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Retail sector performs well
Retail turnover was 5 percent higher in November 2010 than in November 2009, the most substantial growth in two years.
Retail turnover 1 percent up
Retail turnover was over 1 percent up in December 2011 from December 2010.
Modest turnover growth retail trade sector
According to the most recent figures, retail sales were 0.9 percent up in February 2012 from February 2011. Sales volume contracted by 1.7 percent, retail prices were 2.7 percent higher.
Further increase in number of hours worked in temp jobs
The amount of hours worked in temp jobs increased for the fifth consecutive quarter. In the second quarter of 2011, it grew by more than 2 percent relative to the preceding quarter. This means growth...
Household consumption down in June
Household spending on goods and services was 0.9 percent lower in June 2011 than in June 2010. This was the first decrease in well over a year.
Retail turnover down
In October 2011, Dutch retailers faced a turnover loss of nearly 2 percent compared to October 2010. The prices of articles sold were up by 3 percent, whereas the retail volume shrank by 4.5 percent.
Consumption continues to grow fast
In October 2007 households spent 2.8 percent more on goods and services than in October 2006.
Retail sector performs well
Retail turnover was more than 4 percent higher in November 2010 than in November 2009, the most substantial growth in two years.
Retail turnover dramatically down
Retail turnover was 5.3 percent down in March from March 2012. Volume shrank by 7.8 percent; retail prices were 2.6 percent up.
Household consumption picks up
For the first time in over a year, Dutch household consumption has improved.
Household spending up
Dutch households spent 0,7 percent more on goods and services in December 2013 than in December 2012. In November, domestic consumption had also increased (0,3 percent) relative to one year...
Consumption down in January
The volume of domestic consumption by households in the Netherlands was 0.4 percent smaller in January 2005 than twelve months previously. After corrections for price changes, consumers spent 1.0...
Household consumption marginally higher
Household spending on goods and services was 0.3 percent higher in July 2011 than in July 2010, whereas in June, household spending was 1.0 percent down on one year previously.
Retail turnover 1 percent up
Retail turnover was 1 percent up in December 2011 from December 2010. Prices of retail commodities were 2.5 percent higher. As a result, retail volume shrank by 1.5 percent.
Decline in household consumption slows down
Household spending on goods and services was 0.7 percent lower in January 2010 than in January 2009. In December, household spending still was 2.5 percent down on one year previously. Households have...