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.
The Dutch city of Rotterdam continues to attract more visitors. Between 2010 and 2018, the city welcomed 10 million more visitors.
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.
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.
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.
Dutch fashion and footwear retailers saw sales increase in Q4 2018, a rise attributed to November's Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
GrandVision announced today the acquisition of Dutch optical e-tailer Charlie Temple, adding another pure player to its portfolio.
During Q3 2018, Dutch consumers spent €406 million at non-Dutch EU web stores, a 14% increase compared to Q3 2017.
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.
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.
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...
The Netherlands is the fastest growing m-commerce market in Europe, recording growth of 26% per year, according to a new report.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
British retailer River Island will be exiting the Dutch and Belgian markets, according to Dutch media reports.
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.
In 2018, the number of vacant stores in the Netherlands declined as retail stores were repurposed, many into homes, says a recent report.
The Netherlands’ Bol.com has been ranked the most popular online store over the holiday season, doubling its visits between September and November.
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...
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.
Dutch retailer Hema has won a lawsuit against French label Lacoste regarding children’s underwear featuring crocodiles and iguanas.
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...
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.
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.
Ista Boszhard and Cecilia Raspanti of TextileLab Amsterdam were named Future Fashion Pioneers during a competition organised by Dutch TV program VPRO Tegenlicht.