Amsterdam Metropolitan Area launches sneaker made of gum
The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area has teamed up with local companies to develop a sneaker made from chewing gum waste in order to raise awareness of the problem of gum waste for the...
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![]( "Fashion label Supertrash to relaunch")
Fashion label Supertrash to relaunchFashion label Supertrash to relaunch
The company, which went bankrupt in March, will relaunch under a group of anonymous investors.
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![]( "Denim Days to launch Nashville festival edition")
Denim Days to launch Nashville festival editionDenim Days to launch Nashville festival edition
Denim Days, the fashion event that connects denim insiders, designers and brands to denim consumers, will launch an edition in Nashville. It will be the third city to host Denim Days.
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![]( "Future Bags opens at Tassenmuseum Hendrikje")
Future Bags opens at Tassenmuseum HendrikjeFuture Bags opens at Tassenmuseum Hendrikje
The exposition focuses on the work of young designers of the Koninklijke Academie van Beeldende Kunsten (KABK) in The Hague, who have been commissioned to design 'the bag of the future'.
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![]( "Fashion designer Bas Kosters awarded with Cultuurfonds Mode Stipendium")
Fashion designer Bas Kosters awarded with Cultuurfonds Mode StipendiumFashion designer Bas Kosters awarded with Cultuurfonds Mode Stipendium
Fashion designer Bas Kosters has been awarded with a Cultuurfonds Mode Stipendium, the most prestigious fashion prize in the Netherlands. Previous recipients include Iris van Herpen and...
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![]( "Champion to open first store in the Netherlands")
Champion to open first store in the NetherlandsChampion to open first store in the Netherlands
American sportswear brand Champion will set up shop at Amsterdam’s 9 Straatjes district. The 180 m2 store will be situated in a building that formerly housed Dutch label Zoe Karssen.
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![]( "Dutch retailers see opportunity in voice-assisted shopping")
Dutch retailers see opportunity in voice-assisted shoppingDutch retailers see opportunity in voice-assisted shopping
Voice-assisted shopping is on the rise in the Netherlands, finds Dutch bank ABN Amro. 61 percent of retailers see the technology service as an opportunity to offer consumers more comfort...
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![]( "Dutch retailer Hema reports record sales in FY17 and net profit in Q4 FY17")
Dutch retailer Hema reports record sales in FY17 and net profit in Q4 FY17Dutch retailer Hema reports record sales in FY17 and net profit in Q4 FY17
The Netherlands’ Hema announced that it has seen a record number of €1,235.5 million in net sales in FY17. In Q4 FY17, the retailer noted a net profit of €6 million.
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![]( "Hema owner struggles with sale of chain")
Hema owner struggles with sale of chainHema owner struggles with sale of chain
Hema owner Lion Capital is struggling with the sale of the retailer, Dutch media reported on Wednesday. The chain has been exploring the options of a sale since September 2017.
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![]( "Dutch cross-border e-commerce spending rises in 2017")
Dutch cross-border e-commerce spending rises in 2017Dutch cross-border e-commerce spending rises in 2017
In 2017, cross-border e-commerce spending increased by 28 percent in the Netherlands. China remained the most popular cross-border market for Dutch consumers.
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![]( "Reclaimed Jewels unveils second branch in Rotterdam")
Reclaimed Jewels unveils second branch in RotterdamReclaimed Jewels unveils second branch in Rotterdam
Reclaimed Jewels, a retail concept by Goudwisselkantoor, has landed in Rotterdam. The stores marks the second physical branch for the jewelry retailer that launched in 2016 in Almere.
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![]( "Tele2 partners with Dutch couturier Jan Taminiau on Virtual Reality headset design")
Tele2 partners with Dutch couturier Jan Taminiau on Virtual Reality headset designTele2 partners with Dutch couturier Jan Taminiau on Virtual Reality headset design
Telecom provider Tele2 has collaborated with couturier Jan Taminiau on a limited edition Virtual Reality headset. The headset is accompanied by a media campaign named #streammetstyle.
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![]( "Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood to be part of State of Fashion exhibition program")
Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood to be part of State of Fashion exhibition programStella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood to be part of State of Fashion exhibition program
Sustainable fashion platform State of Fashion 2018 has announced that British designers Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood will contribute to the main exhibition.
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![]( "Vidrea Retail to introduce OVS Kids on Dutch market")
Vidrea Retail to introduce OVS Kids on Dutch marketVidrea Retail to introduce OVS Kids on Dutch market
Vidrea Retail, parent company of Miller & Monroe and Witteveen, announced that it will introduce Italian kidswear label OVS Kids to the Dutch high street. This weekend the brand is set to...
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![]( "Online jewelry and accessories retailer Brandfield to open four additional physical stores")
Online jewelry and accessories retailer Brandfield to open four additional physical storesOnline jewelry and accessories retailer Brandfield to open four additional physical stores
Online jewelry and accessories retailer Brandfield announced today that it has taken over four former Watch! branches in the Netherlands as the brand aims to extend its omni-channel...
