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service
T he EK/servicegroup is picking makes internationalisation a corner-
up speed. In 2015, the group
stone of the group's corporate philo-
sophy. By merging design competen-
expanded internationally. In
spring 2015, the association of specia-
list retailers bought a majority (75 per cies and purchasing volumes, EK will
increase its market penetration and
cent) holding in the Dutch multi-sec- become more efficient. Improved
tor association Euretco. That repre- utilisation of its core and central
sented a further milestone on its way functions and a common range of
to creating a European platform for services will also strengthen its
entrepreneurs. financial foundations and continue to
ensure the group's financial security.
Euretco is based in Hoevelaken and,
with the slogan “achieving more toge- In addition, the multisector asso-
ther”, is the leading Dutch retail ser- ciations EK and Euretco will profit
vice organisation in the areas of from knowledge transfer and the con-
fashion, living (wonen), sport, books, siderable fashion and retail expertise
do-it-yourself (DIY). Strong retail on both sides. The international co-
concepts such as Intersport, The operation will also secure the future
Athlete's Foot and hubo have earned viability of local retail partners – a
the Dutch association international guiding principle of the EK/service-
recognition. In 2014, the group achie- group. The merger is a perfect exam-
ved turnover of approximately EUR ple of a win-win situation in the retail
900 million. Almost 2,000 independent industry and lives up to the new gui-
specialist retails partner, with 3,000 ding philosophy: “Think internationally
stores in total work with Euretco. – act regionally!”
Members of business field fashion are
approx. 1,120 stores, circa 900 stores
belonging to sector of living (wonen)
and about 340 retail stores are related
to the sport area. Approx. 200 book
shops and roughly 320 hard ware
stores are from the DIY sector. Mem-
bership in the organisation offers re-
tailers benefits including centralised
settlement services, training and ad-
vice regarding online retailing. Euretco
is focused on independent retailers
and also offers them support in the
form of services, product line manage-
ment, store concepts and own brands.
Together with their approximately
4,100 retailer partners in approx
ten countries, the Bielefeld-based
EK/servicegroup and Euretco achieve
total turnover of approx EUR 2.2
billion. EK's Supervisory Board,
Representatives Meeting and Board
of Management see the company's
international orientation as the best
way to actively address structural
changes in the retail industry and
the retail cooperative scene.
The merger with Euretco symbolises
the group's desire to explore new,
international opportunities. Along with
its growth strategy and the develop- Bernd Horenkamp | Steve Evers | Franz-Josef Hasebrink | Harry Bruijniks | Ernst de Kuiper
ment of multichannel ranges, that
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T he EK/servicegroup is picking makes internationalisation a corner-
up speed. In 2015, the group
stone of the group's corporate philo-
sophy. By merging design competen-
expanded internationally. In
spring 2015, the association of specia-
list retailers bought a majority (75 per cies and purchasing volumes, EK will
increase its market penetration and
cent) holding in the Dutch multi-sec- become more efficient. Improved
tor association Euretco. That repre- utilisation of its core and central
sented a further milestone on its way functions and a common range of
to creating a European platform for services will also strengthen its
entrepreneurs. financial foundations and continue to
ensure the group's financial security.
Euretco is based in Hoevelaken and,
with the slogan “achieving more toge- In addition, the multisector asso-
ther”, is the leading Dutch retail ser- ciations EK and Euretco will profit
vice organisation in the areas of from knowledge transfer and the con-
fashion, living (wonen), sport, books, siderable fashion and retail expertise
do-it-yourself (DIY). Strong retail on both sides. The international co-
concepts such as Intersport, The operation will also secure the future
Athlete's Foot and hubo have earned viability of local retail partners – a
the Dutch association international guiding principle of the EK/service-
recognition. In 2014, the group achie- group. The merger is a perfect exam-
ved turnover of approximately EUR ple of a win-win situation in the retail
900 million. Almost 2,000 independent industry and lives up to the new gui-
specialist retails partner, with 3,000 ding philosophy: “Think internationally
stores in total work with Euretco. – act regionally!”
Members of business field fashion are
approx. 1,120 stores, circa 900 stores
belonging to sector of living (wonen)
and about 340 retail stores are related
to the sport area. Approx. 200 book
shops and roughly 320 hard ware
stores are from the DIY sector. Mem-
bership in the organisation offers re-
tailers benefits including centralised
settlement services, training and ad-
vice regarding online retailing. Euretco
is focused on independent retailers
and also offers them support in the
form of services, product line manage-
ment, store concepts and own brands.
Together with their approximately
4,100 retailer partners in approx
ten countries, the Bielefeld-based
EK/servicegroup and Euretco achieve
total turnover of approx EUR 2.2
billion. EK's Supervisory Board,
Representatives Meeting and Board
of Management see the company's
international orientation as the best
way to actively address structural
changes in the retail industry and
the retail cooperative scene.
The merger with Euretco symbolises
the group's desire to explore new,
international opportunities. Along with
its growth strategy and the develop- Bernd Horenkamp | Steve Evers | Franz-Josef Hasebrink | Harry Bruijniks | Ernst de Kuiper
ment of multichannel ranges, that
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