EK FRANCE
Unites 160 independent retailers in tableware, home décor, and kitchenware through its Ambiance & Styles and Culinarion brands.
What we do
EK France, a subsidiary of the German cooperative EK/servicegroup, has been supporting independent retailers in France since 1991. Based in Nanterre, EK France operates under a cooperative and associated trade model that combines the strength of a large organization with the flexibility of local entrepreneurship. Our mission is to provide member retailers with a comprehensive range of services—including marketing, finance, store concepts, IT/digital solutions, training, and supply chain support – while preserving their independence and local identity.
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
Why you should join EK France!
Added Value through Collaboration
For
Retailers
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
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
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 Brands
For Passionate Home Chefs
Culinarion is a premium kitchenware concept designed for urban, food-loving customers—both men and women—who are passionate about cooking. The stores offer a carefully curated, multi-brand selection of high-quality, innovative tools across key culinary categories: cooking, preparation, cutlery, baking, cleaning, and storage.
With a warm, “culinary workshop” atmosphere, Culinarion combines expert advice with professional-grade products. Stores average 120 m² in city centers, with no entry fees or royalties, and deliver strong performance with €4,500/m² in average sales.
Culinarion for Consumers
Explore Culinarion from endconsumer perspective.
Elegant Living Made Easy
Ambiance & Styles offers a refined shopping experience focused on tableware, kitchenware, and home décor. Positioned in the mid-to-high-end market, the brand partners with top names to deliver stylish, multi-brand collections.
With a strong emphasis on enjoyment, sharing, and conviviality, the stores attract a mostly female clientele through engaging events and interactive workshops. Store formats range from 250–400 m², with no entry fees or royalties, and strong sales performance.
Ambiance et Styles for Consumers
Explore Ambiance et Styles from endconsumer perspective.
News
Arnold den Dikken: “INTERSPORT ensures we have an omni-channel strategy”
“I’m Arnold den Dikken, an INTERSPORT entrepreneur in Nunspeet, together with my wife, Karla. We’ve been running the INTERSPORT store in Nunspeet for 15 years. I became an INTERSPORT entrepreneur…
Catrin van der Heide-Barth: “Assured of the best deals with the brand suppliers”
“In addition to Intersport Roden, I have another winter sports specialty store, with which I am also affiliated with Euretco. Our purchasing for Intersport goes through Euretco and that is…
Danny Pormes: ‘With Runnersworld we make the difference’
“The cooperation with Euretco has strengthened our stores. Collective purchasing is important here, as are the joint national marketing campaigns with which we further increase Runnersworld’s name recognition. Runnersworld is…
Our Stores
Get to know some of our french retailers.
