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EK LIVING

At EK Living, you — the local entrepreneur — are at the heart of everything we do. You are the Local Hero! Want to become a Local Hero in your region?

Passion for the Local Hero

Support and guidance for successful local entrepreneurship.

At EK Living, we offer more than just product collections. We provide our entrepreneurs with a complete package of services.
Our team shares valuable insights into the ever-evolving market and delivers tailored marketing strategies and practical tools to match. By focusing on your unique identity and positioning as a business owner, we help you stand out and succeed — even in the face of competition from larger companies.As a local entrepreneur, you differentiate yourself from larger competitors through personal service, accessibility, and a unique store.

A century is an impressively long time, congratulations!

EK is very important for the future viability of independent retail. As a retailer, I particularly like the fact that I can exchange ideas with other retailers from so many different sectors. That brings new ideas and impetus. I wish you all the best on your anniversary and for the next 100 years!

Paul Berden 
Berden mode, wonen & meer

Why you should join EK Living!

Added Value through Collaboration

For
Retailers
As a retailer at EK, you benefit from enhanced purchasing conditions, enabling more favorable price negotiations. Centralized billing reduces your administrative workload, while marketing support andaccess to relevant insights keep you informed and efficient.
For
Suppliers
As a supplier within the EK network, you profit from increased sales volume through access to a larger network of retailers. Long-term contracts provide market stability, while efficient distribution and centralized billing reduce operational costs.
For
Service Providers
As a service provider, partnering with EK means gaining access to a broad network of mid-sized, independent retailers. Our range of services supports retailers in procurement, marketing, logistics, and more, allowing them to focus on their customers.

Our private Labels and Collectives

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EK Living: Our Services

Your account manager is here to support you with all your questions related to business operations, finance, and store performance.

  • Financial benchmark -> We use a financial benchmark to compare performance across similar businesses
  • Customer origin analysis -> A customer origin analysis helps identify key geographic areas driving foot traffic.
  • Store Performance Analysis -> We conducted a store performance analysis to evaluate sales and customer engagement.
  • Market Survey -> The market scan provides an overview of current trends and competitors
  • Entrepreneurs’ Days -> The Entrepreneurship Days event offers workshops and networking opportunities.
  • Regional Evenings -> We organize Regional

Evenings to connect community members and discuss local topics

Entrepreneurs who partner with EK Living fall into one or more of the following categories: Bedroom, Furniture, and/or Home Style Collective.

  • Slapen
  • Meubelen
  • Wooncollectief

As a Local Hero, we can develop and manage your website. When you join EK Living, you have the option to have your website developed and managed by us. EK Living’s communication platform, SPA (Single Point of Access), keeps you connected and informed.

  • Website-> By joining EK Living, you gain the opportunity to have your website professionally developed and maintained by our team.
  • SPA, or Single Point of Access, is EK Living’s communication platform. Through this platform, we share general news updates, information about our concepts, event calendars, trade fairs, and meetings — ensuring our members stay fully up to da

As a Local Hero, we support you by taking care of your marketing communications — both online and offline. The Local Hero strategy includes a targeted marketing plan designed to boost your business’s visibility within your local area.

  • EK marketingtool-> The EK Marketing Tool has been specifically designed for our entrepreneurs with a marketing package. Within this convenient tool, you’ll find a range of valuable elements.
  • Online marketing -> Online marketing includes advertising on Facebook and Instagram, as well as Google Ads.
  • Offline marketing -> Our extensive network of print suppliers and high-volume printing allows you, as an entrepreneur, to benefit from favorable pricing agreements and economies of scale.
  • Photography -> For every collection we develop, we photograph all newly launched products.

There’s a lot involved in being self-employed. We offer you tailored service, just like you do for your own clients. This way, we help you stay fully focused on your passion: entrepreneurship – but with minimal stress.

Collaboration

Find out more about our collaboration options in the different categories.

Bedroom & Sleeping
EK Living offers six different sleep concepts: Altijd Goed Slapen, Slaapkenner ( NOX, A-Sleep and OptiSleep), and Linolux. As an entrepreneur, you benefit from purchasing advantages on these concepts, which include a range of high-quality products such as box springs, beds, bedding, mattresses, and wardrobes.
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Furniture
Within the Furniture category, collaboration is possible on multiple levels. You decide which form best suits you and your store. Our priority is to take as much work and responsibility off your hands as possible, so you can focus on what matters most — your customers. 1) Honck (logo) 2) Studio Relax (logo) 3) Topform (logo)
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Home Style Collective
You are the specialist when it comes to comfortable seating. By expanding your assortment with the Studio Relax collection, even more people will recognize your expertise.
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Bedroom & Sleeping

EK Living offers six different sleep concepts: Altijd Goed Slapen, Slaapkenner ( NOX, A-Sleep and OptiSleep), and Linolux. As an entrepreneur, you benefit from purchasing advantages on these concepts, which include a range of high-quality products such as box springs, beds, bedding, mattresses, and wardrobes.

 

 

Furniture

Within the Furniture category, collaboration is possible on multiple levels. You decide which form best suits you and your store. Our priority is to take as much work and responsibility off your hands as possible, so you can focus on what matters most — your customers.

1. Honck
2. Studio Relax
3. Topform

 

Home Style Collective

You are the specialist when it comes to comfortable seating.
By expanding your assortment with the Studio Relax collection, even more people will recognize your expertise.

News from EK Living

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EK Living Local Hero Day 2024

This past Monday, the annual Entrepreneurs’ Day took place. From late morning onward, entrepreneurs were welcomed to the event. After a plenary opening by EK Living director Peter Seemann, attendees…

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Questions? Speak directly with our Experts

Looking for more information or do you have any ideas? We’re here to help and looking forward to get in touch.

Karin Hestermann

Bedroom & Sleeping

Marcel van den Berg

Home Style Collective

Danielle de Haas

Decorette