Events
Consumer Protection Forum Bridging the Gap: AI Readiness and the Union of Skills 8th ECPA International Conference of Regional Card Schemes and Retail Financial Market Infrastructures EPIF’s 11th Annual Conference 2026 European E-Commerce Report Launch Webinar Energy labelling requirements for dealers: An overview of key issues and rules Tackling Food Loss and Waste: From Production to Redistribution Forum PME #EENCANHELP 2026 – L’Europe aux côtés des PME : agir face aux défis, EENsemble Global Check-in 2026 Stitching EU Rules. The Future of Textile Policy One-Person Companies and the Self-Employed in Europe Retail’s Big Show Europe EESC Public Hearing on the Digital Euro Future of Retail Summit Webinar on the business case for Digital Product Passports 13th Annual QED Conference on the Future of EU Payments EuroCommerce & UNI Europa Webinar: Upskilling and reskilling for the future of work EuroCommerce to contribute to OECD discussion on AI and the future of retail 66th UFEMAT Congress in Paris European Parliament seminar on the Single Market EU Digital Summit Webinar: Safe to Work, Free to Be: LGBTQI+ Inclusion in European Commerce Retail Innovation Summit 2026 Cyprus grocery retail conference Systemic Innovations for Food Waste Reduction Webinar at ICISA Credit & Surety Week 2026 Protein Diversification Roundtable Public Hearing on the Revision of the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Regulation ELI Webinar on Consumer Agenda 2030 EuroCommerce at the BEUC-ELI Roundtable Geopolitics and Business: Real Risks for Companies EuroCommerce at SME Connect Panel on the Digital Markets Act and SME Visibility APPLiA Lunch Debate on the Competitiveness of Europe’s Downstream Industry EuroCommerce at the European Food Forum: Building Trust in Protein Diversification EuroCommerce at the European Food Forum Merchants Payments Ecosystem 2026 Eucolait January Meetings 2026 EuCML annual conference on private and public enforcement of consumer and market law EuroCommerce at OECD & DG GROW Event on Retail SMEs Launch of the State of Grocery Retail report 2026 Retail and Wholesale Week 2026 Webinar: Can reporting contribute to better payment behaviour amongst EU companies? Consumer policy in a changing world: a 2030 vision for the EU EuroCommerce to Join the Next Bite 2025 Conference EuroCommerce at Expo Agritech EuroCommerce at European Consumer Day 2025 SME assembly 2025 Plant Food Summit 2025 High-Level Working Lunch on ‘Delivering the Draghi Report: How to Switch Gear’ Into the Forest – Sustainability Conference EU Public Affairs Summit Breaking through the burdens ¦ Women in Retail – Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Barriers & Opportunities Retail4Youth webinar Euroconsumers Forum 2025: Shaping a Competitive Europe EuroCommerce at the Nordic Summit 2025 EuroCommerce at the 11th Annual EU Conference on EAFRD Financial Instruments EFRAG Webinar on the VSME Standard in Action EuroCommerce joins ECR Ireland to discuss key sustainability legislation Advancing the EU Single Market: High-Level Breakfast Event on 30 September The digital euro: redefining the payments landscape for merchants in Europe? ERA Annual Conference on European Consumer Law European E-Commerce Report 2025 Webinar launch NRF Retail’s Big Show in Europe 2025 The Party: Back2Business Launch of the Retail Stakeholder Support Platform An EU Action Plan for Plant-based Foods: A roadmap to strengthen the plant-based agri-food chains in Europe GS1 InterACT European Consumer Summit 2025 Tackling Global Challenges through a stronger Single Market The World is Watching – CPDP Conference 2025 Amazon Academy EU Sustainable Energy Week 2025 EU Industry Days 2025 We Pay Together Symposium Reality Check: AI Competition Dynamics & the DMA’s Economic Cost to Europe APED Retail Summit 2025 Reimagine Food & Agriculture – A Strategic Summit on the Narratives that Shape Our Reality Together for quality jobs – Social partners involvement in shaping the Quality Jobs Roadmap: Exchange of views between EVP Roxana Mînzatu and social partners Decent and healthy eating amid rising prices World Retail Congress 5th C4-CEOE Commerce Meeting in Valencia The State of Grocery Retail 2025 – Launch Webinar Digital Labels: shaping the future of consumer information Digital Euro Conference 2025 – #DEC25 New Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations for Tumble Dryers: What Will Change in 2025? Nutrition as Prevention Consumer Electronics Retail Day 2025: Retail at the Heart of the Circular Economy Global Threads: A Closer Look at the EU Textiles Supply Chain Payments Day 2025 – Shaping the Future of Retail Payments in Europe Webinar for the Retail Large Scale Partnership High-Level Roundtable on AI for a Competitive Europe EU Agri-Food Days 12th European Retail Innovation Summit European Commerce Awards 2025 Addressing labour and skills shortages in Europe’s retail sector The Future of EU Agriculture: Insights from the EU Strategic Dialogue Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: Europe’s Female Leaders and Competitiveness State of Retail 2024 – Europe: Transition and transformation in nongrocery retail Conference “A Sustainable and Competitive Model for the Food and Beverage Sector” Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: Europe’s Female Leaders and the Challenge of Competitiveness Launch Event: Exploring Digital Fairness in Online Retail Join Us at Business Trends 2024 Annual Reception and Dinner Incl. the State of Retail 2024 – Europe report PLMA Packaging conference AI Connect: Bold, Responsible, Together European E-Commerce Report 2024 Webinar launch Annual Conference 2024 Dutch Payments Association Conversation at TCI Week 2024: Payment Terms and Business Financing 2024 International Product Safety Week 64th UFEMAT Congress in Copenhagen EPP Group Hearing – Sovereignty in the Digital Single Market Auténtica Premium Food Fest WTO Public Forum: Unlocking Bangladesh’s Textile Recycling Potential IFA – The world’s largest consumer and electronics show AI and Automation of Tasks – Ensuring workers’ wellbeing while embracing digital transformation Introduction webinar for the Retail Large Scale Partnership Net Zero Gamechanger: Tackling the Hidden Carbon Footprint in European Retail & Wholesale Value Chains Delivering a dynamic Single market and sustainable growth – A Manifesto for Retail and Wholesale Belgian presidency Council of the European Union- Symposium: experiences and perspectives on front-of-pack nutrition labelling systems Future of Retail Conference 2024 Retail 5.0 Community Measuring and Communicating the Environmental & Socio-economic Impact of F&B Products at Scale EU Competitiveness in a Global Arena: Charting the Path Forward European Payments Council (EPC) General Assembly meeting Modern Distribution Congress MORE THAN TRADE State of Grocery Retail 2024 – Launch webinar Meeting of the 2015/1535 Committee Open Food Conference Assises Juridiques de la distribution, du commerce et de la franchise 2024 Finance Community Showcase MEP 2024 Empowering women in commerce: challenges & opportunities Protectionism vs Globalisation: is the trade system failing consumers? CLEVERFOOD Webinar: WUR’s free webinar on Sustainable Procurement of Consumer Food Products in Europe Boosting the Single Market : Towards the Single Digital