The Challenge: Internal & External Theft A leading US national distributor serving convenience stores, mass merchants, and chain restaurants identified recurring theft of high-value items, such as cigarettes. Losses were occurring both internally and externally, and the issue became apparent when inventory levels failed to match expected delivery quantities. The vulnerability came from the way ...
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The use of pallets in the United States dates back to the early 20th century, gaining momentum during World War II when standardized wooden pallets and forklifts revolutionized material handling and wartime logistics. Pallets became the backbone of warehouse operations, enabling faster movement and more efficient storage of goods. However, as supply chains have become ...
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As one of the country’s leading retail chains, SPAR Albania operates a fast-growing network of ca 80 stores, requiring a highly efficient and reliable logistics system to ensure smooth supply chain operations. With the increasing demand, the company faced challenges in optimizing warehouse space utilization, reducing return transport costs, and improving the efficiency of goods ...
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In today’s fast-paced supply chain environment, businesses are constantly looking for ways to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize warehouse space. For decades, traditional pallets have been the backbone of material handling, but as supply chains evolve, so do the challenges associated with pallet-based logistics. Enter the roll containers — a versatile, cost-effective, and efficiency-driven ...
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The logistics industry is constantly evolving, driven by the need for more efficient, flexible, and sustainable solutions. A prime example of this evolution is the collaboration between HB RTS, a leader in logistics products pooling such as crates and dollies, and K.Hartwall. Together, we have developed the new generation of the well-known Euro Dolly, a ...
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The global food and grocery retail market, valued at USD 11,932.5 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2% from 2024 to 2030. This dynamic landscape is continuously evolving, driven by technological advancements, shifting consumer behaviours, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. Here are some of the next ...
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CASTORAMA Poland, a prominent player in the DIY retail sector within Poland and part of the global Kingfisher group headquartered in the UK, continues its commitment to enhancing logistics efficiency. Following the successful implementation of the SmartCube® Jumbo, a transformative solution aimed at optimizing their operations, Castorama Poland now introduces the SmartCube® Light to further ...
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BAHAG BAUS Handelsgesellschaft AG is the company behind the 270 BAUHAUS stores located throughout Europe. Founded in 1960 by Heinz-Georg Baus, the company is a retail chain offering products for home improvement (DIY), gardening and workshop. Currently, more than half of the BAUHAUS stores are in Germany. More than 10,000 articles are sent out of ...
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In October 1996, METRO Romania became a pioneer on the Romanian market by introducing the first cash&carry store. The company has always been committed to offering a diverse range of products that cater to the needs of professional customers, such as hotels, restaurants, catering (HoReCa) businesses, and independent retailers, with a focus on providing excellent ...
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USD 5.8 billion! That’s the amount of money that was invested in dark stores globally in the first 9 months of last year. And that number is only set to grow. Primarily operating in urbanised areas, these dark stores act as fulfilment centres allowing e-commerce players to rapidly fill and deliver online orders to customers. ...
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Castorama Poland is the leading home improvement (DIY) retailer in Poland. Part of Kingfisher plc, it has grown rapidly from humble beginnings with one store in 1997, to a thriving chain of 91 stores today. . In 2017 a new distribution centre was built in Poland. . Two central distribution centres are located in Strykow ...
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Fozzy Group is one of the largest industrial trade groups and leading retailers in Ukraine, with over 700 stores around the country. Besides retail, the Group’s business interests include food production, banking, IT, logistics, tourism and restaurants. The group sells groceries via its Silpo supermarkets chain, Le Silpo gourmet stores, wholesale and retail Fozzy hypermarkets, ...
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Selgros Cash&Carry is one of the biggest retailers in Romania. The company has managed to maintain its leading position by fulfilling its mission to offer on a daily basis a wide variety of products at the right price, guaranteeing their freshness and always acting with professionalism. In 2011, Selgros became a member of Transgourmet Holding ...
