What are the European Commerce Awards?
The European Commerce Awardso celebrate European retail and Wholesale innovation in sustainability, digitalisation, community outreach and skills. Award winners will have the opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge developments in retail and wholesale that illustrate the sector’s transformation and its engagement with local communities.
This year they will take place on 2 December 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.
The award ceremony is accesible via personal invitation only.
Our nominees
Category: Community engagement
The Community Engagement category acknowledges initiatives fostering community support, education, and diversity & inclusion. Recognised projects include those aiding local business development, supporting consumers during economic challenges, and highlighting the crucial role of retailers and wholesalers in both rural and urban settings. These efforts strengthen communities and promote inclusivity and economic resilience.
Jerónimo Martins
SPAR Austria Group
VéGé Retail
Category: Digitalisation
The Digitalisation category recognises initiatives enhancing digital processes and consumer access to products and information. This includes projects improving omnichannel presence, automation, AI utilisation, and IT modernisation. These efforts create efficiency gains for consumers and organisations alike, optimising processes and maximising accessibility.
Markant AG
SPAR Austria Group
Skupina COOP
Sonae
Category: Skills
The Skills category honors initiatives promoting workforce development, inclusivity, and entrepreneurship. Recognised efforts include upskilling, reskilling, diversity, and inclusion projects, fostering a skilled and equitable workplace.
Jerónimo Martins
El Corte Inglés Portugal
REWE Group
Sonae
Category: Sustainability
The Sustainability category honours projects that reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability within their operations and value chain. This includes initiatives aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, circularity efforts, waste reduction, and empowering customers with sustainable choices like repair services, take-back programs, and eco-design options.
Lidl Supermercados, S.A.U.
SPAR Austria Group
Portuguese Association of Retail Companies (APED)
The Jury
Niels Hansen
Member of the European Parliament
EPP
Ester Asin
Director
WWF European Policy Office
Maria Guzenina
Member of the European Parliament
S&D
Antoine Oger
Interim Executive Director
IEEP - The Institute for European Environmental Policy
Agustín Reyna
Director General
BEUC- The European Consumer Organisation
Isabelle Pérignon
Director for Consumer Policy
European Commission
The venue
The Merode
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