C&A and H&M remain the most visited clothing stores in the Netherlands, yet they are facing competition from a few remarkably strong growth companies in the Dutch fashion market. On the other hand, there are also a number of high street classics that are losing consumers’ attention…
Consumers demand constant attention
Between February and May 2025, the Dutch fashion retail market saw striking shifts in footfall and brand shares. This is evident from an analysis of pedestrian flows by Accurat. “The data shows a market that is not only influenced by the weather, but also by changing shopping habits, stronger digital competition and shifting brand relationships,” says Frank Koelewijn, Sales Lead at Accurat.