EuroCommerce

❓ What is EuroCommerce?  👫 Who are the people advocating for European #retail and #wholesale? At the heart of this vital sector, we work with policies that enable millions of #SMEs and some large businesses to operate and thrive across the continent. Our members—retailers and wholesalers—are present in every region, city, and village, making us Europe’s largest private employer. From sustainability and digital transformation to fair competition, our team collaborates with many stakeholders to tackle today’s biggest challenges and secure a competitive future.  Watch the video below to know who we are. 👉 We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we did making it! ▶ And don't forget to follow us on YouTube! https://lnkd.in/dgwtm_7f   🌟 Curious to learn more? Explore our manifesto outlining our vision for a more competitive and sustainable Europe 👉https://lnkd.in/dekBwePJ   #EUBubble #Sustainability #ShapingTheFuture #EuroCommerce #competitiveness #compliance4all #singlemarket4all #VATrelief #FlexNotFixed Christel Delberghe Juan Manuel (Juanma) Morales Alonso

🚨 Last chance to register!🚨 The retail sector employs 26 million Europeans across 5.5 million companies—with SMEs making up over 99% of the industry! 🛍️ 📅 Join us on 4 December, 14:00–15:00 CET for the third online session hosted by the Retail Large Scale Partnership (LSP). This session will spotlight one of our key commitments: Building a strong skills partnership with key stakeholders. 🎓 Learn from the Skills4Retail project, featuring insights on: ✅ The Reactive Training experience ✅ The Retail Skills Alliance 💻 Secure your spot! 👉 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/exTBwdXT Let’s build the future of retail skills—together! 🌟

Rising grocery bills? Missing products? Supermarkets often take the blame, but it’s not that simple. Journalists from Follow the Money EU reveal how Big Food producers are squeezing EU supermarkets – and wallets of consumers. 🎥 Watch the video below 👇 in Dutch or 📰 read their article in English (paywall): https://lnkd.in/eQ_JkW4r ▶️ More about Territorial Supply Constraints: https://lnkd.in/egMNtRdh https://lnkd.in/eHcNGtUZ #retail #wholesale #TSC #TerritorialSupplyConstraints #SingleMarket4All Leena Whittaker Niccolo Ciulli

Schneider drops ‘no risk’ exemption on deforestation rules, seeks EPP ministers’ support: “We are not insisting on creating a “zero-risk” category, as it is clear that several member states have concerns." wrote the Parliament’s lead negotiator on anti-deforestation rules.

A fine of €5.7 million was imposed on Pierre Cardin today for fragmenting the 🇪🇺 Single Market and denial of #retailers ability to freely source to bring benefits to #consumers. Read more 👇 #SingleMarket4All EuroCommerce

💼 SMEs are the backbone of Europe’s economy, yet there is no dedicated committee for SMEs in the European Parliament. 🔍 So, how can we address this gap? Intergroups play a vital role in the European Parliament by providing informal forums for exchanging views on key issues across political groups. The SME Intergroup, one of the oldest and most active intergroups, offers a crucial cross-party platform where policies to support #SMEs can be developed and strengthened. 💡 This is why EuroCommerce supports renewing the #SMEIntergroup. Over the last mandate, the SME Intergroup has addressed critical issues, including: ✅ Reducing regulatory burdens. ✅ Overcoming barriers in the Single Market. ✅ Helping SMEs navigate the digital, green, and skills transitions. 🚨 With a limited number of intergroups in Parliament, ensuring the renewal of the SME Intergroup’s mandate is essential. It allows this platform to continue its invaluable work and foster effective policies that benefit over 25 million SMEs across Europe. We count on the support of policymakers to extend the SME Intergroup’s mandate, enabling it to build on its successes and continue driving impactful policies for Europe’s SMEs. EPP Group Renew Europe Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament EuroCommerce Leena Whittaker Patricia Hoogstraaten Dr. Angelika Winzig European Parliament