Gateway 2.0 “Taking stock of the Farm to Fork Strategy: Reflecting, Rethinking, Rebuilding” ICISA Webinars: Understanding the Late Payments Regulation Delivering sustainable food systems: Is an EVP for Food the answer? Frankfurt Digital Finance Conference Merchant payments: our shopping list for the new mandate CEO Summit World Retail Congress 2024 EuroCommerce Policy Talk – How the EU will manage textile waste Waste Framework Directive – Paving the way for a circular Textiles Industry SINGLE MARKET EVENT: 30 YEARS ON, IT’S TIME FOR AN EU SINGLE MARKET THAT REALLY WORKS EDANA Sustainability Forum™ 2023 ADVANCED EU COMPETITION LAW, BRUSSELS EU CAP Network event: 3rd meeting of the Farm to Fork Forum Scaling up the sustainable transition with agri-food SMEs Ensuring Europe is Skilled for the Future: Wholesale & Retail at the forefront of innovation Business Strategy Conference Roundtable Discussion | Skills4Retail – Accelerating the Triple Transition in European Retail through skills EESC | Leading the Way: A Competitiveness Agenda for a Stronger Europe Pact for Skills networking event Ecommerce Conference Triple transformation of the retail and wholesale sector – sustainability, digitalisation and skills Identifying green skills to transform retail and wholesale and meet its sustainability potential State of Grocery Retail 2023 – Launch webinar World Retail Congress 2023 Consumer electronics retail: Facilitating the green and digital transition Wholesale Day 2023 Oliver Wynman’s Consumer Leadership Circle Roundtable on the Energy Crisis EuroCommerce Awards ceremony 2023 EuroCommerce 30th Anniversary Exhibition VAT in the Digital Age: Roundtable on Single EU VAT registration proposals The EU Ecolabel: what benefits for retailers? Report Launch with McKinsey: Transforming the EU Retail and Wholesale sector Embracing transformation & uncertainty: Ensuring retail and wholesale continue their essential role LSA’s Stratégies Commerciales 2022 Congress Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence: How to make it work?
Publications
EU Policy Action Brief guided by EAT-Lancet science, based on the contributions from 90+ EU food system stakeholders. European E-Commerce Report 2026 European e-commerce reaches €911 billion as sector calls for fairer competition Joint business statement on the One Europe, One Market roadmap Commissioner Hansen visits German retailer to discuss sustainable and competitive food supply chains State of the Union 2026: the Single Market now requires practical delivery EuroCommerce’s contribution to the European Commission’s survey on gold-plating Europe’s Trade Agenda Feedback on CBAM extension to downstream products Protect store workers from safety, security and health risks: targeted exemption from cash acceptance needed Digital Product Passport for Apparel Textiles ESPR Delegated Act for Apparel Textiles Products Electrification Action Plan: EuroCommerce sees a positive start but calls for supportive framework to unlock the retail & wholesale full potential EU protein and livestock package: robust and diversified protein value chains are key for a competitive and resilient agri-food system EuroCommerce Position on the DPP under the European Product Act Business organisations welcome pragmatic approach of CPC authorities on legacy (old) stocks to avoid unnecessary waste and disproportionate costs Retailers warn of disruption risks as EU packaging rules deadline is approaching: call for clarity and grace period of 12 months to address remaining issues Recommendations for the CMR Restriction in childcare articles JOINT LETTER | Acceptance of cash: workers in the retail and wholesale sector need to be protected Concerns disproportionate broad scope AI Act Guidelines on transparency EuroCommerce Feedback on the Call for Evidence on the Biotech Act II CMO reform improves toolbox for farmers, further rules on price setting unnecessary – say EU retailers and wholesalers Retail & Wholesale in the Agri-Food Supply Chain The State of Grocery Retail Europe 2026 Joint call for a timely and targeted revision of the Textile Labelling Regulation (TLR) Joint statement on psychosocial risks in the workplace Rewiring retail in Europe: The AI imperative Protein Diversification in Retail and Wholesale Recommendations for the revision of the CPC Regulation European retailers face a €240 – 320 billion AI opportunity as agentic commerce reshapes the industry Right to Stay Strategy – Your Region, Your Future – Call for Evidence – EuroCommerce response Position Paper on the Digital Omnibus Joint statement ahead of the Pay Transparency Directive transposition deadline Make digital euro fee fair for merchants and citizens Input for draft delegated regulation & annex amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 Merchants call on EU institutions to cap commercial cards interchange EuroCommerce Feedback on the DPP Registry Joint statement supporting the digitalisation of EPR schemes and the set-up of a digital, EU-wide One-Stop Shop for EPR A well-functioning Single Market must deliver for retailers, wholesalers, workers and consumers Retail and wholesale sector welcomes step towards legal clarity on AI Retail and wholesale sector welcomes additional clarity, asks for timely publication of delegated regulation Joint statement on the Middle East crisis and the need for urgent EU actions to safeguard a resilient EU agri-food chain EuroCommerce: One Europe, One Market Roadmap needs true commitment Tools to tackle unjustified TSCs – reflections from EuroCommerce European grocery retail models are in motion while margins remain under pressure Merchants welcome the ‘better off’ principle for the Digital Euro fee PPWR Guidance: Remaining questions for retailers and wholesalers highlight the need for greater clarity Retail and wholesale take centre stage in European Parliament with first-ever dedicated European week Organic Regulation – targeted updates and simplification – EuroCommerce amendments Retail and wholesale as a strategic pillar of EU competitiveness UTP Directive Review: Let’s focus on farmers while protecting consumers and the Single Market Merchants need reasonable exemptions from the mandatory acceptance of cash Middle East conflict raises risks for prices and supply chains in Europe the longer it lasts Joint call to tackle territorial supply constraints in the upcoming One Europe, One Market Roadmap EuroCommerce on UTP cross-border enforcement regulation: common sense prevailed Merchants need the simplest digital euro fee model Feedback on the Digital Omnibus on AI An Internal Market Legal Basis to drive waste management step-change in the New Circular Economy Act The Single Market & European Retail Alliances: essential for lower prices and consumer choice EU Competitiveness: EuroCommerce urges focus on the Single Market EuroCommerce Position on the Market Surveillance Regulation EuroCommerce response to the Call for Evidence on the proposed Communication on Better Regulation 2026 Strategic Foresight Report – EuroCommerce response to the Call for Evidence Joint industry concerns on emerging state-run PRO models THE VILNIUS MANIFESTO Joint statement on the European Parliament’s INL on just transition directive in the world of work The role of retail and wholesale in preserving food affordability EU Safe Hearts Plan: