Vente Privee is a french e-commerce platform which was launched in 2001. Its headquarters is found in Saint Denis, France. Since January 2019, the company changed its name to Veepee. The concept consists of online sales events where designer brands are available to the site’s members at discounted prices. 

Today, the business has around 66 million members across Europe in countries such as Germany, Poland, Austria, England, Italy and many others. 

Moreover, the enterprise achieved a turnover of € 3.8 billion in 2020 and employed 5,500 people.

The “BeCommerce Award 2019 for the best e-shop", was awarded by the Belgian public and by a jury of experts to Veepee. 

In relation to its product categories, the retailer provides a diverse selection such as fashion, accessories, home appliances, wines and many more. 

Furthermore, Veepee collaborated with Colisexpat, who is in charge of delivering customers’ products at their doorstep.

In regards to sustainability, Veepee makes sure to contribute towards the protection of the environment by using corrugated packaging made from 100% recycled and recyclable materials. 

In 2021, the retailer partnered with the European Investment Bank in order to implement a sustainable strategy to be able to provide an innovative and creative digital outlet solution for its members. 

Polomarket is a retailer which was established in 1997 and its headquarters is located in Giebnia, Poland. The chain was founded following a merger from 5 retail chains with a total of 27 stores. Nowadays, Polomarket comprises of 283 stores in Poland.

In 2016, it attained a turnover of € 549 million and employed 7000 people. 

Polomarket won several awards including the Mobile Trends Awards 2020 for its application and the Eagle Wprest award. 

Its products categories include:

• Frozen Food: fish, ice cream and related products
• Drinks: alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks
• Savoury Grocery: pasta,oil, canned goods, condiments, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, cocoa chips, biscuits, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, curd, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, charcuterie, etc.
• Personal Care: gel, foams, aftershave, toothpaste, etc.
• Household: garbage bags, toilet papers, cleaning supplies, etc. 

Some of the brands offered include Szymon Butcher, Milk Polana, Vit Morning, Gotove, Aqua Rosa, Dream, etc. 

Polomarket operates 3 logistics centres.

The business has been working with over a dozen orphanages and other aid centers in the country.

Hagar is a retail group founded in 2003 in Iceland. The company is also present in Denmark and Sweden. Hagar owns several subsidiaries which operate independently. The business offers both food and on-food items.

Hagar operates the following subsidiaries:

• Hagkaup: which consists of 8 stores
• Bonus: a chain of 31 stores
• Olis: a chain of gas stations under 2 banners: Olis and OB
• Bananar: an importer of fruits and vegetables
• Aofong: a logistics company
• Utilif: 2 stores offering sports and recreation equipment
• Reykjavikur Apotek: 2 pharmacies

Furthermore, Hagar is also a franchisee for Zara and operates 1 store under this banner. 

Hagar employs 2200 people.

Concerning the logistics, Hagar owns 2 warehouses and all the logistics are managed by the subsidiary company Aofong.

Founded in 1994 in South Korea, BGF Retail began trading as a wholesaler before venturing into the retail business with its chain of convenience stores under the banner CU. BGF Retail has over 8000 convenience stores. 

BGF Retail also runs BGF Foods, a food manufacturing facility that specialises in lunch boxes, sushi rolls, hamburgers, etc.

BGF Retail reached a turnover of € 2.1 billion in 2018. 

The company offers products including food and beverages. 

BGF Retail is HACCP certified. 

Concerning the logistics, the company runs a distribution company under the name GB Floris which owns several distribution centres. 

Established in 1931 as DUCPRA cooperative in Spain, Unide is a chain of over 1700 supermarkets. In 1993, the chain changed its name to Unide and merged with Salamanca, Caceres, Alicante, Las Palma and Tenerife. 

Unide works with Eroski Group and its purchasing centre.

Unide operates the following subsidiaries:

• Trippode 2000: an insurance brokerage company
• Services and Advice G3: the business is involved in creating oint ventures for Unide
• Unirami:the supermarket group

By 2013, the company reached a turnover of € 254 million and employed over 300 people. 

Unide offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned food, rice, sauces, pasta, ready-meals, etc
• Sweet Grocery: infusions, chocolate, cookies, sweet canned food, etc.
• Drinks: juices, functional drinks, water, ice tea, etc.
• Dairy: eggs, cheese, margarine, milk, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: ready-meals, vegetables, fruits, seafood, etc.
• Frozen Food: vegetables, ice-cream, fish, ready-meals, etc.
• Personal Care: oral care, baby care, fragrances, hygiene, skincare, etc.
• Household: dishwashing, disposables, detergents, cleaners, etc.

Unide also launched its own brand, Unide which consists of over 1000 references.

La Vie Claire is a chain of organic retail stores which was founded in the 1940s by Henri Charles Geffroy in France. There are now over 360 stores which are either operated by the company or by other franchisees. 

In 2017 La Vie Claire reached a turnover of € 270 million which indicates that its turnover rose by 16% compared to 2016. There are 850 people employed by La Vie Claire.

La Vie Claire operates stores in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: sugar, honey, rice cakes, etc.
• Savory Grocery: rice, soup, pasta, sauce, salt, etc.
• Drinks: water, flavored water, wine, beer, etc.
• Dairy: eggs, cheese, cream, yogurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, fish, deli meats, etc.
• Personal Care: face care, foot care, makeup, oral care, etc.

La Vie Claire launched its own brand, La Vie Claire consisting of various organic products. Such as honey, grains, nuts, etc.

Deen Supermarkten is a chain of supermarkets based in the Netherlands. Founded in 1933, Deen Supermarkten now operates 81 supermarkets and an online store. 

Deen Supermarkten’s turnover is € 10.7 million and there are over 9000 people working for Deen Supermarkten. 

Deen Supermarkten offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: chips, crisps, soup, sauces, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, biscuit and various products
• Drinks: ice tea, energy drink, beer, etc.
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, cheese, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: pastries, bread, charcuterie, fruits, etc.
• Frozen Food: cold cuts, ice-cream and other products
• Personal Care: hair care, fragrances and other personal care products
• Household: washing powder, cleaning products, detergent, etc.

Deen Supermarkten provides products from brands such as Oreo, Heineken, Lipton, Persil, Silan, Park Villa, etc. 

Deen Supermarkten’s online shop can be accessed on www.deen.nl

Based in Dnipro, Ukraine, Varus is a supermarket chain that was founded in 2003. With 111 stores operating in 28 cities, Varus has evolved and became one of the 200 largest companies in the country and now draws over 323 000 customers each day. It also operates an online shop as well as a mobile app.

There are around 24 000 references available in all the stores. 

In the year 2014, Varus acquired the Perekrestok supermarket chain in Ukraine, which was owned by the Russian retailer X5 Retail Group.

As of September 2017, the company promoted the growth of its business by acquiring the Billa supermarkets based in Dnipro and Zaporizhia.

Following a partnership between Moderntrendo and Vertical Field, Varus is the first retail chain in Ukraine that will house vertical farms. The project is currently being tested in its different supermarkets and will be implemented in other supermarkets in Ukraine in the future.

In 2022, Varus established a ToGo supermarket in Dnipro.

At present, 8900 people are employed by the supermarket chain. 

In addition, Varus received the “Best Network of Supermarket Grocery Dnieper” for two consecutive years and was recently classified as one of the TOP-10 retail chains in Ukraine in terms of turnover in 2021. Varus was ranked on the 132rd position countrywide according to Forbes.

Products in the following categories are proposed by Varus:

• Savory Grocery: canned goods, oils, pasta, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: coffee, chocolates, biscuits, etc.     
• Chilled & Fresh Food: sausages, ready meals, meat, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: juice, soft drinks, champagne, etc.
• Personal Care: diapers, deodorants, shaving cream, etc.
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc.

Brands like Lorado, Donna Chiara, Morshyn, etc, partners with Varus.

Its fresh fruits and vegetables are supplied from the exporter AgroGroup.

Varus provides several products under its private labels which are known as:

• Pure Benefit: The products that are sold under this name are baby wipes, detergents, cosmetics, etc…
• Varto: Under this brand, products such as milk, fish, sweets, etc,.. are sold. The retailer works with Ukrainian and foreign producers to order Varto products.
• Profit: Tea, cereals, pasta, etc,.. are available in this brand. Also, the products are sold at the lowest price possible.
• Domestic Basket: This brand consists of home-made food such as goat & cow’s milk, natural honey, cheese, etc...

In 2020, Varus partnered with Glovo, an  express delivery service, which will provide home deliveries.

Its online store can be accessed on www.go.varus.ua

7 Eleven Japan offers a wide range of food, beverages and cosmectics. 

Among them:

• Seven Gold - which are high quality products at competitive prices
• Seven premium - these are products that adheres to the following seven qualities : safety & reliability, deliciousness, local flavors, best technology, universal design, healthiness and reasonable pricing.
• Sekkisui is the brand of seven and I comprising of skin-care products that ally japanese and chinese ingredients.
• Botanical Force are skincare products formulated from plants and are also additive-free.

Fresh products that are available at the 7-eleven japan are :

City Shop is a chain store providing imported foods and other basic items, to the Chinese market. 

The ranges of products includes:

• Dairy
• Chilled and fresh
• Groceries
• Condiments
• Seafoods
• Drinks

Over the years, City shop has innovated and started to provide organic food items to its customers.

Show Gourmand is a foodservice company that has two main activities. It is a chain of bakery shops located in Paris, which operates 10 outlets under two banners, "Show Gourmand" and "La Grange à pain". And Show Gourmand also provides a catering service for individuals and professionals, organizing reception and delivering lunch boxes. It has its own production center of 5000m² in Vigny. Show Gourmand provides 15.000 lunch boxes per year, serves 9000 customers a day and organises about 200 receptions each year. 

Founded in 1994, NorgesGruppen is a retail group operating in the wholesale, retail and food service industries. Its headquarters is based in Oslo, Norway. 

The company operates more than 1800 grocery stores under various banners. 

In the wholesale sector, the business operates a subsidiary, ASKO and the cash & carry wholesaler chain, Storcash. 

NorgesGruppen also owns a coffee refinery, Joh Johannson Kaffee. Moreover, the firm ventured outside Norway and entered Denmark by acquiring Dagrofa in 2013. The business also owns Pisiffik, a chain of stores in Greenland.

In the financial year 2020, NorgesGruppen achieved a turnover of € 10.2 billion. Moreover, the company had a market share of 44% in 2020. Currently, the Group employs more than 40,000 people from 70 different nationalities. 

Furthermore, the business received the Coveted NACS sustainability award in 2021. 

NorgesGruppen’s subsidiary UNIL is responsible for developing the firm’s private labels. The company offers products under its own labels which make its stores stand out. Some of these private labels are (but not limited to):

• Joh Kaffe: a brand of coffee.
• Ali: a range of coffee.
• Jacobs: a range of products developed by working with the Culinary Academy.
• Fjellbrod: a brand offering bread.
• Evergood: a coffee brand.

NorgesGruppen works with 1200 suppliers that include large and small local brands.

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

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates its own distribution centres and offers its own fleet management solutions.   

Concerning sustainability, NorgesGruppen is working towards reducing food waste, using less plastic in its packaging and promoting recycling.

Lagardère Travel Retail is a subsidiary of the Lagardère Group, a global leader in content production and distribution, which is involved in the full range of Duty Free categories from liquor, perfume and cosmetics, tobacco, fashion, accessories, confectionery and fine food. The firm started as a bookstore in 1852 in Paris which then expanded to become one of the leading businesses in the sector. 

Moreover, Lagardère Travel Retail specialises in 3 main sectors:

• Travel Essentials
• Duty Free & Fashion
• Foodservice

Furthermore, Lagardère Travel Retail also created its own store concepts tailored to the needs of each region, providing travel goods, gifts, souvenirs, electronics and multimedia products. 

Lagardère Travel Retail established partnerships with TripAdvisor Premium, Too Good To Go, Grab, ZeCharger, SmartHamster and others, to provide its customers with digital facilities.

Finally, the company owns restaurants in tranzit areas providing fresh and simple high-quality food. 

In 2015, the company created its foodservice business line, So! Coffee and Lagardère Travel Retail launched the New Age Beauty concept in Paris in 2018 as well as other foodservice chains such as 28 Smullers shops, which was acquired in 2019.

