EK Holding
Our Holding Services provide essential support that drives the success of our cooperative and its members.
Strengthening our Members and the Group
From strategic Public Affairs and comprehensive Human Resources solutions to efficient Freight & Logistics and reliable Facility Management, we ensure that every aspect of our operations is professionally managed and future-ready. Our goal: to create the best possible conditions for strategic investments, business development, sustainable growth management and corporate services.
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
Tasks of our Holding Services Our Holding Services drive success across EK by delivering five key pillars...
EK Holding – Strategic Support for Sustainable Growth
Our Holding Services provide the backbone for EK’s cooperative success. Each area contributes to strengthening our members and the Group through targeted expertise and operational excellence.
Public Affairs
We drive inorganic growth through strategic partnerships, cooperations, and M&A activities. As brand stewards, we manage the EK Retail umbrella brand and shape the group’s external perception through press relations, social media, and corporate communications. We also organize high-profile initiatives like the European Retail Award and international study tours to retail innovation hubs like in the USA and UK.
Human Resources
We drive inorganic growth through strategic partnerships, cooperations, and M&A activities. As brand stewards, we manage the EK Retail umbrella brand and shape the group’s external perception through press relations, social media, and corporate communications. We also organize high-profile initiatives like the European Retail Award and international study tours to retail innovation hubs like in the USA and UK.
Freight & Logistics Services
We ensure efficient and reliable movement of goods across the EK network. From procurement logistics to distribution and returns management, our logistics experts optimize supply chains and support members with scalable solutions tailored to their needs.
Facility Management
We manage and maintain EK’s physical infrastructure, ensuring safe, sustainable, and cost-efficient operations. From building services to energy management and workspace optimization, our team keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
