570 stores. 

In the financial year 2021, REWE International AG achieved a turnover of €9.21 billion. 

Furthermore, the company employs more than 46,000 workers. 

REWE International AG’s subsidiaries are:

• Billa
• Billa plus
• Penny
• BIPA
• Sutterlüty
• ADEG

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

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

REWE International AG produces 60 private labels including: 

• BILLA: toilet paper, apple juice, corn, etc.
• Vegavita(vegan products): sausages, milk alternatives, cheese, etc.
• BILLA bio: olive oil, cashew nuts, milk, etc.

It is noteworthy that in 2021, BILLA (BILLA/ BILLA PLUS) increased the number of stores by 17 to 1,270.

Moreover, in the financial year 2022, investments of almost €1 billion were made in all 9 Handel International markets to boost customer satisfaction, expansion and modernization. 

Regarding its logistics solutions, in 2019, in Eberstalzell, Austria, a fully automated meat plant was opened which consists of highly efficient technologies and under the most modern standards, only Austrian raw materials are processed into meat products. In addition, its products are transported and delivered by its fleet of 330 trucks.

Established in 2001, Penny Romania is a discount supermarket chain and one of the most active retailers in Romania. Its headquarters is based in Stefanestii de Jos, Romania. The company operates as a subsidiary of one of Europe’s leading trade and tourism groups, the Rewe Group. 

Presently, the business operates 306 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Penny Romania achieved a turnover of € 1 billion, reporting an increase in profit by 54% as compared to the previous year. Currently the retailer employs over 5,500 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through the Central and Eastern Award at the Breeam Awards 2021. 

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 Louisa, Bodie, Pallor, Milkeria, Today, Bebelino, Casablanca, Rios, Purissima, Gran Mare, Tabula Ligna, San Fabio and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Penny Romania also offers organic, vegan and vegetarian products. 

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

• Penny: This brand encompasses almost all product categories.  
• Butcher Master: This brand comprises meat and sauces. 
• Das Kastel: A brand of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers. 
• Boni: A range of fresh dairy products. 

In addition, Penny Romania maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 50001, Breeam, FSC, MSC and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates 4 distribution centres and has a fleet of 120 vehicles to manage its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, Penny Romania is reducing its carbon footprints by reducing the use of plastic and increasing the recyclability of packaging of own brand products. 

With regards to the community, the firm partnered with the Food Bank to support people with disabilities by sponsoring food and hygiene products. 

Furthermore, in 2021, the company announced that 60% of the Penny assortment should have the main ingredient of Romanian origin by 2023. In the same year, the company has guaranteed to make its stores greener with Breeam by re-certifying the stores every 3 years. 

In addition, Penny Romania will be investing more than € 1 billion to expand its business nationwide by 2029. 

In fact, the objective of the company is to reach 600 stores and 6 logistics centres by 2029. 

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

Kaiser’s Tengelmann is a supermarket chain found in several regions of Germany. The supermarket chains not only provide various categories such as chilled and fresh, dairy, sweet grocery, savoury grocery, drinks for buyers but also provide a large selection of product, encompassing brands like Coca-Cola, Philadelphia, Magnum, Barilla, Nivea, Pampers, Milka etc. Founded in 1867, the company is based on Mulheim an der Ruhr, Kaiser's Tengelmann GmbH was previously owned by Tengelmann Group and since January 2, 2017 operates as a subsidiary of EDEKA Zentrale.

With only 6% of the market share in Germany, Kaiser’s supermarket merge with Edeka will enhance its position in major cities like Berlin, Bonn and Munich.

Even though the Kaiser's supermarket chain only has a 6 % market share in Germany, the new combination would become too dominant in major cities like Berlin, Bonn and Munich. While the Tengelmann group exited its supermarket chain and wanted to focus more on DIY, fashion, e-commerce and insurances, Edeka on the other side saw Kaiser as an opportunity to strengthen its position on the German market. Presently, the 4 largest chains are Edeka, Rewe, Aldi and Schwarz Gruppe.

On 29 May 2014 Tesco completed the formation of a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise, Limited to create the leading multi-format retailer in China.

