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The Netherlands

Below you can find all the articles we have written about Dutch ecommerce, online retailers, acquisitions, cross-border initiatives and more. If you want to know more about the Dutch online retail industry, check out our information page on ecommerce in the Netherlands.

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Fonq acquires Naduvi

Fonq acquires Naduvi
Dutch online furniture store Fonq has acquired Naduvi, a competing online platform, that sells furniture by dropshipping products to consumers. Combining scale and competencies will bring more focus to both companies. The amount of money involved in the deal was not disclosed.
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Bol still dominant seller on its own platform

Bol still dominant seller on its own platform
Based on turnover, many of the 30 biggest brands sold on Dutch marketplace Bol are brands that sell products in consumer electronics and domestic appliances. However, when looking at the amount of sales brands in toys and personal hygiene dominate the top-30. At the same time, brands that are sold by Bol itself have 64 percent share of the total turnover.
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H&M increases return fees

H&M increases return fees
Earlier this year, H&M introduced a return fee of 0.99 euros for shoppers in various European countries, including the Netherlands. Starting from November 1, the rate will increase there by 1 euro, more than doubling the fee. H&M club members will no longer be exempt from this.
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NextSmartShip’s expansion into Europe

NextSmartShip’s expansion into Europe
NextSmartShip, a thriving Chinese fulfillment company, has taken a significant step into the European market by establishing a key office in the Netherlands. This marks the company's inaugural presence in Europe, embodying the initial phase of their ambitious global strategy, with a planned expansion into the United States on the horizon.
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