Month: October 2026

The company restraining order finally submitted for parliamentary processing

In the future, a person who causes serious or repeated disturbances in stores may be issued with a ban from entering a store by the court if Parliament approves the new law. The Finnish Commerce Federation and the Service Union United PAM believe that the proposal that has been submitted to Parliament today will significantly strengthen trade’s opportunities to protect employees and customers.

Investments made by commerce decreased by 15 per cent – the next government must secure the conditions for growth

In 2025, the investments made by commerce amounted to approximately EUR 2.1 billion, meaning a fifth consecutive year of investments exceeding EUR 2 billion. However, investments decreased by approximately 15 per cent from the previous year, and they are not expected to clearly strengthen in 2026. According to the Finnish Commerce Federation and the Association of Finnish Technical Traders, the next government must improve the investment environment by streamlining permit processes and official processes, ensuring the availability of funding and ensuring the predictability of the operating environment.

The growth in unemployment is starting to be reflected in Finns’ attitudes towards sustainability - domestic employment is emphasised

Price is increasingly driving Finns' purchases, especially among those under 35. At the same time, employing people in Finland has become a more important factor in defining corporate sustainability than before. 73 per cent of consumers would like to favour shops that employ people, invest and pay taxes in Finland, but only 47 per cent are willing to pay higher prices for this.