Bart Putteman
What Happens to the Market When a Retail Giant Fails? The Case of Blokker
After decades as a household name in the Netherlands, Blokker filed for bankruptcy in November 2024, marking the end of an era for the Dutch retail sector. Accurat analysed how Blokker’s bankruptcy reshaped the Dutch household goods sector.
The State of Fashion: how Dutch retail moved in spring 2025
Spring brought another wave of change to the Dutch fashion market. Some retailers gained ground, others lost momentum, and shopper behaviour continued to shift.
Back-to-school fashion in Belgium 2025: C&A takes 24% share as JBC struggles to keep pace
From mid-August to mid-September, Belgian families rushed into shops to prepare for the new school year. This short but intense back-to-school (BTS) period is one of the most decisive moments in the retail calendar.
Supermarket dynamics in Germany: discounters on the rise, traditional players under pressure
From January 2024 to September 2025, Germany’s supermarket landscape has continued to evolve — and the trend is unmistakable: discounters are gaining ground.
Supermarkets in North Holland: regional heroes thrive in their home market
The Dutch supermarket landscape shows how local heritage and network strength continue to shape regional performance. In North Holland, Albert Heijn, Vomar, DekaMarkt and Dirk dominate the supermarket scene.
Back-to-school fashion in the Netherlands 2025: C&A leads with 20.9% as Zeeman and Shoeby lose ground
From mid-August to mid-September, Dutch families flocked to the high street to prepare for the new school year. This short but decisive back-to-school (BTS) period often sets the tone for the rest of the season.
How Accurat empowers media companies to prove real campaign impact
In today's competitive media landscape, media owners need to go beyond assumptions and estimations. At Accurat, we provide media companies with the tools to demonstrate exactly that: real-world results.
The bankruptcy of Bristol: how it has affected the shoe retail market in Belgium and the Netherlands
We analysed the impact of Bristol’s exit on the market in both Belgium and the Netherlands. The data reveals how customers redistributed their visits, and which competitors were most successful in capturing this traffic.
Sunday Openings in Belgian Supermarkets: How Busy Does It Get?
More and more supermarkets in Belgium are opening their doors on Sundays. But how does this trend impact consumer shopping behavior?
One week in: How the German supermarket sector reacted to Lidl’s price move
Lidl sparked a price war. We saw the impact—within a week. Discover how real-time data revealed unexpected shifts in shopper behaviour across Germany’s top supermarkets.
ALDI SÜD’s Folder Freeze: what happens when you stop door-to-door?
As retailers across Europe reconsider their reliance on printed folders, the industry is watching closely to see what happens when door-to-door distribution is paused—or stopped entirely. The big question remains: what happens when you stop distributing?
The State of Fashion: how Belgian retail moved in spring 2025
Spring brought another wave of change to the Belgian fashion market. Some retailers gained ground, others lost momentum, and shopper behaviour continued to shift.
Albert Heijn’s success in Belgium: on its way to becoming a supermarket giant? 🇧🇪🇳🇱
We have analyzed four key success factors behind Albert Heijn's growth in Flanders and compared them with the home market in the Netherlands. Our findings show why Albert Heijn is so successful in Belgium.