about us
Since 1994, we have been creating relationships of mutual trust and understanding
With a proud history dating back to 1994, Shop & Trade has evolved into a leader in international contemporary fashion, action brands, watches, and wellness products. We import and distribute a wide range of apparel, footwear, and accessories, providing our clients with a comprehensive and seamless experience.
At Shop & Trade, our 360-degree approach to business is what sets us apart. Our services go beyond sales and distribution, to encompass logistics, marketing, and e-commerce. This full-service approach ensures that our brand partners receive the support they need to succeed.
We are committed to cultivating long-term relationships with our brand partners, and our sales and distribution setup is designed to offer clear, defined routes to market. Our marketing team combines in-house expertise with external marketing agencies to provide a comprehensive range of services, and our custom-made warehouse and stock management system ensures efficient and effective management of our inventory.
With a presence in Greece, Cyprus, and SE Europe, Shop & Trade operates a sophisticated B2B e-commerce platform that serves our wholesale customers, as well as B2C platforms. Our business is driven by a strong network of more than 1,700 wholesale customers and a significant presence in brick & mortar retail with 60 corners, shops-in-shop, franchises, and own stores.
At Shop & Trade, our goal is to provide our clients with a seamless and unparalleled experience, offering them everything they need to succeed in the fashion, action, and wellness industries.
Company Figures
ESG Practices
- We strive to collaborate with brands who measure and manage their impact across their entire supply chain and who aim to achieve net-zero climate impact by 2030.
- We reduce our own emissions making sure we are in line with our goals.
- We are currently in the process of transitioning all our fleet cars to plug-in hybrids & electric vehicles.
- We encourage no use of single-use plastic.
- We follow recycling practices throughout our organization.
- We are currently evaluating our collaboration with certified NPOs whose aim is the ocean conservation and/or a sustainable marine ecosystem through circular economy solutions, i.e. ENALEIA & Sea Shepherd.
- In 2023, we received the Gold LEED Certification for Operations & Maintenance, a certification of a healthy, efficient and cost-saving green office building. Our building’s design offers significant savings in energy and water consumption. The LEED Certification is the most widely used green building rating system, awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council.
- We support local communities with donations to UNESCO, MSF, The Smile of the Child, and other local NPOs that cater for the needs of the less privileged in the society.
- We support refugees with donations to the accommodation facilities that host unaccompanied minors.
- We support various Animal Welfare organizations and the Institute of Marine Conservation with donations.
- We empower, train and inspire volunteering within our organization, offering paid time off for volunteering and providing team members with community service opportunities and environmental initiatives.
- We consistenly evolve how we serve our clients, and live up to our values every day.
- We attract, develop, educate and retain a diverse workforce, creating an inclusive environment for all. 70% of our employees are women & 30% are men, coming from different countries and diverse backgrounds.
- We care for our people
• We support the equality scheme, offering equal opportunities to all.
• We provide private Medical insurance.
• We encourage flexible working hours and offer discounts to our personnel.
Our Building
Located on Piraeus Street, the historic axis linking the port of Piraeus to the heart of Athens since antiquity, our landmark building was completed in 2010. Covering a total area of approximately 20.000 sq.m., it consists of three buildings and houses our office space and other office functions. The ceiling of the ground floor building at the front is turned into a raised garden area, offering employees a pleasant view of the street while providing greater privacy and noise free working environment.
The building is designed by the architectural office M. Kokkinou – A. Kourkoulas & Partners and the construction has followed green building principles and practices, reflecting our environmental concern. The building has participated in international architectural competitions and has received numerous awards and a remarkable media exposure for its bold and sustainable design.
In 2023 our building received the GOLD LEED EBOM Certification. LEED EBOM is an international system of certification that certifies that a building operates in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, aimed at optimal energy and environmental behavior and the rational management of resources.
Energy Behavior
Regarding its energy behavior, its design responds to one of the central needs of modern architecture, the need for buildings with great transparency and low energy consumption. For this reason, the different shades on the sides (blinds, stainless mesh, etc.) were designed according to the orientation of the building and its behavior in relation to the movements of the sun. Each aspect was studied separately to reduce the temperature of the space, without negatively affecting the workers’ exposure to the outside. The planted roof is controlled throughout the year and is automatically watered from the tanks located in the basement, where rainwater is collected and reused. Large amounts of water are accumulated so that, even in the summer months, there is enough water for watering the gardens.
