Compass Netherlands is a subsidiary of Compass Group and operates in the Netherlands as a catering business. Compass Netherlands has 3 offices in the country and  900 food & services locations. The company constantly develops new products, brands and concepts.

Compass Netherlands works with 1700 clients that include schools, hospitals, offices, healthcare facilities, military bases, etc. 

The business operates through the following subsidiaries:

• Eurest
• Eurest services
• Xandrion
• Famous Flavours

In addition to this, Compass Netherlands has set up a 360 Lifestyle digital platform where experts in nutrition, lifestyle, mind and sports advise people on healthy lifestyle and nutrition choices. The platform also helps visitors learn about the nutritional aspects of each product from Compass Netherlands’s restaurants. 

Compass Netherlands employs 5000 people.

The business’s environmental sustainable objectives are:

• To reduce food wastage by raising awareness in the community. 
• To find solutions in order to limit the use of single-use plastic

Compass Netherlands works with several NGOs, governmental organisations and global players. 

Eurest, a food and service provider, strated operating in Romania in 2001. The company is a subsidiary of Compass Group. The food service business provides culinary services to over 40 clients such as restaurants, cafes, offices, etc. 

So far, Compass Romania Eurest manages 65 units in the country and welcomes over 36 000 people each day. 

The company has established its presence through:

• Canteens
• Delivery services
• Corporate events
• Coffee shops
• Drinks and snacks sale

Furthermore, it has also expanded its operations by providing support services to its clients:

• Cleaning services (permanent or periodical)
• Addressing health and safety issues
• Service monitoring

In 2020, Compass Romania Eurest ’s turnover was around €28.1 million and the firm employed 1189 people.

At present, the business collaborates with over 350 suppliers.

Compass Romania Eurest is looking for products in the Drinks category such as soft drinks and juices, with the following requirements: 

• Entry/core brands 
• Eastern European with a presence in Romania but with room to grow 
• Following the trends, functional drinks, low sugar, natural juices & drinks

The COOP group was established in 1993 and its headquarters in the Czech Republic is found in Zizkov, Prague.

The company brings together 46 consumer cooperatives and operates nearly 2,500 stores.

It employs nearly 13,000 people and its turnover in 2019 was about €1.3 billion. 

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

• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, nutella, waffles, etc.
• Savory grocery: Bread, spaghetti, rice etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Ice cream, vegetables, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Coca-cola, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Conditioner, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Vodka, Beer, Wine, etc. 

Its private brand label offers products under COOP premium: Spray cream, almonds in milk chocolate and cinnamon, pickles, napkins, etc. 

COOP works with brands such as: Carte d’or ice cream, milka chocolate, madeland cheese and many more.

Well Pharmacy is a pharmacy chain which has been present in the retail market for 70 years. The headquarters is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. The firm is a subsidiary of the Bestway Group. The retailer operates 760 pharmacies across the UK. Furthermore, Well Pharmacy has an online service delivering orders to clients.

Well Pharmacy employs over 7000 people and in 2018, its turnover was € 858 million. 

The retailer’s core product category is personal care under which they provide a wide assortment of goods including oral care, hair care, skincare, etc.

The company works with brands like Sensodyne, Voltarol, L’Oreal, etc.

The company operates the most advanced pharmaceutical distribution centres and the logistics managers make sure that the logistics functions run smoothly hence providing the best service possible to their customers.

UPDATES ON WELL PHARMACY ON 18/02/2021

Well Pharmacy has partnered with Push Doctor, a video-consultation platform with the objective of launching the first pharmacy-first online service in the UK. Currently, a pilot is being carried out with 50000 patients in Plymouth. 3 GP practices are working on this project. Patients can benefit from online consultations with a Well pharmacist.

If the pilot is successful, Well Pharmacy will be collaborating with more clinical pharmacists and expand its service to reach more patients. 

Costco, a wholesaler based in the US launched in Spain in 2013. Nowadays, there are 3 Costco stores in Spain which provide a large range of food and non-food items. 

