EuroCommerce
Organisation Type
Arbeidsgiverorganisasjon
Business sector
Varehandel, reparasjon av motorvogner
Mission Statement
EuroCommerce represents the retail, wholesale and international trade sectors in Europe. Its membership includes commerce federations and companies in 31 European countries.
Commerce plays a unique role in the European economy, acting as the link between manufacturers and the nearly 500 million consumers across Europe over a billion times a day. It is a dynamic and labour-intensive sector, generating 11% of the EU’s GDP. One company out of three in Europe is active in the commerce sector. Over 99% of the 5.5 million companies in commerce are small and medium-sized enterprises. It also includes some of Europe’s most successful companies. The sector is a major source of employment creation: 29 million Europeans work in commerce, which is one of the few remaining job-creating activities in Europe. It also supports millions of dependent jobs throughout the supply chain from small local suppliers to international businesses.
EuroCommerce is also the recognized sectoral social partner representing employers.
Commerce plays a unique role in the European economy, acting as the link between manufacturers and the nearly 500 million consumers across Europe over a billion times a day. It is a dynamic and labour-intensive sector, generating 11% of the EU’s GDP. One company out of three in Europe is active in the commerce sector. Over 99% of the 5.5 million companies in commerce are small and medium-sized enterprises. It also includes some of Europe’s most successful companies. The sector is a major source of employment creation: 29 million Europeans work in commerce, which is one of the few remaining job-creating activities in Europe. It also supports millions of dependent jobs throughout the supply chain from small local suppliers to international businesses.
EuroCommerce is also the recognized sectoral social partner representing employers.
Our campaign pledge
EuroCommerce is committed to support the communication and dissemination activities under the OSHA Healthy Workplaces campaign.
Christian VERSCHUEREN
Director-General
I am pleased to support OSHA’s Healthy Workplaces Campaign. The European retail and wholesale sector is the biggest employer in Europe, employing over 29 million people. We rely on their commitment and dedication to quality and good customer service to make our businesses a success. Caring for the health of our staff is paramount in achieving this.
Together with our social partner UNI Europa, we are committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone working in the retail and wholesale sector.
Together with our social partner UNI Europa, we are committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone working in the retail and wholesale sector.
Main contact
Christiaan R. BOITEN
Adviser Jobs and Skills
boiten [at] eurocommerce [dot] eu
+32 00 32 2 737 05 82
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