By using air-to-ground exchangers, i.e. large pipes moving deep below the foundations of the building, natural air is introduced from the back street to the rear face of the building. The air cools as it travels underground and ends up in the atrium of the building, where it naturally cools the space lowering the temperature, up to two (2) degrees Celsius in the summer.
With the use of the BMS (Building Management System) the artificial lighting, ventilation and air conditioning of the building is automatically regulated. The windows and the interior shades are completely controlled, in order to create the best possible conditions inside the office space. Thus, the building obtains optimized working conditions and at the same time significant energy and water saving.
LEED EBOM Certification
In 2023 our building received the GOLD LEED EBOM Certification. LEED EBOM is an international system of certification that certifies that a building operates in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, aimed at optimal energy and environmental behavior and the rational management of resources.
We take action
1
Refuse
We aim not to purchase wasteful or non-recyclable products and we refuse unnecessary packaging. We do not use single-use plastic cups and utensils.
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Reduce
We reduce the use of harmful, wasteful, and non-recyclable products.
3
Reuse
We have replaced all single use eating utensils with compostable or reusable alternatives.
4
Repurpose
We repurpose paper & cardboard boxes.
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Recycle
We recycle paper, plastic, aluminum, glass and organics.
Milestones
1994
Establishment of Shop & Trade as a wholesale distributor of apparel, shoes & accessories.
By 2002 the company’s sales revenues exceed €10 million.
2009
At the end of 2009, Shop & Trade completes the construction of its current headquarters.
The company acquires the distribution rights for Superdry.
2010
Shop & Trade becomes the major supplier of Attica Department Store, the biggest department store in Greece.
The company enters the action sports market segment.
2012
Launch of e-commerce operations (B2B)
Opening of the first Superdry store.
2013
The company acquires the distribution rights for Liu Jo, Salomon, Burton, Volcom, and DC.
2015
Launch of the Watches & Jewelry channel
New ERP system.
The company takes up the rights for Birkenstock and ASH shoes.
2018
Launch of the B2C eshop bloobox.gr
Launch of the Fitness products channel.
Opening of the monobrands Desigual, Salomon & Superdry in Athens.
2019
The company takes up the distribution rights for Guess.
Opening of the monobrand Guess in Mykonos.
2020
The company acquires the distribution rights for Versace Jeans Couture.
2023
Launch of B2C eshop salomon.gr
2024
Opening of Guess Accessories store @ Riverwest Mall and monobrand Salomon store @ The Mall in Athens.
The company undertakes the distribution rights for Steve Madden.
International Expansion
Our company is diversifying into an international expansion through licensing that covers, besides Greece and Cyprus also Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Turkey, and Serbia. Through this agreement, we work closely with local partners and retailers in each country to ensure brand consistency, commercial growth, and strategic market penetration. This licensing partnership reflects our strong capabilities in brand management and regional market expertise, allowing us to bring our brands to a broad and diverse consumer base throughout the assigned territory.
Our Key Partners
Extroversion is embedded in our business DNA. During our long-term presence in the market, we have established solid relationships with all the retailer entities in Greece, working closely together and implementing joint business solutions and marketing campaigns.
Our key partnerships include, among others, Attica the Department store, the largest retail operator in Greece, Intersport, the international sporting goods retailer, Cosmos sport with 40 points of sale and Zakcret with 21 points of sale.
Our People
Teamwork is one of the core values of our business. We attract and nurture highly skilled professionals who can inspire and motivate their team members, pushing boundaries and achieving success. It is the diversity of personalities, skills, background, and hard work that drives the future of our company.
We embed employee growth into the foundation of the company’s purpose, values, and vision, investing consistently in their development. Investing in people’s future by growing their skills and careers and by showing that we care, brings the best out of them and takes the company culture from good to great.
Our Premises
Our offices, showrooms and some of our warehouse facilities are located in our own building, part of which is rented to IAPR (Independent Authority for Public Revenue).
Our workspace is thoughtfully designed to foster a welcoming and uplifting atmosphere for both visitors and employees. From the inviting ambiance of the lobby and dining area to the modern, revitalized fitness center, every space has been curated to inspire comfort, positivity, and well-being.
ESG practices
We are committed to high standards of social and environmental responsibility, working with brands that aim for net-zero impact by 2030 and minimizing our own emissions. Our offices are Gold LEED certified, we avoid single use plastics and apply recycling practices throughout. We support NGOs like UNESCO, MSF, and The Smile of the Child, as well as refugee shelters and environmental causes. We foster a diverse, inclusive workplace (70% women), offering equal opportunities, flexible hours, and health benefits. Social responsibility guides our actions and community partnerships.
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