Choose where to locate my business

Are you looking to open or relocate a business in Wallonia? Are you wondering which area would be the most strategic? How do you know if an area is promising? What competition is there in your target area? To answer all these questions, a local commercial diagnostic tool has been designed for you. It will help you make informed decisions, based on concrete, up-to-date data.

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To set up your business successfully, you need reliable data. That's exactly what the local commercial diagnosis offers. These fact sheets, which you can download at the click of a button, give you a detailed analysis, with figures, of the commercial situation in each of Wallonia's communes. In particular, you'll find

  • The total number of shops and the sales area available.
  • Breakdown by category of purchase (food, light purchases, heavy purchases).
  • Data by commercial perimeter: active stores, vacant premises, surface areas and categories.
  • An analysis of purchasing behaviour by type of goods.
  • A link with the guidelines of the Spatial Development Perspective (SDT).

Each fact sheet ends with a strategic summary: the state of local retailing, points to watch, links with regional measures, and analysis by catchment area.

A strategic tool at your fingertips

Are you a retailer, developer, franchisee or project owner? Use this tool to :

  • Target high-potential areas and identify under- or over-equipped sectors.
  • Understand local dynamics, competition and buying patterns.
  • Justify your choice of location to partners, investors or public authorities.

An interactive map for direct access

On the map below, select your commune and instantly download the corresponding PDF file (only available in French).