They look at not only shops and supermarkets, but also catering and consumer-oriented services. In addition, the report provides insight into the vacancy of commercial properties, the evolution and the duration thereof. You can compare municipalities on all these characteristics with municipalities with the same level of equipment, a province or region.
Another chapter focuses on the purchasing flows for different product categories. These purchasing flows model where consumers buy their groceries, personal care and clothing. This gives municipalities insight into where their residents spend their money but also from which other municipalities they may attract customers.
The report places these data in a broader context by describing the characteristics of potential consumers and analyzing the evolution of e-commerce in Flanders.
Here you will find a report for each of the Flemish municipalities.
