Supporting Energy Transition

Our sector is heavily dependent on energy. Therefore, many stores and warehouses in our sector are taking initiative and become more energy efficiency making the most out of energy supply

#SingleMarket4All

It’s high time for the Single Market to benefit all!
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Facts about Retail

Get a clearer picture of the value retailers contribute to the European economy, the diversity of their businesses, and the benefits they bring to Europe’s citizens.

Commerce for Ukraine

Retailers and wholesalers support the people of Ukraine

Wholesale at the Centre of Europe’s Economy

Discover the diverse roles of wholesalers across a wide range of sectors and the challenges they face.

Transforming the EU Retail & Wholesale Sector

The retail and wholesale sector is in the midst of transformative change and investing now in transforming digitally and sustainably and in talent and skills is crucial. To make these investments, the sector needs support.

Latest Releases

24/03/2023Press releaseCompetitiveness & Single Market
French law jeopardises the Single Market and affordable consumer prices
23/03/2023Press releaseEnvironment, Sustainability & Energy
Making repair the most attractive option for consumers & businesses
22/03/2023Press releaseEnvironment, Sustainability & Energy
Retailers and wholesalers support clear rules on green claims
20/03/2023Press releaseCompetitiveness & Single Market
Long-Term View on Competitiveness: A potential win-win for the EU, retail and wholesale – but only with the right support
20/03/2023Reports and studiesPayments
Digital euro – why should retailers and wholesalers care?
16/03/2023Press releaseCompetitiveness & Single Market
Single Market needs renewed commitment and enforcement
14/03/2023Press releaseEnvironment, Sustainability & Energy
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: Retailers and Wholesalers welcome the European Parliament’s adoption of a more workable plan for charging stations
14/03/2023Press releaseEnvironment, Sustainability & Energy
Green Deal Industrial Plan – Now’s the time to focus on how retail and wholesale can be a partner in the transition

State of Grocery Retail 2022

Read the report by EuroCommerce and McKinsey

Farm to Fork

Europe’s food retailers and wholesalers act sustainably

Every day, food retailers and wholesalers take action, demonstrating their strong commitment to sustainability.

Retail & Wholesale: an essential service

1 in 4 companies in the EU are SME retailers and wholesalers

Retail and Wholesale represents 10% of the EU’s GDP

We provide work to 26 million Europeans, so 1 in 7 of all jobs