Lagardère Travel Retail operates in 42 countries including Germany, Africa, France, Czech Republic, Poland and many others. The firm also partnered with Pierre Herme to start its operations in Japan in 2020.

In 2022, Lagardere Travel Retail was launched in Peru and joined forces with WHW in the middle east. Additionally, the world’s largest Aelia Duty Free store was opened the previous year in Rome.

Many partnerships with renowned chefs such as Thierry Marx, Michael Symon, David Bull and others, were made to introduce innovative concepts to the firm’s operations.

In addition, Lagardère Travel Retail owns over 4850 stores in 260 airports and 710 railway stations.

In 2021, Lagardère Travel Retail achieved a turnover of €2.9 billion and currently employs 20 000 employees. In addition, the travel retail sector represents 39% of the total group’s turnover.

Several awards was won by Lagardère Travel Retail including Top Employer Award 2020, Airport Smoothie or Juice Bar of the Year 2019 and many others by The Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Awards, as well as FAB Superstars 2021.

Lagardère Travel Retail works with numerous well-known and luxury brands such as Fendi, Hugo Boss, Levi’s, M&M’s, Burger King, Starbucks and many more.

Furthermore, Lagardère Travel Retail operates its own brands which are as follows(not limited to):

• Relay: offers a variety of travel essentials in 1037 stores across 14 countries
• Tech2go: provides digital tools in 9 stores in 3 countries
• Aelia Duty Free: offers perfumes, tobacco, makeup and many others through 146 stores in 15 countries
• Hubiz: offers fresh food to go via 72 stores in 4 countries

In 2019, the firm launched PEPS (Planet.Ethics.People.Social), a CSR strategy to help the environment.  Lagardère Travel Retail is planning on banning non-reusable plastics and reducing 50% of its food waste by 2025. Moreover, Lagardère Travel Retail donated €700 000 to charities.

Gotta Perfumerias, a family business, is a chain of cosmetics shops which was established in 1992 in Spain. At present, Gotta Perfumerias operates 55 shops in Spain and an online shop. 

Gotta Perfumerias offers products in the personal care category which includes fragrances, hair care, skincare, makeup, face care, etc. 

Products from brands such as Jean Paul Gautier, Lancome, L’Oreal Paris, Cottage, Paco Rabanne, Clinique, Guerlain, etc. can be found in Gotta Perfumerias stores. 

Gotta Perfumerias’s online shop can be accessed on www.perfumeriasgotta.com

DELINERO GmbH operates as an online-marketplace for food. The company provides meat, hams, and sausages; fish and seafood; cheese; fruits and vegetables; sauces and creams; pasta and rice; salt, herbs, and spices; oil and vinegar; tea, coffee, and cocoa; wine, spirits, and beer; fruit drinks; sweets; breads and rolls; antipasti and olives; spreads; cereals; cooked meals; and gift baskets and presents.

It serves customers in Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Austria, Greece, Denmark, and Scotland.  The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Hamburg, Germany. As of May 25, 2015, DELINERO GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Gruner + Jahr AG & Co KG.

Dina Farms, Egypt’s largest private farm. Dina Farms currently has a total of eight stores nationwide with a monthly turnover of EGP 12 million. The retail arm of Dina Farms was initially focused on providing the market with fresh products sourced from the farm including premium quality diary, meat and produce. 

By building efficient relationships with suppliers and implementing a centralized retail system Dina Farms was able to grow from only two outlets with revenue of EGP 35 million to 8 outlets. The company has signed the contract for 2 new stores and plans to add 2 additional outlets before year’s end to reach a total of 12 stores. 

Dina Farms is Egypt’s largest dairy producer and a key supplier of fresh produce to local markets. In addition to its own highly successful, premium brand of fresh pasteurized milk products, which today lead the market with a 67% market share, the company is also the largest supplier of raw milk to leading local producers of processed dairy products

Australian United Retailers Limited (AURL) is an independent retail supermarket group operating under the “FoodWorks” label. Foodworks was created when FoodWorks Supermarket Group Ltd (FSG) and Australian United Retailers (AUR) merged in 2004. Currently, the company manages 650 supermarkets and convenience stores across 7 states in Australia. All of its stores are franchised and its 2 offices are based in Victoria and Queensland.

In 2017, Foodworks Supermarket launched 3 new store formats which are:

• Foodworks Supermarket: This particular store format targets families and primary shoppers situated in big cities and towns. It focuses mostly on fresh food.
• Foodworks Local: It targets mostly elderly people living in regional areas.
• Foodworks Express: This is mainly for people who are passing the traffic, public transport users and residents living in the locality. The retail format offers mostly confectionery, drinks and fresh meals.

By achieving an annual sales of €1.9 billion, Foodworks Supermarket became Australia’s largest truly independent supermarket group. Moreover, the enterprise welcomes over 3 million customers weekly.

The retailer provides a wide assortment under the following categories:

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

Brands such as Mighty Soft, Helga’s, Meadow Lea, and many more collaborate with Foodworks Supermarket.

Furthermore, Foodworks Supermarket owns a private label which is known as:

• Best Buy: products such as meat, laundry powders, honey, etc, are provided.

Pertaining to logistics, the company partnered with CEVA logistics who is in charge of warehousing and distribution to all foodworks stores across Australia. 

Several of its stores offer online shopping as well.

Vitalyur is a retailer which has been established in the year 1995 and is headquartered in Minsk, Belarus. The firm operates 49 stores across the country and they collaborate with numerous suppliers from Norway, Uk, Russia, Iceland, Finland, etc…

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

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

Concerning the logistics measures, the firm operates their own fleet of 46 trucks in order to carry out deliveries.

Spinneys Group has been founded in the late 90’s in the Middle East. The retailer operates hypermarkets and supermarkets in countries such as Lebanon, Egypt, Qatar and through a franchise agreement, the firm expanded the business in the UAE and Oman.

The firm focuses on expansion and their main investor namely Abraaj Capital is the one to support the regional expansions projects.

Furthermore, more than 90,000 customers are served daily in the stores.

Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, Amazon is an e-commerce platform providing its services worldwide. Its headquarters is based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Initially known as an online marketplace for books, Amazon has now diversified its product categories into a vast range of food and non-food items. 

Currently, the enterprise operates 606 physical stores in different formats. More than 130 million customers visit the Amazon website monthly. Furthermore, the firm provides its services in the following regions: Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Oceania.

Moreover, the retailer manages various subsidiaries including Amazon web series, Zoox, Kuiper Systems, Amazon Lab126, etc. Amazon operates a learning centre called AWS Digital Training where it offers more than 500 digital courses for free.

Amazon achieved a turnover of € 293.8 billion in 2021 and has a total workforce of 1,468,000 people. 

In addition, as of 2022, Amazon ranks No.2 on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies. The firm gained recognition through Linkedin Talent Awards, US. Edition by winning the Diversity Champion and Best Employer Brand, 2021. 

Amazon provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories:

• Savoury Grocery: snacks, crisps, crackers, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, cookies, honey, etc.
• Drinks: flavoured water, energy drinks, sparkling drinks, etc. 
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, ready-meals, meat, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, fruits, soups, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, butter, etc.
• Personal Care: skincare, hair care, nail care, etc.
• Household: toilet papers, detergents, sprays, etc.

Some of the brands available include Reese's, Kraft, Lays, Augason Farms, etc. 

Today, Amazon offers a range of private labels such as (not limited to):

• Happy Belly: Under this brand, products such as coffee and dried fruits are available.
• Wickedly Prime: This brand is dedicated to the category of savoury grocery.
• Amazon Echo: This brand is dedicated to electronics.
• Amazon Basics: This brand includes products such as stationeries, cushions, bags, etc...

Furthermore, the company possesses certifications such as USDA, RSPO, CPC, etc. 

With regards to the logistics solutions, Amazon operates a fleet of electric vehicles and has more than 175 warehouses with more than 150 million square feet of space worldwide. 

Concerning sustainability, the retailer is working to reinvent and simplify its sustainable packaging options to minimise waste and ensure damage-free delivery. 

In fact, the aim of the company is to invest in renewable energy to meet the climate pledge, its commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040. 

Amazon's online platform can be accessed on: www.amazon.com.

Qalaa Holdings’ investments in agrifoods aim to overcome challenges facing the agricultural and food production sector in Egypt and the region. Qalaa Holdings’ companies in the agrifoods sector bring trusted household names to market, from tahina and halawa made by Rashidi El-Mizan to fresh milk and meat from Dina farms and fresh juices and dairy products made by Enjoy,

TONS RAW MILK

Dina Farms Sales (FY15)

49,869

TONS AGRI PRODUCTS

Dina Farms Total Sales (FY15)

17,217

COWS

Dina Farms Total Herd (FY15)

23/9,785

RETAIL STORES/RETAIL SPACE

Total Retail Stores and Retail Space

Clicks Group is South Africa's leading pharmacy, health and beauty retailer.

Clicks Group  operates under the following banners and subsidiaries:

• Clicks: 704 stores and 545 in-store pharmacies.
• Claire’s: over 3000 stores offering jewelry and accessories
• GNC: a retailer of supplements and wellness products
• The Body Shop: the company holds the franchisee license for The Body Shop in South Africa
• UPD: a wholesaler supplying health stores, pharmacies, hospitals, etc. 
• Musica: a retailer of music and entertainment merchandise.

The company operates its stores in South Africa as well as Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini and Lesotho. Furthermore, Clicks also manages an online shop.

By 2019, 15413 people worked for Clicks Group.

Clicks Group’s turnover increased by 7.2% in 2019, compared to the previous year. Its turnover from its health and beauty businesses rose by 10.5%.

Clicks is the market leader in South Africa in hair care, colour cosmetics, vitamins & supplements, skin care & bath additives. 

Clicks Group launched its own brand, Eucerin which consists of skincare products. 

Clicks Group operates its  own sophisticated logistics and a centralised distribution system.  

UPDATES ON CLICKS ON 28/09/2020

Clicks Group  is looking for products for its own label in the personal care category such as hair care, hygiene, skincare, oral care, etc. 

Headquartered in Switzerland, Markant group is the largest trading and service cooperation in the food trade in Europe. Markant Group was founded in 1950. The cooperation regroups 150 retailers mainly supermarket and hypermarket groups. Markant Group has expanded over the years and is now present in Czech Republic, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. 

Overall Markant organized with its specialized subsidiaries merchandise served  more than 20,000 outlets in the food distribution business.

1000 people are employed at Markant Group. 

Markant Group now works with 150 retail partners including (but not limited to) Budni, Bako, Agravis, Conway, Chef Culinar, Globus, etc.

Markant group works in partnership with 14000 industrial companies that manufacture food, personal care, household products, etc.

In addition to supplying their partners with brands, Markant Group has also developed its private labels that include food, animal feed as well as drugstore products. The brands are developed according to the needs of the market and Markant Group maintains high quality for all the products. 

UPDATES ON MARKANT GROUP ON 29/05/2018

Markant Group is responsible for sourcing products for Metro and Real mainly for private labels. The company’s purchase increased from  € 400 million to € 900 million. In fact because of the same reason, Real and Metro experienced 30-40% staff reduction especially in their purchasing department. Markant uses the software Agecore for sourcing and private labels which are 100% sourced by Markant are:

• TIP

• Real Quality

• Aro Deutschland

• Fine Life

UPDATES ON MARKANT GROUP ON 07/01/2020

Markant Group has acquired BLOC which is involved in brand and private label management. The firm manages brands like Winny, Best of, Peltri, etc on behalf of their clients which include Trendy Foods, Spar and many more. 

It has been decided by Markant Group that Markant Germany will be handing BLOC. The subsidiary ZHG will be responsible for the private labels handled by BLOC while the other subsidiary Intergast will be managing the brands. 

Engrotus owns and operates different channels such as:

• Supermarkets
• wholesale shopping centers
• Filling stations
• Drug stores.

Founded in 1989 and based in Celje, the retail group manages 350 supermarkets and wholesale stores including both owned and franchised stores.

The firm also provides the following services:

• Entertainment
• Play corners
• Catering services
• Petrol stations

Backed by the success of the largest shopping center in Algiers, Ardis plans to open five new centers in Oran, Biskra, Tizi-Ouzou, Ouargla and Annaba shortly.

On a medium term, the strategy aims to settle Ardis in all agglomerations over 50 000 citizens, with a vision of a shopping center including a leisure area of 10,000 sqm, a shopping area of 20,000 m² and a hypermarket of 10 000m².