China is a strategically important growth market for Tesco. The joint venture combines Tesco best in class retail practices, international sourcing and multi-channel capabilities with CRE’s strong local knowledge and brand, to create a business which is the country's largest food retailer. Tesco will bring together stores, located on the Eastern Seaboard, into the new venture.

Separately, Tesco international sourcing headquarters are based in Hong Kong, and they source more than 50% of all clothing and 40% of other non-food items through the global sourcing office. Tesco China currently buy around £2bn worth of goods and services from China for the Tesco Group every year.

Tesco China operate through 135 stores 

Tesco is a retail chain and entered Czech Republic in 1996. The firm did so by purchasing US corporation Kmart's operations in the country and converting them into Tesco stores. Its first supermarket was opened in Prague, Zlicin in 1998. The company, currently headquartered in Prague, is one of the leading retailers in the market. 

Nowadays Tesco Czech Republic operates 190 stores in Czech Republic and also owns 17 filling stations.  

An online shop, iTesco, as well as a mobile app, Tesco Online Groceries CZ is available. 

Tesco Czech Republic partners with the Farm Bezdínek, which supplies the firm with pesticide-free tomatoes. 

In 2020, the firm generated a turnover of € 53.66 million and employed 10,500 employees.

Several products are available in the following category:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, bread, etc
• Dairy: eggs, milk, cheese, etc
• Drinks: water, juice, ice tea, etc
• Frozen: meat, ice cream, fish, etc
• Wine & Spirits: beers, wines, brandy, etc
• Personal Care: hair care, oral care, cosmetics, etc
• Sweet Grocery: honey, cakes, jam, etc
• Savory Grocery: spices, oil, flour, etc
• Household: dishwasher, air freshener, washing powder, etc

Tesco’s Czech Republic's private labels include (but not limited to): 

• Tesco finest: offers several items such as coffee, wine, snacks, etc.
• Fazzy: provides a range of soft drinks
• Proformula: offers personal care products like toothpaste, hand gel, shampoo, deodorants etc.
• Fred and flo: offers a variety of baby products
• Tesco Novinka: Offers a range of alcoholic drinks

For 2021, Tesco Czech Republic is looking for products for its own labels in the frozen food category such as desserts, fish, ready-meals, snacking, etc. The company is also focusing on meat alternatives.

Additionally, Tesco Czech Republic is looking for suppliers who can provide products under its private labels for its savory grocery category such as condiments, instant meals, salt, homebaking, spices, cooking ingredients, sauces, oils, etc.

With regards to the suppliers, Tesco Czech Republic collaborates with eggs suppliers who provide a vast range of eggs from organic farming, from hens kept on litter or from free range. Additionally, the company works with around 775 suppliers in total. These suppliers are expected to fulfil special requirements to reduce environmental impact of their product manufacture with focus on fish, cocoa, palm oil etc.

Tesco Czech Republic is also sourcing products for its own labels for Tesco’s divisions in Czechia, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary.

Moreover, the enterprise owns 1 distribution centre in Postřižín. 

With regards to the environment, the business indulges in several measures such as contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Global Compact. Furthermore, Tesco Czech Republic collaborated with WWF in order to reduce the environmental footprint. 

Concerning the community, Tesco Czech Republic contributes to several projects such as food collections, endowment funds, volunteer programs, aimed at supporting the local communities. The firm also has its own grant program, You decide, we help, which provides financial support to community projects. 

The online shop can be accessed at: www.itesco.cz

Established in 1995, Tesco is a retailer headquartered in Budaors, Hungary. The firm is a subsidiary of the British multinational grocery Tesco plc.

The company operates 198 stores across the country as well as an online store.

It consists of a team of nearly 16, 000 employees and its turnover for the financial year 2021 was  €2.07 billion.                 , 

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

• Sweet grocery: chocolate, waffles, cookies, etc.  
• Savory grocery: rice, pasta, bread, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: pork, fruits, fish, etc.
• Frozen: ice cream, pizza, meat, etc.
• Dairy: yogurt, milk, cheese, 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 label products under the TESCO brand consist of:        

• Tesco convenience food: Pancakes, salmon fillet, pulled beef, etc.
• Tesco (breakfast): orange juice, espresso, roasted coffee beans, bio uht almond milk, etc.

