Spotify reported significant growth in the second quarter of 2026, surpassing 300 million paid subscribers. This increase in the user base led to a continued rise in total revenue for the Swedish music streaming company.
The number of fast-food establishments in the Netherlands has doubled since 2007, according to data from Statistics Netherlands. Specifically, the city of Haarlem now hosts 220 such outlets, which aligns with the regional average relative to its population size.
Logistics company CEVA, a partner of Bol and de Bijenkorf, has suffered a cyberattack that may have compromised customer data. Bol has confirmed that its own internal systems remain unaffected by the incident.
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro has acknowledged that the recent Star Wars film and the live-action remake of Moana have underperformed financially. The company reported that box office returns for these titles did not meet original expectations.
The sustainable clothing brand MUD Jeans has been declared bankrupt by a court in Amsterdam. CEO Dion Vijgeboom confirmed the news, stating that the company had filed for bankruptcy itself.
Albert Heijn is facing criticism and potential brand damage following a controversy regarding their savings stamp program. Retail expert Paul Moers described the company's handling of the situation as arrogant and poorly managed.