RetailOct 2026
From product to shelf in France: the distribution map
Importers, distributors, wholesalers and direct listings explained.
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Distribution, retail
& market operations.
Scena Growth helps brands build their route to market in France and the UAE: distributors, retailers, channel strategy — and the storage, fulfillment and delivery set-up coordinated with selected providers.
01 — The problemWho it is for
Shelf space is wonbefore the meeting.
Getting listed depends less on the product than on the right door, a margin structure that works for the buyer, and a meeting that is properly prepared.
How an engagement worksFour steps
- 01
Channel map
Which channels, which banners, in which order.
- 02
Offer
Pricing, margins, terms and the story for each buyer.
- 03
Meetings
Buyers, importers and distributors — prepared and followed up.
- 04
Activation
Launch in store and online, then a sell-out review.
Delivery modelWho does what
- SCENA directlyRetail strategy, buyer and distributor targeting, meeting preparation and negotiation support.
- With partnersImport, logistics, storage and fulfilment are executed by importers and logistics partners. SCENA does not hold stock and is not an importer of record.
- Not promisedListings and orders remain the decision of the retailer or distributor.
Finding a distributor is one stepWhat a route to market needs
A distributoris not a strategy.
We look at the whole route to market before the first meeting — so a distributor conversation has something to stand on.
Fulfillment, logistics & market operationsCoordinated with selected providers
Ready to sellmeans ready to ship.
We help you plan the operational side of selling in a new market and coordinate the providers who run it — so stock, orders and delivery are organised before launch.
- Assessment of storage and fulfillment requirements
- Identification of suitable local storage solutions
- Coordination with selected logistics and fulfillment providers
- Order preparation and dispatch options
- Inventory and replenishment planning
- Last-mile delivery needs
- Coordination between brand, distributor, retailer and logistics provider
- Launch stock for commercial activations
- Operational dependencies identified before launch
- Transition from market entry to ongoing operations
04 — Retail & DistributionWhat we deliver
What wedeliver.
We help consumer brands move from product to shelf. One point of contact, both markets, so strategy and execution stay connected.
- 01
Distributor landscape map
Who distributes your category, who fits your positioning, in which order to approach them.
- 02
Retail & point-of-sale mapping
Banners, concept stores, department stores, e-commerce — assessed for channel fit.
- 03
Commercial dossiers
Presentations and product dossiers prepared for distributor and buyer meetings.
- 04
Outreach & meeting preparation
Distributor and retailer outreach support, meetings prepared and followed up.
- 05
Launch & trade marketing
Commercial launch coordination, retail activation and trade-marketing support.
Both directionsUAE → France · France → UAE
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05 — Who does whatRoles · partners · commitments
Our role, our partnersand our commitments.
Scena leads and coordinates. Specialists and providers do what falls within their expertise — and you validate before anything is committed.
- Scena Growth supportLeading the market-entry strategy, business development and overall coordination of the project.
- Regulatory expertiseRegulatory obligations are checked by qualified specialists, under their own responsibility. Scena Growth can make a first review and refer the brand to them.
- Operations & logisticsDepending on needs, import, storage, order preparation, transport, e-commerce and event production can be entrusted to third-party providers.
- LimitsScena Growth does not hold stock, does not act as importer of record and does not guarantee listings, sales volumes or timelines that depend on providers.
- Cost transparencyProviders’ responsibilities, prices and capacities are presented for validation before any commitment. Scena Growth’s remuneration model, including any commission, is set out before the mission starts.
QuestionsStraight
Straight
answers.
Which retail channels do you cover in France?
Specialised retail, department stores, concept stores, e-commerce and selected mass retail, depending on the category and positioning.
Do you cover UAE retail as well?
Yes. For French brands entering the UAE, we identify and approach retailers, distributors and e-commerce platforms in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Do you handle logistics?
We identify and coordinate importers and logistics partners; the partners execute the operations.
Do you guarantee listings?
No. We prepare, present and negotiate with you. Listing decisions remain with the retailer.
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