Professional associations and institutions

The French Federation of Promotional Product Professionals (2FPCO) is dedicated to professionalising, representing, defending and promoting the promotional product sector and the professional interests of its members in particular.

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FESPA France is the professional organization for the Visual Communication trades. It brings together nearly 500 companies in the fields of signage, screen printing, signage, large-format digital printing, marking and decor, digital media, engraving, installation and mediapplication, as well as training centers and suppliers linked to these trades. 
SHOP! France is an association that serves the interests of advertisers (brands, retailers and distributors), POS advertising creatives/producers, designers, retail start-ups and, more specifically, those working in the field of point-of-sale marketing (POSM).
Univers Retail is an independent management and operational strategy consultancy specialising in the BtoB and BtoC retail sectors. They support major retailers from the definition of their strategy through to its operational implementation.
The CCI Paris Île de France is major player in the regional economy, serving businesses, young people and local communities.
The Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organising the Paris Shop & Design prize, which recognises the most successful initiatives in terms of fitting out sales areas and welcoming the public. The prize is awarded to pairs of retailers and architects or designers for projects less than 3 years old in six retail categories.
SORAP is the Trade Relations Experts Union.
It brings together companies that specialise in advising on and implementing the various levers that enable businesses to develop and enrich their relationships with their customers.
Le Club Enseigne & Innovation is a club for works managers, project managers, technical directors, and design or layout managers for retail signage.
Procos is the federation representing the specialized retail sector. Its 260 banners reflect the diversity and dynamism of the sector. All activities, all store formats, all types of development… are represented.
Le Conseil National des Achats (CNA) is a network for sharing expertise, professional networking and local connections for nearly 20,000 members (purchasing directors, purchasing managers, buyers and consultants) throughout France.
The French Trade Council (CdCF) is an association comprising some thirty professional trade federations from all sectors.
Eventmaker helps B2B organisations multiply their impact by improving the performance of their events, the level of engagement of their audiences, and the productivity of their employees.
Petitscommerces is the leading local gift card for spending in local shops. Already more than 300 partner local authorities throughout France.
Franchise Expo is the must-attend event for entrepreneurship in France. With over 600 exhibitors, including 500 brands, it is the leading event in its field. Franchise Expo Paris is positioned as THE place where you can best understand the franchise model.
C!Print is the trade show dedicated to communication, digital printing and graphic arts, held annually at Eurexpo Lyon. CTCO is the trade show for promotional items and textiles, held annually at Eurexpo Lyon.

Trade press and Media

LSA is a weekly trade magazine specializing in commerce, distribution and consumer goods. It is also a continuous news site, events and training. LSA belongs to the Infopro Digital, France’s leading trade press group.

C!mag is the magazine for promotional textiles, promotional products and personalization techniques. Four times a year, in January, April, September and November, you’ll find all the information you need on promotional products, promotional textiles and personalization techniques.
IC Le Mag is the magazine for printing and personalization solutions. Retail, packaging, communication, decoration: four sectors are examined in depth, to keep abreast of trends and techniques in the personalization of products, spaces and messages. From idea to reality, from inspiration to production, IC Le Mag accompanies brands, retailers, agencies, printers and designers in the realization of their projects.
Nda is a professional magazine focusing on innovation and architecture. It covers all aspects of architecture for an active readership that wants to get straight to the point. A summary of all the essential information, updated in perfect synergy with news agencies from all sectors of the industry.
Stratégies innovates every day to share essential information with communication, marketing, advertising and media professionals, helping them to succeed, perform well and keep up with market developments.
With 55 years of expertise, Points de Vente is now positioned as a source of in-depth information (economics, analysis, forecasting) and a decision-making tool for leaders in distribution and commerce.
20/CENT Retail is a Retail influencer, blogger, writer, keynote, always snooping on the field and on trade shows to find the latest trends animating the retail industry and its different categories.
Boutique2Mode is the media outlet for fashion professionals, created by independent fashion retailers for independent fashion retailers, including multi-brand retailers, affiliates/franchisees and fashion brands.
L’echommerces, the independent retail media outlet. The aim is to continue their fight to defend and promote the voices of independent retailers.
E-marketing.fr and Marketing magazine are France's leading media outlets for B2B information and for engaging the professional community of marketing decision-makers.
EcommerceMag.fr is the website of the E-commerce media brand. Created in 2005 and owned by Netmedia Group, the magazine, its website and events cover all the latest retail news: specialist and mass retailers, e-commerce, etc.
DIGITAL MAG is the leading magazine for professionals in the digital, direct marketing, e-commerce and m-commerce sectors.