It supports millions of further jobs throughout the supply chain, from small local suppliers to international businesses.

[2] It brings together European and national associations representing various aspects of retail and wholesale and international trade to form a single voice for the sector in Brussels.

[3] Its first president (from 1993 to 1994) and driving force behind the creation of EuroCommerce, was Dr Albert Heijn (1927–2011),[4] the chairman of the major Dutch retailer Ahold.

[5] EuroCommerce brings together the expertise of its members and secretariat to help inform and contribute to debate in a range of policies, including competitiveness and the economy, the digital economy, single market, global trade, environment and sustainability, social policy and industrial relations, food and non-food, enterprise and SMEs.

The membership of EuroCommerce is composed of National Associations, Companies (founded in a European country or International companies with an HQ in Europe) and Affiliated Federations (whether they operate at a national or European level).