Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
IKEA lowers prices of more than five hundred products in the Netherlands
IKEA is reducing prices on more than five hundred items in the Netherlands as part of a 1.2 billion euro European investment to improve affordability. The phased price cuts focus on popular furniture ...
HBO Max and Videoland join forces with cheaper bundle
HBO Max and Videoland have introduced a new discounted subscription bundle in the Netherlands, allowing customers to access both services at a reduced monthly rate. The initiative aims to provide bett...
France becomes first EU country to tax Asian fast fashion
France has become the first EU country to approve a tax on fast fashion retailers to combat overproduction and environmental waste. The legislation targets large-scale platforms like SHEIN by imposing...
Tax authorities recover 139 million euros in hidden assets
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration recovered 139 million euros in hidden assets in 2025 following a rise in reported cases of tax evasion. Funds were identified through international data exchan...
Royal Inland Shipping Netherlands: Rijkswaterstaat postpones night closure of Amsterdam-Rhine Canal by two days
Rijkswaterstaat has delayed the scheduled night closures of the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal until September 3 following discussions with Koninklijke Binnenvaart Nederland regarding the impact on logistics. ...
Gasoline prices approach record high from earlier this year: 2.640 for a liter of fuel
Gasoline prices in the Netherlands are nearing record levels due to surging oil costs caused by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Consumers and motorists are feeling the financial impact, promptin...
‘No shipping to the Netherlands’: online shoppers hit by new European rules
Increasing numbers of foreign online retailers are refusing to ship to the Netherlands due to the administrative burden of new European regulations. Consequently, Dutch shoppers are facing limited acc...
Province struggles with new wind turbines near Amsterdam-Noord
The North Holland provincial council is debating the controversial installation of three wind turbines near Amsterdam-Noord due to concerns over traffic safety at the Coenplein junction. While support...
Watchdog rules KLM misled customers with Real Deal Days advertising
The advertising watchdog has ruled that KLM misled customers during its Real Deal Days campaign by failing to clearly explain how its discount prices were calculated. While the airline will adapt futu...
This degree makes you the most popular with employers
Recent data from the career platform Magnet.me reveals that graduates in fields like strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation are currently in the highest demand among employers. While business-rela...
Dutch Lottery launches new legal attack on illegal gambling site
The Nederlandse Loterij has initiated legal action against the illegal gambling site Skyhills for targeting Dutch users, particularly youth, without providing necessary player protections. The organiz...
Inflation remains virtually stable last month, Dutch people pay 3.3 percent more than a year ago
Inflation in the Netherlands remained relatively stable in August, rising slightly to 3.3 percent compared to 3.2 percent the previous month. This upward trend is primarily driven by rising energy and...
Cheap gasoline, 400-gram schnitzels and rock-bottom supermarket prices: this village is just mimicking Germany
Entrepreneurs in the Dutch village of Gendt are attracting bargain-hunting customers by offering low fuel prices, large schnitzels, and affordable groceries. The initiative aims to replicate a German-...
Groceries only slightly more expensive, yet consumers feel the pinch
Although official figures indicate that supermarket price increases in the Netherlands have been modest, a large majority of consumers feel that grocery costs have risen significantly. As a result, ma...
Shein shares tumble in Hong Kong stock market debut
Fashion retailer Shein saw its share price fall by 10 percent during its Hong Kong stock market debut, achieving a valuation of 26 billion dollars. The company intends to use the 1.7 billion dollars r...
The Tromm family shop returns to the Overtoom as an official Brompton Junction: No one thinks, look at that show-off on a folding bike
The Tromm family has re-established their bicycle shop on the Overtoom as an official Brompton Junction after a nine-year hiatus. The family, which has been in the cycling business since 1931, began s...
Amsterdam taxi drivers launch their own app to compete with Uber: This is a win-win, better for us and better for the passenger
Taxi drivers in Amsterdam have launched their own ride-hailing app to compete with Uber and avoid high commission fees. The initiative seeks to provide a better service for passengers while allowing l...
Rijkswaterstaat stands firm: nighttime shipping restrictions on Amsterdam-Rhine Canal will proceed
Rijkswaterstaat will implement nighttime shipping restrictions on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal starting tomorrow due to critical staff shortages. The measure bans large vessels and those carrying hazardo...
Poor timing by parcel giant Shein will cost ‘invisible’ owner Xu 15 billion dollars
Chinese e-commerce giant Shein is preparing for its initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company's valuation has dropped significantly from $100 billion to an estimated $25 bil...
Agricultural prices rise rapidly due to war and extreme weather
Global agricultural commodity prices have seen their sharpest monthly increase in over a decade, driven by geopolitical conflicts and adverse weather patterns. While this trend threatens to eventually...
US oil sector pumps more oil with fewer people
The United States oil sector is producing 13.8 million barrels of oil per day, a 4 percent increase since the start of Donald Trump's second term. Despite this growth, the industry has cut nearly 13,0...
Rhine rises again due to rain, but shipping problems persist
Recent rainfall has caused a temporary rise in Rhine water levels, providing slight relief for inland shipping. Despite this, vessels still cannot operate at full capacity, and experts expect water le...
Three Peter Gillis holiday parks forced up for sale
Three holiday parks owned by Peter Gillis have been placed for forced public auction after he defaulted on a 20 million euro loan provided by businessman Marc van Rooi. Gillis's legal team is attempti...
John Ternus faces huge challenge at stagnating Apple: ‘Company is no longer innovative’
John Ternus will become the new director of Apple starting September 1st. He faces the significant challenge of revitalizing the company and restoring its reputation as an innovative industry leader.
Organic supermarket bouquets to disappear after the summer
Lidl recently completed a successful pilot program selling organic flower bouquets in the Netherlands during the summer months. While the initiative was highly praised for promoting sustainable farmin...
Applications for grid capacity for construction projects
Haarlem is urging developers and school boards to apply for electrical grid capacity as the network becomes increasingly constrained. Starting in October 2026, a new regulation will allow earlier appl...
Victoria Beckham fashion brand turns a profit for the first time
Victoria Beckham Holdings has reported its first operating profit since being founded in 2008, driven by a 15 percent revenue increase and disciplined cost management. The fashion brand’s minimalist...
Talpa shows like Chateau Meiland and Mr. Frank Visser coming soon to Netflix
Netflix and Talpa have partnered to bring over three hundred episodes of popular Dutch shows to the streaming platform. Beloved titles including Chateau Meiland and Mr. Frank Visser will now be availa...
Speeding driver on A4 stopped after police chase in Nieuw-West
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Amsterdam after leading police on a high-speed chase that began on the A4 and ended in the Nieuw-West district. The suspect was taken into custody for driving without...
Direct gas pipeline between the Netherlands and Norway a step closer, reducing dependence on US and Middle East
The Netherlands is advancing plans for a direct natural gas pipeline from Norway to reduce its dependency on energy imports from the United States and the Middle East. The proposed route would transpo...