Costco Spain offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, sugar, candy, etc.
• Savory Grocery: a wide range of snacks
• Drinks: soda, sparkling water, fruit juices, etc.
• Dairy: eggs, cream, milk, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready-meals, vegetables, seafood, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, ready-meals, cold meat, etc.
• Household: fabric softeners, cleaning kits, toilet paper, etc.

Costco Spain offers products from brands like Haribo, Pringles, Ariel, Igloo, Titan, Hida, Masterbuilt, etc. 

Around 40% of its products come from Spain itself.

Furthermore, the firm also distributes products from Costco’s private label, Kirkland which features food items such as olive oil, nuts, spreads, etc.

In Spain, Costco manages 2 warehouses.

Costco UK was founded  in 1991 in the UK. Costco UK is part of the American wholesale chain Costco.  Costco UK operates 29 stores in the country and an online store. 

Costco UK employs 4433 people and it reached € 2.8 billion in 2019.

Furthermore, the products categories available at the company are as follows:

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

The company also occupies its private label, Kirkland which provides items such as juices, cookies, coffee, etc.

Davigel is unique in the catering industry, with a dedicated customer focus, in-house food design capabilities, 3 food processing plants, an exclusive supply chain worldwide, and a direct distribution network in several countries. Thanks to this organisation, Davigel can tailor its offer to each customer and ensure the highest level of food quality and safety.

Founded in 1969, Denner is a chain of discount supermarkets headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

It operates 850 stores.  

The company employs 6,078 employees and in the year 2021, its turnover amounted to €3.8 billion.

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

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

Denner also offers products under its own private labels:

•  enerBiO: chia seeds, almond drink, lemon juice, etc.
•  Isana(personal care products): body cream, deodorants, shower gel, etc.

It also offers vegetarian and vegan products such as: grilled sausages, schnitzel, vegetable balls, etc. 

In 2021, Denner modernized its warehouse in Maegenwil AG with automation technology. The warehouse serves as the primary hub for supplying over 250 Denner stores with groceries and essential household products

Dia SA operates in Argentina under the retail brands Dia Maxi and Dia Market. It has 3888 employees, covering about 725 stores across Argentina.

Dia, a Spanish chain of retail stores, entered Portugal in 1993. 

The business operates the following subsidiaries in the country:

• Dia Portugal Supermercados
• Dia Portugal II

Dia Portugal operates more than 600 stores, including over 300 franchises, under the following banners:

• Minipreço (acquired in 1998)
• Clarel (previously known as Schlecker)

Furthermore, the enterprise employs approximately 3500 people.

Dia Portugal offers more than 3500 products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: brown rice, crackers, pasta, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: breakfast cereals, biscuits, chocolate, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, beer, juices, wine, etc.
• Dairy: butter, yoghurt, milk, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, bread, fruits, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen Food: seafood, ready-meals, desserts, etc.
• Household: products like detergents and cleaners 
• Personal Care: fragrances, skincare, hair care, etc.

Some of the brands available include Nestle, TUC, GoGo, Knorr, Ajax, etc. 

Dia Portugal offers around 1500 references from Dia’s private labels:

• DIA: a range of food and non-food items including cereals, canned food, fruits, beverages, tissues, etc. 
• Delicious: a range of gourmet products
• Vital: a range of healthy food items
• Fornada do DIA Bonte: a range of pastries and breads

Concerning logistics, Dia Portugal operates 3 warehouses situated in Valongo, Vialonga and Torres Novas.

Moreover, the company donates several tons of food monthly. In 2020, Dia Portugal additionally donated another 200 tons to the Food Bank.

Rossmann Czech Republic is a beauty and personal care retailer and the subsidiary which handles all the shops of the German chain Rossmann in the country. Rossmann was launched in Czech Republic in 1994 and is part of AS Watson Hong Kong and Rossmann.

There are currently 149 Rossmann stores operating in Czech Republic. 

In 2019, Rossmann Czech Republic launched its loyalty program named Rossmann Club where a lot of benefits and discounts are offered to its customers via its mobile application. 

Rossmann Czech Republic offers photo printing services under the banner Rossmann Fotoshop.

Rossmann Czech Republic achieves an annual turnover of €157 million. 

