Retailing in the Netherlands - New Market Report
Although real GDP started to show some minor signs of recovery the economic environment for retailers remained negative as consumer confidence was still low and consumers remained hesitant to spend. After a few years of economic turmoil and cuts in government spending, many Dutch consumers faced financial issues. The Dutch housing market, for instance, remained gridlocked, and many pensions were reduced as negative developments in the financial world meant that pension funds were struggling.
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