Retail - Netherlands

Dutch Retailer Jumbo Committed To ‘Emphasising Its Distinctiveness’

Dutch retailer Jumbo has said that 'emphasising the distinctiveness of [its] formula is now more important than ever', as it committed to its 'Jumbo zoals...

Three Quarters Of Dutch Retail Entrepreneurs ‘Unable To Pass On Costs’

Just under three quarters (73%) of entrepreneurs in the Dutch retail sector state that they are either 'unable' or 'barely able' to pass on cost increases...

Ahold Delhaize Launches Open-Source Climate Hubs

Ahold Delhaize has launched what it describes as 'open source climate hubs' across its European retail banners, where suppliers can gain insights into carb...

SPAR University Teams Up With EasyToys In The Netherlands

Select SPAR outlets in universities and colleges in the Netherlands are offering sex toys from EasyToys, according to media reports.

Ahold Delhaize Reassures Investors With Cost Cuts

Supermarket group Ahold Delhaize has reported a stronger than expected fourth-quarter operating margin and said it will maintain 'a relentless focus on cos...

Grocery Retailers Step Up Measures Against Shoplifting

Grocery retailers Jumbo, Co-op UK and Sainsbury's have announced measures to combat shoplifting.

Dutch Retail Turnover Up 4.2% In December 2023

Retail turnover in the Netherlands increased by 4.2% year on year in December 2023, while sales volume grew by 1.7%.

Alimentation Couche-Tard Expands Presence In Europe

Fuel operator Alimentation Couche-Tard has completed the acquisition of certain European retail assets from TotalEnergies, marking its entry into four new...