Large Dutch Retail Store Chains
When newly arrived expats in Netherlands are out shopping, they are likely to come across the same Dutch retail store chains in different cities. Here are the biggest chains in Holland by category based on number of doors…
CLOTHING/SHOES
- C&A
- Claudia Sträter
- Expresso
- H&M
- Hunkemöller
- Jack & Jones
- Jeans Centre
- Mango
- MS Mode
- New Yorker
- ONLY
- ONLY & Sons
- OPEN32
- Shoeby
- The Sting
- terStal
- Vero Moda
- WAM Denim
- WE Fashion
- Zara
- Zeeman
FOOTWEAR
- Ecco
- Manfield
- Nelson
- Scapino
- Schuurman
- Van Haren
- Ziengs
HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDS
- DA
- Douglas
- Etos
- Holland & Barrett
- ICI Paris XL
- Kruidvat
- Rituals
- Trekpleister
GENERAL MERCHANDISERS
- Action
- HEMA
- Wibra
- Xenos
ATHLETIC & SPORTS
- Bever
- Daka
- Decathlon
- Foot Locker
- InterSport
- JD Sports
- Sport2000
PET SUPPLIES
- Pets Place
- Welkoop
FURNITURE & BEDS
- Auping
- Beddenreus
- Beter Bed
- JYSK
- Kwantum
- Leen Bakker
ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES
- Amac
- De Witgoed Specialist
- Elektro World
- EP
- Expert
- Media Markt
DIY, HARDWARE & GARDEN
- Bouwmaat
- Gamma
- Hubo
- Intratuin
- Karwei
- Praxis
- Welkoop
BOOKS, GIFTS & STATIONARY
- Bruna
- Primera
- Wereldwinkel
NETHERLANDS BEST RETAILERS
Each year ABN Amro invites Netherlands shoppers to vote for their favorite store chains in a number of different categories. The results are then narrowed down to the top 3 retailers in each category. Again the public votes, this time from the list of 3 choices.
After tallying the votes from over 185,000 shoppers, the chain garnering the most in each category is presented with the ABN Amro Retailer of the Year Award, naming them the Netherlands best retailers.
The winners for 2024-2025 are:
BABY & KIDS:
- Zeeman
BEDS & MATTRESSES:
- Beter Bed
BIKES:
- Bike Totaal
BOOKS & READING:
- Primera
DEPT STORES:
- Action
DIY & HARDWARE:
- Hornbach
DRUGSTORES:
- Kruidvat
ELECTRONICS ALL-ROUND:
- Expert
ELECTRONICS SPECIALIST:
- Kamera Express
FASHION ACCESSORIES:
- Lucardi
FOOD & DRINK:
- Zuivelhoeve
GARDEN SUPPLIES:
- Welkoop
GIFTS:
- Primera
HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDS:
- Pink Gellac
HEARING:
- Specsavers Audiciens
HOLIDAY & PARTY SUPPLIES:
- Wibra
HOME FURNISHINGS:
- Xenos
HOUSEHOLD:
- Wibra
LADIES CLOTHES:
- Norah
MEN’S CLOTHES:
- Van Dal Mannenmode
OFFICE SUPPLIES:
- Primera
OPTICAL:
- Pearle Opticiens
OUTDOOR:
- Bever
PERFUMERY:
- Mooi
PET STORES:
- Welkoop
SHOES:
- Schuurman Shoenen
SPORT:
- Decathlon
SUPERMARKETS:
- Hoogvliet
TELECOM:
- Phone House
TOYS & GAMES:
- Intertoys
UNDERWEAR:
- Livera
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