Rossmann Czech Republic won the title Successful Firm in 2012.  The firm’s private labels, Alterra and enerBiO, were the first in the Czech Republic to receive the international GREEN BRANDS quality seal award for sustainable business. Rossmann Czech Republic is also awarded an EKO-KOM certificate for energy savings every year.

Rossmann Czech Republic offers a range of products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: vitamins & supplements, skincare, hair care, makeup, baby care, oral care, etc.
• Household: detergents, air freshners, candles, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate truffles, cereals, cookies, confectionery, etc.
• Savory Grocery: crisps, chips, snacks, pasta, vinegar, canned food, sauces, oils, etc.
• Drinks: fruit juices, vegetable juices, smoothies, etc
• Dairy Alternatives: rice milk, almond milk, oat milk, etc.

Rossmann Czech Republic provides bio-certified organic products as well as vegan products.

Brands such as (but not limited to) Domol, Ruby, Isana, Alterra, and Persil are available at Rossmann Czech Republic. 

Rossmann has more than 20 private labels in the Czech Republic and some of them include:

• Babydream: a brand of baby milks, foods and juices that are of certified organic quality)
• Laudatio: a range of coffee products
• Enerbio: a brand of snacks, cheese, baked beans etc.

The firm imports its products from Germany and many other countries.

Products offered by Rossmann Czech Republic are certified by The Blue Angel, FSC and PEFC.

Moreover, the products go through the OKO test to ensure the products’ quality. Rossmann stores in Czech Republic are of the same standards as other Rossmann stores across Europe.

The central warehouse in Prague occupies a total floor space of approximately 11 000 sqm. Its warehouse picking systems are integrated with ASRS to provide voice picking. 

Rossmann Czech Republic partnered with Henkel to provide products without packaging to help reduce waste. The firm also provides cosmetic products without microplastic.

Headquartered in Burwedel, Dirk Rossmann GmbH also known as Rossman Germany is the popular drugstore chain found in Germany. It is among the top 10 food retailers in the country and is classified on the 111 position among 250 retailers globally.

The company was initiated in 1972 through the opening of a first shop in Hanover. The company is actually owned by the Rossman family; however, 40% stake belongs to the AS Watson group.

Today, Rossmann operates over 4,400 stores across Germany, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Albania, Turkey, Kosovo and Spain. 

In 2022, Rossmann achieved a turnover of €12.15 billion and currently employs more than 56,200 people. 

The company has distribution centres strategically located in Landsberg, Burgwedel, Wustermark, kiel, Cologne, Rodgau, Bergkitchen and Malsfeld. These distribution centres are accountable to over 21,400 products which are to be assemble and delivered. In fact, more than 200 fleets of vehicles associated with the distribution centres deliver the products across the whole Germany.

In 1997, Rossman introduced its first private label under the name Baby dream, Sunozon, Facelle and Winston and presently, Rossman has 30 own brands including 4600 products covering areas like Baby & child, personal care and hygiene, sun protection, cosmetics & shaving, wellness & health, Oral & Dental care, household & animal, Hair care & accessories, Perfume & fragrances, Food & Beverage, Photo & Multimedia.

Rossman’s most popular own brands are:

• Baby dream: baby product including food and non-food
• Isana: cleansing and hygienic products
• Alterra: organic cosmetic products
• Alouette : hygienic papers
• EnerBio: vegetarian organic food as well as vegan food
• Domol: Household cleaning products

Dm-Drogeriemarkt, a retailer of food, drinks, household and personal care products was founded  in 1973 in Germany. Nowadays, the company operates a total of 3668 stores which include 1997 in Germany and 1671 in other European countries which are:

• Austria

• Slovakia

• Italy

• Czech Republic

• Slovenia

• Croatia

• Bosnia Herzegovina

• Hungary

• Serbia

• Romania

• Bulgaria

• North Macedonia

Dm-Drogeriemarkt also operates online stores dedicated to each of the 13 markets it is present in.

Dm-Drogeriemarkt partnered with Alibaba Tmall Global cross border flagship store in 2017 to trade with the chinese market. The new flagship store quickly became the leading German drugstore on Tmall. 

