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European Commission Examines Complaint About Hungary's Tax On Foreign Retailers

The European Commission is looking into a complaint about Hungary's tax on retailers, saying it will 'ensure appropriate follow-up' after the Austrian gove...

Launch Of Retail Transition Pathway An Important Step, Says EuroCommerce

The launch of the Retail Transition Pathway has been welcomed by representative group EuroCommerce.

EU Members Endorse Diluted Draft Rules On Rights For Gig Workers

Europe moved a step closer to giving so-called gig economy workers at online platforms such as Uber and Deliveroo greater social and labour rights, althoug...

European Commission Authorises Kretinsky-Led Consortium To Take Control Of Groupe Casino

The European Commission has authorised the consortium comprising EP Equity Investment III s.à.r.l., Fimalac and Attestor to take control of Groupe C...

Kerry Group Invests €150m To Acquire Lactase Enzyme Business

Taste and nutrition firm Kerry Group has entered into an agreement to acquire the lactase enzymes business of Danish bioscience companies Chr Hansen and No...

SME Retailers Need To Be Able To Compete Fairly, Group Says

Independent Retail Europe has marked its 60th anniversary with a call for governments and the EU to ensure that SME retailers can "compete fairly"...

EuroCommerce Expresses 'Serious Concerns' Over Proposed Late Payments Regulation

EuroCommerce has expressed serious concerns over the draft Late Payments Regulation, saying that its impact will be disproportionate and dramatic, if the p...

EU Proposal On Payment Terms Will Impact SME Retailers, Independent Retail Europe Says

Independent Retail Europe, the association representing groups of independent retailers across the European Union, has warned that the European Commission&...