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
Updates on Retail and Wholesale
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: the retail and wholesale perspective
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Commission proposal on instant payments signals a step change in the payments landscape
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Energy crisis – alarm bells ringing for retail and wholesale
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Territorial Supply Constraints – Are consumers getting a good deal?
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Fresh political engagement required to renew economic integration in the Single Market
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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
State of Grocery Retail 2022
Read the report by EuroCommerce and McKinsey
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The French #LoiDescrozaille restricts the freedom of #retailers to use the #SingleMarket by imposing the application of French law in any negotiation involving products destined for French retailers’ shelves. 🛒https://www.eurocommerce.eu/2023/03/french-law-jeopardises-the-single-market-and-affordable-consumer-prices/ #eurocommerce
We ask EU decision-makers to make the #righttorepair the most economically feasible, #sustainable and attractive option to consumers, retailers, repair service providers and producers.
▶️https://www.eurocommerce.eu/2023/03/making-repair-the-most-attractive-option-for-consumers-businesses/ #eurocommerce #retail
Retail and wholesale agrees that consumers need to be assured that environmental claims are properly verified and that they should be protected from misleading claims. Our sector is committed to the transition towards a #CircularEconomy.
▶️https://www.eurocommerce.eu/2023/03/retailers-and-wholesalers-support-clear-rules-on-green-claims/
#greenclaims
Thank you @employers_EESC ! Great exchange today on a #competitivenesscheck! We need 1) a robust #singlemarket; 2) investment support in the #digital, #sustainability and #skills transformation; 3) workable legislation. @EmilieProuzet @AntjeGerstein @felipemedmar @StefanoMalliaEU https://twitter.com/employers_EESC/status/1638475480973049861
Our successful campaign on the #CompetitivenessCheck has shown what we can achieve together
After all we are all working to create a business ecosystem that enables companies to grow, supports jobs and creates prosperity for all
@StefanoMalliaEU to @CDelberghe & @patrickpagani1
We share our very high concerns at the law just adopted preventing retailers in France from freely negotiating in the #SingleMarket. The Commission @vestager and @ThierryBreton needs to take action now! #singlemarket4all #singlemarket30 @EuroCommerce @beuc https://twitter.com/LSAconsommation/status/1638566485244125186
Négociations commerciales: la loi Descrozaille est adoptée par le Parlement
https://www.lsa-conso.fr/negociations-commerciales-la-loi-descrozaille-est-adoptee-par-le-parlement,433369?preview=11
Latest Video
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