EK Retail Supervisory Board reconstitutes itself
Bielefeld, September 18, 2025 Representative Assembly Elects Johan G.M. Vlassak to the Supervisory Board / Dr. Marc Zgaga Appointed New Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory…
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We are a service organization for independent retailers consisting of a group of different business units, companies having one thing in common: offering services for independent retail in various countries of Europe. We negotiate optimal purchasing conditions for our retailers, offer professional marketing support, and provide a strong network of service providers. As a bridge between retail, industry, and service providers, we ensure all needs are met.
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Our cross-sector buying association supports diverse product ranges through eight strategic segments.
Our Branches & Assortments
Our cross-sector buying association supports diverse product ranges through eight strategic segments.
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We are driven by our customer needs – internally & externally
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Eus Peters joins the jury of the European Retail Award
Bielefeld, October 23, 2025Eus Peters joins the jury of the European Retail AwardKlaus Schmelzeisen steps down after 14 years as a jury member At the…
Chicago Banks on “Made in Germany”: “German Pavilion” at The Inspired Home Show 2026
Berlin/Bielefeld/Chicago, November 14, 2025 The quality seal “Made in Germany” still enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide. That’s reason enough for the International Housewares Association (IHA)…
Hubo named Best Retail Chain of the Year 2025 – 2026
On Friday, September 5th, Hubo was officially awarded the title of Best Retail Chain of the Year in the DIY category. This recognition is based…
What’s going on in
our universe?
Find out more about latest developments and news of our Group.
EK Retail Supervisory Board reconstitutes itself
Bielefeld, September 18, 2025 Representative Assembly Elects Johan G.M. Vlassak to the Supervisory Board / Dr. Marc Zgaga Appointed New Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board On September 16, 2025, the member representatives of EK Retail reconvened following the annual Assembly Meeting held in April in Amersfoort, the Netherlands – this time at the company’s…
Eus Peters joins the jury of the European Retail Award
Bielefeld, October 23, 2025Eus Peters joins the jury of the European Retail AwardKlaus Schmelzeisen steps down after 14 years as a jury member At the next meeting in spring 2026, his vote will be sought for the first time in the international jury of the European Retail Award (ERA), the successor format to EK Retail’s…
Chicago Banks on “Made in Germany”: “German Pavilion” at The Inspired Home Show 2026
Berlin/Bielefeld/Chicago, November 14, 2025 The quality seal “Made in Germany” still enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide. That’s reason enough for the International Housewares Association (IHA) to invite innovative German manufacturers to the Inspired Home Show in Chicago from March 10–12, 2026. The highlight: The organizer of this globally recognized home and housewares trade fair offers…
Hubo named Best Retail Chain of the Year 2025 – 2026
On Friday, September 5th, Hubo was officially awarded the title of Best Retail Chain of the Year in the DIY category. This recognition is based on votes from over 6.000 consumers, who gave Hubo the ultimate compliment: first place. Research shows that Hubo scores above average on key aspects valued by consumers: customer friendliness (4.67),…