Retail and wholesale essential to provide consumer choice for healthy diets Joint statement on the European Parliament’s INL on AI at work Retail alliances: a key to affordability and competitiveness Businesses urge European Commission to allow continued sale of products already lawfully placed on the market before the Empowering Consumers Directive’s application to avoid unnecessary waste and costs EPR on textiles – statement on the need to clarify PPE and medical devices are out of scope Quality Jobs Roadmap: ambition must be balanced with competitiveness UTP Directive evaluation: awareness and fact-based approach are critical Retail and wholesale sector appreciates EUDR agreement as Parliament backs delay Retailers back EU’s new consumer agenda to boost trust and fair play EuroCommerce position paper on the decarbonisation of corporate vehicles (green fleets initiative) Organic Regulation – EuroCommerce recommendations Retail sector to Brussels: Make sustainability rules work in practice Joint Industry Statement — Broad industry coalition voices concerns over unbalanced refund right in the EU Payments Services Regulation PSR: Protect European citizens instead of non-EU payment providers Securing simplification while delivering impact with the Omnibus I package: A business call to EU policymakers for legal certainty Waste Shipment Regulation – harmonizing classification of waste to accelerate the Circular Economy European retailers call for stronger EU & national enforcement against unfair competition from third countries Restoring the level playing field in retail The Future of the Digital Product Passport Public consultation for the Digital Fairness Act impact assessment EuroCommerce urges customs reform and unified EU handling fee to safeguard fair competition Swift conclusion of the Union Customs Code Reform PSR card fee transparency: don’t keep merchants in the dark Omnibus IV – Trilogue Recommendations European Associations Welcome Commission’s Opinion on French Draft Textile Law: Call for EU Leadership in Proportionate, Impact-Driven Sustainability Policy CLP Simplification Position Retail & Wholesale: No time to waste, end territorial supply constraints now! New growth in European e-commerce indicates sector’s ability to adapt and reinvent European E-commerce Report 2025 Empowering European payments: EuroCommerce pushes for merchant-friendly digital euro Digital Euro: make it work for merchants Joint business statement on the European Commission ‘Strategy for making the Single Market simple, seamless and strong’ Trilogue Recommendations on PSD3/PSR Ensuring Legal Certainty for E-Money Distribution EuroCommerce urges the co-legislators to ‘Save the Single Market’! Retail and wholesale feedback to the call for evidence on “Simplification of administrative burden in environmental legislation” European Textiles Ecosystem Welcomes EU Waste Directive, Calls For Harmonised Implementation Revised Waste Framework Directive – textile waste Clean Corporate Vehicles initiative – EuroCommerce contribution to the Call for Evidence EuroCommerce Feedback on Omnibus IV – ‘Paperless’ EuroCommerce contribution to public consultation on Consumer Agenda 2025-2030 EU-US trade agreement: more clarity for now, but strategic action is urgently needed End-of-Waste Criteria for Recycling EuroCommerce on Standardization Regulation EuroCommerce statement on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) Outcome of AGRI MEPs vote: A devastating strike to the Single Market for both consumers and farmers Joint call for a rapid adoption of the postponement of phase-in disclosure requirements for first wave CSRD undertakings EU Stockpiling Strategy: Retail and wholesale essential partners in EU crisis resilience In Support of Use of Anticoagulant Rodenticides as Permanent Baiting EuroCommerce welcomes the European Parliament’s Resolution on Product Safety and Regulatory Compliance in E-Commerce and Non-EU Imports EuroCommerce Position on the Evaluation of the Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) Joint Industry Statement on Harmonised Waste Sorting Instructions for Packaging Avoiding overregulation: A pragmatic approach to Substances of Concern (SoCs) in the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) Delegated Act (DA) for Textiles Joint Response of UNI Europa and EuroCommerce to the European Commission’s Consultation on the Quality Jobs Roadmap EuroCommerce asks EVP Séjourné for bold EU action against unfair competition EuroCommerce Position Paper on the future Quality Jobs Roadmap EuroCommerce Urges Level Playing Field in Customs for EU Retailers and Wholesalers Ten years after the Interchange Fee Regulation, we need new action to tackle new wholesale price increases Industry calls for the simplification, digitalisation & harmonisation of Extended Producer Responsibility and an EPR Digital One-Stop Shop Omnibus on Sustainability Reporting – upcoming Delegated Act with targeted amendments to the EU Taxonomy and Appendix C Stepping up enforcement of consumer rules will ensure a level playing field in Europe EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy: Retail and wholesale as catalysts EU Agenda for Cities – EuroCommerce views Single Market Strategy 2025: encouraging first step; EU institutions commitment is key European businesses urge EU Institutions to avoid a rushed adoption of the Green Claims Directive Revision of the Textile Labelling Regulation Urgent Concerns in the Trilogues on Detergents Call for Support in Advancing an EU- UK SPS Agreement ESPR Delegate Act for Apparel Products Critical importance of the retail and wholesale sector – Learnings from the electricity blackout in Spain and Portugal EuroCommerce statement on electricity blackouts in Spain and Portugal REACH Revision DPP – Digital Product Passport Universe EuroCommerce Urges EU and US to Seize Tariff Halt Opportunity Legal tender status of euro cash: merchants call for reasonable exemptions from mandatory acceptance Industry showcases digital labelling solutions at drop-in exhibition in Brussels European grocery retail searching for growth in a challenging environment in 2025 The State of Grocery Retail 2025: Europe Digital euro compensation model not needed and contradicts proposed regulation “Time to end Territorial Supply Constraints once and for all”, say EU retailers and wholesalers European retail and wholesale calls for swift EU-US trade talks Joint statement in support of a fast-track adoption of the longer transition periods of the CSRD and the CS3D Spain recognises EuroCommerce’s work in strengthening retail and wholesale Press Statement on EU Preparedness Union Strategy European Textiles Global Value Chain Report EuroCommerce launches comprehensive report on Global Textiles Supply Chain Concerns about price transparency and price intervention measures – a public letter EuroCommerce statement on the Commissions findings on Alphabet’s compliance with the DMA Joint Industry Call for a Transitional Regime for the implementation of Article 24 of the ESPR Revision of Regulation 883/2004 on the Coordination of Social Security Systems: Prior notification and the need for digitalisation European Retail Associations call on European Commission to ensure the timely and adequate enforcement of the Digital Markets Act Proposed Regulation on