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Amsterdam supermarket goes viral: millions of views, but also lines and crowds

A supermarket in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has gained massive social media popularity, with promotional videos reaching millions of views and attracting thousands of followers. This online success has resulted in significant crowds and long queues at the physical store, drawing visitors from far away but causing some frustration for regular customers.

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