Tesco offers special products under the category special and healthy nutrition such as:

• Lactose-free: cheese, sandwich creams, milk, yogurts, etc.
• Vegan: hummus. tofus, vegan coconut curd, etc.
• Sugar free: dark coated chocolate biscuits, wafers, desserts, etc.
• Bio: milk. rice cream, fruit drink, etc. 

The business introduced 200 new food products which support organic, vegan, vegetarian lifestyles.

It is committed to sell more plant-based products by 2025 and is in collaboration with domestic suppliers such as Bioorganik, 827Market, Vegan Grill, Vega-Farm or All in natural food. Most of these products are lactose-free, vegan, contain no added sugar, under the brand label TESCO. 

Link to its online store: https://bevasarlas.tesco.hu/groceries/

Established in 1997 by Pat Quinn, Tesco Ireland is a retailer which operates full-sized supermarkets, hypermarkets, small urban stores as well as convenience stores across the country. Its headquarters is based in Dublin, Ireland. Moreover, the company is a sales division of the British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer, Tesco Plc. 

Presently, the business operates 152 stores across the country and an ecommerce platform as well. In addition, 47 of its stores have electric vehicle charging points. 

In the financial year 2020, Tesco Ireland reported a turnover of € 3.1 billion and currently employs more than 13,000 people. Moreover, the firm is currently the 2nd largest retailer in Ireland with 21.6% market share. With regards to its online business, Tesco Ireland achieves 10.8% growth each year. 

It is noteworthy that the retailer received the “Great Place to Work” award for the 5th time in 2022. 

Furthermore, Tesco Ireland 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, Kitkat, Garnier, Pringles, Nutella, Cadbury, Nestle, Doritos, Jacobs, Kelloggs, Heinz, Weetabix, etc, are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Tesco Ireland caters for consumers with specific food needs as it offers gluten-free, sugar-free, lactose-free, dairy-free, natural, vegan, vegetarian, organic and bio products. 

Additionally, the enterprise has developed its own brand under the name “Tesco” which encompasses all product categories. 

In addition, the retailer maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by FSC, Fairtrade, ETP and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Tesco Ireland operates its own distribution centre and has a fleet of Iveco daily vans to manage its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the company works towards reducing food waste and redistributing the surplus from its business activities. Moreover, Tesco Ireland is aiming to make all its packaging fully recyclable by 2025. 

With regards to the community, the business raised € 7 million during its charity partnership with CHF Temple Street. 

Tesco Ireland partnered with Kildare to purchase biogas made from its surplus food to power stores in 2020. 

Furthermore, in 2021, the company acquired 10 Joyce’s Supermarkets retail stores which are being rebranded and redesigned into Tesco stores in 2022. 

In addition, in 2022, Tesco Ireland announced that it will make an investment of € 5 million in its new store in Dublin which will create about 60 jobs.  

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://tescoireland.ie/ 

Tesco entered Poland in 1995 by acquiring stores from Minor, Madex and Savia. The company currently manages 382 stores in the country. 

In 2018, the company achieved a turnover of €2.4 billion. Tesco Poland employed around 7000 people.

Today, Tesco in Poland is known to be one of the largest Tesco subsidiaries in Central Europe. 

The private labels at Tesco are as follows:

• Tesco finest (premium condiments)

• Go cook (high quality kitchen utensils)

• Pro Formula (personal care items such as shampoo, toothpaste etc)

• De Helder (beers)

• Fazzy (soft drinks)

• Pet Specialist (Premium Pet food)

• Take it on the road (Grab and go food such as sandwiches, bagels, tortillas etc)

• Tesco (daily needs like tea, coffee)

• Fred and Flo (new brand all about baby products)

Tesco Poland provides 2000 private labels accounting for 22% to 25% of its turnover.