cross-border enforcement of Unfair Trading Practices in the food supply chain Wholesale & Me: Time to Appreciate Wholesale Omnibus sustainability package: simpler rules for a greener future Clean Industrial Deal: Retail and Wholesale Matter! Retail and wholesale views for the simplification omnibus package Agri-food vision: A good start but mind the gaps! Textile Sector to EU Lawmakers: ‘Don’t stitch us up’ Simplification is key, but EuroCommerce warns against rushed consultations Joint business statement on the upcoming horizontal Single Market Strategy Joint Position on the Proposal for a Regulation establishing a single digital portal for companies providing cross-border services and posting workers – “eDeclaration” Retail and Wholesale: key messages for the Clean Industrial Deal Commission e-commerce plans require Members States’ action EuroCommerce joins call for swift conclusion of EU-Indonesia CEPA Response to call for evidence “Single Market Strategy 2025” Competitiveness compass: concrete Single Market commitments by Member States needed Cross-border enforcement of unfair trading practices: Single Market must come first, says EuroCommerce Response to the Call for Evidence on Digital Product Passport (DPP) Service Providers Joint Industry and Trade Statement on the EU Customs Reform Statement on the EUDR agreement between Parliament and Council State of Retail 2024—Europe: Transition and transformation in nongrocery retail The transformation imperative for nongrocery retailers European and Mercosur business associations ask swift conclusion of EU-Mercosur FTA EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement (FTA) – Joint statement Study on Digital Fairness: enforcement of EU law key to protecting consumers shopping online Report of the study on “Digital Fairness in Online Retail” Statement on the EUDR vote in the European Parliament today Joint statement – Call for regulation of private Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) at EU level Beyond Manufacturing: A New Competitiveness Agenda for the EU in partnership with retail and wholesale The Budapest Declaration: Don’t forget about the services sector, cautions EuroCommerce One step closer towards a Single VAT Registration in the EU Towards EU due diligence rules that work for all Cross-border enforcement of Unfair Trading Practices in the agri-food supply chain – EuroCommerce views VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal EU Business Joint Declaration – Championing Open Trade for a Prosperous Future Coalition of 43 Business Associations Rallies Behind Call for Bold & Open Trade Policy to Keep Europe Competitive, Prosperous & Resilient Retailers: Enforce EU rules on third-country traders and marketplaces! European E-Commerce Report 2024 Strong regional disparities in European B2C e-commerce give mixed picture on sector’s growth Digital Fairness: retailers call for better enforcement to protect consumer Proposal for a delay is a welcome step to enable implementation of the deforestation regulation. European employers unveil the European Employers’ Institute EUDR – Joint industry statement plea FAQs A call for a digital transition for consumer information Draghi Report: Retail and wholesale key to EU competitiveness Future of EU agriculture unveiled: retailers and wholesalers say collaboration is key for the transition EU Deforestation regulation: retail & wholesale calls for delay European retail & wholesale congratulates President von der Leyen on her re-election. EU Business Joint Declaration – Championing Open Trade for a Prosperous Future A more customer centric SCA EU businesses’ competitiveness impacted by current cards payments landscape – a call for urgent action New study reveals only 2% of retail and wholesale emissions are in sector’s direct control, while Scope 3 accounts for 98% NET ZERO GAME CHANGER – Tackling the hidden carbon footprint in European retail and wholesale value chains Joint letter: Competitiveness must be on the menu for EU leaders tonight Joint EU employers’ statement on the revision of the European Works Councils Directive ahead of the Coreper meeting on 5 June 2024 Turn words into action, make the Single Market work for all! Mondelez €337.5 million fine is a step forward for the Single Market Surcharging helps consumers making an informed choice and stimulates competition Refunds supporting real consumer needs Limited Network Exclusions EUDR information system not yet on track to meet requirements of properly functioning supply chains CEPA coalition applauds constructive discussions at EU-Indonesia business roundtable Joint Retail Statement on the Alternative Dispute Resolution Directive Unfair trading practices: focus on facts, not haste! Payment terms vote: time to descend from the ivory tower Joint statement on the proposed Late Payments regulation Juan Manuel Morales re-elected as EuroCommerce President Juan Manuel Morales, reelegido presidente de EuroCommerce Rapidly changing retail wants to secure consumer trust Consumer trust is essential to enable the green & digital transformation in retail Retail & wholesale: Letta’s report requires real commitment from EU institutions Retail & wholesale: What the EU needs to succeed Manifesto 2024-2029: Delivering a dynamic Single Market and sustainable growth Signs of Hope: The State of Grocery Retail 2024 New opportunities emerge for grocery retailers with signs of hope for 2024 Joint letter on the e-declaration for the posting of workers Joint EU employers’ statement on the revision of the European Works Councils Directive ahead of the vote in European Parliament’s EMPL Committee on 3 April 2024 Retailers and wholesalers in Europe say: Go vote! – use your vote and make your choice Retail and wholesale: EP attempt to fix Late Payments proposal still misses the mark Legal tender status of euro cash: merchants call for reasonable exemptions from mandatory acceptance Digital Euro: Merchants support a fast, innovative, and low-cost pan-European payment method Retail transition pathway launch: This is just the start of the journey Joint Statement on VAT relief for donations Retail and wholesale: EU ministers must ensure the Late Payments proposal tackles the problems instead of creating them Joint industry statement on Google search and article 6.5 of the Digital Markets Act Joint retail sector statement: key principles for Google compliance with article 6(5) of the Digital Markets Act Joint Statement on the treatment of Merchant Initiated Transactions under the Payment Services Regulation Joint call for a comprehensive long-term Single Market integration agenda Statement on the proposed regulation prohibiting products made with forced labour (FLR) on the Single Market Recommendations to improve the interpretation of and compliance with Article 6a of the 2019 Price Indication Directive Retail and wholesale CEO Summit 2024 confirms commitment to sustainability Coordinated Action in Response to Red Sea Crisis Substantiating Green Claims: Retailers and wholesalers call for practicality Single Market Report: High time to turn good intentions into concrete action, say Europe’s retailers and wholesalers Swift adoption of VAT in the Digital Age in the current mandate European Sectoral Social Partners in Commerce to renew focus on the digital and green