Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Apple becomes second company ever to be worth more than $5 trillion
Apple has become the second company in history to close a trading day with a market value exceeding 5 trillion dollars. This milestone arrives during a leadership transition as John Ternus prepares to...
Too Good To Go adds plants and shampoo to its magic boxes
The anti-waste platform Too Good To Go is expanding its 'Magic Box' offerings beyond food to include items like plants, shampoo, and home goods. Since its launch in the Netherlands eight years ago, th...
Liveblog cyber crisis at Albert Heijn | Many empty shelves remain and online orders down, but fresh produce stock slowly being replenished
Albert Heijn is experiencing ongoing product shortages and service disruptions due to a recent cybersecurity incident that forced the company to take its systems offline. While distribution centers ar...
AI company Anthropic sees revenue jump ahead of IPO
AI developer Anthropic has experienced a sharp increase in revenue, reporting 11.6 billion dollars in the second quarter and achieving adjusted profitability in the third. The company is preparing for...
Navigation company TomTom cuts about 200 jobs
Navigation company TomTom is eliminating approximately 200 jobs as part of a restructuring effort to streamline management and improve operational agility. The company is pivoting its focus toward aut...
Many freelancers find new jobs in other sectors
The number of self-employed professionals in the Netherlands decreased by 131,000 between late 2024 and mid-2026 as more individuals exited the sector for traditional employment. Many of these former ...
Money has to come from somewhere in Brussels: new European taxes firmly on the table
Brussels is proposing new levies on plastics, carbon emissions, and parcel deliveries to generate independent revenue for the European Union. Critics argue these measures could act as a gateway to cen...
Trend break: after 20 years, the number of freelancers is suddenly falling sharply, and they are quickly finding permanent jobs
The number of self-employed workers in the Netherlands has declined sharply for the first time in twenty years, largely attributed to stricter tax enforcement against disguised employment. Most of the...
Number of creditors of bankrupt hardware wholesaler continues to rise, and that is far from all
Hardware wholesaler GS Interfer has seen its creditor list grow to 107 parties, with total debts exceeding 7 million euros. Following three years of consistent financial losses and operational failure...
Netherlands wants to save emergency oil reserves, but pressure to release more grows
The Netherlands is resisting international pressure to release additional strategic oil reserves, arguing that these should be used only for severe supply crises rather than managing global prices. Wh...
Pieter's warning about empty shelves came true, but: 'Was surprised they had no backup'
Researcher Pieter Zwaan predicted potential food supply chain issues in the Netherlands earlier this year. His warnings were confirmed on Monday when Albert Heijn stores quickly faced empty shelves, h...
Empty shelves show the Netherlands is poorly prepared for a major cyber threat
A recent IT incident at Albert Heijn exposed the Netherlands' susceptibility to cyber threats, leading to calls for improved digital resilience and better contingency planning. Experts urge organizati...
IT issues at Albert Heijn cause extra pressure at Picnic, run by Ahold CEO’s brother: ‘No tension between us’
Online supermarket Picnic has seen a surge in orders due to a cyber incident affecting competitor Albert Heijn. Founder Michiel Muller, brother of the Ahold Delhaize CEO, confirmed that the company is...
Daycares and the elderly do their own grocery shopping, AH competitors benefit
A cyber security incident at Albert Heijn has halted grocery deliveries, forcing childcare centers and elderly residents to shop at physical stores or switch to competitor services. The resulting surg...
Netflix cuts around 1,000 jobs, 6 percent of global workforce
Netflix is cutting about 1,000 jobs, or 6 percent of its global workforce, due to slowing company growth. The layoffs will mainly impact the technology, product, legal, and human resources departments...
Albert Heijn has not filed a report regarding cyber incident, Public Prosecution Service invites supermarket to do so
Albert Heijn has not yet filed a formal police report following a significant cyberattack, leaving the Public Prosecution Service unable to launch a criminal investigation. While the company works to ...
Court wants further investigation in case against former Jumbo CEO Van Eerd
The court of appeal has instructed the Public Prosecution Service to expand the case file against former Jumbo CEO Frits van Eerd by adding new documents and hearing additional witnesses. Van Eerd, wh...
UWV halts 55 million euro IT project: 'Not enough confidence'
The Dutch employee insurance agency UWV has terminated its 55 million euro digital matching project after five years, citing a lack of confidence in the program's success. While the software provider ...
Textile hub for sustainable fashion to open in former printing plant near Sloterdijk: 'Eventually this should become the norm'
A new sustainable fashion center known as the Textielhub has opened in a former printing facility near Amsterdam's Sloterdijk district. This industrial location allows eco-friendly textile companies t...
Starter loan funds drying up due to rising house prices
Rising house prices in the Netherlands have exhausted municipal starter loan funds as first-time buyers increasingly require higher loan amounts. Mortgage advisors are now advocating for a stable, nat...
Limburg province invests thousands in campaign for 'authentic' Limburg vlaai
The Dutch province of Limburg is spending 200,000 euros on a campaign to promote the authenticity of Limburg vlaai following its 2024 European protected status. The project, led by local bakers, aims ...
Callout: Are you affected by Albert Heijn not delivering groceries? We want to hear from you
Journalists are looking for individuals who have faced difficulties because Albert Heijn does not deliver groceries to their location. Affected people are encouraged to share their personal stories fo...
Liveblog: Cyber crisis at AH | Minimal disruption at Etos and Gall & Gall, Albert Heijn restarts distribution centers
Albert Heijn continues to face severe disruptions four days after a cybersecurity incident crippled its online services and logistics. While distribution centers are restarting operations, the company...
Tech reporter Jelmer Luimstra: Wild rumors circulate about potential Ahold hack
Albert Heijn has faced four days of operational disruptions due to a suspected cyberattack that has left store shelves across the Netherlands empty. While the company has not confirmed a hack, experts...
Regional transport strikes in full swing: 'It varies by region'
Regional transport workers in the Netherlands have begun a series of weekly strikes after collective labor agreement talks failed. Employees are pushing for better pay and improved working conditions,...
Cyber incident costs Albert Heijn at least 10 million euros, experts estimate
Experts estimate that a recent cyber incident has cost supermarket chain Albert Heijn at least 10 million euros in lost revenue and operational expenses. The disruption has halted online ordering and ...
Construction of temporary shopping center underway: vacancies at 'old' Beatrixplein in Haarlem
The aging shopping center at Prinses Beatrixplein in Haarlem is being demolished to make way for a large-scale redevelopment project featuring over 500 new homes and modern facilities. A temporary sho...
Albert Heijn resumes store deliveries today
Albert Heijn has resumed deliveries to its stores today. The supermarket chain is currently in the process of providing further updates regarding the situation.
ASML records 113,000 euros profit per employee and enters global top three
ASML has achieved record financial results with a quarterly profit of nearly 5 billion euros, driven by massive global demand for its chip manufacturing machines. The company has reached a 42 percent ...
MediaMarkt pulls crypto wallets from shelves over stolen currency
MediaMarkt has removed Ledger cryptocurrency wallets from its online platform after it was discovered that some devices were tampered with by a third-party seller to steal digital assets. While no rep...