Have you been considering opening a boutique or a grocery store in Spain? A new report from the European Commission shows that Spain remains one of the EU countries where retail businesses face the most difficulties.
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Updated: Fri 24 Jul 2026 11:11 CET
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Think twice before deciding to open your own shop or retail business in Spain. Photo: Ana Hidalgo Burgos/Pexels
Have you been considering opening a boutique or a grocery store in Spain? A new report from the European Commission shows that Spain remains one of the EU countries where retail businesses face the most difficulties.
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