The company is currently working with 3700 suppliers who are based in Poland. The company maintains long-term partnerships with suppliers. Furthermore, Tesco Poland wants to work with suppliers who respect the company’s Ethical Trading Initiative and ETI Base Code which includes policies in line with the law.

Concerning the logistics, Tesco Poland operates a fleet of 236 delivery vehicles. 

UPDATES ON TESCO POLAND ON 23/06/2020

Tesco Poland was acquired by Salling Group, strengthening the group's presence in Poland. All Tesco Poland stores will be converted as Netto stores.

Tesco Slovakia was opened in 1996 and is headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia. Tesco Slovakia is a subsidiary of Tesco originated in UK. Tesco today operates 151 stores throughout the country.

The retailer offers about 20,000 SKUs under the following categories:

• Sweet grocery
• Savory grocery
• Frozen
• Chilled & fresh
• Dairy
• Drinks
• Personal care
• Household
• Bazar

Tesco provides its own brands (non-exhaustive list):

• Tesco Finest - Under this brand, products such as chocolates, cocoa beans, muesli, etc…
• Pro Formula - In this line, shampoos, toothbrushes, shaving creams, etc,.. are sold.
• Pet Specialist - This line is especially dedicated to pet’s accessories.

The company also has Tesco Mobile which is a partner of Tesco Stores SR and O2 Slovakia. In addition, Tesco Slovakia has an online shopping store, and offers Tesco Mobile (prepaid services to over 200,000 customers), financial services, and has petrol stations selling natural gas and additive diesel plus.

In relation to the supply chain, the company owns three logistics centres, which are located in Seredi, Nemšová and Prešov. The firm extended its lease agreement with Prologis for its existing distribution center measuring 91,500 square meters.

As of 2018, Tesco decided to reduce the sales area of its hypermarkets from 10,000 square meters to about 6,000 square meters. The firm declared that this step is not a sign of collapse, instead it is creating effectiveness. Consumers will start making shopping trips several times everyday instead of one or two big shopping trips a week.

In the financial year 2018, the company achieved 1.5 billion euros in terms of turnover. The total workforce of the firm is composed of more than 10,000 employees.

Tesco Lotus is a hypermarket chain that operates in Thaîland, and whose parent company is the British group Tesco Plc. Tesco Lotus has nearly 2000 outlets under 5 different formats: ​​

• Extra 
• Express
• Metro
• Market Value 
• Market

Tesco offers a wide range of private label products that it has revamped in early 2012 in order to best suit the evolving needs of its clients. Brands’ design and range were modernized to a more colorful and premium approach which at last benefited the group’s image and sales.Tesco Lotus operates the following brands:

Tesco Finest

Tesco Finest are premium quality products which we can completely trust in the terms of quality foods. Tesco Finest food products are made from the best ingredients selected around the world.Tesco Finest products are considered to be at the top-notch of quality.

Tesco

Tesco is the leading brand quality at better prices. The products are made from finely selected ingredients and provide a large and extensive range of items.

Tesco Everyday Value

Tesco Everyday Value proposes a variety of products to meet its customers everyday needs. The products are certified to international standards and guarantees the best price to make you save everyday.

Tesco also has a one stop that combines a variety of services at the same place:

1. Bill payments services

2. Mobile sim card and online prepaid services

3. Ticket reservation services

4. Photocopying and sending/receiving fax 

5. Financial and Insurance services

Founded in 1992, Kipa is a supermarket chain headquartered in Izmir, Turkey. The company is a subsidiary of Migros Turkey, one of the biggest chains of supermarkets in the country. 

The supermarket currently operates 161 stores across the country. 

Its turnover is approximately €776 million and it employs around 6,000 to 7,000 employees.

Founded by Jack Cohen in 1919, Tesco is a British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer with a consistent market share of over 27%. Its headquarters is based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The company has operations in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland and the UK. 

Currently, the business operates 4,752 stores worldwide, including franchise stores as well. Moreover, an e-commerce platform is at the disposal of its customers. 

In the financial year ending 2022, Tesco achieved a turnover of €62.2 billion and it currently employs 354,744 people of different nationalities.                   

