All Netherlands articles
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NewsAstrid & Miyu is set to open its first store in mainland Europe
Exclusive: Jewellery retailer Astrid & Miyu is opening its doors in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, marking its debut store in mainland Europe as it eyes further expansion.
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NewsFrasers to acquire Dutch sports retailer Twin Sport
Frasers Group has entered a binding agreement to acquire Dutch omnichannel sports retailer Twin Sport as it looks to “become the number one sporting goods retailer in Europe, the Middle East and Asia” region.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Albert Heijn trials ‘True Price’ to reveal real cost of food
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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GalleryStore gallery: Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com launches robotic stores in Europe
JD.com has unveiled tech-driven shops in two cities in the Netherlands, marking the opening of the Chinese company’s first physical stores in Europe.
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GalleryStore gallery: Tony’s Chocolonely’s Amsterdam chocolate factory
Dutch confectionery company Tony’s Chocolonely has opened an Amsterdam superstore where customers can create their own chocolate flavours.
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VideoMade opens shoppable virtual showroom as it blends digital and physical
Homewares and furniture retailer Made.com has launched a shoppable virtual showroom as it adapts to changes in consumer behaviour accelerated by the pandemic.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Six trendsetting checkout-free stores from around the globe
With Amazon planning to open checkout-free Go stores in the UK, Rebecca Crook, chief growth officer at digital product and experience agency Somo, puts the spotlight on the other pioneering cashierless shops from across the world.
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NewsPrimark’s European reopenings buoyed by bigger basket sizes
Primark has been permitted to reopen its stores in Austria and the Netherlands, giving the bricks-and-mortar retailer a boost. The reopened stores have also demonstrated what customer behaviours might be when the UK restrictions are lifted.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has AO.com short circuited in Europe?
As AO.com revealed its plans to close its business in the Netherlands following disappointing half-year results in Europe, Retail Week speaks to chief executive John Roberts about how he plans to fix the “mistakes” made in Europe to get the business back on track.
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VideoPicnic’s CTO on how the innovative online grocer is growing at speed
The chief technology officer of fast-growing Dutch online grocer Picnic, Daniel Gebler, tells us how it is ‘taking friction away from customers’ to make supermarket shopping ‘simple, affordable and fun for everybody’.
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InterviewHow algorithms, automation and ‘the milkman model’ are powering Picnic
“The model of the milkman” – it is hardly a business blueprint that screams technological revolution. But try telling that to grocery retailers in the Netherlands.
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NewsAo.com founder John Roberts steps down as boss
Ao.com founder John Roberts has stepped down as boss of the retailer after more than 16 years at the helm.
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Retail VoiceGet closer to what customers really want
Learn more about connected consumers’ preferences for everything from fitness trackers to drones as Osborne Clarke reveals its latest findings in partnership with Retail Week.
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AnalysisInfographic: Shifts in European consumer behaviour
Think you know the European connected consumer? Well think again.
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AnalysisTwitter debate explores disruptive connected technologies
Which disruptive connected technologies will shape the future of European retail? Share your views by tweeting the hashtag #EuroConnected on Friday December 2 at 12.30pm.
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AnalysisEuropean consumer behaviour unveiled in exclusive report
This new report offers invaluable insights into understanding the changing behaviour of the European connected consumer.
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NewsConsumers happy to share personal data for perks
Findings from a new report show the majority of British shoppers are happy to share their personal information online, despite recent cyber attacks.
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NewsHunkemöller launches UK website and reveals high street ambitions
European lingerie giant Hunkemöller has launched a UK website and has its sights set on conquering the British high street.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Casio's G-Shock pops up in Amsterdam
Casio has opened a pop-up shop for its G-Shock watch brand in the Netherlands’ capital that brings something new to the format. By John Ryan
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Sports Direct and M&S
Retail round-up on May 19, 2016: Poundstretcher owner becomes latest to eye collapsed BHS and Rangers to sever retail ties with Sports Direct.