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EP vote on Bové report misrepresents realities of food supply chain

Published: 07/09/2010 - last updated: 07/09/2010
Brussels, 7 September 2010 - EuroCommerce deplores misconceptions in report on food supply chain.
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Retail Market Monitoring Report

Published: 05/07/2010 - last updated: 05/07/2010
Brussels, 5 July 2010 - Today, the European Commission published, for public consultation, its long awaited Retail Market Monitoring Report. EuroCommerce is especially gratified at the report’s recognition of the contribution to the EU economy already made by the retail sector and will submit full comments in due course.
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Retailers of all sizes contribute to a Sustainable Europe 2020

Published: 24/06/2010 - last updated: 24/06/2010
Brussels, 24 June 2010 - ERRT President Sir Terry Leahy and EuroCommerce President Rainhardt von Leoprechting announce sustainable business code for Europe’s retailers.
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Parliament’s Environment Committee put to the test: will it prove its independence as a decision-making body?

Published: 21/06/2010 - last updated: 21/06/2010
Brussels, 21 June 2010 – Tomorrow, the MEPs in the environment committee will be faced with a dilemma: whether to back the Commission’s proposal for a real internal market for WEEEs or to give in to member state pressure and maintain the current system.
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EuroCommerce stands up for clarity on food labelling

Published: 15/06/2010 - last updated: 15/06/2010
On Wednesday 16 June, MEPs will vote in first reading on the proposed Regulation on Food Information to Consumers. On such an important issue, it is crucial to strike the right balance between clarity and detail. In bringing together two existing measures, this Regulation must put simplicity, clarity and usefulness over all other considerations: too much detail can lead to confusion.
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WWF and Industry Leaders join forces to save European fisheries.

Published: 28/04/2010 - last updated: 28/04/2010
Brussels, 28th April - Global environment organisation WWF, the leading associations for European seafood processors and retailers today announced they will work together to push for solutions to the crisis of European seas and fisheries.
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New internet platform puts spotlight on CSR in commerce

Published: 27/04/2010 - last updated: 27/04/2010
Brussels, 27 April 2010 - EuroCommerce calls on European Commission to safeguard voluntary nature of Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
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Commission gives up the fight on interchange?

Published: 26/04/2010 - last updated: 26/04/2010
Brussels, 26 April 2010 - Visa commitments sell out retailers and consumers
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EuroCommerce welcomes competition exemption for small retailers

Published: 22/04/2010 - last updated: 22/04/2010
Brussels, 22 April 2010 - EuroCommerce welcomes the revision of the 10 year old block exemption regulation (BER) on vertical restraints. This regulation and its accompanying guidelines have proven beneficial to companies by providing a legal framework which is more predictable and understandable. EuroCommerce agrees that it was necessary to continue on the same route. Nevertheless, EuroCommerce has some reservations on the detail of the regulation and guidelines.
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New restrictions on payments to SMEs will harm consumers and the environment

Published: 22/03/2010 - last updated: 22/03/2010
Brussels, 22 March 2010 - SMEs, consumers and the environment will suffer if MEPs vote tomorrow to restrict flexible payment terms, which are essential for small businesses in the commerce sector.
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European Parliament takes strong line on SEPA value for payment users

Published: 10/03/2010 - last updated: 10/03/2010
EuroCommerce warmly welcomes the adoption of the resolution on the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) by the European Parliament today.
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EU Antidumping Duties on Shoe Imports: Sad News for Consumers and Competitiveness

Published: 22/12/2009 - last updated: 22/12/2009
Brussels, 22 December 2009 - EuroCommerce deplores this morning’s decision by a majority of EU Member States to extend the antidumping duties on footwear imports from China and Vietnam by another 15 months.
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Agricultural Ministers urged to get to grips with the full complexity of the food supply chain

Published: 14/12/2009 - last updated: 14/12/2009
Brussels, 14 December 2009 - The European commerce sector today urged EU Agriculture Ministers to get to grips with the complexity of the entire food supply chain, before acting on any measures aimed at boosting its overall competitiveness. Ministers are due to discuss the functioning of the food supply chain at an Agriculture Council in Brussels on 14-15 December, following a recent communication from the European Commission.
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Senior retail executives urge strong action on payments

Published: 01/12/2009 - last updated: 30/11/2009
Brussels, 1 December 2009 - Today 70 senior finance executives from European and worldwide retail companies and associations came together to debate the future of payments in Europe. At a high-level conference organised by EuroCommerce, merchants voiced support for the single euro payments area project (SEPA) but stressed that its success depends on decisive EU action against unfair card fees.
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Published: 10/04/2007 - last updated: 10/04/2007

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