The company has launched 28 private labels, featuring over 3000 references.

Dm-Drogeriemarkt achieved a turnover of €11.2 million in 2018. In Germany, its largest market, the business made a turnover of €8.3 million while in the remaining countries, the turnover reached €2.8 million. 

Dm-Drogeriemarkt employs a total of 62061 people which include 40654 people for its German division. 

The business has received several awards over time and 2019 proved to be a successful year. Dm-Drogeriemarkt was voted as the most popular drugstore in Germany and the the best German food retailer. Several of its brands were awarded the best product of the year. Dm-Drogeriemarkt also won the Green Brand Germany award in 2019. 

Dm-Drogeriemarkt offers a wide range of products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, baby care, fragrances, supplements

• Household: cleaners, disinfectants

• Drinks: Juice, coconut water,  smoothies

• Sweet Grocery: cereals, chewing gum, candies, muesli bar

• Savory Grocery; bread, rolls, oil, seasonings, nuts

• Dairy: milk

• Dairy-free: plant-based milk

The company also offers vegan and organic products.

Dm-Drogeriemarkt  has launched 28 brands and each brand is managed by a specific team. Dm-Drogeriemarkt’s private labels includes the following: 

• DM Bio: a brand of organic products which entered the market in 2015. Products such as juices, cereals, tea, pasta and oils are available

• Alverde: a range of natural cosmetics including skin, face and hair care

• Balea: a brand of body care products

• Your Best: a range of pet food and pet care products

• Jessa: a brand of hygiene products

• Ebelin: a brand of makeup and hair accessories

• Mivolis: a brand of supplements and teas

Dm-Drogeriemarkt’s online shop can be accessed on www.dm.de

DM Drogerie Markt is a German chain of stores which was launched in Hungary in 1993. 

As of 2022, the company operates 259 shops as well as an online store. 

DM Drogerie Hungary launched a loyalty program called Active Beauty, where customers accumulate points when buying the company’s product and can later be rewarded with several goods according to the number of points gathered.

The company also has a photo corner in all its shops.

In the financial year 2021, DM Drogerie Markt Hungary achieved a turnover of €362 million and currently employs more than 4,350 people. 

DM Drogerie Markt Hungary was awarded as the Reliable Employer by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce 3 times, the Joy Prix de Beauté in 2020 as well as the Doing Good - CSR Award and the Mentes-M 2020 Award.

DM Drogerie Hungary offers around 13 000 references in the food and non-food categories.

DM Drogerie Markt Hungary provides products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, baby care, fragrances, supplements, etc.
• Household: cleaners, disinfectants and other related products.
• Drinks: Juice, coconut water, smoothies, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chewing gum, candies, muesli bar, etc.
• Savory Grocery: bread, oil, seasonings, nuts, etc..

The retailer also offers gluten-free, dairy-free, organic, natural, vegan and vegetarian options.

DM Drogerie Markt Hungary provides products from brands like Alpro, English Tea Shop, Beanies, etc. 

In addition to this, DM Drogerie Markt Hungary offers a wide range of products from DM Drogerie Markt’s private labels. Some of these are (but are not limited to): 

• DM Bio: a brand of organic products such as juices, cereals, tea, pasta , etc.
• Alverde: a range of natural cosmetics including skin, face and hair care
• Balea: a brand of body care products
• Your Best: a range of pet food and pet care products
• Jessa: a brand of hygiene products
• Ebelin: a brand of makeup and hair accessories
• Mivolis: a brand of supplements and teas

The company imports its products from the UK, Belgium, France, etc.

DM Drogerie Markt Hungary’s delivery fleet includes 73 cars. In fact, measures have been taken in relation to the firm’s vehicles in order to reduce their carbon footprint. 

DM Drogerie Markt Hungary’s packaging is made up of recycled materials and fresh fibers from responsible forestry

DM Drogerie Markt Hungary's online shop can be found on www.dm.hu

Dm Drogerie Markt, a German chain of drugstores was launched in Serbia in 2004. The firm specialises in the distribution of personal care products countrywide.

At present, DM Drogerie Markt Serbia runs 109 shops in 29 cities. 

