EK Living and .Crew win double gold at the Dutch Search Awards!
Utrecht, 12th of December 2025 Great success for EK Living and our partner .Crew at the Dutch Search Awards. The duo won the gold trophy…
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EK FRANCE
EK France brings together 160 independent retailers specializing in tableware, home decoration and kitchenware, notably through Ambiance & Styles and Culinarion brands.
What we do
EK France, a subsidiary of the cooperative EK Retail, 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.
benefits
At EK France, we put friendliness and shared experiences first. We help retailers create inspiring, high-performing stores through expert support, tailored solutions, and continuous guidance – building a network where service and expertise are your strongest signature.
FABRICE BONTEMPS
CULINARION NIMES
Why you should join EK France!
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 Shop Concepts
Learn more about our two successful shop concepts in France.
News from EK France
Find out the latest news from our members in France.
Arno van der Heijden: “Strong in customisation”
“We hebben onze medewerkers steeds meegenomen in het traject naar de ombouw tot Hubo en ook de nodige winkels bezocht. De combinatie met Decorette werkt…
Jurgen van Rooij: “Personal contact comes first”
“When Formido ceased to exist as an organization, we had to look for an alternative. We chose Hubo because the concept really appealed to us,”…
Sander Veneklaas Slots:“For me, Hubo is the only choice.”
“I was 24 years old when I became an independent entrepreneur with my own DIY store in Rolde, where I had previously worked. That was…
News from EK France
Find out the latest news from our members in France.
EK Living and .Crew win double gold at the Dutch Search Awards!
Utrecht, 12th of December 2025 Great success for EK Living and our partner .Crew at the Dutch Search Awards. The duo won the gold trophy in no fewer than two prestigious categories: “Best PPC Local Campaign” and “Best Use of Personalisation.” As if that weren’t enough, we also secured silver in the category “Best Use…
Arno van der Heijden: “Strong in customisation”
“We hebben onze medewerkers steeds meegenomen in het traject naar de ombouw tot Hubo en ook de nodige winkels bezocht. De combinatie met Decorette werkt trouwens geweldig. Als klanten voor binnenzonwering komen, kijken ze vaak ook voor buitenzonwering. Door de combinatie Hubo-Decorette kunnen ze voortaan op één adres terecht. Hierover hebben we goed nagedacht en…
Jurgen van Rooij: “Personal contact comes first”
“When Formido ceased to exist as an organization, we had to look for an alternative. We chose Hubo because the concept really appealed to us,” says Jurgen van Rooij, who owns Hubo stores in Asten and Sint-Oedenrode. “Moreover, you have all the freedom to continue operating independently, and that’s important to me. I don’t want…
Sander Veneklaas Slots:“For me, Hubo is the only choice.”
“I was 24 years old when I became an independent entrepreneur with my own DIY store in Rolde, where I had previously worked. That was in 2001, when the industry was growing tremendously. In 2007 I took over the Big Boss in Gieten, which became a Multimate at the beginning of 2008. The market was…
EK Living and .Crew win double gold at the Dutch Search Awards!
Utrecht, 12th of December 2025 Great success for EK Living and our partner .Crew at the Dutch Search Awards.The duo won the gold trophy in no fewer than two prestigious categories: “Best PPC Local Campaign” and “Best Use of Personalisation.” As if that weren’t enough, we also secured silver in the category “Best Use of…
Hausgeräte Huth kicks off with a new electroplus küchenplus store in the Hunsrück
Bielefeld/Kastellaun, December 17, 2025 – How can brick-and-mortar retail in rural areas be reimagined – modern, strong in brands, and close to customers at the same time? Hausgeräte Huth GmbH & Co. KG provides an answer with its new location. The family-owned company is moving from Hundheim (Hunsrück) to nearby Kastellaun and is relying on…
A New Place for Young Families – New happybaby Partner: Jungmann mini & me in Bolzano
A New Place for Young Families New happybaby Partner: Jungmann mini & me in Bolzano Bielefeld/Bolzano, November 13, 2025 – Jungmann Home Center, a long-standing fixture in South Tyrol’s retail landscape, opened its new mini & me store on October 16 in the WaltherPark shopping center in downtown Bolzano. Once again, the company is relying…
EK Fashion Launches “Slater” Expansion at EK LIVE fair
Successful Dutch menswear basics brand set to enter the D-A-CH region Bielefeld, September 8, 2025 – In the Netherlands, the name Slater is synonymous with high quality, perfect fit, and consistent implementation of key CSR guidelines. The premium men’s basics brand is represented in 750 retail locations there and is now preparing to conquer the…
Frank Heus takes over as head of EK Fashion
Amersfoort/Bielefeld, December 3, 2025 – Frank Heus will become the new Director of the EK Fashion Business Unit: The Dutch executive will assume responsibility for the fashion segment within the EK Retail multi-sector group as of January 1, 2026. Heus brings with him extensive leadership experience at the European level in sales, marketing, and management.…
ART Creativ stores are coming under the umbrella of EK Retail’s subsidiary InterES
Bielefeld/Dormagen, June 3, 2025 – Following a unanimous resolution by the general assembly of ART Creativ eG (Dormagen), the cooperative group from the craft and art supplies sector, comprising specialist retailers from Germany, Switzerland, and Luxembourg, will cease operations as of June 30, 2025. At the same time, this opens the door to collaboration with…
4mybaby Takes Off with the happybaby Concept
Bielefeld/Regensdorf, December 11, 2025 – Grand Opening at Grütpark in Regensdorf/Zurich Since the end of November, a new specialty store in the Zurich region has been setting standards for baby products, toys, and expert advice: On November 27 and 28, brothers Giorgio and Fabio Migliaccio officially opened their new 4mybaby store at Grütpark in Regensdorf,…
electroplus küchenplus and Miele celebrate campaign success with significant increase in sales
Bielefeld, December 4, 2025 When two strong industry players join forces for the first time, expectations run high. And the result delivers across the board: With the campaign premiere “Upgrade your Life!”, electroplus küchenplus and Miele impressively demonstrated this fall how successful modern specialist retail marketing can be – emotional, brand-driven, and measurably sales-effective. The…
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