Activities of Anna Maria CORAZZA BILDT related to 2010/2109(INI)
Reports (1)
REPORT on a more efficient and fairer retail market PDF (213 KB) DOC (136 KB)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission Communication of 13 April 2011 entitled ‘Single Market Act − Twelve levers to boost growth and strengthen confidence − ‘Working together to create new growth’’ (COM(2011)0206),
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that retailers are offering diverse and modern ways of buying and selling goods and services and contribute to consumer choice and flexible employment opportunities, in particular for youth;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes note, however, of a widespread concern about market dominance by bigger actors, who are perceived to impose unfair terms on small suppliers and traders, for instance through unjustified mechanisms of selective distribution, restrictive practices, price control and delisting without notice, thereby distorting competition; underlines that the entire retail supply chain is affected by such practices;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Considers that ‘parasitic copying’, which can result from the retailer's dual role as the customer and competitor of brand manufacturers, is an unacceptable practice that should be addressed without delay; welcomes the fact that the Commission is conducting an analysis to further clarify the legal frameworks and practices;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Highlights the need to further analyse sustainable labels, in order to simplify, harmonise and overcome the costs of fragmentation for business and consumers;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Welcomes the joint agreement by EuroCommerce and UNI-Europa, which illustrates that social dialogue is working well in commerce; recognises that more needs to be done to increase consumer information on the social responsibility of retailers, to match investments in new technologies with human capital, in particular through competence development, and to combat informal economy;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Asks the Commission to prepare a comprehensive European Action Plan for Retail in order to set out a strategy, building on achievements and addressing outstanding issues, with sector-specific recommendations; welcomes the fact that Parliament has supported this initiative in its resolution on a Single Market for Enterprises and Growth;