Rotterdam's city centre continues to attract more visitors
The Dutch city of Rotterdam continues to attract more visitors. Between 2010 and 2018, the city welcomed 10 million more visitors.
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![]( "Dutch retailer Hema to cut jobs at headquarters")
Dutch retailer Hema to cut jobs at headquartersDutch retailer Hema to cut jobs at headquarters
Dutch retailer Hema, recently acquired by Dutch entrepreneur Marcel Boekhoorn, plans to cut jobs at its Amsterdam headquarters as part of a cost-reduction plan.
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![]( "GrandVision Benelux appoints new managing director")
GrandVision Benelux appoints new managing directorGrandVision Benelux appoints new managing director
Jan-Derek Groenendaal will be GrandVision’s new managing director. He will be responsible for e-tailer Zonnenbrillen.com as well as more than 800 stores within the company’s portfolio.
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![]( "Luxury fashion search engine Lyst launches in the Netherlands")
Luxury fashion search engine Lyst launches in the NetherlandsLuxury fashion search engine Lyst launches in the Netherlands
London-based Lyst has landed in the Netherlands, offering Dutch customers 830 brands and more than 4 million luxury products via its online search engine.
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![]( "Black Friday fuels online fashion and footwear sales in the Netherlands")
Black Friday fuels online fashion and footwear sales in the NetherlandsBlack Friday fuels online fashion and footwear sales in the Netherlands
Dutch fashion and footwear retailers saw sales increase in Q4 2018, a rise attributed to November's Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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![]( "GrandVision acquires Dutch optical e-tailer Charlie Temple")
GrandVision acquires Dutch optical e-tailer Charlie TempleGrandVision acquires Dutch optical e-tailer Charlie Temple
GrandVision announced today the acquisition of Dutch optical e-tailer Charlie Temple, adding another pure player to its portfolio.
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![]( "Dutch cross-border EU e-commerce sees spending increase in Q3 2018")
Dutch cross-border EU e-commerce sees spending increase in Q3 2018Dutch cross-border EU e-commerce sees spending increase in Q3 2018
During Q3 2018, Dutch consumers spent €406 million at non-Dutch EU web stores, a 14% increase compared to Q3 2017.
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![]( "Online platform BijOns Amsterdam launches bike delivery")
Online platform BijOns Amsterdam launches bike deliveryOnline platform BijOns Amsterdam launches bike delivery
Online retail platform BijOns Amsterdam will be partnering with bike courier company Fietskoeriers.nl. The new service includes same-day and express delivery within Amsterdam.
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![]( "C&A parent company appoints new CEO")
C&A parent company appoints new CEOC&A parent company appoints new CEO
From 1 March, Boudewijn Beerkens will be the new CEO of C&A’s parent company, Cofra Holding. Beerkens will be responsible for the continued growth and diversification of the company.
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![]( "Dutch e-tailer Bol.com to open additional office in Belgium")
Dutch e-tailer Bol.com to open additional office in BelgiumDutch e-tailer Bol.com to open additional office in Belgium
Dutch e-tailer Bol.com will be opening a new office in Belgium. The branch will focus on attracting additional Belgian businesses to the online platform and supporting current Belgian...
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![]( "The Netherlands is the fastest growing m-commerce market in Europe")
The Netherlands is the fastest growing m-commerce market in EuropeThe Netherlands is the fastest growing m-commerce market in Europe
The Netherlands is the fastest growing m-commerce market in Europe, recording growth of 26% per year, according to a new report.
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![]( "Dutch e-commerce sector launches sustainable delivery calculation tool")
Dutch e-commerce sector launches sustainable delivery calculation toolDutch e-commerce sector launches sustainable delivery calculation tool
The Dutch e-commerce sector launched Bewust Bezorgd, a calculation tool that measures the carbon dioxide impact of parcel delivery and the effects of measures taken to reduce its impact.
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![]( "PostNL introduces sustainable return service")
PostNL introduces sustainable return servicePostNL introduces sustainable return service
Dutch mail, parcel and e-commerce company PostNL announced today that items to be returned can now be handed directly to PostNL staff during their regular delivery rounds, improving...
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![]( "Footwear retailer Leemans Schoenen files for bankruptcy")
Footwear retailer Leemans Schoenen files for bankruptcyFootwear retailer Leemans Schoenen files for bankruptcy
Dutch footwear retailer Leemans Schoenen has filed for bankruptcy. The 124-year old family business, which operates 20 stores and an online store, will remain open while the retailer...
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![]( "Amsterdam Museum to stage exhibition on fashion and identity")
Amsterdam Museum to stage exhibition on fashion and identityAmsterdam Museum to stage exhibition on fashion and identity
From 18 April, Amsterdam Museum will stage Fashion Statements, an exhibition on fashion and identity. The show focuses on 75 historical costumes and the work of six contemporary designers.
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![]( "China's Trendy Group acquires majority stake in Dutch denim label Denham")
China's Trendy Group acquires majority stake in Dutch denim label DenhamChina's Trendy Group acquires majority stake in Dutch denim label Denham
Chinese fashion group Trendy Group has acquired a majority stake in Dutch denim label Denham. CEO Ludo Onnink will exit the company and will be succeeded by Trendy president Andre Chen.