The chain offers over 14 000 references featuring both food and non-food items.

DM Drogerie Markt Serbia employs approximately 1000 people. The business achieved a turnover of € 116 million in 2020.

Moreover, DM Drogerie Markt Serbia won the "Best Response to the Crown Virus Pandemic" award, the "Best in Serbia 2020" award, the "George Weifert" award, the VIRTUS award and PC Press's "Top 50 - Best Online Stuff" award. The company is recognised as the most desirable employer in the field of retail.

The business offers a range of products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, baby care, fragrances, supplements, etc.
• Household: cleaners and disinfectants
• Drinks: Juice, coconut water, smoothies, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, chewing gum, candies, muesli bar, etc.
• Savory Grocery: bread, rolls, oil, seasonings, nuts, etc.
• Dairy: milk and other dairy products

DM Drogerie Markt Serbia also offers vegan, diary-free and organic products.

The firm is the exclusive distributor of several brands including Steambase, Nature Republic, Cliv, La’dor and many more.

DM Drogerie Markt Serbia provides its clients with products from DM Drogerie’s private labels, including (not limited to):

• DM Bio: a brand of organic products which entered the market in 2015. Products such as juices, cereals, tea, pasta and oils are available
• Alverde: a range of natural cosmetics including skin, face and hair care
• Balea: a brand of body care products
• Your Best: a range of pet food and pet care products
• Jessa: a brand of hygiene products
• Ebelin: a range of makeup and hair accessories
• Mivolis: a brand of supplements and teas

DM Drogerie Markt Serbia is certified by Demetar, Bio, Microplastics, DAAB, Sustainable Cleaning, NaTrue, Clover, Blue Angel, FSC, Öko-Tex, and Vegan Flower.

Additionally, DM Drogerie Markt Serbia has set up the "Plant a Tree'' project. Under this project, 153 000 trees were planted in Serbia. The company replaced its micro plastic packaging with more sustainable raw materials or recycled waste products.

Dukacso is an importer which has been established in the year 1993 and is headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia. Most of its distribution is done in Slovak and Czech markets to the retail and the HORECA sector. Dukasco also distributes personal care products online through its e-shop.

The general importer distributes:

• Dairy (yoghurt, melted cheese, puddings, etc…)
• Chilled & fresh - Non lactose products (butter, whipped cream, cheese, fruits & vegetables, etc…)
• Savory grocery (rice, lentils, soybeans, etc..)
• Sweet grocery (chocolate, cereal, jam, etc…)
• Drinks (fruit juices)

Ducasko currently supplies the following retailers:

Czech Republic:

• Kaufland
• Makro
• Billa
• Globus
• Lacto Morava
• Ahold
• Jednota Cz

Slovakia

• Coop
• Billa
• Tesco
• Kaufland
• Metro
• Fresh Milkagro
• Cba
• Carrefour 
• Diligentia​

The company is certified by HACCP and is also the holder of the IFS logistics certificate.

In 2017, the firm employs 23 people and achieved a total revenue of 5.88 million euros.

Dukasco aim is to fulfill the needs of its customers by providing them with healthy and quality products.

Established by Edouard Leclerc in 1992, E.Leclerc Spain is a chain of hypermarkets. Its headquarters is based in Madrid, Spain. The company is a subsidiary of the French cooperative society and hypermarket chain, E.Leclerc. 

Currently, the business operates 13 stores across the country and an online shop as well. Moreover, E.Leclerc Spain has several service stations distributed in different parts of the country. 

E.Leclerc Spain achieves an annual turnover of more than €39 million and employs over 250 people. 

Furthermore, E.Leclerc Spain offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

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

Brands such as Badoit, Garnier, Sun, Ajax and many others are endorsed by the firm.

The enterprise offers a range of products under its own brands known as (non-exhaustive list):

• Tech9: A range of car products.  
• Foxter: A variety of items such as batteries, light bulbs and other hardware products. 
• Woodsun: A range of sport products. 
• Beaux Jours: A whole garden range. 

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

In 2022, the business partnered with Power Dot for the installation of 38 vehicle charging points across the country. 

