Retail 5.0 Community



Our Mission

Involving the various players of the Specialized Retail sector, the key representatives of the benchmark countries, and the European institutions in a process of constructive, on-going discussion, with the goal of offering action proposals to Italy's Government and the nation’s economy.

4th edition

The latest edition was launched in February 2024 and included a number of meetings and focus groups addressed to the Community's members, who had the opportunity to meet institutional representatives and other companies to develop contents, mapping the value chain, and increase their network with the common goal of boosting specialised retail in Italy.

The output of the 4th edition was a Report that was presented during the Community's final Forum, on November 21, 2024.

Specialized Retail in Italy

The economic and social impact of the Specialized Retail sector on the country is much greater than what is perceived by the public and institutions, and it represents a vital asset for the nation’s competitiveness.

Despite these figures, the Specialized Retail is not recognized as an economic sector, nor as a policymaking partner. Moreover, the social-economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 emergency has severely impacted the non-food retail sector, alongwith unprecedented changes currently underway.

In this scenario, the sector has the potential to react effectively to current crises and generate significant social impacts.

Specialized Retail, being a connector between production and consumption, can play a fundamental role in the sustainable transition and in the promotion of Circular Economy models.

If Italy wants to keep growing, it must support consumption, since 60% of its Gross Domestic Product depends on it.