With a wide product selection estimated at 40 000 references in a hypermarket organized into 4 universes. Its products categories include sweet & savory grocery, drinks, frozen, chilled & fresh, dairy and bazar. Also it mainly deals with branded products. 

With nearly 70% of the turnover of the hypermarket, the food retail universe is composed of consumer goods, fresh produce, especially  'professional catering "which are produced by our bakers, pastry chefs and caterers. Moreover, it is interesting to know that they have more than 50,000 clients. 

Numidis is the subsidiary of Cevital group. Popularly known by the brand UNO, Numidis is based in Alger and operates in the mass distribution sector. The company has developed its network through chain of stores. Those stores are of different formats ;

• hypermarkets
• supermarkets
• convenience stores

The expansion of Numidis has led the latter to become leader among the hypermarket chains and also the largest. From its first convenience store opened in 2007 to now with the recent opening of its 5th hypermarket in 2016 where 50,000 SKUs are provided. The 5th hypermarket has a sales area if 5000 square meters. In fact Cevital group was the1st private company and at the same time the 1st private employer in Algeria.

Cevital has also other subsidiaries and they are as follows:

• CeviAgro
• Cevital
• Nolis
• Numidis

Indeed since 2015, a food processing unit was set up pertaining to the following activities:

• Through the UNO stores ; the distribution of food and non-food items
• Specialist retail : concerning the personal household appliances
• Ceviagro - agricultural production -  1,500,000 tonnes of sugar produced
• Management of shopping centres - Managed by Sierra Cevital
• Agri-food production - 80% of the business sector

The group has also established a buying team for the purchase and import of products where they deal with brands like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, RB. Moreover Unidis has 30% of annual growth and owns 26 subsidiaries in 3 continents.

The company wants to set the standard and establish a good working realationship and network with its customers as well as suppliers and shareholders.

Founded in 1973 in Bahrain, Landmark Group is recognised as one of the largest retail groups that provides value-driven products for the entire family through a diverse portfolio of core retail brands. In 1990, Landmark Group moved its headquarters to the United Arab Emirates. 

Landmark Group is present in countries such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, India, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, UK, USA, etc, through its different banners. Landmark Group manages 2300 stores in 21 countries. 

The company has spread its various activities in different sectors like :

• Retail
• Hospitality
• Malls

In the retail sector, Landmark Group operates several banners that include supermarkets and retail stores which include:

• Babyshop
• Splash
• Shoe Mart
• Centrepoint
• Iconic
• Homecentre
• Shoe Express
• Home Box
• E Max
• Lifestyle
• Easybuy
• Spar

The company also operates various international banners offering products such as cosmetics, lifestyle and fashion products. These include:

• Lipsy London
• Carpisa
• Ecco
• Kurt Geiger
• Pablosky
• Steve Madden

Landmark Group is also present in the hospitality sector, running restaurants, hotels and wellness businesses. Landmark Group also holds the franchise license for several chains. In the hospitality sector, the firm operates the following banners:

• Fitness First
• Citymax Hotels
• Balance Spa & Salon
• Fun City
• Fun Block
• Funworks
• Funvill
• Tridom
• Carluccio’s
• Chizen
• Max’s
• Nando’s
• Zafran
• All About Chicken
• Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Landmark also operates 10 malls under the name Oasis Malls in Bahrain, Oman, UAE and KSA. The malls feature various shops from the banners which are operated by the group. 

In the financial year 2021, Landmark Group achieved a turnover of €10 billion and employs more than 55,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm received the “Great Place To Work” Asia July 2021 award. 

Landmark Group has been operating an online fashion store, STYLI since 2019 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. 

Landmark Group has joined hands with Dubai Cares in order to to launch the Education Uninterrupted to support children to be able to afford a computer to be able to follow classes online due to the pandemic.

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.landmarkgroup.com/ae/en/Stylishop.com 

Founded in 1968 by Édouard Le Joncour, Jacques Bossard and Viviane Le Noir, Giphar operates as a group of French dispensary pharmacists. The company currently constitutes a network of around 1,370 pharmacies and is headquartered in France. 

Giphar has an application, My Pharmacist Giphar, which allows the customers to access the products of the company online. 

In 2021, Giphar group acquired Medadom teleconsultation terminals, which provides the company with teleconsultation services. 

The firm partners with clients such as Sigvaris Group, Thuasne, Radiante, etc. 

Furthermore, the business also owns a training company, Hémisphère Santé, which provides its services to healthcare professionals. 

With a workforce of more than 10,000 poeple, Giphar achieved a turnover of € 2.3 billion in 2022. 

Several products are available in the personal care category such as hair care, body care, food supplements, etc. 

Additionally, various services such as pharmacy services, smoking cessation, diabetes screening and monitoring, etc are also provided. 

Giphar also owns private labels such as:

• Laboratoire Giphar: offer a wide range of products in the personal care category such as hair care, body care, etc
• Libéoz: provides medical equipment for autonomy and mobility. 

Concerning logistics, Giphar owns 3 warehouses in areas such as Grandvilliers, Castelaneau-le-lez, Angers. Moreover, it aims to open a new warehouse named Dijon .

With regards to the community, the company indulges in several measures such as organising national information and prevention campaigns, screening for diabetes, hypertension, asthma, etc. 

In 1990, just as Poland enters the free-market economy, an important part of the country’s history, Jacek Szwajcowski and Zbigniew Molenda founded Medicines, a pharmaceutical wholesaler. The company was renamed as Pelion in 2014.

In 1998, the business was quoted on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, becoming the first pharmaceutical group to be listed publicly. 

In 1999, the company entered a merger with one of the largest pharmaceutical distributors in the hospital market in the country, Urtica. 

In 2004, Medicines entered the retail market in Poland and operated its stores under 3 banners:

DOZ Apteki

DOZ Drogerie

Natura beauty stores

The business also entered the Lithuanian market under the banners:

Gintarine Vaistine

Norfos Vaistine

Limedika

In 2011, following a reorganisation, Pelion classified its businesses into 4 distinct areas:

Hospital  Sales

Retail Sales

Wholesale

Services for manufacturing

The company operates more than 840 branches of its own and franchises as well. 

Pelion Poland achieves a turnover of over €2 billion each year and currently employs over 10,000 people.

Pelion was awarded the CSR Silver Leaf in 2017 and as from 2011, it was included in the Respect Index for 5 consecutive years. Pelion also won the Oar of Business statute in 2015. 

The business operates a warehouse of 105000 m2. 

In 2019, Pelion invested € 47 million in expansion, innovation and energy efficient improvement. Furthermore, the firm also announced that additional investments would be made in order to upgrade its warehouse and its stores. 

lAustway Group is an outstanding multi-variety investment Group in Australia which has well-known reputations in Foods manufacture industry and chain-corporation, which has many wholly-owned subsidiaries: Helmsman Foods Co.,ltd. in Australia, Goodhousekeeping Chain Group ( The top one corporation in Victoria and the top five in whole Australia), etc., In China Austway has Genuine Foods (Shanghai) Co.,ltd., Genuine Technology (Shanghai) Co.,ltd., Austway Shanghai Foods Co.,ltd., Austway Tianjin International Trading Co.,ltd.  and Austway Hongkong International Trading Co.,ltd.

Try the World is bringing the best international Foods directly to American Homes. Each month, Try The World send a box of gourmet foods from a new country to their subscribers across the US.

Partenering with Try the World is the easiest way to expand in US. You focus on production, they take care of the rest.

Items are sourced from their country of origin and they make every effort to work with small, family-owned companies who follow traditional and artisanal methods of production. 

More than a box per month, Try the World is an Online retailer shipping all over the US.

They have:

- 60 000 subscribers

- Over 450 000 unique site visits/month

- 180 000 social media followers

- 200 000 email subscribers

Orkidia is an importer based in Austria. The company is known for marketing food items in Germany and Austria, enabling foreign brands to enter these 2 markets. Orkidia is also a developer of private labels. 

As a brand developer, Orkidia works with a number of producers, devising the appropriate marketing and distribution strategies according to each brand’s needs. The firm can help clientswishing to develop their own label find the right producer easily. 

Orkidia works with several supermarket chains and stores such as Globus, Edeka, Real, Rewe Group, Maxi Market, etc. 

Producers working with Orkidia can benefit through 3 customized packages:

• Full Service Distributor: Orkidia will handle everything from the marketing to the distribution and logistics.

• Food Agency: Orkidia will handle the sales and marketing while the producer is responsible for the logistics and delivery.

• Food Broker: Orkidia takes care of all logistics and delivery. 

Concerning the logistics, Orkidia operates a total of 9 warehouses in Germany and Austria. Furthermore, Orkidia also distributes products to its clients. 

lAustway Group is an outstanding multi-variety investment Group in Australia which has well-known reputations in Foods manufacture industry and chain-corporation, which has many wholly-owned subsidiaries: Helmsman Foods Co.,ltd. in Australia, Goodhousekeeping Chain Group ( The top one corporation in Victoria and the top five in whole Australia), etc., In China Austway has Genuine Foods (Shanghai) Co.,ltd., Genuine Technology (Shanghai) Co.,ltd., Austway Shanghai Foods Co.,ltd., Austway Tianjin International Trading Co.,ltd.  and Austway Hongkong International Trading Co.,ltd.

lGenuine Foods China is invested by Austway Group of Australia. The main business is retail and distributor imported foods in China market.   Headquarter located in Australia, and also set up branch offices in Europe, Africa, New Zealand, and Dubai, which makes Austway Group sales thousands Foods with more than 30 brands from more than 30 countries.

365diandao.com is an e-commerce platform which was founded in 2010 and is now part of Shounong Food Group. Furthermore, the company doesn’t rely solely on its own platform but sells the products on other e-commerce platforms like Tmall and Amazon.

The company is looking for products in the sweet grocery, savory grocery, drinks, dairy, chilled and fresh and personal care categories.

Under the sweet grocery category, the company is looking for products such as chocolate, candy and biscuits.

For the savory grocery category, the firm wishes to work with suppliers of rice, grain, oil and related products

For the drinks category, 365diandao.com is looking for products such as drinking water, carbonated drinks, wines and juices.

Under the dairy category, the firm is looking for suppliers of milk and related products.

For the chilled and fresh category, the company is sourcing suppliers of seafood and meat.

Under the personal care category, the firm wishes to work with suppliers of oral care, beauty and skincare, makeup and mother and baby care products.

The company works with international brands such as Julie’s, Lays, Nestle, Olivoila and Quaker.

The online shop is accessible on http://www.365diandao.com/

Hunan Joindoor Supermarket is a large Hunan-based chain retail enterprise serving the whole country. The company was established in July, 2000. As the first hypermarket in Hunan, the company takes the lead to occupy the shares of retail market with its fresh business form. In September of that year, the company's flagship store—Chaoyang Store was opened and its RMB 550 million sales revenue of one single store has always had obvious regional advantages. On April 29, 2011 the company formally joined HNA Group and became a member of HNA Retailing.

Currently the company has 67 stores including 19 hypermarkets, 11 comprehensive supermarkets and 37 convenience stores in total. Its stores are distributed in Changsha, Yueyang, Yiyang, Changde, Hengyang, Zhuzhou, Loudi, Xiangxiang. With its total operating area of 300,000 square meters, the company now has over 4800 employees. The company is committed to provide customers with the most valuable services and integrate the best resources by insisting on the business purpose of being close to life and offering services for the community and the operation philosophy of “integrity, performance, and innovation” as well as integrity management. At present, the company mainly engages on sales of twenty thousand varieties of goods, such as fresh food, daily provisions, clothing, shoes and hats, household appliances. Besides its “one-stop” shopping concept offered for customers, its elegant and comfortable shopping environment, sincere and enthusiastic service, superior quality and competitive price have won the favor and trust of the majority of consumers and it has established a good reputation and corporate brand image. The company realized the sales revenues of more than RMB 2 billion in 2012.

Oliviers & Co group manages the various stores of the same name. The stores are spread across France and the company also provides different websites for countries such as:

• Denmark
• United States
• Greece
• Norway
• Slovenia
• Sweden
• Taiwan

Oliviers & Co caters for the different needs of customers by providing different ranges of products :

• Condiment
• Grocery
• Accessories
• Cosmetics

The company has developed its own brands, and the products are derived from olive oil, which is the core ingredient of the company. The principal business activity of Oliviers & Co is the production of olive oil and derivatives as well as commercialisation of the final products.