transition Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee on Commerce Work Programme 2024-2025 Joint industry statement calling for thoughtful and science-based reuse policies in the transport packaging sector EuroCommerce: Restricting access to the Single Market will not improve the situation for farmers Surcharging will benefit consumers Meal vouchers leaving a bad taste International Customs Day: Joint Communique by Members of the Trade Contact Group advising DG TAXUD Toy Safety Regulation: a too short transitional period for distributors will lead to harmful economic and environmental consequences Economic Security Package: EuroCommerce asks for cautious approach to guard the competitiveness of businesses in Europe For retailers ‘cash’ is not always ‘king’ Annex 2 – Wholesale examples – Proposal for a late payment regulation Joint statement – Stakeholders of all horizons stand ready for the strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture Paper on the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Directive Joint industry coalition statement in support of the EU-Mercosur FTA Open letter calling for a firewall between carbon emissions, land sequestration and permanent removals in the EU EuroCommerce statement on the passing of Jacques Delors Contribution to trialogue on repair Joint Industry Statement – EU packaging rules that work – Making the Single Market and sustainability go hand in hand EuroCommerce urges European Commission to take action against French rules on B2B commercial relations Obligation to install detergent refill stations is risky for customers and imposes unjustified burdens on economic operators – Joint position The clock is ticking. Time to permanently remove tariffs on sectors unrelated to the steel and aluminium and large civil aircraft disputes! Why flexible payments support a vibrant European retail and wholesale sector – an infographic An obligation to indicate online a product passport linked to a specific batch number is impractical and unduly burdens economic operators EuroCommerce calls for a Robust Single Market to Propel Retail Investments in Green, Digital, and skills transformation. 30th anniversary of the Single Market EuroCommerce honours retailers and wholesalers in sustainability, digitalisation, skills and community engagement Retail and Wholesale view on the proposal on Toy Safety Regulation Joint open letter to co-legislators, calling for ‘close to zero fees’ to make digital euro remuneration work for consumers and merchants EuroCommerce’s response to the waste framework directive Retail and Wholesale position on the revision on detergents and surfactants Retailers and wholesalers applaud efforts to boost talent in the EU as people are key to competitiveness Recognising the complementarity of reuse and recycling does not mean lacking ambition Proposal for a Late Payment Regulation – EuroCommerce views on the proposal and the Impact Assessment Late payment proposal creates €150 billion financial gap in retail and wholesale alone Proposal for a Late Payment Regulation: EuroCommerce views Letter to Commission, EP and Council presidents Late payment proposal’s impact on retail and wholesale in Europe EuroCommerce president addresses Tripartite Social Summit Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: Retailers and wholesalers need harmonised EU rules for packaging and solutions that work for shops, products and customers Product Liability Directive: European industry calls for a major rethink Views on the Commission proposal for a Directive on Green Claims Joint Statement on the Destruction of Unsold Goods Position paper on the Commission proposal for a Directive on Green Claims Retail Transition Pathway – Retailers and Wholesalers’ vision for a more resilient, digital and green future. European e-commerce continues to grow despite shifting economic environment The Agri-Food Transition Pathway – The Retail & Wholesale Perspective Commission proposal on payment terms risks causing distress rather than relief Skills4Retail roundtable: Accelerating the Triple Transition in European Retail through skills Press Release: Will low-value gift cards survive the Anti-Money Laundering Regulation? VAT Relief for Donations Call for urgent dialogue and a rethink regarding CLP Revision – 3 key aspects that will have a major negative impact on industry and the environment. Tightening rules on payment terms will create a severe cashflow crisis for retail & wholesale EuroCommerce on refill station obligation under the proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Launch of the retail ecosystem transition pathway: a step toward a brighter future EuroCommerce and BEUC are raising awareness towards consumers to save energy costs Tips for consumers to save energy and energy costs – Checklist Statement on Commission announcement regarding AgeCore and Coopernic Retail and wholesale welcome Parliament mandate on Eco-design EuroCommerce and NRF Welcome Adoption of Adequacy Decision for Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework How can we make repair the most attractive option for consumers and businesses? Retailers and wholesalers weigh in on waste framework directive: Request harmonisation for textiles and action by everyone linked to food waste Rule of law in the EU is a key asset for investment protection and competition EU-Mercosur Industry Coalition – Joint Letter Revised EU rules confirm the value of retail and wholesale alliances Digital Euro: Retailers and wholesalers generally supportive but have crucial concerns European industry associations call for payments in the Digital Identity Regulation to be non-mandatory Views on the regulation on packaging and packaging waste Calling Applicants for the Future of Commerce Awards Pay Transparency Directive requires implementation that is mindful of regulatory burden Commission indicator confirms barriers to retail in EU remain extremely high Retailers support digital euro, but have concerns on costs, implementation and customer experience Due diligence: Retailers and wholesalers highlight need for further improvements during trilogues Joint industry letter calling for a reversal of the UK-EEA interchange fee hike SME Relief Package: What retail & wholesale SMEs need now and for their future Joint Business statement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) Revision of the Late Payments Directive: EuroCommerce views Customs reform needs to simplify trade Joint Statement on the Proposed Product Liability Directive revision may undermine Europe’s competitiveness Joint letter asking for increased dialogue with united EU food chain to ensure a robust and enforceable Framework Legislation on Sustainable Food Systems Joint Retail Statement on the Digital Product Passport: Considerations to take into account when selling products online Living and responding to uncertainty: The State of Grocery Retail 2023. Joint business statement on safeguarding the environmental and climate benefits of the ESPR Retail and Wholesale on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP) Grocery retailers to embrace a year of new dynamics The EU must keep the Internal Market legal basis to achieve the best outcome for a circular economy in packaging Single VAT Registration in the EU: Towards a Unified VAT Solution EuroCommerce and NRF release