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

• Sweet grocery: chocolate, sweets, cookies, etc.      
• Savory grocery: rice, pasta, bread, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: meat, fish, sausages, etc. 
• Frozen: seafood, pizza, meat, etc. 
• Dairy: yogurt, milk, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: fizzy drinks, water, juice, etc. 
• Household: kitchen napkins, toilet papers, detergents, etc.
• Personal care: shampoo, conditioner, face masks, etc.     
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, liqueur, etc. 

Brands such as Heinz, Pringles, Dr.Oetker, Cadbury, Kelloggs’s, Lindt, Nestle, Haribo, Maggi, Alpen and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Tesco offers products under its private labels such as (non-exhaustive list): 

• Tesco: this brand encompasses almost all product categories. 
• Tesco Finest: products such as onion crisps, pasta sauce, beef gravy and many others are available. 
• Tesco Organic: products such as organic coconut oils, olive oils, flour, etc, are available. 

Tesco maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Fairtrade, FSC, Global Gap, PEFC, MSC, The Rainforest Alliance, etc. 

Regarding logistics, the business operates a bunch of distribution centres and has its own fleet of temperature-controlled vehicles to deliver its products. 

Moreover, the firm ended its partnership with Carrefour in 2021 and rejoined the British Retail Consortium (BRC). 

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

COMPANY PROFILE

Alidis/Agenor is a Swiss-based Buying Alliance for six of the major European retailers for whom it buys national brands and Private Label. Until August 2015 Alidis and its operational arm Agenor was one of the most stable purchasing groups in Europe as it had been owned by the German Edeka, the French Les Mousquetaires and the Spanish Eroski for almost 10 years. Such situation changed drastically when Coop Schweiz, Italian Conad and Belgian Colruyt — members of the late Core purchasing group — announced their intention to join the group, thus constituting the largest alliance of European food retailers. As of today, thanks to its new members, Alidis is present in 8 countries for a cumulated turnover of up to 140 billion euros.

PRIVATE LABEL

Alidis is currently negotiating national brands as well as Private Label products for its members. As far as Private Label is concerned, the idea of Alidi’s members is not only to negotiate better prices fir higher quantities but also to mutualize manufacturers for certain categories : for example, German Edeka is launching a French-specialties oriented brand thanks to some of ITM’s manufacturers.

SATKO OOD is a private company, established in 2003, with main activities production and trade with canned fruits and vegetables. The SATKO canning factory – one of the few newly built in Bulgaria – is situated on a site of total 15 000 sq.m., of which 6 700 sq.m. are built-on. The factory’s production capacity is 5 million jars yearly, and at the time being we have produced 3.5 million jars. We started our production in 2005 and its structure and capacity correspond to the canning industry in Bulgaria and the agricultural output the south-east parts of the country. Most of the fruits and vegetables used are delivered from ecological regions and part of the raw material is our own production from the Yambol region. SATKO LTD has modern equipment in accordance with the international and European production standards and sanitary requirements. We constantly run quality control tests on the finished products in our microbiological laboratory. In our factory, we have worked out and integrated guidelines for Good Manufacturing and Hygiene Practices.

Dr Suwelack manufactures high quality freeze-dried coffee. Our factory is in Germany, 100 km north of Düsseldorf & close to the Dutch border.

Our first freeze-drying coffee line, operational in 1969, was among the very first to come into service. In 1998 our internally designed CAP extraction process "CUP AROMA POCESS"  enabling to capture aromas was also the first one to be installed at a Private Label manufacturer of instant coffee.

Our range of product is the largest available guaranting the possibility to satisfy any taste expectations. We have the possibility to combine many origins in order to reach very well balanced profiles, and our recipes spread from 100% Arabica to 100% robusta, including Single Origins, Sustainable, Organic and decaffeinated varieties.

Our new DUO Barista Style  range combines the convenience of soluble coffee with the aromatic qualities of fresh ground coffee, with encapsulation of very finely roasted coffee directly into the freeze-dried granule.

Our customers are Brands, Roasters, Vending, Private Label, Airway catering,...