The Dutch Consumers' Association (Consumentenbond) reports a decrease in shrinkflation compared to previous years, but notes that 'devious' practices of reducing product content while maintaining or increasing prices still occur.
Dutch telecom provider KPN has rescinded its mandatory €1 per month price increase for mobile services following significant pressure from the Dutch Consumers' Association.
The Dutch Consumers' Association has filed a complaint against European energy companies, accusing them of making unjustified claims regarding "green" natural gas.
The increasing popularity of alcohol-free beer among Dutch consumers, driven by health-conscious choices, is creating both concerns and new opportunities for businesses.
A Dutch consumer foundation has initiated legal action against Netflix, challenging the company's practice of increasing prices for existing subscriptions and aiming to address concerns over fairness.
The current exceptional drought is hitting Dutch consumers in the wallet and the shopping bag as they pay more for lighter heads of lettuce, smaller cabbages, and fewer, if exceptionally
The Dutch Consumers' Association is demanding that Thuisbezorgd.nl compensate users for hidden costs and fake discounts. The group alleges that the food delivery service has been misleading customers with its pricing practices.
Dutch consumers submitted fewer mortgage applications in May, even as housing prices in the Netherlands reached a new record high, according to data from the Hypotheken Data Netwerk (HDN).
The Dutch Consumers' Association (Consumentenbond) states that tech giants are not doing enough to combat misleading advertisements on their platforms.
The conflict in the Middle East is impacting Dutch consumer confidence, with increasing numbers of people postponing major purchases due to worries about rising prices, particularly for fuel.
Many Dutch consumers are reportedly purchasing unnecessary insurance for appliances like washing machines, laptops, and televisions, as much of this coverage is already included in existing policies.
A new European Union import tariff on cheaper packages from outside the EU, implemented in July, has led to half of Dutch consumers ordering less frequently from online retailers like Shein and Temu.
A new report from the Dutch statistical office CBS indicates that consumers in the Netherlands perceive inflation to be significantly higher than its actual rate. This discrepancy highlights a notable gap between public perception and official economic data regarding price increases.
Dutch consumers continued to spend in high street shops through April, but the country's hospitality sector, including cafés, restaurants, and hotels, recorded its weakest growth in five years.
Dutch citizens are showing reluctance to book summer vacations due to concerns over potential kerosene shortages and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, though reservations continue.
Interest in heat pumps has significantly increased in the Netherlands as gas prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, prompting consumers to consider electric heating alternatives when replacing their central heating systems.