Kesa Electricals was formed in 2003 when Kingfisher cast off its electricals business. Kesa Electricals is Europe's third-largest seller (behind METRO AG's MediaMarkt and Dixons) of consumer electronics with some 700 stores in 10 countries. Its stores sell a range of home appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, vacuum cleaners), consumer electronics (TVs, DVD players, stereo systems, gaming consoles, camcorders), and even computers and cell phones. Kesa's banners include BCC in the Netherlands; Comet in the UK; Darty in France, Italy, Switzerland, and Turkey; Datart in the Czech Republic and Slovakia; and Vanden Borre in Belgium. Kesa also sells high-speed Internet and high-definition TV service.

Royal Ahold also operates Albert Heijn (the 1 food retailer in The Netherlands), as well as stores in Portugal, the Baltic states, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Other interests include the US online grocery service Peapod and a majority stake in Scandinavian food seller ICA AB. A tattered prince of global food retailing, Royal Ahold owns or has an interest in more than 5,200 supermarkets and specialty stores in Europe and the US. While its status as one of the world's largest grocery retailers has been greatly diminished, it still ranks as a leading supermarket operator along the East Coast of the US under names, including Giant Food and Stop & Shop, which account for about 60% of its total sales.

CEO and president Dan Brettler founded the company in Bellevue, Washington, in 1987. When you outgrow toy cars, you're likely to find Car Toys. Car Toys sells in-car DVD systems, satellite radios, audio components, security systems, navigation systems, radar detectors, and wireless phones and plans. The company offers such brands as Alpine, Audiovox, JBL, Motorola, Panasonic, Pioneer, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless. Car Toys peddles its products through about 50 retail locations in several states, including Colorado, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, as well as through its website. In addition to offering electronics, Car Toys stores provide installation services and advice.

Grafton Group unites mortar manufacturing plants with building materials and DIY stores on both sides of the Irish Sea. The company operates building and plumbing supply outlets under the Chadwicks and Heiton Buckley brands, as well as Woodie's DIY stores in Ireland. In the UK, Grafton operates Plumbase plumbing supply stores and building supply stores under the Buildbase and Jackson brands. In Northern Ireland, the company operates Macnaughton Blair building-supply stores. Grafton also runs plastic and concrete manufacturing plants, including EuroMix dry-mortar facilities, in England and Scotland. Grafton acquired Heiton Group in early 2005.

Lawtons Drugs' core values reflect the commitment and convictions of our parent company, Sobeys Inc., which have helped shape our company over the past 100 years. Lawtons Drugs is an integral part of the Sobeys business. Since our 1907 beginning as a small pharmacy in Halifax, Lawtons Drugs has portrayed integrity, commitment to its employees, and a desire to consistently exceed customer expectations in service, value and product selection. Lawtons Drugs has since grown to over 65 locations in Atlantic Canada with plans to expand even further. We have services though our PROfile programs to complement customers’ prescriptions and help them manage their family’s medication and health care needs. Lawtons Drugs has a full line of health care, beauty, convenience, and giftware products to suit everyone’s needs.MHCSI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lawtons Drugs. They are a leading benefit pharmacy provider to both small and large businesses. They offer savings on prescription drugs and health care products for plan sponsors and members. MHCSI programs include cost-effective plan administration, and pay-direct claims using preferred network solutions featuring mail order with Sobeys Pharmacy by Mail. They cover individualized health risk assessments, disease state management programs, nutrition consultation, medication management, and other pharmacy services to support member health outcomes. Visit MHCSI's website to discover the difference.

Charming Shoppes, Inc. operates as a specialty apparel retailer primarily for women in the United States. Charming Shoppes, Inc. operates retail stores and related e-commerce Web sites under the LANE BRYANT, LANE BRYANT OUTLET, FASHION BUG, and CATHERINES PLUS SIZES names. Its retail stores offer plus-size, misses, sportswear, dresses, coats, and intimate apparel, as well as accessories and casual footwear. Charming Shoppes, Inc. also sells food and specialty gifts through its FIGI’S catalog and related e-commerce Web site. As of January 30, 2010, it operated 2,121 retail stores. Charming Shoppes, Inc. was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

Trying to catalog all the things this superstore carries could fry your brain. Fry's Electronics is a leading big-box retailer of computers, consumer electronics, and appliances with some 35 stores in about 10 states. The retail chain's extensive inventory includes computer software and components, industry magazines, movies and music, refrigerators, washers and dryers, small appliances, stereo equipment, and televisions. Each store also typically stocks a variety of snacks and other impulse items. The technogeek's dream store began in 1985 as the brainchild of CEO John Fry (with brothers Randy and Dave) and VP Kathy Kolder. The Fry brothers, who got their start at Fry's Food Stores, still own Fry's Electronics company.

J.P. Boden & Co. (better known simply as Boden) is a UK direct retailer of premium casual apparel. The company sells womenswear and menswear under the Boden name, teen apparel under the Johnnie B label, and children's clothing under the Mini Boden brand. It markets the collections through its catalogs and Web site. J.P. Boden also operates two retail stores in the UK. The company got its start in 1991 when chairman Johnnie Boden quit his job as a stockbroker in London to open up his own clothing business. Designing its catalogs to resemble those of J. Crew, the company's first editions featured friends and family striking poses as fashion models. Boden is a 50% owner of the firm.

Specsavers was founded in 1984 as the first company to offer half ownership to resident opticians. Specsavers Optical Group is focused on serving squinters on a budget. The company, famous for its ongoing two-for-one offering, specializes in affordable eyecare. Through its 1,300 Specsavers stores in Europe and Australia, consumers can receive eye exams, as well as buy glasses and contact lenses. The company makes more than 2,000 styles of glasses at its three UK factories. Specsavers also sells contact lenses online; it is Europe's largest contact lens home-deliverer. Through its hearing care business, Specsavers Hearcare Group, the company offers hearing tests and sells hearing aids at Specsavers locations.

The regional grocery chain is pursuing a "fresh store" strategy with a heavy emphasis on fresh foods. Parent company A&P, which added Super Fresh to its shopping cart in 1982, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late 2010. The company plans to keep all of its stores open while it reorganizes.Super Fresh Food Markets operates more than 60 grocery stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. About half of the locations have in-store pharmacies, and some are open around the clock. Other amenities include takeout meals, floral shops, and a Just for Kids aisle.

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