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![]( "Wholesale center World Fashion Centre celebrates 50th anniversary, wholesale purpose changes")
Wholesale center World Fashion Centre celebrates 50th anniversary, wholesale purpose changesWholesale center World Fashion Centre celebrates 50th anniversary, wholesale purpose changes
On 27 March, Amsterdam-based wholesale center World Fashion Centre celebrates its 50th anniversary. Although the center is still home to fashion companies, it has also seen a change in...
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![]( "Hunkemoller to launch his 'n' hers swimwear collection")
Hunkemoller to launch his 'n' hers swimwear collectionHunkemoller to launch his 'n' hers swimwear collection
Lingerie retailer Hunkemöller is set to launch a matching his 'n' hers swimwear collection. The collection, available in June, is a response to trends such as unisex wear.
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![]( "Footwear retailer vanHaren revenue up by 6 percent, remains Dutch market leader")
Footwear retailer vanHaren revenue up by 6 percent, remains Dutch market leaderFootwear retailer vanHaren revenue up by 6 percent, remains Dutch market leader
Dutch footwear retailer vanHaren announced today a record revenue increase of 6 percent in 2017. Additionally, the chain sold 6.9 million pairs of shoes, making the footwear company...
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![]( "Fashion retailer Promiss unveils additional stores in the Netherlands, expands online presence")
Fashion retailer Promiss unveils additional stores in the Netherlands, expands online presenceFashion retailer Promiss unveils additional stores in the Netherlands, expands online presence
Fashion retailer Promiss is expanding both in the Netherlands as well as internationally. This past week, the retailer unveiled two new physical stores and announced a partnership with...
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![]( "OU. Boutique Stories lands in Rotterdam")
OU. Boutique Stories lands in RotterdamOU. Boutique Stories lands in Rotterdam
Multi-brand retailer OU. Boutique Stories has opened the doors of its Rotterdam store. It will be the fifth branch of the concept created by Dutch entrepreneurs Rosanne Jansen and Valerie...
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![]( "Gary Vaynerchuck joins Juramy advisory board")
Gary Vaynerchuck joins Juramy advisory boardGary Vaynerchuck joins Juramy advisory board
American entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuck has joined the advisory board of Dutch company Juramy, the parent company of fashion label Balr., which is one of the fastest-growing fashion...
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![]( "Fashion label Cavallaro Napoli to dress Dutch national football team")
Fashion label Cavallaro Napoli to dress Dutch national football teamFashion label Cavallaro Napoli to dress Dutch national football team
The Netherlands’ Cavallaro Napoli will be the formal wear partner of the Dutch national football team for the coming five years. The label will dress both the women’s and men’s teams...
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![]( "C&A rolls out e-commerce platform in eleven countries")
C&A rolls out e-commerce platform in eleven countriesC&A rolls out e-commerce platform in eleven countries
Dutch fashion retailer C&A announced on Thursday that it will expand its online presence by launching a new online store. The new EU shop will target eleven countries of which four are...
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![]( "French label Ba&sh to open first Dutch store in spring 2018")
French label Ba&sh to open first Dutch store in spring 2018French label Ba&sh to open first Dutch store in spring 2018
French fashion chain Ba&sh announced the opening of its first Dutch branch in spring 2018. The 200 m2 store will be located at Amsterdam’s P.C. Hooftstraat.
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![]( "Fashion label Supertrash files for bankruptcy")
Fashion label Supertrash files for bankruptcyFashion label Supertrash files for bankruptcy
The Netherlands’ Supertrash has filed for bankruptcy, as shareholders refused to persist amongst the ongoing financial losses, the brand's former CEO revealed on Tuesday.
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![]( "Sneaker brand Filling Pieces launches first clothing collection")
Sneaker brand Filling Pieces launches first clothing collectionSneaker brand Filling Pieces launches first clothing collection
Amsterdam-based sneaker label Filling Pieces is expanding into apparel. The label has launched its first ready-to-wear collection in collaboration with New York-based department store...
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![]( "Travelteq opens flagship store in Amsterdam")
Travelteq opens flagship store in AmsterdamTravelteq opens flagship store in Amsterdam
Luggage and accessories label Travelteq has opened its first flagship store in Amsterdam. The shop carries a collection of bags, trolleys and accessories as well as travel-related...
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![]( "Former V&D Groningen building to house pop-up mall")
Former V&D Groningen building to house pop-up mallFormer V&D Groningen building to house pop-up mall
The building that formerly housed department stores V&D and Topshelf will be transformed into a pop-up shopping mall. The concept is designed to generate greater footfall in the city centre.
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![]( "Parent company of Miller&Monroe acquires German branches of Charles Vögele")
Parent company of Miller&Monroe acquires German branches of Charles VögeleParent company of Miller&Monroe acquires German branches of Charles Vögele
Victory and Dreams Holding, the owner of Dutch fashion chains Miller&Monroe and Witteveen, has acquired the German branches of Charles Vögele. As a result, the company will expand the...
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![]( "A.S. Watson's Kruidvat appoints Ed van de Weerd as Managing Director")
A.S. Watson's Kruidvat appoints Ed van de Weerd as Managing DirectorA.S. Watson's Kruidvat appoints Ed van de Weerd as Managing Director
Dutch drugstore chain Kruidvat has appointed Ed van de Weerd as Managing Director. Van de Weerd comes over from grocery store chain Jumbo and will start at Kruidvat on 7 May 2018.