Dutch Consumers – The Polder News

A crowded train full of shoppers and household goods leaves one platform, while an empty service train with exercise bikes, theatre seats and salon chairs waits on the other platform with staff ready but no customers.

A crowded train full of shoppers and household goods leaves one platform, while an empty service train with exercise bikes, theatre seats and salon chairs waits on the other platform with staff ready but no customers.

Market Pulse

Dutch Consumers Bought Goods While Service Firms Still Count Hours

May's CBS figures show real demand, but not the same demand for every counter.

byPaolo Maria Pavan

July 9, 2026