📢 New webinar! Register now for the Retail Large Scale Partnerships presentation we organise with UNI Europa: Building a strong skills partnership on 4 December, 14:00 to 15:00 CET. It will include a presentation of the Skills4Retail project!   Did you know that the retail provides jobs to 26 million Europeans across over 5.5 million companies, with SMEs making up over 99 % of them. This is the third of three online sessions organised by the Retail Large Scale Partnership (LSP).   We will focus on one of our key commitments: Building a strong skills partnership with relevant stakeholders. Representatives from the Skills4Retail project will present and share the project outcomes so far, including the Reactive Training experience and Retail Skills Alliance. Register by 2 December to not miss out! 👉 https://lnkd.in/exTBwdXT #retailskills #eurocommerce #retail #wholesale #skills #skillspartnerships Valeryia Despaihne-Chernyak Leena Whittaker Christel Delberghe

Our first-ever ‘State of Retail Europe’ report is now live! #Nongrocery #retailers are going through a significant transformation and navigating a complex and challenging geopolitical environment. The report shows the sizable #investments underway to offer consumers a seamless omnichannel experience, adapt services and assortments in a highly competitive environment and invest in #sustainability. The sector is up to the challenge but needs more than ever a level playing field to compete and a regulatory framework that enables transformation. Main findings: ☑️ Nongrocery categories, with the exception of pet care, have not recovered to 2019 levels in most geographies ☑️The appeal of nongrocery categories varies depending on local markets and contexts ☑️Nongrocery retailers face growing interest from their customers in online channels ☑️Pockets of growth emerged across the nongrocery retail sector in 2023 ➡️ Read our report to learn more about the 6 value themes for nongrocery retailers: https://lnkd.in/ezDgvzVC Thank you to the co-authors at McKinsey & Company Franck Laizet, François Videlaine, Ralph Breuer, @Markus Schmid and Christel Delberghe, Anton Delbarre from EuroCommerce With insights from Thierry Garnier, CEO of Kingfisher plc; Nicolò Galante, CEO of Arcaplanet; Miguel Mota Freitas, CEO of Worten Portugal; Barbara Martin Coppola, CEO of Decathlon ; Dr. Sebastian Gundel, CEO of OBI Group Holding; Alexandre Falck, BUT Conforama Chairman and CEO of BUT Conforama; Saskia Egas Reparaz, CEO of HEMA; Michael Busch, Former CEO Thalia Bücher GmbH; Richard Flint, President Claire's Europe. #StateofRetail #RetailTrends #CEOInsights #eurocommerce #retail #wholesale

Onze boodschappen zijn de afgelopen tijd flink duurder geworden. Toch maken supermarkten niet per se meer winst. Producenten verhogen hun prijzen en verkopen daardoor minder, maar verdienen alsnog meer. Lees hier het hele artikel: https://lnkd.in/evZ2uk9A

Unveiling the State of Retail 2024 – Transition and Transformation of nongrocery in Europe   🚀Tomorrow marks the release of our exclusive new report, State of Retail 2024 – Europe: Transition and transformation in nongrocery retail, created in partnership with McKinsey & Company.   This report unveils the strategies shaping the future of nongrocery retail in Europe, with inspiring insights from leading industry voices. Among them, the remarkable transformation of Worten Portugal takes center stage.   Once a traditional brick-and-mortar retailer, Worten Portugal has become Portugal's omnichannel leader, seamlessly blending its physical stores with a robust e-commerce presence. CEO Miguel Mota Freitas shares how the company redefined its value proposition, embraced digital-first thinking, and turned its stores into experiential hubs and logistics centres—all while maintaining a human touch.   🌟Dive into Worten’s story here: https://lnkd.in/eetbqzHK   Stay tuned as we reveal more about the strategies and transformations featured in this exclusive report tomorrow.   #RetailTransformation #StateOfRetail2024 #DigitalRetail #Omnichannel #retail #wholesale #nonfood #eurocommerce