To expand its business, the company launched the opening of stores across France, and dedicated websites for overseas clients.

Woolworths Group was founded in 1924 by Percy Christmas, Stanley Chatterton, Cecil Scott Waine, George Creed and Ernest Williams. The company is based in Australia and started as a retailer of food items before diversifying into other areas including financial services & insurance.

At present, Woolworths Group manages its businesses in Australia and New Zealand.

Woolworths Group also operates the subsidiary Endeavour Group which involves its hospitality business and the wine retail business. 

Woolworths Group operates under the following banners:

• Woolworths Supermarkets: a chain of 995 stores in Australia

• Countdown: a chain of  181 retail stores in New Zealand

• BWS: a chain of 1100 stores in Australia

• Dan Murphy’s: 238 stores involved in the alcoholic beverage business

• BIG W: 183 stores in Australia

Woolworths Group achieved a turnover of € 35 billion in 2019, indicating a rise of 5.6% in revenue compared to the previous year. The firm employs over 196000 people.

Woolworths Group offers a range of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: spices, chips, crackers, oil, vinegar, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: breakfast cereals, jam, honey, etc.

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

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

• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, seafood, deli specialities, etc.

• Frozen Food: fruits, vegetables, desserts, etc.

• Personal Care: oral care, hair care, skincare, fragrances, etc. 

• Household: laundry care, disinfectant, bleach, air freshener, etc.

Some of the brands distributed include Smiths, Allen’s, Ceres Organics, Bragg, etc.

Furthermore, Woolworths Group also developed its own brand, Woolworths which involves food and non-food products.

Woolworths Group has been investing in projects for the protection of wildlife in Australia. Furthermore, the business is also working with its suppliers in order to improve animal welfare. It must also be noted that by 2020, its brands of tea, coffee, chocolate and sugar will be sustainability certified.

Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets Company is a Saudi Arabia-based joint stock company. Its main activities are food wholesaling, grocery stores and malls. The firm conducts its business activities in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. 

Furthermore, the business operates around 275 stores in Saudi Arabia and more than 45 stores in Egypt. Abdullah Othaim Markets operates an online shop as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Abdullah Alothaim Markets achieved a turnover of € 2.5 billion and employed around 8,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that Forbes Middle-East classified Abdullah Alothaim Markets among the 100 largest public companies in the Middle-East in 2020. 

Abdullah Alothaim Markets offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

• Sweet grocery: sweets, sugar, cereal, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: canned food, rice, sauces, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, cream, butter, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, vegetables, fruits, etc. 
• Frozen: ice cream, pastries, seafood, etc. 
• Drinks: juices and water.
• Personal care: soaps, shampoo,  body wash, etc. 
• Household: disinfectants, air fresheners, detergents, etc.

In addition, the business endorses multiple brands such as Belvita, Oreo, Dove, Nivea, Sadia, etc. 

Abdullah Alothaim Markets also developed a range of products under its own brand which encompasses almost all product categories. 

Moreover, the retailer maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by the international standard ISO 9001:2008. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates its own warehouses with the latest dry and cold storage facilities. In order to conduct a high level of delivery service, Abdullah Alothaim Markets has a refrigerated vehicle fleet. 

With regards to social responsibility, the firm collaborated with Riyadh’s Municipality to clean one million square metres of the wild environment. 

Abdullah Alothaim Markets’s online shop can be accessed on: https://iktissab.othaimmarkets.com/

Founded in 2014, Big Basket is an e-commerce platform based in India which offers food and non-food items. The company offers around 18000 references from over 1000 brands. Bigbasket handles 150000 orders per day. 

Big Basket achieved a turnover of €743 million in 2021 and currently employs more than 35,000 people.

Big Basket offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: cereals, industrial pastries, cookies, etc.
• Savory Grocery: oils, sauces, condiments, flour, etc.
• Drinks: juices, healthy drinks, energy drinks, etc.
• Dairy: Ghee, milk, eggs, etc.
• Frozen Food: snacks, vegetables, meat, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: seafood, meat, poultry, etc.
• Personal Care: baby care, hair care, skincare, hygiene products, etc.
• Household: Cleaners, air fresheners,repellents,etc. 

Brands currently available include Fresho, 24 Mantra, Whisper, Real, Nivea, Comfort, Zespri and many more. 

Instead of paper or plastic bags, the firm delivers products in reusable crates and recyclable trays. 

Big Basket’s online shop can be accessed on www.bigbasket.com

Kazyon is a discount retailer that is managed by Tawfeer for Food Products.The firm is based in Egypt and has expanded to 414 stores in the country which welcome 1.5 million customers each month. There are plans to operate up to 1000 stores by 2020. 

Kazyon achieved a turnover of €27.6 million in 2015 and employed 1400 people during that period. Kazyon intends to create more jobs in the future.  

The retailer provides a wide assortment of goods which are categorised as follows:

• Savory grocery: rice, oil & vinegars, lentils, wheat

• Sweet grocery: jam, cereals, chocolates

• Chilled & fresh: fruits & vegetables, salami, sausage

• Frozen Food: ice cream, burger, chicken

• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, cheese

• Drinks: fizzy drinks, mineral water, juice

• Personal care: hair care, body care, soap

• Household: liquid detergents, sponges, toilet papers

The business activities are dealt with the fleet of vans and trucks that the company possesses. The firm manages its own warehouses and is looking to set up new warehouses as well. 

The UTIC Group (Ulysse Trading & Industrial Companies) , is a Tunisian business which is known mainly as a packaging company. UTIC Group was founded  in 1969 by Taoufik Chaibi. 

The company is currently present in the following sectors:

• Distribution
• Trading
• Cosmetics
• Electromechanical
• Packaging
• Food
• Tourism 

In the distribution sector, UTIC is the franchisee for Carrefour in Tunisia. Furthermore, the company is also present, through its subsidiaries UTC and NADC, in the export industry. UTIC Group also operates the company SPC which operates a shopping mall.

In the cosmetics sector, UTIC owns Ulysse Negoce which is an importer and distributor of cosmetic brands. UTIC also manages Point M, a chain of perfumes stores.

In the packaging sector, UTIC operates a number of companies that offer packaging for food items, cosmetic products, pharmaceuticals, etc. 

UTIC employs 3000 people and in 2018, reached a turnover of € 484 million. 

UTIC Group works with 100 partners in various sectors.

X5 Retail is the 2nd largest multi-format modern food retailer in Russia. Founded in 2006, the mission of the retail group is to offer to its customers in all regions, accessible food products and modern retail services.

Over the years, the group expanded by acquiring several businesses such as Paterson Supermarkets, a number of Pokepochka stores, Sosseddushka stores, etc.

In 2020, X5 Retail had a market share of 12.8% in Russia. 

At present, X5 Retail operates the following banners: 

• 16960 Pyaterochka stores
• 940  Perekrestok shops
• 49 Karusel shops

In 2020, X5 Retail achieved a turnover of € 22.3 billion,indicating a rise of 14.1% compared to the previous year. 339716 people were employed by the company in 2020. 

Concerning the logistics, X5 Retail now manages 41 distribution centres with a total floor area of 1248000 m2. While the chain Pyaterochka operates its own logistics, Perekrestok and Karusel share the logistic facilities. 

X5 Retail manages its own fleet which consists of 4014 delivery trucks. 

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Bearing in mind that the market is constantly changing, X5 Retail has been working on developing new concepts for its stores. By setting up its own digital academy, the firm has been able to introduce new concepts such as self-check out counters, self-scanning and scan & go. 

Furthermore,  X5 Retail has also worked on express delivery mobile applications, becoming the market leader in the online grocery shopping sector in Russia. 

Established in 1976, Bio Zentrale Naturprodukte is a producer, e-retailer and distributor of organic products. Its headquarters is based in Wittibreut, Germany. The company also exports its products in over 25 countries worldwide. Bio Zentrale Naturprodukte is an independent subsidiary within Zertus Group. 

Its products are available on its e-commerce platform as well as in approximately 5,800 stores throughout the country. Its clients include Kaufland, Edeka, Rewe, Real, Rossmann and many others. 

In the financial year 2020, Bio Zentrale Naturprodukte achieved a turnover of €37 million and currently employs approximately 60 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm’s cereal flakes were awarded as one of the 24 winning brands in the dry range by the Lebensmittel Zeitung. 

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

• Sweet grocery: honey, snacks, sugar, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: pastas, flours, cereals, etc. 
• Drinks: different flavours of juice. 
• Chilled & fresh: delicatessens, ready meals, sauces, etc. 

The firm caters for consumers with specific food needs as it provides a range of gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, protein source and fiber source products. 

The company provides its products under its own brands known as Kraft de Natur and BioKids. Kraft de Natur brand includes products such as spreads, sugar, baking powder, etc. As for BioKids, this line is dedicated to children which includes products such as ketchup, cocoa drinks, fruit puree, etc. 

Bio Zentrale Naturprodukte maintains the highest quality standards as all its products comply with EU organic regulations. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own warehouse and its sister company Importhaus Wilms manages its deliveries. Moreover, for its online deliveries, the firm partnered with DHL. 

As part of its contribution to the environment, Bio Zentrale Naturprodukte uses grass cardboard and grass paper for its packaging which helps in reducing its carbon footprints. 

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

Tommy Doo is a retail chain which has been established in the year 1992 and is headquartered in Split, Croatia. The firm operates 201 stores in the Croatian regions in the following retail formats: hypermarkets, supermarkets, maximarkets and markets.  

Furthermore, the firm provides various products under the following categories:

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

Besides ,the firm cooperates with Croatian producers and international suppliers from Europe in order to offer the best products on the Croatian market.

In fact, the objective of  the company is to invest in new projects in order to promote a socially responsible business.

Founded in 1992 in France by Denis Dumont, Grand Frais is a chain of 256 grocery stores which are known for the range of fresh and local products.

Grand Frais, unlike major grocery chains across France, has adopted the set up and style of a traditional market. The company has built itself a strong image by offering high quality and fresh products at fair prices. 

Grand Frais reunites several well-established companies, each managing specific product categories. These businesses include Prosol, Despi, Novoviande, Marie Blachere, etc.

Regarding the layout, the stores are set up with 5 distinct areas which are managed by each company:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Dairy
• Bakery
• Butcher
• Grocery

This retail network has proven to be successful as in 2018, Grand Frais was chosen as the favourite store chain in France. The banner is reputed for its wide range of fresh products as well as its range of specialty products such as exotic items, Asian and Middle-Eastern products. 

Most recently, a new store was launched in Luxembourg. 

For 2020, the estimated turnover was € 2.5 billion. Indeed, Grand Frais has been experiencing a constant rise of 15% in its turnover for a few years.

Products in the following categories can be found at Grand Frais:

• Savory Grocery: boulgour, pasta, spices, rice, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: jam, dried fruits, tea, chocolates, etc.
• Drinks: juices, non-alcoholic cocktails
• Dairy: cheese, cream, churned butter, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, seafood, bakery, meat, etc.

Olives and dried fruits can also be purchased in bulk.

Some of the brands which can be found include B&S, Les P’tites Tartines, Grain de Frais, etc. 

With over 800 producers supplying its stores, Grand Frais is able to provide an extensive range of fresh products. In fact, there are around 350 references for its fruits and vegetables category. Many of these varieties can be exclusively found in its stores.

Producers affirm that compared to other retailers, Grand Frais supports its partners by helping them acquire the necessary high environmental value certificates. 

In order to maintain the freshness and high quality of the products, Grand Frais has a well-fined logistics supply chain. Producers deliver their products to 10 collection centers. A fleet of semi-trailers will collect the products and take them to the 2 distribution centres. Once sorted, these products are dispatched to the different stores across France. At all times the cold chain is maintained. 

Moreover, to be able to provide fresh products, Grand Frais operates its own ripening plant which has an area of 13000 m2 and can handle around 50 tons of fruits. The plant’s temperature and humidity is carefully monitored so that the fruits remain of high quality. 

Even in the stores of the group, the area devoted to fresh fruits is fitted with nebulization systems which help to maintain the cold chain. 

SpartanNash is a wholesaler and retailer which owns and operates more than 155 supermarkets and 34 fuel centers in 10 states including Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio. It was created when Spartan Stores, based in Michigan, merged with the Nash Finch Company in 2013.

