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Sharp drop in demand for temp workers
As a result of the economic crisis, the demand for temp agency workers in the Netherlands was substantially lower in 2009 than in the previous year. The decrease was larger than in 2003, the last...
Construction turnover slumps in 2009
After years of sustained growth, turnover realised by the construction sector slumped 4.5 percent in 2009.
Business services providers slightly more optimistic
In February, the number of business services providers expecting turnover to increase in the next three months outnumbered those expecting a decline. With +18 percent, the balance was slightly up on...
Retail turnover down by more than 3 percent
In December, Dutch retailers faced a more than 3 percent loss of turnover compared to December 2008.
Turnover retail trade lower
Turnover of the Dutch retail trade in 2009 was down by 4.9 percent on 2008. The volume dipped by 4.8 percent in 2009. Prices stayed about the same. This means that the turnover in the retail trade...
Marginal growth manufacturing turnover
Manufacturing turnover was 3 percent up in December 2009 on December 2008, whereas in November manufacturing turnover was 4 percent down on November 2008
More business services providers expect higher turnover
In January, the number of Dutch business services providers expecting turnover to increase outnumbered those expecting a decline by 14 percent, as against 3 percent in December.
Retail turnover 6 percent down
In November 2009, Dutch retailers faced more than 6 percent loss of turnover compared to November 2008. retail prices were nearly 1 percent higher than one year previously.
Business services providers expect marginal turnover increase
In December, the number of business services providers expecting turnover to increase outnumbered those expecting a decline. Although the majority (+3 percent) was less distinct than in November (+6...
Retail turnover 4.3 percent down
Retail turnover declined by 4.3 percent in October 2009 relative to the same month last year.
Retail turnover 4 percent down in October
In October 2009, Dutch retailers faced 4 percent loss of turnover compared to October 2008.
Manufacturing turnover climbing
Dutch manufacturing turnover was 17 percent lower in October 2009 than one year previously.
Business services monitor: third quarter 2009
Business services turnover fell again in the third quarter of 2009 compared to the same quarter last year. They realized less turnover than in the previous quarter. Opinions on the current economic...
Household consumption still at low level
Household spending on goods and services was 3.4 percent lower in September than in September 2008. In August, spending dropped by 3.8 percent. Domestic household consumption has been lower than one...
Turnover sector hotels and restaurants nearly 4 percent down
In the third quarter of this year, turnover generated in the sector hotels and restaurants was 3.9 percent down on the same period in 2008.
Retail turnover more than 5 percent down in September
In September 2009, Dutch retailers faced over 5 percent loss of turnover compared to September 2008.
Retail turnover 5.5 percent down
Retail trade turnover in the third quarter of 2009 was 5.5 percent down on the same quarter one year previously.
More farmers generate income from supplementary activities
Non-agricultural activities like agro-tourism, nature conservation and care provision are becoming increasingly popular among farmers and market gardeners.
Slower fall in manufacturing turnover
Dutch manufacturing turnover was 21 percent lower in September 2009 than one year previously.
Retailers face turnover loss of nearly 8 percent
In August 2009, retail turnover was 7.7 percent down on one year previously. Volume shrank by 7.1 percent, while prices dropped 0.7 percent. The price drop was entirely caused by lower fuel prices.