EuroCommerce

❓ What is EuroCommerce?  👫 Who are the people advocating for European #retail and #wholesale? At the heart of this vital sector, we work with policies that enable millions of #SMEs and some large businesses to operate and thrive across the continent. Our members—retailers and wholesalers—are present in every region, city, and village, making us Europe’s largest private employer. From sustainability and digital transformation to fair competition, our team collaborates with many stakeholders to tackle today’s biggest challenges and secure a competitive future.  Watch the video below to know who we are. 👉 We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we did making it! ▶ And don't forget to follow us on YouTube! https://lnkd.in/dgwtm_7f   🌟 Curious to learn more? Explore our manifesto outlining our vision for a more competitive and sustainable Europe 👉https://lnkd.in/dekBwePJ   #EUBubble #Sustainability #ShapingTheFuture #EuroCommerce #competitiveness #compliance4all #singlemarket4all #VATrelief #FlexNotFixed Christel Delberghe Juan Manuel (Juanma) Morales Alonso

📢 Save the Date! 🚛🏗️🍽️ 🔍 Do you know how wholesale affects your daily life? Join us for the Launch Webinar of the Wholesale & me campaign and discover the hidden impact of wholesale on everything from home renovations to restaurant dining! 🗓 Date: 20 February 2025 📍 Venue: Online (Teams) 🕝 Time: 10:30 – 11:30 CET 💡 What to expect: ✔️ Insights from industry leaders on the role of wholesale in EU value chains ✔️ Real-life examples from top wholesale businesses ✔️ A discussion with policymakers on the road ahead for wholesale 🔗 Stay tuned for registration details! #WholesaleMatters #EUtrade #SupplyChain #EuroCommerce #appreciatewholesale #Trade #services Leena Whittaker

EU E-Commerce Communication The Commission’s actions respond well to our campaign #Compliance4all against unfair competition from third-country traders and marketplaces. It's a top priority for the #retail sector because consumers are at risk, and national authorities are struggling to enforce EU rules. Many plans depend on Member States’ and national authorities’ willingness to participate in joint actions. We need them to support the Commission and rebuild European consumers' trust. Two important elements should be added to the Commission’s plans: ✅ Compliance with the GDPR.  ✅ Focus on preventing non-compliant products from being purchased 👉 https://lnkd.in/efHmm5ds #DigitalEU #ecommerce #digitalfairness Fabiola V. Ilya Bruggeman

Did you know: 4% of card transactions generate 30% issuer income? ➡️ Indeed, with 4% of transactions, representing 7% of value, #issuers generate 30% of their #interchange income. 🏦 Using the 1H24 #ECB statistics (https://lnkd.in/eQRYJGXY) we estimate that of the EUR 155 trillion cards transaction value in the euro area, EUR 10,9 billion is done with #commercial cards. With a conservative estimate of 1,2% interchange on commercial and 0,22% for #consumer, issuers have earned some EUR 130 billion on commercial interchange and EUR 317 billion on consumer interchange. Before #IFR, issuers were rather indifferent to consumer and commercial as the same interchange rates applied to both. At the time the share of commercial was around 1%. 🧢 Of course, because IFR did not cap interchange fees for commercial, issuers have actively moved eligible customers to commercial. In 2022 the share of commercial in all European cards transactions was estimated at 4% with 7% in value. 🔝 This has now led to the 30% income from commercial for issuers and the end is not yet in sight, knowing that the #global average of commercial in the cards mix is estimated to be around 10%. ✈️ 🛏️ 🛒 Some merchants categories (#airlines, #hotels, #wholesalers) are even more negatively affected as they have well over 60/70% share of commercial card transactions. EuroCommerce says it is #unfair that commercial was excluded from the IFR, as the same #anti-trust concerns were and are applicable. We predicted this 'waterbed' effect, that we've also seen for #scheme fees that are uncapped as well and have dramatically increased in recent years. David Grivet Fiennes Davey Dr. Basak Babaoglu Christophe Kato Ulrich Wertz monique negenman