In 2017, SpartanNash acquired Caito Foods, a company that specializes in the distribution of fresh produce, and Blue Ribbon Transport which is now SpartanNash Logistics.

In 2018, SpartanNash purchased South Bend, Indiana-based Martin's Super Markets.

SpartanNash operates supermarket chains under several banners:

• Dan's supermarket
• D&W fresh market
• Econofoods
• Family fare supermarkets
• Family fresh markets
• Forest hills foods
• German town fresh market
• No frills supermarkets
• Pick nSave
• SunMart
• Our family supermarket
• Valu land
• VG's

Furthermore, some stores run by Spartannash are also equipped with a pharmacy.

The firm distributes to more than 2,100 independent locations and the U.S military commissaries.

In 2021, SpartanNash achieved a turnover of €7.9 billion, up by 12.91% compared to 2020, and employed 11 950 people in 2017.

SpartanNash won the Gold Plate Award for Food Marketing Institute (FMI) in 2017 and 2020, and was ranked on the 1st position on the “Hottest Companies on the Fortune 500” list in 2015.

All its stores offer a  wide variety of quality meats and fresh seafood, bakeries, full-service delis with meal solutions including a broad selection of ethnic and international foods as well as natural and organic products. 

The business also supplies products from its private labels which are as follows(not limited to):

• Our Family: offers grocery, frozen, dairy, meat, general merchandise, health and beauty care items
• Open Acres: provides bakery, deli, produce, meat and seafood
• PAWS Happy Life: offers pet food
• Simply Done: offers household products

Moreover, SpartanNash operates 13 wholesale distribution centers and 7 military DCs as well as the SpartanNash Logistics which enables the company to bring high-quality produce to its stores and customers.

The SpartanNash Foundation was founded as a way to eliminate hunger, provide shelter and support people working in the military. In 2017, SpartanNash donated 5.4 million pounds of food to help fight hunger.

Founded in 2012 by the firm Lone Star Funds, Southeastern Grocers (SEG) is a retail group that manages 3 retail chains in the Southern part of the US such as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina. 

Formerly known as Bi-Lo Holdings, SEG operates a total of 523 stores under the following banners:

• 368 Winn-Dixie stores, 
• 45 Harveys supermarkets
• 26 Fresco y Mas

In 2021, SEG achieved a turnover of €8.2 billion, up by 7.82% compared to 2020, and employed 45 000 people. 

Furthermore, SEG was labeled as A Great Place To Work in 2021. The firm was ranked on the 52nd position in Forbes 2020 as America's Largest Private Companies.

As a measure to support local producers, SEG sources products in proximity to its stores. The retailer is confident that through this approach, it can provide fresh products and avoid food waste as the products do not have to be shipped over long distances. 

To ensure that producers provide high quality products, SEG demands that they are GAP certified. In the case of meat products, the suppliers must meet animal welfare standards and compliance. 

Concerning seafood, SEG collaborates with seafood sustainability organisations to make sure that its suppliers operate sustainable fisheries which meet the BAP, SFP and GAA standards. 

Moreover, the company sources cage-free eggs.

To protect the environment, SEG is working towards using reusable and recyclable packaging wherever possible. In addition to this, the company is also reducing packaging and opting for compostable and biodegradable options.

Albertsons is a retail group which was founded in 1939 by Joe Albertson in Idaho, USA. The firm operates 2277 stores across 34 states in total. Albertsons specialises in the distribution of groceries and other food and non-food items.  In 2015, Albertsons acquired Safeway which was running 1075 supermarkets in 29 cities as well as 70 stores owned by Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company. In 2017, it purchased meal kit company, Plated and Albertsons’s largest store named Albertsons Market Street in Meridian, Idaho was opened in 2019. The firm is part of Cerberus Capital Management.

Albertsons operates several retail chains under the following banners:

• Acme Markets
• Albertsons
• Albertsons Market
• Amigos
• Andronico’s
• Carrs
• Haggen
• Jewel-Osco
• Lucky
• Market Street
• Pak ‘n Save
• Pavilions
• Randalls
• Safeway
• Shaw’s 
• Star Market
• Tom Thumb
• United Supermarkets
• Vons

All of Albertsons stores feature a bakery, deli, meat counter, produce department and seafood counter. Some of them also have store banks, pharmacies as well as coffee counters, salad bars and juice bars.

There were 325 000 people that were employed by Albertsons in 2020 and the business achieved a turnover of €59 billion in 2021, up by 11.6% compared to 2020.

Albertsons was ranked 53rd in the Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations in 2018.

Furthermore, Albertsons operates various private labels under various banners. Some of them are (but not limited to):

• Signature: a brand featuring food and non-food items such as fresh fruits, vegetables, household products, etc.
• Refreshe: a range of soft drinks and mixers
• Open Nature: a brand of organic and natural products
• Pantry Essentials: a range of low priced products 

Moreover, 1100 brand new items are launched by Albertsons’ private labels every year. 

O Organics is one of the nation's largest brands owned by Albertsons which offers USDA-certified organic products and has sales of over €850 million per year.

Additionally, every seafood item marked “Responsible Choice”  is harvested sustainably by Albertsons.

The firm supports local hunger relief programs to help people in need. In addition, Albertsons is trying to reduce its carbon footprint by improving fuel efficiency in its trucks, switching to LEDs that use less electricity, and using renewable energy.

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Founded in 1930 by Michael J. Cullen, King Kullen is an American supermarket chain operating under the banners King Cullen and Wild By Nature. Its headquarters is based in Hauppauge, New York. It is noteworthy that King Kullen is recognised as “America’s First Supermarket” as it fulfils all the criterias of a modern supermarket. 

Presently, the business operates 34 King Kullen supermarkets and 5 Wild By Nature outlets across the country. Moreover, King Kullen manages an ecommerce platform as well.

Moreover, King Kullen generates an annual turnover of € 475 million and employs more than 5,000 people.

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

• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, seafood, vegetables, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolate, candy, coffee, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: rice, noodles, spices, etc.  
• Drinks: water, juice, soft drinks, etc.
• Wine & spirits: beer, cider, wine etc. 
• Personal care: deodorant, shampoo, body wash etc. 
• Household: detergent and other cleaning items. 

Brands such as Kelloggs, Kraft Caramels, Kikkoman, Barilla, Hershey, Pepsi, Poland Spring, Modelo, etc, are endorsed by the firm. 

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

• Food Club: This brand includes products such as apple sauce, croutons, canned goods etc. 
• Full Circle: This brand consists of products such as juices, tea, peanut butter, etc. 
• Tippy toes: This brand includes products such as wipes, shampoos, diapers, etc. 
• Top Care: This brand consists of products such as shampoo, vitamins, medicines, etc. 

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

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

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

Founded by Robert P. Ingle in 1963, Ingles Markets is a regional supermarket chain based in the USA. The firm runs 197 stores across 6 states in the southeast including Virginia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia.

Ingles Markets owns supermarkets which goes by the following banners:

• Sav-Mor: is a modern supermarket where all items are readily accessible
• Ingles

Moreover, Ingles Markets operates a subsidiary under the name, Milkco, where the firm supplies dairy and several other products from the drinks category.

Under its wholesale division, Ingles Markets distributes to various clients including food service distributors, grocery warehouses, and independent specialty retailers.

Alongside its stores, Ingles Markets operates 106 gas stations and 109 pharmacies as well. The gas station, "Ingles Gas Express" was established in the early 2000’s and is set up next to the firm’s supermarkets.

In 2021, Ingles Markets achieved a turnover of €3.9 billion, up by 9.7% compared to 2020, and currently employs a total of 27 000 associates.

38% of the items available in the stalls of the supermarkets run by Ingles Markets are purchased from third-party suppliers.

Ingles Markets established private labels which are as follows:

• Harvest Farms: offers natural and organic items
• Laura Lynn: offers potato chips, soft drinks, sugar, etc

Furthermore, Ingles Markets owns and operates 1.65 million square feet of warehouse and distribution facilities, where 62% of the products sold by the firm are produced and distributed. The facility also includes Ingles Markets’ headquarters. A fleet of 193 tractors and 751 trailers are also owned by the firm which serves to carry out deliveries.

Established by George Reese and Irene Harmon in 1932, Harmons Grocery is a 100% family-owned supermarket chain. Its headquarters is based in Utah, United States. 

Presently, the business operates 20 outlets across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Harmons Grocery achieved a turnover of € 830 millions and currently employs 4,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company was awarded the “Blue Plate Good Neighbour Award” by Salt Lake Magazine in 2020. 

Furthermore, a wide assortment of products is available 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 Pedigree, Sea Cuisine, Pacific, General Mills, Quaker Life, Land O Lakes, Kerrygold, Meadowgold, Ben & Jerry’s and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, the retailer also offers a line of organic, vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and many other products.   

Moreover, Harmons Grocery developed its own brand under the name “Harmon” which encompasses almost all product categories. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Fair-trade, Rainforest Alliance, B-Corp and many others. 

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

Furthermore, in April 2022, the company installed 7 new electric charging stations in 3 locations. 

Concerning sustainability, Harmons Grocery reduces its carbon footprint by installing LED lighting, updating refrigeration systems and installing solar panels in its locations. 

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

Founded in 1918 in the US, Giant Eagle started as a grocery company known as Eagle Grocery. The business was sold to the Kroger Company which merged with OK Grocery in 1931 and started operating under the name Giant Eagle. Nowadays, Giant Eagle operates 474 stores (216 supermarkets, 202 GetGo stores, 56 Ricker's stores), including both owned and franchised stores.

In 2018, the company acquired the Ricker’s which is a chain of convenience stores equipped with a gas station.

Giant Eagle operates its stores under various banners:

• Market District: launched in 2006 and now operates 13 stores. 
• Giant Eagle Express: this store is smaller than the supermarkets but offers the same facilities.
• Market District Express: in 2013, the first store launched. The format is similar to the Giant Eagle Express stores.
• GetGo: these are convenience stores which also sell gas at low prices
• GetGo Café + Market: convenience stores offering ready made meals and coffee

Furthermore, Giant Eagle also ventured in pharmaceutical businesses which includes:

• Giant Eagle Pharmacy: since the 1980s, the firm started to operate pharmacies.
• Giant Eagle Contact Lenses: The company partnered with Arlington Lens Supply in 2010 and customers can buy contact lenses on Giant Eagle’s website.

Giant Eagle provides training and classes such as apprentice programs, intern and leadership development programs for its team members. 

Some of the stores run by Giant Eagle also operate Starbucks kiosks and also offer other services which include dry-cleaning, photo processing as well as banking facilities. 

The firm currently employs 32 000 employees and in 2021, Giant Eagle achieved a turnover of €9.6 billion.

Supermarket News ranked Giant Eagle in the 21st position in the "Top 75 North American Food Retailers" and occupies the 41st position on the Forbes List of Largest Private Companies (2020).

Moreover, Giant Eagle (Ohio) supermarket is the world’s first LEED-certified supermarket. Nowadays, the chain operates 8 LEED-certified locations.

Giant Eagle plans on eliminating all plastic packaging by 2025 and achieving zero carbon emissions by 2040. The firm has partnered with Fifth Season, to reduce plastic packaging on products like salads and greens. Biodegradable compressed recycled paper is being opted for instead of plastic. 20 million single-use plastic bags were prevented from being used in just 4 months.

Founded in the US in 1986 by Doug Perry, Macon Brock, and Ray Compton, Dollar Tree is a chain of discount stores that sells items for €0.85(or less). It operates a total of 15 685 shops in 48 states across the US and Canada. Dollar Tree established its e-commerce platform in 2009 which introduces new products every week.

Formerly known as Only $1.00, Dollar Tree operates its stores under 2 banners:

• Dollar Tree
• Family Dollar

Dollar Tree stores sell 3 main types of merchandise which includes:

• Consumable Merchandise: everyday consumables, such as household paper, food, candy, health, and personal care products. 
• Variety Merchandise: toys, stationery, party goods, as well as arts and crafts supplies. 
• Seasonal Goods: holiday items, such as Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and Valentine’s Day decorations and many more

Moreover, a combination Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store concept was launched by Dollar Tree in 2019 and by the end of 2020, the company opened nearly 50 locations.

In 2021, the firm achieved a turnover of €21.6 billion, up by 8.03% compared to 2020, and employs 193 000 people. 

In 2008, Dollar Tree earned a position in the Fortune 500.

