Sectors and associations
HDE
Abbreviation for Handelsverband Deutschland
In short and in plain language
The HDE is the German head body of retail.
It speaks for shop owners. It often shares figures and surveys on sales, online shopping and how people buy.
For shops and small online stores, this data shows how retail is going.
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.