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Then at Mercatorplein: this is where the story of the Dirk van den Broek supermarket began

Then at Mercatorplein: this is where the story of the Dirk van den Broek supermarket began

The Dirk van den Broek supermarket located at Mercatorplein stands on historically significant ground where the company's story began. This location serves as the origin point for the well-known Dutch supermarket chain's history within Amsterdam.

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