Dollar Tree offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: candy, gum, cereals, etc.
• Savory Grocery: canned food, spices, condiments, pasta, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juices, water, energy drinks, etc.
• Personal Care: oral care, skincare, face care, etc.
• Household: laundry care, cleaners, cleaning supplies, etc.

Brands such as Pure Silk, LA Colors, Werther’s Original, Twix, etc, collaborate with Dollar Tree.

Furthermore, Dollar Tree operates 24 distribution centres and regarding deliveries, the business works with carriers and transportation companies such as Instacart and many more.

In 2020, Dollar Tree initiated a process to reduce its environmental impact by using more energy-efficient systems.

Dollar Tree’s online stores can be accessed on www.dollartree.com and www.familydollar.com

Grocery Outlet is a chain of discount supermarkets which was founded by James Read in 1946 in San Francisco, California. The founder purchased government surplus food items and sold them in stores throughout the locality. The firm currently operates 401 shops, several of which run as franchises, in states such as California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada and Pennsylvania.

In 2011, Grocery Outlet expanded to the East Coast by acquiring the chain Amelia's Grocery Outlet based in Pennsylvania.

Furthermore, over 1.5 million customers visit Grocery Outlet each week.

In 2021, the firm achieved a turnover of €2.7 billion, up by 18.2% compared to 2020, and employed a total of 847 people in 2019.

Several products from the following categories are supplied by Grocery Outlet:

• Dairy: milk, cheese, eggs, etc.
• Savory Grocery: snacks, canned food and many others 
• Fresh & Chilled Food: meat, fish, poultry, etc.
• Drinks: beer, wine, soft drinks, etc.
• Sweet Grocery
• Frozen Food
• Personal Care

Grocery Outlet offers natural, gluten-free, vegan and organic items as well.

All Grocery Outlet products come from overstocks and closeouts from various grocery brands and private labels such as Lays, Doritos, Handsome and many others.

Moreover, Grocery Outlet raised €1.9 million to help fight hunger in its surroundings.

In 1928, Wood T and Louise Brookshire founded the grocery chain Brookshire Grocery in Texas, USA. The company started as a small grocer that built its reputation on excellent customer service. At that time, the store was managed by 4 employees and nowadays, there are over 183 stores operating in 3 states including Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas.

In June 2016, Brookshire Grocery acquired 25 stores owned by Wal-Mart which were rebranded as Spring Market.

Moreover,  Brookshire Grocery runs pharmacies as well where one can personalize the taste of their child’s medicine and it operates a mobile app named Telemedicine as well.

Brookshire Grocery manages the following banners:

• Brookshire’s
• Super 1 Foods
• Fresh by Brookshire’s
• Spring Market

Online orders can be made on Instacart or on Curbside Picking, the pickup service developed through Brookshire Grocery’s phone application. 

In 2021, Brookshire Grocery achieved a turnover of €2.2 billion, experiencing a rise of 5.94% compared to 2020. There are currently over 14 000 people working for the company.

There are 3 distribution centres based in Texas and Los Angeles, which handle the logistics operations for Brookshire Grocery. The facilities in Texas consist of bakeries as well as dairy, ice cream, yogurt, fresh-cut, ice and water/drink plants. A fleet of more than 300 trailers and 72 tractors handle all the deliveries.

Moreover, Brookshire Grocery encourages its employees to volunteer and the firm makes frequent corporate donations for community projects in the states it operates its stores. 

The online store of the company can be found on www.brookshires.com

Established in 1934 by Hendrik Meijer, a local barber who decided to venture in the grocery retail business, Meijer is a supercenter chain located in the US. The firm is part of Meijer Companies.

Meijer operates a total of 253 hypermarkets, known as supercenters, providing groceries and department store products. Each hypermarket also has a gas station and a convenience store. 

Moreover, Meijer runs pharmacies in all its locations and also offers free online prescriptions. The company runs an app for its pharmacy line as well. Meijer is a NABP and ACHC accredited firm.

In 2021, Meijer achieved a turnover of €17.7 billion, up by 9.87% compared to 2020. At present, there are 80 000 people who are employed by the business. 

In 2013, Meijer was recognised as one of the top 20 private companies by Forbes. STORES magazine ranked Meijer as one of the 100 fastest-growing retail chains in 2012. The Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion Award was won by Meijer in 2021.

The product categories offered by Meijer include:

• Frozen Food: bread, desserts, ready-meals, meat, etc.
• Dairy: butter, milk, cream, eggs, cheese, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, breakfast cereals, granola bars, etc.
• Savory Grocery: canned food, condiments, rice, oil, spices, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: seafood, meat, charcuterie, fruits, etc.
• Personal Care: hygiene, hair care, face care, oral care, skin care, etc.
• Household: disposables, laundry care, dishwashing, cleaners, etc.

Additionally, Meijer fulfills its customer’s needs with its own brands including:

• Meijer Beauty: a brand of personal care products
• True Goodness by Meijer: a range of savory and sweet grocery products
• Purple Cow: a range of frozen desserts
• Meijer Drugstore: a brand of drugstore products
• Meijer Baby: baby care and baby foods
• Meijer Household Essentials:  a brand of homecare items

To promote its seafood sustainability, Meijer partnered with Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) in order to acquire the certificate Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) and it also possesses the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certificate. Besides, its organic products are USDA certified organic. In relation to its supply chain, it has the C TPAT certificate which is the highest level certification.

Meijer manages its own delivery fleet consisting of 750 trucks and provides home deliveries as well.

The business is investing in renewable energy sources as well as reducing refrigerant emissions and finding innovative ways to use less energy in its stores, in order to reduce its carbon footprint. 

Its online shop can be found on www.meijer.com

Grupo IFA has been present on the market for approximately 50 years as a distribution group in Spain. IFA has more than 5000 stores in Spain and covers more than 3 million square meters. The group is supported by 34 affiliates: Piedra Alimerka Condis Ayala CMD Gadisa SonaeMC Sanchez Vanquez Moyasaus E.Leclerc Grupo Hermanos Martin Ibercudis Unialco Ruiz Condis Dani AhorraMas Cash Lepe GarciaRomo The ranges of products available are: Fruits & vegetables Fish Meat IFA Group owns a market share of 20.3% for the manufacturer brand pertaining to the supermarket channel. Moreover as per Kantar World`panel, the Group has been able to cement its position in Spanish households with 53.7%.

Based in Scotland and owned Eric Herd, Farmfoods is a chain of retail stores specialising in the distribution of frozen food. Founded in 1954, Farmfoods began as a butcher in Aberdeen before expanding. Nowadays, the business runs 320 supermarkets countrywide.

New stores were opened in the year 2020 including Fareham in Hampshire, Pontypridd in south Wales and Dagenham in Kent, the latter in a former Poundstretcher.

With a workforce of 4000 people, Farmfoods achieved a turnover of €1.1 billion in 2020. Its sales were reported to have increased by €792 million, 35%, compared to the previous year.

Products in the following categories are provided:

• Frozen Food: chicken, beef, turkey, etc
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruit and vegetables
• Dairy: milk, eggs and many others
• Household

3 new distribution centres were established in Warrington, Solihull and Bristol. Farmfoods currently manages 4 distribution centres in the country.

In 2025, Farmfoods will source free-range eggs exclusively.

Argel Sud Est is a retail group based in France that has emerged as an expert in frozen food. It is recognised as a trusted company which was founded in 1979 by a group of family businesses. 

Today, the company covers the delivery of frozen products in approximately 70 French departments and it reaches  up to 300 000 families on a daily basis. The company makes its products more accessible through its 80 agencies and 300 delivery consultants.

Argel Sud Est achieved a turnover of €43.9 million in 2015 and employed 391 people during that year. Argel Sud Est now operates 40 stores in France and offers over 1000 references. 

Whilst the company has specialised in frozen foods, over time it has diversified by providing a wider range of products in other categories as well. Nowadays, Argel Sud Est offers products in the categories below:

• Frozen Food: fish, seafood, meat, poultry, desserts, ready meals, vegetables, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, industrial pastries, tea, coffee, infusions, etc.
• Drinks: mineral water, fruit juices, wines, etc.
• Dairy: milk, etc.
• Personal Care: supplements, etc.
• Savory Grocery: pet food, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, wipes, etc. 

Some of the brands available including (but not limited to) Cristaline, Otantic, Bio Conseils, etc.

Furthermore, the company also provides a wide range of products under its private label, Argel, which consists of desserts, frozen foods, juices, etc. 

Concerning the logistics, the firm manages a warehouse where its frozen products are stored at -18 C. The warehouse is constantly monitored and is fitted with an alarm system in case of unpredictable events. Furthermore, Argel Sud Est also manages a fleet of refrigerated delivery trucks. Everyday, the trucks are checked to ensure that they are safe to carry out deliveries.

To maintain quality products, the company constantly mobilizes a team of engineers and quality managers to work in close collaboration with the Research and Product Development department so as to monitor the products. The team ensures that the products are meeting certain specifications and regulations. Moreover, Argel works with an independent laboratory which tests the products’ quality. 

It is also good to note that Argel Sud Est takes an active role in sustainable development plans. First, the paper used for the printing of catalogs is manufactured from wood coming from sustainable managed forests. Argel has also opted to work with a printing partner that doesn’t use toxic products. 

Furthermore, the delivery boxes used are reused and recycled as well. 

Concerning the delivery, all the delivery trucks conform with the Euro 5 standards, hence guaranteeing lower fuel consumption, less harmful emissions and the use of recyclable materials. 

The company has been involved in charitable events to support people with disabilities since 2009. For instance, Argel has been financing sports and musical projects.Argel has helped in purchasing adapted medical equipment for sports for people with disabilities. 

Founded in 2008 and based in Dubai, Ecity General Trading LLC is a part of ALBATHA Group: it has 20 autonomous companies in many sectors like automobiles, pharmaceuticals, contracting, education, real estate, manufacturing, FMCG and electronics. E-City supermarket is one part of the FMCG sector.

E-City Supermarket was founded in June 2013 by Mr Ashok Kumar, an experienced individual in the FMCG sector. 

In addition it has also been mentioned that the giant electronics retail company deployed its ambitious multi-million dollar expansion program to open one of Abu Dhabi’s largest electronics and gadget stores which covers approximately 2000 sqm.

The revenue of the E city supermarket is estimated to be €28 million.

According to Business Ghana, E-city was named as the most admired Retailer-Consumer Electronics 2018 for the second time.  

E City Supermarket offers a wide range of products like:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, etc
• Savory Grocery: vegetable oils, pasta, nuts, etc
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, butter, etc
• Personal Care: cosmetics, baby products etc. 

All of their food is supplied and compliant with HACCP Standards (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point). 

E-city sells more than 100 brands of consumer electronics, computers, telecommunications, and home appliances such as

Moreover Arabian Business has recently published that E-city will soon launch its E-commerce venture.

Ecoveritas, chaîne de supermarchés des aliments biologiques, est une société fondée en 2002 par quatre familles catalanes.

Objectif: faire la meilleure nourriture accessible à tous, la vraie nourriture, offrant la plus large gamme de produits au meilleur prix et avec la certification biologique pour assurer une alimentation saine et savoureuse. 

Lovbjerg is a supermarket chain based in Denmark. In 1926, Lovbjerg was a small grocery shop founded by Christian Lovberg. In 1959, the founder’s 3 sons launched the first supermarket. 

Nowadays, Lovbjerg consists of 15 supermarkets in Denmark.

Lovbjerg achieved a turnover of € 140 million in 2013. 

Lovbjerg offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: crisps, pasta, snacks, sauces, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: cereals, cakes, coffee, chocolate, etc.

• Drinks: wine, juice, ale, etc.

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

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

• Personal Care: oral care, hygiene, hair care, etc.

• Household: a variety of products including cleaners and detergents

Lovbjerg offers products from brands such as Always, Taffel, Pedigree, Kellogg’s,Leni, etc. 

Lulu Group International is a company based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and has been operating since 2000.  Lulu Group International is operating in 23 countries in the Middle East, Asia, USA and Europe.

The company operates 246 stores under the banners Lulu Hypermarket, Lulu Express and Lulu Center. In 2015, Lulu Group International launched its online shop,

It achieves  turnover of €7.4 billion and it employs more than 60,000 employees.