white paper supporting Transatlantic Data Framework Transatlantic retail industry views on preliminary adequacy decision of European Commission regarding EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Joint letter – Industry alliance calls for digital solutions for product information that work for all Call to Action – Safeguard the Customer Due Diligence Exemption for low-risk, low-value e-money products Joint letter: Companies call for a level playing field on due diligence French law jeopardises the Single Market and affordable consumer prices Making repair the most attractive option for consumers & businesses Retailers and wholesalers support clear rules on green claims Long-Term View on Competitiveness: A potential win-win for the EU, retail and wholesale – but only with the right support Digital euro – why should retailers and wholesalers care? Single Market needs renewed commitment and enforcement Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: Retailers and Wholesalers welcome the European Parliament’s adoption of a more workable plan for charging stations Green Deal Industrial Plan – Now’s the time to focus on how retail and wholesale can be a partner in the transition Retailers and wholesalers need energy price stability and supply reliability Joint Industry Statement on the EU AI Act Businesses reject the rash extension of the withdrawal button to all distance contracts through rushed negotiations Joint letter on instant payments Response to Roadmap “Farm to Fork” Strategy Retailers and wholesalers are creating solutions for the energy transition EuroCommerce supports roll-out of charging infrastructure for e-mobility, but calls for flexibility and SME mindset Retail and wholesale transformation is an opportunity to boost Europe’s competitiveness – but support is needed Open letter from the European Sectoral Social Partners Retailers and wholesalers standing at the ready to deploy cleantech Joint statement: The Data Act is a leap into the unknown Safeguarding the Single Market freedoms during times of crisis Businesses call for further facilitation of VAT Registration Joint industry statement on the Data Act: Safeguards necessary to ensure Chapter V preserves data holders’ fundamental rights Joint Business Statement on the due diligence proposal (CS3D) EuroCommerce and NRF Welcome European Commission’s Preliminary Decision on Transatlantic Data Framework Bringing VAT rules to business realities of the 21st century Making the Single Market work for everyone Retailers and wholesalers support harmonising EU rules for packaging and a true Single Market for waste Social partners in retail and wholesale join forces in Skills Partnership Pact for Skills – Skills Partnership for the Retail Ecosystem Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation proposal Retailers and wholesalers aiding consumers with inflation, but need help to do so Price control mechanisms at food retail level Cost of living – key messages on inflation and taxation Retailer alliances – defending consumers’ interests Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition EuroCommerce plus seven national retail associations pledge to accelerate climate action for the Race to Zero European retail and wholesale ready to support rapid take-up of instant payments Transforming the retail and wholesale sector – Key measures to support Europe’s largest private sector employer Retail and Wholesale Transformation May Require up to 600 Billion in Investments to Future-Proof the Sector Text for public statement implementation PID EuroCommerce Recommendations Price Indication Directive European retail and wholesale press for urgent support in energy crisis Retail and wholesale welcome Executive Order on transatlantic data flows Energy crisis – alarm bells ringing for European retail and wholesale Retail and wholesale and the energy crisis – an urgent need for support Why the EU Ecolabel is a win-win for consumers and retailers SMEI – Make the Single Market the priority at times of crisis Retail and Wholesale committed to making forced labour history, but needs consistent EU rules Quick action on energy vital in tackling cost of living crisis Retail and wholesale – supportive policies can help us help Europe in the energy crisis Rule of Law vital for business and the single market Key points on the directive on corporate sustainability due diligence Retailers and Wholesalers views on the directive on corporate sustainability due diligence The Future of EU Customs – For a modern, frictionless customs environment EU – New Zealand agreement a further step forward for global trade European e-commerce still growing but new global challenges lie ahead Businesses Call for Fresh Political Engagement to Renew Economic Integration in the Single Market Retailers working hard to help consumers in a time of high inflation Responsible Private Funding of Litigation “Effectively banning products produced, extracted or harvested with forced labour” – Call for Evidence Adapting product liability rules to the digital age and Artificial Intelligence World Food Safety Day: EU Agri-food chain’s commitment to safer food for better health VAT in the Digital Age: Single VAT ID Registration Roundtable Joint association statement and call to retain the CDD exemption for low-risk e-money products (Article 12 AMLD) within the future AML/CFT framework REPowerEU – retail and wholesale needs help but can play a major role Proposal for a Data Act: Promote measures for an innovative data economy Single Market Emergency Instrument – Public consultation 2022 Transition to a Circular Economy and protection of the Single Market Vertical rules – adapted for an omnichannel future, but some uncertainty remains The importance of the transatlantic partnership Competition – even more important today for EU recovery and tackling inflation Retail and wholesale fully committed to sustainable food – but need flexibility for finding best solutions Food supply chain – Working together to ensure reliable food supplies for Europe Global Industry Statement in Support of a New Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework Making repair the most attractive option for consumers and retailers Retail and wholesale: supporting an EU market for deforestation-free products Letter to President von der Leyen: Impact of Ukraine crisis on retail and wholesale – and consumers Grocery Retailers Facing Real Challenges Returning to Precovid Levels with Consumer Purchasing Power Hit by Inflation A successful EU Textile Strategy needs close involvement of supply chain Sustainable Products Initiative: the right approach – but legislators must keep it workable Retail and wholesale seriously concerned at energy crisis and needs support Food security: 4 actions for policymakers Retailers and wholesalers support citizens of Ukraine Imports of agricultural and food products – Applying EU health and environmental standards – Call for Evidence Energy and inflation – Europe needs to minimise damage to consumers EU Pay Transparency Proposal: Sectoral Employers’ Organisations Suggest a More Balanced Approach Statement on the situation in Ukraine Retail and wholesale need due diligence rules which reflect the reality of their businesses Data Act – getting the right framework key to digital transformation and business