Stockholm trade forum
Trade forum (Handelsforum) is the City of Stockholm's platform where the Swedish Trade Federation (Svensk Handel) and its member companies meet the city's various administrations to develop the retail of the future. A joint dialogue is held here regarding conditions, needs and planning issues – with the goal of strengthening an attractive and sustainable retail city.
Photo: Anna HugossonForum for retail development in Stockholm
The forum brings together stakeholders who collectively drive Stockholm's retail ecosystem forward. It works to maintain a continuous dialogue between the business community, academia, investors and public actors. The aim is to strengthen innovation, lower barriers for new businesses and create favourable conditions for scaling ideas in Stockholm.
The importance of retail for Stockholm
Retail is a vital part of Stockholm's offering and influences the city's work on detailed plans, master plans and other steering documents. Handelsforum gathers companies from various parts of the retail sector, the Swedish Trade Federation and representatives from the City of Stockholm for a recurring dialogue on working methods, conditions and needs in the short and long term.
The forum deepens the understanding of the structural needs of retail and strengthens collaboration between the city and the business community. It provides insight into the city's work and an arena for knowledge exchange that contributes to a more competitive and sustainable retail city.
The Trade Forum's focus areas
- Deepened understanding of the structural needs of retail
- Collaboration between the city and the business community
- A sustainable and attractive retail city
- Support in planning and development issues