Lulu Group International offers products in the following categories:

• Frozen: ice cream, vegetables, ready-meals, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh: charcuterie, cold cuts, fruits, etc.
• Savory Grocery: spices, canned food, rice,etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, jams, sugar, etc.
• Drinks: fruit juices, soft drinks, water, etc.
• Dairy: eggs, milk, cheese, etc.
• Household: dishwashing liquid, fabric softeners, detergents, etc.
• Personal Care: body care, oral care, hair care, etc.

It also operates in the following sectors:

• Retail
• Distribution
• Hospitality
• Real Estate

Brands such as Vaseline, Labello, Dairy Milk, Pampers, Sensodyne, Fairy, Nestle and many others are endorsed by the firm.

It is noteworthy that Lulu Group also offers organic, gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan, lactose-free, plant-based and eco-friendly products in its portfolio. 

The Group launched their private label products in the year 2003 and today the firm manages approximately 2500 SKUs under their own brands. 

Its private label brands are known as:

• Lulu - This brand is dedicated to all product categories.
• Ikon - electronic products 

In addition, the company maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 22000.

In January 2022, Lulu Group International signed an MoU with the Jammu and Kashmir government to make an investment of Rs 200 crore in order to set up a food processing and logistic hub in Srinagar.  

Moreover, the Group signed a contract with Gulf Warehousing Company for warehousing solutions using state-of-the-art logistics village Qatar facility.

Its online shop can be accessed on: https://www.luluhypermarket.com/en-ae 

Well Santé, is a french company specialised in nutrition aspects involving technological excellence. The company develops and distributes its own products through its website.

Some of its own brands include:

• Isonutris - Food supplements
• Nanophyto - Medical plants & essential oils derived from phytotheraphy
• Nutrilix - foods with the desired effects in micro-nutrition
• Sisensia - Organic cosmetics

All the products of Well Sante are produced in France and have been developed by a dedicated team. The retail group has different target markets such as:

• Students
• Convalescents
• Pregnant women
• Sports persons
• Infants
• Seniors
• Menopaused women
• Drivers
• Men
• Women

Wellsanté also provides specialised products such as:

Their other partnered brands are:

• Ecoffee cup - ecological coffee cup meant to be used and reused
• Vivitex - produced in Italy with the Nexus fiber to be used in clothing production
• Bibol - Household items
• Dooderm - comfortable clothes
• Vedaworld - Ayurvedic products

Presently, the group is willing to deal with more private labels and brands to expand their product portfolio. And they are on the lookout for fruit juices as well as functional juices.

Founded in 2017 by Leigh Dole, Blow Bar Co is a hair salon that also offers beauty care products and services. The company is based in Australia and currently owns 2 salons located in Balmain and Bronte. Another salon was opened with the collaboration of Merivale which is situated in Coogee Pavilion as well as an additional store which was launched with the partnership of the department store, David Jones. 

Furthermore, Blow Bar Co provides services such as hair styling, makeup application, photography and videography.

Additionally, the firm offers personal teams of stylists for events like expos, catwalks, red carpets, weddings and many more, where the firm gets to work with various celebrities including Gigi Hadid, Anna Heinrich and Hailey Bieber.

Blow Bar Co also offers cheese boards and alcoholic beverages to its customers to ensure that they have an exclusive experience.

In 2021, Blow Bar Co was awarded the 'Best Instore Service Winner' in the Jones Beauty Awards.

Blow Bar Co achieved a turnover of €4.9 million in 2021 and employs 15 people.

Products in the personal care category such as soap, body lotion, face cream, etc, are offered by Blow Bar Co.

Brands like Zhuzh, Une Olive En Provence, Nak and many more, collaborate with Blow Bar Co. These are imported from France, UK and several other countries.

Blow Bar Co’s online store can be accessed on www.blowbarco.com

Founded in 2005, Comfort Click is an online retailer operating in the beauty industry. Its headquarters is based in Croydon, United Kingdom. Presently, the company deals in the wholesale and distribution of personal care products across 13 markets internationally. The firm operates its main offices in India, Australia and the UK. 

Comfort Click joined forces with major companies such as ebay, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Hsbc, etc. Besides, the e-retailer operates various online shops such as ShytoBuy, Alt Om Har, SkinCare Total, HairCare Total, Haar Gesundheit, ProdottiCalvizie, Weight World, Le Luna and Animigo. 

Furthermore, Comfort Click has helped several SMEs expand by offering financial support, marketing, networking, finding the right partners, providing business training, etc. 

Comfort Click achieves an annual turnover of €23.3 million and its employee count ranges between 200 to 500 people. 

Moreover, the business offers over 650 references in the personal care category which include:

• Hair care  
• Oral care
• Vitamins 
• Supplements 

The company also has a line of natural and organic products. Various products from brands like Cobeco Cosmetic, emuaid, Makari, etc, are also provided. 

Furthermore, Comfort Click has developed its own labels over time which include (but not limited to):

• Maxmedix: a brand dedicated to vitamins and devices. 
• Animigo: a brand of pet care items.
• Viaman: a range of products dedicated to men. 

The company is strict about the products' quality and is GMP, BRC ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485:2008, ISO 14001:2008, SALSA, Nature and UKAS certified. 

Comfort Click’s buying team sources products across the world from well-known suppliers that conform to its business ethics. It is noteworthy that the firm is the exclusive distributor for selected third party product ranges. Moreover, most of its products are organic certified and Comfort Click’s priority is to work with organic certified manufacturers. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Comfort Click partnered with delivery companies like La Poste, UPS, Royal Mail, City Sprint, etc. 

Concerning sustainability, the business prefers to sell organic products as it helps in reducing carbon emissions. 

Based in Shanghai, RT Mart Limited Shanghai is managed as a membership hypermarket. The company also operates as a subsidiary of Sun Art retail group limited.

The company since its creation in 1998 has become a well established one and in 2004 the 23rd store was opened.

In addition, Auchan and RT Mart have a powerful position in Chinese hypermarket business with 15% market share.

In 2018, Alibaba tech has transformed 100 RT stores.

RT Mart hypermarkets provides only the freshest products for sale for instance meat, vegetables, dairy products are replaced every morning.

Thanks to the joint purchase agreement between Freshippo and RT-Mart, they are able to source from the same suppliers.

The firm Alibaba also has an aim to innovate the additional 300 RT-Mart stores.

RT Mart is looking for suppliers of savory grocery items like oil and flour and sweet grocery items such as cereals. The company wishes to work only with manufacturers rather than importers or resellers. Moreover, RT Mart wants to work with suppliers who can provide it with products for its own brands but the firm also wishes to work with other brands.

Founded in 2001, Yonghui superstores Group operates a number of supermarket chains in China.The company was founded by Xuan Song Zhang and headquartered in Fuzhou.

The company is considered as one of the top 500 chinese enterprises as well as the national circulation and agricultural industrialization double leading enterprises. In 2018, Yonghui Superstores was recognised as one of the top 6 Chinese enterprises and one of the top 4 FMCG chains in China.

The company employed 92047 people by 2018 and its sales turnover was € 8.97 billion.

Yonghui Superstores is looking for suppliers for its different categories which include chilled and fresh food, sweet and savory grocery, frozen foods,drinks, dairy, home care, and personal care.

Kroger is a supermarket chain which was established in 1883 by Bernard Kroger. It is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. 

The retailer manages 242 stores in 35 states. Moreover, Kroger operates more than 2255 in-store pharmacies, 251 jewelery stores and 1558 fuel centers. Kroger also runs 38 food production plants.

The company serves around 11 million customers each day.

Kroger achieved a turnover of €130.5 billion in 2021. It has a dedicated team of over 400,000 people.

A wide assortment of goods are provided by the retailer under the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned goods, condiments, pastas, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate bars, candy, coffee, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Frozen Food: pizza, vegetables, ice cream, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits & vegetables, delicatessens, fresh sliced meat, etc.
• Personal Care: deodorants, toothpaste, baby wipes, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergent, dishwashing liquid, etc

Kroger owns various subsidiaries including but not limited to:

• Baker’s: a chain of retail stores offering food and non-food items. Baker’s also manages an online shop.
• Foods Co: A general retail store chain which also runs an online platform 
• Fred Meyer Jewelers: a chain of jewelry stores
• Roundy’s: a chain of supermarkets based in the Midwest in USA. The company operates under the banners Pick’ n Save, Copps, Metro Market and Mariano’s.
• The Little Clinic: a clinic that offers health care services.

Korger’s digital sales are constantly growing and the company has decided to inject more capital to develop various digital concepts and to launch a customer fulfillment centre. 

In relation to the logistics measures, the firm operates its own fleet of trucks and trailers to deliver goods in various stores and warehouses. Kroger manages 45 distribution centres.

In 2018, the firm partnered with the car company Nuro to execute a project of driverless cars to conduct deliveries.

In addition, by partnering with KNAPP, Kroger will be able to improve its supply chain. In fact, Kroger is renovating its distribution center in Delaware which will be equipped with the last KNAPP systems. It is expected that Kroger’s efficiency to supply its stores within the area will be greatly improved thanks to this investment. 

Kroger’s online shop can be accessed on www.kroger.com

Annam Group is involved in Retail and Wholesale distribution in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. 

Owned by Searchlight Capital, M&M Food Market is a retailer focusing on frozen foods and was established in 1980. The company is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. It owns a mobile shop as well as an application.

Founded by Michael "Mac" Voisin and Mark Nowak, M&M Food Market currently operates over 425 stores, some of which are franchised. Additionally, the firm also runs 110 Food Market Express locations.

M&M Food Market clientele consists of 1650 retailers, food service and retail groups, including North Mart, Core Mark, AGD, County Line, AG Foods and many others.

The company is known as the sole retailer in the country to provide over 450 references free from any artificial ingredients.

M&M Food Market's turnover is around €17.7 million and a total of 95 people were employed by the firm.

In 2020, M&M Food Market won the WOW Award (presented by Leger) for Customer Experience in Ontario and Quebec. It is also a Platinum Member of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies.

The retailer provides a variety of items in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: sauces, spices, condiments, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice cream, ready meals,  desserts, fish & seafood, starters,  fruits & vegetables, ready meals, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: pastries, ready meals, etc.

Vegan and gluten-free options are also available.

Formerly known as M&M Meat Shop, the latter renovated the store concept to provide its customers with a new shopping experience. M&M also launched new packaging which is bold with full colour photography.

M&M Food Market is determined to promote sustainability therefore the procurement team ensures the products do not contain artificial colours, flavors and sweeteners. Furthermore, the company opts for green initiatives by advocating the use of reusable shopping bags and many others.

Regarding social responsibility, the company partnered with BGC Canada to help provide meals to kids who are impacted by food scarcity.

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

Founded in 1967 by Raymond Ackerman, Pick n Pay is a chain of supermarkets which rapidly became the 2nd largest chain in the country. Its headquarters is based in Cape Town, South Africa. The company has operations across 8 countries such as South Africa, Lesotho, Nigeria, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and eSwatini. 

As of 2021, the business operates 830 own stores and 761 franchise stores under the banner Pick N Pay, 342 own stores under the banner Boxer, 61 associated stores trading as TM and 28 trading as Pick N Pay. Moreover, the firm operates one of the largest online grocery platforms as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Pick N Pay achieved a turnover of €5 billion and employed 90,000 people. 

The chain offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: rice, grains, spices, oil, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: sugar, chocolate, breakfast cereals, hot drinks, etc.
• Drinks: juices, energy drinks, smoothies, etc.
• Wine & spirits: wines, beers, vodkas, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, eggs, butter, yoghurts, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, salads, meat, seafood, etc.
• Frozen Food: fruits, ready-meals, ice-cream, meat, etc.
• Personal Care: fragrances, hair care, makeup, oral care, etc. 
• Household: detergent, air freshener, laundry care, etc.

Brands such as Lays, Milo, Maggi, Kit Kat, Spur, Absolute, Alpen, Bakers, Danone, Eureka, Freshpak, Frisco, Goldcrest and many others are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that Pick N Pay caters for consumers with specific food needs as it offers a range of special products such as organic, kosher, halal, vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and many more. 

Pick N Pay developed its own brands known as (non-exhaustive list):

• No name: This brand includes products such as biscuits, popcorns, pastas, etc. 
• PNP Local: This brand is dedicated to preserves such as olives and pesto. 
• PNP Livewell: This brand consists of products such as olive oils, jams, peanut butters, etc. 
• PNP Freefrom: This brand includes gluten-free cereals, brown rice cakes, white rice cakes, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates 14 distribution centres and partnered with Unitrans, a diversified supply chain solution company to handle its deliveries. 