The Role of Retail & Wholesale in the Agri-Food Value Chain 🌍🍎🥖 The retail and wholesale sector plays a crucial role in Europe’s agri-food value chain, connecting farmers, producers, and consumer and making healthy and sustainable choices available. But just how significant is their contribution? 📊 Key Facts: ✅ Retail & Wholesale in food and beverage contributes €293 billion in value added annually. ✅ The sector employs 8.4 million people across the EU. ✅ With 1.1 million enterprises, food retail and wholesale are largely SME-driven. These figures highlight how retail and wholesale does not just distribute food—it drives economic growth, job creation, and innovation across Europe. 📢 What do you think is the biggest challenge facing food retailers and wholesalers today? Let’s discuss in the comments! 👇 🔗 Read more: https://kont.ly/09a81cc2 #Retail #Wholesale #AgriFood #FoodChain #SMEs #Economy #EuroCommerce #EBAF #UTP

Read more about my take on last week's events and the #SingleMarket. In short, we need: 1. Real commitment of EU institutions to the Single Market 2. High-quality legislation 3. A Single Market that supports a level playing field and rules that are enforceable Find out more in the article and below: - EuroCommerce Campaign #Compliance4All: https://lnkd.in/eGCPTsfu - EuroCommerce Contribution to Single Market Strategy: https://lnkd.in/eTXBGcpB - EuroCommerce Single Market Barriers Overview: https://lnkd.in/ebW-3P9B Kerstin Jorna, Henning Ehrenstein, Giulia Del Brenna, Svenja Hahn, Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union, Andreas Schwab, Martynas Barysas, Frederico Martins, Sophia Zakari, Fabian Bohnenberger, Philippe Adriaenssens

🚀 The European E-Commerce Landscape in 2024: Key Insights & Trends (Part 3) 📊 ♻️ Sustainability & Competition: Sustainability remains a top priority, with businesses increasingly adopting eco-friendly practices such as reducing packaging waste and promoting circular economy initiatives. At the same time, global competition is driving local businesses to innovate, improve quality, and enhance customer service to meet evolving consumer expectations. The European e-commerce market in 2024 offers significant growth opportunities, but businesses must embrace technology, adapt to consumer needs, and prioritise sustainability to succeed. The future is bright for those ready to innovate! 🌱✨ Find more here: https://lnkd.in/eEcY_hk6 Ecommerce Europe #TechInnovation #Sustainability #Ecommerce #CircularEconomy #CompetitiveEdge #GrowthOpportunities #Retail #EuroCommerce #wholesale

🌍🍽 Shaping the Future of Food Systems 🍽🌍 Els Bedert, Director of Product Policy & Sustainability, will take part in a pivotal event on 4 February, focusing on the future of agri-food systems and how dietary policies can shape the Vision for Agriculture & Food. This high-level discussion, hosted by MEPs Ms. Ripa, Mr. Castillo (EPP), Ms. Borzan (S&D), and Ms. Metz (Greens/EFA), will explore ways to align agriculture and health priorities to build a more sustainable and resilient food system. Els Bedert Manuela Ripa Laurent Castillo Biljana Borzan Tilly Metz #SustainableFood #AgriFood #EuroCommerce #FoodSystems #FutureOfFood #Retail #Wholesale #EuropeanParliament #PublicHealth #Prevention #FoodPolicy

We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Trade & Borders to support our work on customs-related priorities, focusing in particular on the reform of customs and the need to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Anna Jerzewska, PhD, CEO of Trade & Borders, will support our sector as rapporteur. Anna Jerzewska brings years of expertise and experience in supporting businesses handling customs procedures. Do not hesitate to get in touch with her! #customs #trade #eurocommerce Harald Past

🚨 Competitiveness compass: concrete Single Market commitments by Member States needed 🚨 We are calling for concrete actions, following today's release of the EU’s much-anticipated Competitiveness Compass and the 2025 Annual #SingleMarket and #Competitiveness Report. The communications reveal that Single Market integration, in particular for services, is at a standstill and EU Competitiveness is not increasing fast enough. Services, which account for 70% of the EU's GDP, only represent 7.6% of intra-EU trade. With global challenges ahead, EU institutions and Member States must turn words into concrete actions to remove barriers and enhance overall EU competitiveness. Supporting the diverse range of market players, not just the perceived front-runners will ensure that Europe can thrive on the global stage. A competitiveness strategy must look beyond manufacturing and include other sectors such as services that can support their deployment at scale. Regulatory burden, Single Market fragmentation and lack of enforcement of EU regulation including on online players selling directly to consumers are key barriers. More here: https://lnkd.in/ddKyBGWR 👉 What do you think the EU should prioritise to boost competitiveness and integration? #Retail #Wholesale #EUSingleMarket #Sustainability #Innovation #EuroCommerce Christel Delberghe Leena Whittaker Ilya Bruggeman