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Why join ECR Europe?


Current members of ECR Europe

Why join ECR Europe?

  • Shape industry thinking and strategies to ensure a prosperous, sustainable future for our industry
  • Realise the higher efficiency and growth of ECR adopters on a European scale, adding to the benefit of involvement on your key national markets
  • Benefit from exclusive membership services
  • Be part of a network of successful companies who create opportunities for learning and new knowledge whilst competing vigorously in the market
ECR Europe is the only European platform for value chain co-operation on a parity basis between brand manufacturers and retailers
  • Since 1994 ECR Europe has developed as a consumer goods platform promoting a better way to meet consumer needs.
  • With our network of 22 national organisations we represent close to 2,000 companies in Europe.
  • Since 1994, ECR Europe has released over 30 best practice recommendations, while the national organisations together have developed more than 250. 
  • Through ECR adoption across Europe substantial value has been added by reducing cost and inventory and growing sales.
  • Adopters of ECR practices have benefited to a higher extent than non-adopters.
  • ECR Europe has adapted its objectives, structure and governance to The Consumer Goods Forum model to become the Forum’s regional collaboration platform and deliver additional synergies. Alignment is sought with the strategic pillars of The Consumer Goods Forum.

Benefits of membership


Since 1 January 2010 ECR Europe is a membership fee-based organisation to guarantee long-term sustainability of our activities.
The following membership categories are open to interested companies and organisations active in the consumer goods industry.
Full member – open to consumer goods retailers and manufacturers.
Benefits of full membership    
Partner member – open to European manufacturer and retailer associations,  local GS1/ECR organisations.
Benefits of partner membership 
Associate member – open to upstream suppliers, consultants and service providers working in the consumer goods industry.
Benefits of associate membership