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.

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Commerce for Ukraine

Retailers and wholesalers support the people of Ukraine

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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.

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European E-Commerce Report 2022

European e-commerce is still growing but new global challenges lie ahead.

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Updates on Retail and Wholesale

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Latest Releases

27/09/2022•Press release•Environment, Sustainability & Energy
Energy crisis – alarm bells ringing for European retail and wholesale
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27/09/2022•Position paper•Environment, Sustainability & Energy
Retail and wholesale and the energy crisis – an urgent need for support
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19/09/2022•Press release•Competitiveness & Single Market
SMEI – Make the Single Market the priority at times of crisis
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19/09/2022•Reports and studies•Competitiveness & Single Market
Single Market Barriers Overview
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14/09/2022•Press release•Jobs & Skills
Retail and Wholesale committed to making forced labour history, but needs consistent EU rules
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09/09/2022•Press release•Environment, Sustainability & Energy
Quick action on energy vital in tackling cost of living crisis
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26/07/2022•Press release•Environment, Sustainability & Energy
Retail and wholesale – supportive policies can help us help Europe in the energy crisis
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13/07/2022•Press release•Competitiveness & Single Market
Rule of Law vital for business and the single market
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State of Grocery Retail 2022

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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. They cooperate with farmers & other partners, promote sustainability & healthy lifestyles, and support sustainable practices. You will find below some of the sector’s examples supporting the Farm to Fork strategy.

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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