Wholesale distribution and retail sale of goods to businesses and consumers. Spans traditional stockists, brick-and-mortar shops, and e-commerce.
B2B distribution of goods — raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods — from producers to retailers or industrial users.
Umsatz
599,4 Mrd. €
Unternehmen
127,161
Sale of goods to final consumers via stores, e-commerce, and mail order. Under continuous pressure from online platforms and changing shopping habits.
Umsatz
362,9 Mrd. €
Unternehmen
69,045