The retail and consumer sector is developing at a fast pace in Central and Eastern Europe, especially following the enlargement of the European Union.
In order to be successful in the common market, companies must be able to respond quickly to increased competition and regulatory changes.
Industry issues
- Impact of EU membership on the market
- Strengthening of trade unions within the industry
- Increased competition and pressure on prices
- Changing shopping patterns from local shops to hypermarkets
- Growth of private label brands
- Controlling marketing costs
- Trend towards "destination shopping" - large shopping malls with restaurants, cinemas and other forms of entertainment
Industry-specific services
- Supply chain management
- Customer relationship management
- Import and export advice - customs, VAT, Intrastat
- Analysis of the tax implications of marketing activities (contests, advertisements, promotions, etc.) and assistance in reducing marketing costs
- Tax advice related to the construction and operation of shopping centres, manufacturing plants, etc.
- Transfer pricing advice for multinational consumer and retail companies
- PayWell compensation survey for the FMCG and Trade and Distributions sectors
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