Moreover, in February 2022, the firm started transforming its store located in Navarra by renovating the access area, the information counter, the emergency exit, etc. 

Concerning sustainability, the company launched the Las Alianzas Locales initiative for the promotion of local products in its stores, hence shortening the supply chain. Moreover, E.Leclerc Spain also promotes electric mobility. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://compraonline.e-leclerc.es/

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

• Railway stations
• Airports
• Leisure centers
• Motorways

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

Areas’ own brands consists of:

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

And its partnered brands are composed of the following:

• Burger king
• Serways
• Segafredo
• Nordsee
• Lavazza

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The food service operates in different locations:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some examples of Eurolabels are as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fressnapf runs its stores under the following banners:

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

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

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

Fressnapf offers products in the following categories:

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

Fressnapf distributes products from brands like Royal Canin and many others

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gehe Pharma works with around 1500 manufacturers. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Its products categories include:

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

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

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

Azzurri Group operates its restaurants under the following banners:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hanos offers products in the following categories:

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

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

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

• Dairy: cheese, eggs, milk, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lekkerland supplies the following retailers:

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

The importer’s product ranges is composed of:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There are 2400 people employed by Lidl Denmark. 

Lidl Denmark offers products in the following categories: 

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

Lidl Denmark distributes products from the following Lidl private labels:

• Fairglobe
• Vemondo
• Bio-organic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dairy: cheese, yoghurt, milk, etc.

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

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

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

Household: detergents and softeners

Lidl Finland also provides gluten-free and organic products.

Lidl Finland offers products from the following private labels:

• Fairglobe
• Vemondo
• Bio-organic

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

Lidl Finland operates 3 distribution centres in the country.

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

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

The company has over 3,200 branches in Germany.

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

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

Lidl provides various products under different categories such as:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lidl Hungary offers a wide assortment of products under the following categories: 

• Savoury Grocery: canned food, pastas, rice, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: tea, cereals, chocolate, etc.
• Wine & spirits: wine, spirits, beer, etc.
• Drinks: juices, water, soft drinks, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, meat, fish, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, fish, ice-cream, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, detergents, disinfectants, etc.
• Personal care: body lotions, lipstick, shaving cream, etc. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over 300 000 customers visit Lidl on a weekly basis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lidl Italy offers products in the following categories: 

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

Lidl Italy provides products from the following private labels:

• Fairglobe
• Vemondo
• Bio-organic

Lidl Italy operates 10 logistics centres in the country.

Lidl Italy donated € 500000 to hospitals in Italy.

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

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

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

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

Lidl Netherlands provides products in the following categories:

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

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

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

Lidl Netherlands offers products from the following private labels:

• Fairglobe
• Vemondo
• Bio-organic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The business operates over 260 stores.

It employs more than 8200 workers.  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lidl Spain offers a wide assortment of products under the following categories: 

• Savoury Grocery: canned food, pastas, rice, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: tea, cereals, chocolate, etc.
• Wine & spirits: wine, spirits, beer, etc.
• Drinks: juices, water, soft drinks, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, meat, fish, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, fish, ice-cream, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, detergents, disinfectants, etc.
• Personal care: body lotions, lipstick,shaving cream, etc. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Savoury Grocery: canned food, pastas, rice, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: tea, cereals, chocolate, etc.
• Wine & spirits: wine, spirits, beer, etc.
• Drinks: juices, water, soft drinks, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, meat, fish, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, fish, ice-cream, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, detergents, disinfectants, etc.
• Personal care: body lotions, lipstick,shaving cream, etc. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lidl UK offers products in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ranges available are:

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

As well as non-food items such as:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 It operates 173 stores.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The company employs more than 5,000 employees. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Netto Denmark employs 7000 people.

Its products categories include:

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

Additionally, its own brands are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ranges also includes private labels:

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

The retailer offers over 1700 SKUs covering the following ranges: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nettorama offers products in the following categories:

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

Nettorama offers products products from its private labels:

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

Nettorama operates a distribution centre. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ocado owns several subsidiaries such as:

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

Over 50 000 references are available in its online shop.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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