In 2022, the company launched a new private label range known as Crafted Collection by PNP which includes high-end products. It is noteworthy that Pick N Pay’s private label products now amount to 25% of its sales. 

Moreover, the firm recently announced that it will be developing a new distribution centre in collaboration with Fortress Reit in Eastport which will cost about R2bn. The project is to be completed in 2023. 

In October 2022, Pick N Pay announced that it had delivered a positive performance in the first half year ended August 2022, registering 11.5% growth in its turnover. 

Pick n Pay’s online store can be accessed on www.pnp.co.za

Mueller Germany is a retailer which was established in 1953 by Erwin Müller. The firm specialises in personal care products which include cosmetics and perfumery. Mueller Germany started as a hair salon and is now one of the leading drugstore chains in Europe. The firm owns an online store as well.

Moreover, Mueller Germany has a total of 571 branches in Germany. The company also has businesses in many European countries including Hungary, Austria and Spain. Mueller Germany has over 875 branches and runs more than 750 stores across Europe.

Mueller Germany’s team consists of about 35 000 people and achieved a turnover of €3.93 billion in 2018.

In 2017, Mueller Germany received the Spa Diamond Award in the category “Green Beauty Care” and it was also awarded the Dealer of the year in the category “perfumery” for the year 2017\2018 as well.

Mueller Germany provides several products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: makeup, perfumes, hand & body cream, etc.
• Household: cleaning products and many more.
• Savory Grocery: olive oil, sunflower seeds, tomato sauce, baked beans, pasta, etc.
• Sweet Savoury : chocolate, butter biscuit, waffles, organic chocolate cookies, etc.

Mueller Germany offers a variety of organic products as well.

Mueller Germany deals with brands such as Lancome, SSW, ProfiCare, Tristar, etc.

Furthermore, the company owns many private labels which are (not limited to) :

• Aiko system - The products that are sold under this brand are hairspray, styling factory super glue etc.
• Artist - Its products include hair oil, shampoo, hair cure repair, conditioner etc.
• Aveo - The products that are sold under this name are soap, liquid soap lavender, hand & nail balm, hand cream etc.
• Bio primo - Its products include coconut oil, cashew kernels, peanut sauce,whole wheat spaghetti etc.
• Body & Soul wellness - Its products include body scrub, body mousse, shower gel etc.
• Lavozon - Its products include suncream, sunspray, sun balm, sun milk etc.
• Sensident - The products that are sold under these names are toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash fresh etc.

Mueller Germany offers home delivery as well.

Mueller Germany’s online shop can be accessed on www.mueller.de

Previously known as Cedas, Acqua and Sapone is an Italian beauty retail chain which was founded in 1992 by the Gottardo company and specialises in the distribution of beauty and hygiene products. 

Furthermore, Acqua and Sapone operates 700 stores in Italy that are well equipped so that the customers are comfortable and have full assistance of the trained staff. 

Acqua and Sapone achieved an annual turnover of €18.2 million in 2019.

Products in the following categories can be found in Acqua and Sapone:

• Personal Care: hair care, body care, fragrances, etc
• Household

Brands such as Orphea, Head & Shoulders and Pantene collaborate with Acqua and Sapone.

All of Acqua and Sapone items are imported from several countries including France, USA, UK and many more.

Action is a chain of retail stores that was launched in the Netherlands in 1993. Action offers over 6000 references in the food and non-food categories. Action also offers products from over 350 brands.

Action has expanded across Europe as from 2005 by opening its first store in Belgium. In 2009, the business launched its first shop in Germany. In 2012, the first store in France was launched. In 2015, Action entered Austria and Luxembourg. In 2017, Action opened its first store in Poland. Nowadays, Action  operates a total of 1325 stores.

Action achieved a turnover of € 4216 million in 2018, revealing an increase of 23.3% compared to 2017. Action employs 46000 people. 

Action won the Retailer of the Year Europe for 2 consecutive years as from 2014. 

Action offers products in the following categories

• Sweet Grocery: candy, chocolate, dried fruits, cookies, etc. 

• Savory Grocery: crisps, chips, pet food, noodles cup, etc.

• Drinks: soft drinks, energy drinks and a variety of other drinks

• Personal Care: oral care, hair care, pet care, fragrances, etc.

• Household: cleaning supplies

• Bazar: bathroom accessories

Action offers products from over 350 international brands such as Whiskas, Kitekat, NatureFit, Fa, Sento, Culi Deco, Coca Cola, etc. Action works with 1000 suppliers in Europe and Asia. 

Action also provides products under 65 private labels. 

At present, the company operates 2 distribution centres in the Netherlands. Action also manages 2 distribution centres in France and 1 in Germany. 

In 2018, Action started to collaborate with the charity SOS Children’s Villages.

Inaugurated in 1999 in Nantes, Saga Cosmetics is a beauty/personal care retailer. The headquarters is based in Reze, France. The brand now counts more than 40 stores in France and Reunion Island. The company has an online store and currently counts around 5000 references.

Saga Cosmetics achieved a turnover of €20 Million in 2016.

The company is looking for products for its personal care category which involves skincare, face care, make up and hair care products.

Its success is based on a strong and effective concept that is to offer clients good deals of makeup brands at competitive prices.

Within 15 years, the company has developed a real expertise in the search for Make-Up products which are on the market following a change of packaging, overproduction, changes in formulas. The quality service of Saga Cosmetics ensures a control and a follow-up of the products put on sale in all the stores.

The company is the exclusive distributor for brands like Divage, Note, Bellapierre, Chi and Kardashian Beauty.

In recent years, Saga Cosmetics wanted to introduce its customers new brands with high potential. Today, the company is establishing strong partnerships to offer the best products to its customers.

Saga Cosmetics is the only Make-up brand in the city center:

• To propose good cosmetic plans all the year for more than 15 years
• To offer more than 500 brands of cosmetics at low prices
• To propose more than 5000 references renewed regularly at any small price
• To make its clients discover new brands exclusively.

The firm works with Cosmelab which is cosmetic manufacturer business and they also match the quality standards such as ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004.

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Founded in 2001 with the opening of its first supermarket, TS "KOPIKA", Kopeyka is a retail chain based in Ukraine and recognised as one of the top retailers in the country. Kopeyka serves more than 60,000 clients daily and offers up to 20,000 items. 

The business’ clients include entertainment complexes, offices of large companies, boarding schools, individuals, etc. 

Furthermore, in 2021, the company also partnered with Bond in order to provide delivery services. 

Nowadays, Kopeyka operates 90 stores throughout Ukraine, in areas such as Odessa, Nikolaev, and Kherson. The total total area of ​​supermarkets owned by the company is over 70,000 sqm. Kopeyka operates in 4 different formats: 

• Mini-market -  up to 500 m2
• small shops - 600 - 800 m2
• medium - around 1000 m2
• large supermarkets - more than 1000 m2

An online shop is also available on the website. 

In 2021, Kopeyka won 2nd place in the category "Convenience store / minimarket of the year in FMGG while the brand, AlaMesa, won the Breakthrough of the Year award at the PrivateLabelAwards national business award.

Several items are provided in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, oil, sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: confectionery, cereals, bread, etc.
• Drinks: mineral water, juice, energy drinks, etc.
• Wine & Spirits: wines, spirits, etc
• Dairy: milk, cream, butter, eggs, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: seafood, fruits, vegetables, meat, etc.
• Personal Care: oral care, hair care, makeup, fragrances, etc.
• Household: air freshener, laundry care, cleaner, etc

Some of the brands available include Booster, Cordero, Trapeza, etc. 

Kopeyka also offers several brands under its private labels, some of which include:

• UNICO: offers a wide range of alcoholic drinks such as wines and sparkling drinks.
• 0.01: offers an assortment of goods in different categories such as toilet paper, sponges, crab cakes,etc.
• Pani Tsinna: the recently added trademark of Kopeyka includes essential goods, covering several categories at competitive prices. The low prices are because of minimalist packaging, optimal volume and cheap logistics.

Moreover, Kopeyka has its own procurement department which sources products directly from local and foreign manufacturers and producers. In fact, the retail chain looks for partners that are sustainable and can provide products at reasonable prices. 

Furthermore, the company’s meat products are supplied from regions such as Odessa, Kherson, Vinnitsa, etc, and undergo obligatory veterinary laboratory analysis. Additionally, all products are tested for pesticides, toxic substances and heavy metals and are also stored in the appropriate conditions to maintain their quality.

Kopeyka owns certificates such as the HACCP certificate and the ISO 22000: 2007 certificate.

Kopeyka’s online shop can be accessed on www.kopeyka.com 

Aldi Nord was split into seperate groups in 1960 and by 1961, it was renamed Aldi Nord, headquartered in Essen and Aldi Sud, in Mulheim.

The business operates 2249 stores as well as an online shop.

Aldi Nord has a dedicated team of at least 38,000 employees and its turnover in 2020 amounted to €24.2 billion.

In 2021, the company was awarded the best price-performance ratio in Germany.  

Aldi provides various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: pasta, rice, sandwich, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolate, cookies, cakes, etc.
• Frozen: Ice, fish, meat, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, vegetables, 
• 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 products consist of  79% of their own private label brands such as:

• Hofburger: herb cream cheese, goat cheese, emmental cheese, etc. 
• Biscotto: American cookies, puff pastries, mini waffles, etc. 
• Good organic: oat pops, pasta, sausages, etc.

When it comes to supporting the community, Aldi Nord partnered with the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy to invest in a project that develops solutions for sustainable production and a healthier approach to nutrition. 

Concerning sustainability, the company is committed to animal welfare, that is it only trades eggs from barn, free range and organic farming as well as by 2022, it has joined hands with the European Chicken Initiative (EMI) in November 2020.  

Founded in 1962 by Karl Albrecht, Aldi Sud is a retailer and is headquartered in Mulheim, Germany. The company was formerly known as Aldi but it was split in 1960, which later became Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud.

Aldi Sud now runs its stores in the USA, Ireland, UK, Hungary, Switzerland, China, Italy, Austria, Slovenia and Australia.  As of 2020, Aldi Sud operates a total of 6,587 Aldi Sud stores globally. 

Furthermore, the retailer operates an online shop. 

Aldi Sud employs 47,500 people in Germany and 155,600 people worldwide. The company generated a revenue of € 16.4 billion in 2019.

The business was awarded the Green Brands seal, an internationally recognised EU quality mark that recognises brands that are particularly resource-saving and environmentally friendly.

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

• Sweet Grocery: bread, cake, chocolate, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: olive oil, vinegar, cereals, etc.
• Frozen Food: fish filet, salmon filets, ice cream, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: ready-meals, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, yoghurt, milk, etc.
• Household: a range of cleaning supplies
• Personal Care: baby foods, eye care, face care, etc.

Besides, the firm has its own brands such as (but not limited to): 

• Almare: This brand offers a wide selection of high quality fish and seafood. 
• Gut Bio: In this brand, a large selection of high quality organic products like vegetables, sausage and cheese can be found.
• Cucina: Specialties such as aromatic balsamic vinegar and olive oil are found in this brand.
• Choceur: The products that are sold under this brand are chocolate milk bars, biscuits and desserts.
• Desira: Milk products can be found in this brand.
• Einfach Regional: Top quality milk is sold under this name.
• Expressi: The product that is sold in this brand is tea.
• Fair & Gut: In this brand, poultry products can be found.

In 2020, Aldi Sud saw a 20% growth in sales in the organic category therefore the firm expanded its organic range to around 450 products. 

Additionally, Aldi Sud is GlobalGAP certified and also possesses the certification of UTZ. 

In relation to its logistics, Aldi Sud operates its own delivery fleet and warehouses.  Aldi Sud partnered with Vehicle manufacturer IVECO for the natural gas trucks and with FRAMO for the electric vehicles. The aim is to reduce its CO2 emissions. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm keeps water consumption low in its supply chain and avoids microplastics for their own brands. 

In 2022, Aldi is cooperating with a popular brand ‘Living at home’ to introduce a line of furniture and decoration in its stores and online shop. 

Moreover, It was announced that Aldi Sud and Aldi Nord are currently working together in order to merge the 2 companies together in 2022. 

The online shop can be accessed on https://www.aldi-onlineshop.de