Communication: A European retail sector fit for the 21st century

The European Commission on 19 April 2018 released a Communication aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the European retail sector.

This includes the publishing of a guide on best practices for small retailers.

• Primary Source

EUR-Lex: SWD(2018)236: Commission Staff Working Document accompanying the communication https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=SWD:2018:236:FIN

European Commission: DG Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs: A practical guide for fostering the revitalisation and modernisation of the small retail sector http://dx.publications.europa.eu/10.2873/941960

European Commission: Press Release, 19.04.18: Strengthening the competitiveness of the European retail sector http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-18-3377_en.htm

European Commission [Fact Sheet]: Strengthening the competitiveness of the European retail sector http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-18-3378_en.htm

EUR-Lex: SWD(2018)236: Public consultation on 'Retail regulations in a multi-channel environment': Synopsis report https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=SWD:2018:237:FIN

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