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![]( "In-store atmosphere top of mind for Dutch shoppers, study finds")
In-store atmosphere top of mind for Dutch shoppers, study findsIn-store atmosphere top of mind for Dutch shoppers, study finds
Seventy-six percent of Dutch consumers prefer a physical store to online shopping, citing music, touch and smell, and the overall atmosphere as decisive factors.
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![]( "The Netherlands' Vidrea Retail takes over Austrian Charles Vögele branches")
The Netherlands' Vidrea Retail takes over Austrian Charles Vögele branchesThe Netherlands' Vidrea Retail takes over Austrian Charles Vögele branches
The Netherlands’ Vidrea Retail will be taking over the Austrian branches of Charles Vögele. The stores will be converted into Vidrea’s own fashion concept, Miller & Monroe.
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![]( "Hudson's Bay Netherlands appoints new CEO, focuses on reinvention")
Hudson's Bay Netherlands appoints new CEO, focuses on reinventionHudson's Bay Netherlands appoints new CEO, focuses on reinvention
Hudson’s Bay Netherlands has appointed Armin Devender as its new CEO. In his new role, Devender will focus on the retailer’s customer base and adjusting the store sizes.
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![]( "River Island to close branches in the Netherlands and Belgium")
River Island to close branches in the Netherlands and BelgiumRiver Island to close branches in the Netherlands and Belgium
British retailer River Island will be exiting the Dutch and Belgian markets, according to Dutch media reports.
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![]( "Dutch footwear retailer Nelson takes over four branches of bankrupt chain Bovendeert")
Dutch footwear retailer Nelson takes over four branches of bankrupt chain BovendeertDutch footwear retailer Nelson takes over four branches of bankrupt chain Bovendeert
Dutch footwear retailer Nelson will be taking over four branches of the bankrupt footwear chain Bovendeert Schoenen. The retailer will offers job opportunities to the Bovendeert staff.
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![]( "Netherlands' store vacancy rate fell in 2018, report says")
Netherlands' store vacancy rate fell in 2018, report saysNetherlands' store vacancy rate fell in 2018, report says
In 2018, the number of vacant stores in the Netherlands declined as retail stores were repurposed, many into homes, says a recent report.
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![]( "Dutch e-tailer Bol.com ranked most popular e-commerce site in the Netherlands during holiday season")
Dutch e-tailer Bol.com ranked most popular e-commerce site in the Netherlands during holiday seasonDutch e-tailer Bol.com ranked most popular e-commerce site in the Netherlands during holiday season
The Netherlands’ Bol.com has been ranked the most popular online store over the holiday season, doubling its visits between September and November.
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![]( "Suit retailer Misura Satoria takes over bankrupt The Tailormates")
Suit retailer Misura Satoria takes over bankrupt The TailormatesSuit retailer Misura Satoria takes over bankrupt The Tailormates
Suit retailer Misura Sartoria has taken over tailoring specialist The Tailormates, which filed for bankruptcy in November. Misura Sartoria will open a flagship at the former The...
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![]( "Older consumers boost online shopping in the Netherlands")
Older consumers boost online shopping in the NetherlandsOlder consumers boost online shopping in the Netherlands
Online shopping in the Netherlands has rocketed amongst the over-65s, according to a recent report. In 2018, 45% of over-65s made purchases online, up from 25% in 2012.
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![]( "Hema wins Lacoste lawsuit")
Hema wins Lacoste lawsuitHema wins Lacoste lawsuit
Dutch retailer Hema has won a lawsuit against French label Lacoste regarding children’s underwear featuring crocodiles and iguanas.
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![]( "Dutch fashion label McGregor to relaunch in 2019")
Dutch fashion label McGregor to relaunch in 2019Dutch fashion label McGregor to relaunch in 2019
Following two bankruptcies, Dutch fashion label McGregor will be back from spring 2019. Dutch retail veterans Fred Gehring and Ludo Onnink have acquired the brand’s trademarks together...
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![]( "Amsterdam Fashion Week to introduce AFW Studio concept")
Amsterdam Fashion Week to introduce AFW Studio conceptAmsterdam Fashion Week to introduce AFW Studio concept
The Netherlands’ Amsterdam Fashion Week will introduce a new concept to its bi-annual event, the AFW Studio. The concept will offer additional programming focused on art and design.
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![]( "Dutch retailer America Today introduces 24/7 gift shop at tram stop")
Dutch retailer America Today introduces 24/7 gift shop at tram stopDutch retailer America Today introduces 24/7 gift shop at tram stop
Dutch retailer America Today has unveiled its ‘24/7 One-Stop Give Shop’, a gift store for the holidays located at Amsterdam’s Dam square tram stop.
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![]( "TextileLab Amsterdam wins Future Fashion Pioneers competition")
TextileLab Amsterdam wins Future Fashion Pioneers competitionTextileLab Amsterdam wins Future Fashion Pioneers competition
Ista Boszhard and Cecilia Raspanti of TextileLab Amsterdam were named Future Fashion Pioneers during a competition organised by Dutch TV program VPRO Tegenlicht.