competitiveness EuroCommerce and GS1 in Europe for an open, inclusive and decentralised EU Digital product passport EuroCommerce and GS1 in Europe call for open, inclusive and decentralised EU Digital product passport Barriers to the single market undermine EU recovery and supply chains Retail and Wholesale need major investment for digital and sustainability transformation DSA: need for a level playing field to drive online innovation in Europe DMA trilogues should result in clear, consistent rules across Europe Draft EU Artificial Intelligence Act Building in energy efficiency – proportionate rules and support for retail and wholesale vital Retail and wholesale need mobility solutions to support local communities Europe needs ambitious digital policy for the retail sector Food distribution sector calls on EU to exempt medium sized businesses from costly NIS 2 cybersecurity obligations Non-tariff barriers fragment single market and harm consumers Competition central to future prosperity of Europe and consumers’ welfare Retail and wholesale – cooperating to halt deforestation SMEs vital to life of communities in Europe Contribution to discussion in the EP and Council on the Digital Services Act Retailers and wholesalers to engage in Pact for Skills Proposal for a General Product Safety Regulation: a core issue to keep consumers safe Making Retail and Wholesale part of the solution to fight food waste UTP Directive implementation must avoid undermining the single market and harming consumers Retailers and wholesalers press for competition rules to continue to prioritise consumers Retailer alliances – working to get the best deal for Europe’s consumers Joint Industry Statement on Targeted Advertisement and the DSA Retailers and wholesalers working for sustainable food supply chain Retail and wholesale eco-system – contribution to establishing a transition pathway Christel Delberghe to be new EuroCommerce Director-General Joint Press Release – Single VAT ID Registration Towards a Unified VAT Solution Joint Paper – Single VAT ID Registration: Towards a Unified VAT Solution EU Organic Day – Retailers and wholesalers linking supply with demand E-commerce still growing: accelerated digitalisation of businesses and consumers Commissioner Wojciechowski speaks to retailers & wholesalers on agriculture of the future Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and Guidelines – EuroCommerce views on the Commission proposed drafts EuroCommerce’s DG stresses policy and investment needs at World Retail Congress Farm to Fork – sustainable food needs commitment of everyone in the supply chain EuroCommerce views on social taxonomy Framework for Sustainable Food Systems Key retail and wholesale messages Retail alliances continue to play vital role for consumers EuroCommerce feedback accompanying the answers to the questionnaire of the public consultation on the EU Strategy for Sustainable Textiles Rule of Law central to making single market and Europe’s economy work Working together to ensure a smart transition towards digital product information to consumers Fit for 55 – retail and wholesale in the vanguard of promoting sustainability Transatlantic industry urge swift agreement on EU-U.S. personal data flows Retailers and wholesalers sign Farm-to-Fork Code of Conduct EuroCommerce welcomes modernisation of product safety rules Commissioner McGuinness talks to retailers and wholesalers on financial services, investment and recovery Disruptions in Maritime Supply Chains Mercosur Joint Statement Comments to the Commission’s inception impact assessment on the Data Act Revised Network and Information Security (NIS 2) Directive Retailers ask for a safe, trustworthy digital environment for consumers EuroCommerce elects Juan Manuel Morales as its new President Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovkis speaks on trade and recovery EU-U.S. Summit: A critical milestone for the global agenda European Parliament competition report right to call for action to protect consumers Accompanying document – Sustainable Product Initiative Consultation Green vaccination certificates World Food Safety Day: EU Agri-food chain’s commitment to safe food now for a healthy tomorrow Implementation of Unfair Trading Practices Directive and impact Wholesale Day 2021 – lifting the veil on a vital part of the economy Ensuring a safe and trustworthy online environment for consumers & a level playing field for businesses Unfair Trading Practices – over-implementation won’t help farmers Coca-Cola investigation another pointer to harmful practices by large food manufacturers Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and Guidelines Summary of EuroCommerce response to the Commission’s survey The economy has been transformed – taxation needs to catch up e-Privacy Regulation: key articles to encourage use and innovation of digital services Industrial strategy, competition and the single market must work together for recovery Minimum wage initiative lacks legal basis: it must respect the autonomous role of social partners in wage-setting as well as statutory minimum wages EU Commissioner Gentiloni discusses recovery and digital taxation with retail leaders Measuring the impact on Strong Customer Authentication in Europe Better regulation key to Europe’s competitiveness Major European Hospitality industry stakeholders call for stronger focus by the EU institutions on the sector’s recovery Removing trade barriers vital for economic recovery Retail and wholesale: pioneers in sustainable foods Comments on Guidelines 02/2021 on Virtual Voice Assistants Impact of COVID-19: «A tale of two cities…» Harmonised approach to Non-Financial Reporting key to success Safe, trusted AI based on European values vital for Europe’s future Better regulation Investing in people for the future of retail Comments on the first social partner consultation on EU action on working conditions in platform work Get the facts right about retail alliances and power in the food supply chain Digital Markets Act – key messages After the Covid-19 Shake Up, Grocery Shoppers Demand More Health, Online and Value – Resulting in Ongoing Disruption and Uncertainty in Grocery Retail Director-General Verschueren to stand down in the autumn Consumers want more organic food, retail and wholesale wants to provide it Taxes on retail turnover a short-sighted attack on innovation and consumers’ purchasing power Retail and wholesale depend on competitive markets in Europe A European Pact for Commerce Digital 2030 targets: creating an omnichannel retail and wholesale world Autonomous and voluntary social partnership the right template for fair social conditions Brand manufacturers again seek to stop any balancing of their market strength Retail and Wholesale – an industry vital to Europe’s recovery and resilience Territorial Supply Constraints EU Trade Policy: Open markets essential for post-COVID recovery Keep Europe safe, but keep goods flowing Circularity by design – the best path to sustainable consumption Services Directive: a comprehensive report on its application under Article 41 Retailers and wholesalers welcome further Commission action on territorial supply constraints Strengthening sectoral social dialogue in the services industry: The all-important role of social partners in building a resilient Europe