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Maison Thiriet is one of France’s leading producers and distributors of frozen products. It distributes own products as well as a range of other frozen and dry products, mainly to private customers. Its distribution network is made up of multiple channels: specialized stores, home delivery, website (www.thiriet.com), and several distributors under the THIRIET banner. They ...
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The roll cage has a long history that is worthy of an essay in its own right. The UK was one of the first markets in the world to adopt the roll cage, now used widely across Europe and growing in use across the rest of the World. The roll cage, as with many new products, ...
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WINETIME is a nationwide chain of gastro and wine markets, founded in 2010 as part of ASNOVA HOLDING. Today we operate in 14 regions of Ukraine with operational space in excess of 5000 sqm. The basis of the WINETIME offering consists of products imported from dozens of countries from the Old and New World, as ...
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SCHIEVER Group was founded in 1871 in central France. It operates and supplies a network of 113 supermarkets, 21 hypermarkets, 37 DYI, 200 convenience stores, 4 textile stores, 5 restaurants and 4 distribution centers. It operates the following brands: Auchan, Atac, Maxi Marché, Proxi Marché, and bi1 banners. Today it employs 7,000 people mainly in ...
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Is there an easy way to improve the lifetime of your roll containers? K.Hartwall is known as the leading supplier of load carriers, tugger trains and AGVs for the Retail, Postal&Parcel and Automotive industries – basically for all operations where goods need to be efficiently moved and delivered in prime condition. Most of these goods ...
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Specialist in eco-mobility and last mile delivery service since 2005, ECOLOTRANS is the leading ecological transporter who offers clean, efficient and sustainable logistics. Its fleet delivers night and day, without restriction in compliance with the environmental regulations. As part of its expansion, particularly in its dedicated order preparation activity, Ecolotrans had to expand its roll ...
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U Proximité France is dedicated to supplying goods to a 350 convenience stores in rural and urban areas in the south east of France. While in a tender U Proximité France realized that they could easily improve their operations and the work conditions of their operators within the warehouse and in the stores as well ...
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Dirk Rossmann GmbH is Germany’s second largest drug store chain with over 4,000 stores across Europe. Rossmann was founded in 1972 and now also operates in Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Albania and Turkey. Rossmann Czech Republic entered the market in 1994 and now has over 900 employees, more than 140 stores and a total ...
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Innovation is a key part of our strategy at K.Hartwall and developing new and exciting products to meet the future need of this fast-moving market is essential for us to maintain our position as the leading supplier of goods carrier equipment. Innovation however does not always need to be about new products and materials but ...
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Retail Partners Colruyt Group NV is wholesaler in food & non-food and one of the license holders from Spar in Belgium. It includes all activities of the Colruyt Group with independent shop holders. The group counts 410 shops which are divided between Spar and Alvo, independent Mini Markets and small stores. Retail Partners Colruyt Group ...
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“The Foldia is so good looking that we can also use it to display products in our stores. The finish with the galvanized shine surface is great”, mentioned Karina Aboian, Head of Import Department at Omega Ltd. Omega is the retailer in Ukraine owning VARUS stores. Today there are 70 VARUS stores in Ukraine and ...
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Mega Image, Romania, member of Ahold Delhaize Group, is one of the TOP retailers in Romania with 2 big DCs servicing more than 600 stores mostly located in Bucharest. 10 years ago Mega Image selected K.Hartwall’s roll cage, the Compactainer®, to replace their wooden pallets to increase the efficiency of their operations throughout their Supply ...
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In their logistics they use demountable roll containers with low sides and height extensions for deliveries to stores. The concept is good: during order picking at the DC, heavy items such as milk, soft drinks or beer are loaded on the base. On top are loaded light goods such as toilet- and household paper or ...
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With a focus on wholesome food, local connectivity, respect for the environment, a nice place to work and dedication to the community, SPAR is always looking for the right balance within their business, regional partners and suppliers. Since April 2016 SPAR Handels AG belongs 60% to SPAR South Africa. The headquarters and central warehouse are ...
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