Retail turnover in the Netherlands increased by 3.8 per cent in January 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Adjusted for calendar effects, the sales volume also rose by 2.0 per cent year-on-year, reflecting stable consumer demand.
The non-food sector, which includes retail outside of physical stores, experienced a 2.9 per cent rise in turnover. Sales volume in this category, adjusted for price fluctuations, also showed a robust increase of 2.8 per cent compared to January 2024.
Several segments contributed to this growth, including footwear and leather product retailers, DIY shops, recreational goods stores, and clothing retailers. However, not all categories performed equally well. Turnover declined in shops selling home furnishings.
The online retail sector continued to thrive, registering a 5.1 per cent increase in turnover compared to January 2024. Online-only retailers—those whose primary business operates via the internet—led this growth with a 7.9 per cent increase in sales. Multi-channel retailers, which sell products both online and in physical stores, saw a more modest 1.0 per cent increase in online turnover, as per CBS.
Online sales of non-food items such as clothing and fashion accessories, recorded year-on-year increases in January 2025, highlighting the ongoing shift towards digital shopping.
Without accounting for calendar adjustments, retail turnover in January 2025 would have been 5.3 per cent higher than in January 2024, indicating even stronger underlying growth trends within the sector.
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