Publication CEPYME500 2017

#WHOLESALE COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION SECTOR
Food distribution has established itself as one of the main economic
drivers in Spain as it possesses some of the characteristics that define a
growing economy. We are talking about an intensive sector with regard
to the creation of stable employment –with a rate of indefinite-term
contracts reaching 85% and up to 90% among many members–; the
internationalisation of companies –which are present in nearby markets
such as Portugal and Morocco, but also reach Asia and Latin America–;
and showing a high degree of innovation, both organisational and technological.
However, recovery after the years of recession has yet to be consolidated.
Companies are meeting their growth forecasts and, based on this,
they will unleash their full potential as generators of wealth and employment.
However, in order not to compromise these expectations, we must
create and maintain a stable regulatory, tax and economic framework
that allows us to secure the sustainable growth model we aspire to.
Administrations are responsible for providing this framework, whereas
associations have the task of requesting it and explaining the reasons
why. Among the risks we have detected is the temptation to apply tax
increases that impact the sector and undermine growth.
In addition, ASEDAS defends the fact that the required advances in
terms of environment and energy efficiency must be in line with current
technology. If not, imbalances in the evolution of the industry can occur.
Our commitment to environmental sustainability is clear and proof of this
is that our members have invested more than 250 million euros in improvements
related to energy efficiency in stores and logistic processes.
Likewise, we have been pioneers in the reduction of single-use plastic
bags, reducing their use by more than 80% since 2009.
“A sector for the future,
set to become a driver for
innovation, investment
and employment”
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