Working together for a quick, safe & sustainable recovery of Europe’s hospitality sector Retailers and wholesalers working hard for sustainability, ready to work with all in a code of conduct EuroCommerce’s Feedback to the Commission’s Roadmap on a Contingency plan ensuring food supply and food security Creating a forward-looking approach to the Circular Economy Creating a forward-looking approach to the Circular Economy With omnichannel the new reality, rules need to foster competitive EU ecosystems A properly working single market for sourcing consumer products would save consumers €14 billion Benefit of Interchange Fee Regulation now nullified by fee increases New skills and new ways of working crucial for future resilience Geoblocking – sensible to keep unchanged for now Diverse and adaptable forms of work are essential to Europe’s recovery Retailers and wholesalers need competitive, secure data spaces to drive digital growth High time for Europe’s consumers to benefit from the single market EuroCommerce now official partner of European campaign on health and safety Stronger consumer engagement helps drive the green and digital transition – Retailers will make it happen EU rules on minimum wages not the right answer ‘Single window’ a real step forward to simplifying customs procedures NRF and EuroCommerce agree to reinforce cooperation on data flows and privacy, successor to EU-U.S. Privacy Shield The social dimension of A European Pact for Commerce: Recovery priorities for the retail and wholesale ecosystem Joint Statement: Europe needs predictable and harmonised approaches to travel rules under COVID Retail and Wholesale active and committed in combating food waste Retailers and consumers need more competition in payments, and quickly Why Europe Needs an Amendment to the Interchange Fee Regulation The EU Recovery plan, an opportunity for retail & wholesale Retail vital to European Recovery, but needs help – investments and the right policies Simplification of Taxation and Fight Against Tax Fraud vital to driving recovery Ecommerce growth set to continue in 2020 Retailers cautiously welcome the new European payment initiative Skills vital to digital and sustainability transition and economic recovery Commission report fails to address major loopholes in payment card fees regulation GDPR at two – no need for change, but better enforcement and transparency vital Consumers likely to face payments problems after European Banking Authority decision on customer authorisation COVID: Europe needs a coherent, responsible approach to free movement of people German Economics Minister Peter Altmaier discusses priorities with EuroCommerce Recovery after COVID needs retail and wholesale as driver of economic revival Farm-to-Fork – helpful step on the road to sustainable supply chains after COVID Retailers and wholesalers call for urgent amendment of card fees regulation Retail alliances: Balancing negotiating power in the supply chain Europe – at 70, needed more than ever Greener, Fairer and Simpler VAT and Excise duties – and zero VAT and customs duties for protective equipment during COVID-19 crisis COVID-19 crisis: we need a strong Europe – Statement ahead of the EU heads of state and government video call Recovery from COVID-19 needs free trade, not protectionism Need for COVID exit plans across Europe Action needed urgently on rents for closed shops and a post-crisis recovery strategy Joint statement EuroCommerce/UNI-Europa Coronavirus: Non-food retailers face major crisis Coronavirus – Statement Retailers ask for rising card fees to be tackled in Interchange Fee Regulation Circular economy needs harmonised approach across Europe and whole supply chain involved Industrial Strategy: don’t forget services, competition in the EU – and consumers Wholesale at the Heart of Europe’s Economy European Retail Day – a sector meeting the challenges of digital and sustainability transformation Wholesalers key to Europe’s economy Retail and wholesale see EU Digital Strategy as positive step towards European competitiveness EU-Vietnam deal: a long time coming, but still good news for consumers Retail and wholesale transforming fast to serve consumers’ changing needs Consumers and retailers share a common interest – sustainable living and healthy competition for fair prices OECD negotiators must now agree on how to modernise international taxation Retail & Wholesale in new initiative to curb food waste Retail & Wholesale underline need for cooperation with all to make a success of EU Green Deal Retail Forum for Sustainability 10 years of cooperation Risk of return to law of the jungle in blocking WTO A new start for Europe, and need for new push for sustainable market solutions Retail taxes come with a price This is Retail & Wholesale in Europe… EuroCommerce and the European Retail Round Table to join forces Help SMEs digitalise, and help the European economy grow “We need to work with the unions for the future of retail and wholesale” EuroCommerce calls for rapid global agreement on OECD digital tax proposals EuroCommerce joins the Circular Plastics Alliance as retailers & wholesalers contribute to a more sustainable future Digital – a values-driven retail revolution – Second EuroCommerce Digital Lecture – Reducing labour shortages by improving skills matching – Employers statement GDPR one year in – working well, but care needed on burdens for SMEs An easier consumer journey when buying online – Business presents new tool to improve consumer information – SME Retailers & Wholesalers are the Lifeblood of the European Economy Territorial Supply Constraints: Impact on Consumer Welfare EU-Vietnam agreements a major step forward and need to be implemented soon EU-Mercosur good news for Europe and for global trade Lithuanian association joins EuroCommerce, making a full house Single Market for Services remains a top priority for retail and wholesale Ecommerce sector forecasted to continue its steady growth in 2019 UN World Food Safety Day: EU Agri-food chain’s commitment to safe food for consumers, from farm to fork EuroCommerce and GS1 in Europe agree to strengthen cooperation Retailers and wholesalers welcome adoption of Single Use Plastics Directive, but ask for more robust waste management infrastructure EuroCommerce at World Retail Congress: ‘Engage with politicians and keep asking for open markets’ Retailers and wholesalers commend Commission action on AB InBev “This time I’m voting” – EuroCommerce supports campaign to mobilise citizens to vote in European elections Statement from the European business community on the 2019 European Parliament elections Retailers commend European Commission for swift action against discriminatory Slovak tax Joint action needed to tackle problems of plastic waste Supply Chain Initiative publishes annual report 2018 EU-Singapore Trade Agreement underlines free trade as a vehicle for growth and prosperity Transparency and speed are vital when dealing with food safety Dealing effectively with dangerous imports is vital for consumers and fair competition Discriminatory Slovak retail tax hurts consumers – EuroCommerce files official complaints EU-Japan trade deal marks dawn of a new era Every Meal Matters – Food Donation Guidelines Safe Food for Consumers from Farm to Fork
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