EK FRANCE

EK France brings together 160 independent retailers specializing in tableware, home decoration and kitchenware, notably through Ambiance & Styles and Culinarion brands. 

What we do

EK France, a subsidiary of the cooperative EK Retail, has been supporting independent retailers in France since 1991. Based in Nanterre, EK France operates under a cooperative and associated trade model that combines the strength of a large organization with the flexibility of local entrepreneurship. Our mission is to provide member retailers with a comprehensive range of services – including marketing, finance, store concepts, IT/digital solutions, training, and supply chain support – while preserving their independence and local identity.

benefits


At EK France, we put friendliness and shared experiences first. We help retailers create inspiring, high-performing stores through expert support, tailored solutions, and continuous guidance – building a network where service and expertise are your strongest signature.


FABRICE BONTEMPS
CULINARION NIMES

Why you should join EK France!

Added Value through Collaboration

For Retailers

As a retailer at EK, you benefit from enhanced purchasing conditions, enabling more favorable price negotiations. Centralized billing reduces your administrative workload, while marketing support andaccess to relevant insights keep you informed and efficient.

For Suppliers

As a supplier within the EK network, you profit from increased sales volume through access to a larger network of retailers. Long-term contracts provide market stability, while efficient distribution and centralized billing reduce operational costs.

For Service Providers

As a service provider, partnering with EK means gaining access to a broad network of mid-sized, independent retailers. Our range of services supports retailers in procurement, marketing, logistics, and more, allowing them to focus on their customers.

Our Shop Concepts

Learn more about our two successful shop concepts in France.

EK France
For Passionate Home Chefs
Culinarion is a premium kitchenware concept designed for urban, food-loving customers - both men and women - who are passionate about cooking. The stores offer a carefully curated, multi-brand selection of high-quality, innovative tools across key culinary categories: cooking, preparation, cutlery, baking, cleaning, and storage. With a warm, “culinary workshop” atmosphere, Culinarion combines expert advice with professional-grade products. Stores average 120 m² in city centers, with no entry fees or royalties, and deliver strong performance with €4,500/m² in average sales.
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Elegant Living Made Easy
Ambiance & Styles offers a refined shopping experience focused on tableware, kitchenware, and home décor. Positioned in the mid-to-high-end market, the brand partners with top names to deliver stylish, multi-brand collections. With a strong emphasis on enjoyment, sharing, and conviviality, the stores attract a mostly female clientele through engaging events and interactive workshops. Store formats range from 250–400 m², with no entry fees or royalties, and strong sales performance.

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News from EK France

Find out the latest news from our members in France.

News from EK France

Find out the latest news from our members in France.

Unique collaboration between EK Living and Auping leads to the introduction of a new mattress brand: Topdream

, By Melina

16 February – EK Living and Koninklijke Auping are proud to announce a unique collaboration within the sleep industry. Together, they are launching Topdream, an exclusive circular mattress range developed specifically for the members of EK Living. The new range consists of three high-quality mattresses, each available in two firmness levels. The products are manufactured…

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De Binnenhuisadviseurs and EK Living join forces

, By Melina

De Binnenhuisadviseurs and EK Living have entered into a strategic partnership. The partnership will strengthen both parties’ position in the home textiles and home furnishings sector, with the entrepreneurship of independent home furnishings stores remaining explicitly central. De Binnenhuisadviseurs is a national collective of 29 specialized home furnishings stores that focuses on larger, ambitious entrepreneurs…

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Arno van der Heijden: “Strong in customisation”

By Melina

“We hebben onze medewerkers steeds meegenomen in het traject naar de ombouw tot Hubo en ook de nodige winkels bezocht. De combinatie met Decorette werkt trouwens geweldig. Als klanten voor binnenzonwering komen, kijken ze vaak ook voor buitenzonwering. Door de combinatie Hubo-Decorette kunnen ze voortaan op één adres terecht. Hierover hebben we goed nagedacht en…

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Our Stores 

Get to know some of our french retailers.