Sectors and associations
HDE
Abbreviation for Handelsverband Deutschland
In short and in plain language
The HDE is the German Retail Federation. It is the head body for trade in shops in Germany.
It speaks for the shops. It puts out facts and polls on a regular basis. They are on sales, online trade and how people shop.
For shops and small web shops, this data shows how trade is changing.
Definition
The HDE is the German Retail Federation, the umbrella association of retail in Germany. It represents the interests of retailers and regularly publishes figures and surveys on sales, online retail and shopping behaviour. For shops and small online stores, these data offer orientation on how retail is developing.