Retail Sales Rise, but Margin and Cash Stay Under Pressure Aug 26, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch retail sales and volume increased in the second quarter of 2026. Retailers still need a clear view of margin, stock and cash by channel. CBS Dutch retail MARKET PULSE cash flow consumer confidence consumer demand gross margin inventory control multichannel retail turnover Read more
Dutch Customers Are Buying, but Margins Stay Tight Aug 21, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch consumers remain cautious while spending continues unevenly. Small businesses need to test every sale against margin, costs and cash received. DUTCH ECONOMY Dutch consumer confidence Dutch consumer spending MARKET PULSE cash flow consumer confidence household spending margins retail small business Read more
More Jobseekers Do Not Make Dutch Hiring Cheap Aug 21, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan The Dutch labour market is easing, but suitable staff and affordable payroll remain separate issues. Review margin, demand and cash before hiring. CBS Dutch labour market MARKET PULSE Netherlands labour market UWV cash flow small business staffing unemployment wage costs Read more
Dutch Industry Grows, but Cash Remains Tight Aug 19, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch industry returned to growth in Q2 2026, but price effects, uneven orders and working-capital pressure still demand close attention. Dutch industry MARKET PULSE cash flow industrial turnover insolvency risk labour shortages manufacturing order books pricing turnover Read more
Higher Payroll Costs Meet Cautious Dutch Customers Aug 17, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch wages and labour costs are rising faster than prices. Small businesses should check whether margin and cash can cover the next payroll dates. MARKET PULSE Netherlands cao cash flow consumer confidence inflation payroll purchasing power small business wages Read more
Fewer Dutch Bankruptcies, but Cash Pressure Remains Aug 14, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch bankruptcies fell in July 2026. Businesses still need to watch margins, invoices and short-term cash, especially in pressured sectors. CBS Dutch business bankruptcies MARKET PULSE Netherlands bankruptcies business confidence cash flow market pressure sector risk small business Read more
Dutch Inflation Puts Pressure on Small-Business Margins Aug 14, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Higher fuel and energy costs can reduce margin before a company updates its quotes. Check each job, contract, and payment date. CBS Dutch inflation MARKET PULSE Netherlands cash flow energy costs fuel costs inflation pricing small business Read more
Dutch Industrial Growth Is Strong but Uneven Aug 12, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch industrial production is rising, led by machinery. Suppliers still need to test every order against margin, payment terms and available cash. Dutch industry MARKET PULSE SME governance cash flow export conditions industrial production machinery manufacturing small business working capital Read more
Business Confidence Improves, but Cash Still Leads Aug 11, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch business confidence has improved, but uncertain demand still affects cash and investment. Use signed orders, margins, and payment dates to test decisions. DUTCH ECONOMY MARKET PULSE SME resilience business confidence cash flow geopolitical risk investment market pressure small business working capital Read more
More Dutch Spending Can Still Put Pressure on Cash Aug 10, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch spending is rising in selected categories, but extra stock, staffing, delivery and returns can put pressure on small-business cash. Dutch consumer spending MARKET PULSE business confidence cash flow consumer spending durable goods household consumption pricing retail small business cash flow Read more
More Dutch Fast-Food Outlets Raise the Stakes Aug 10, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch fast-food outlets and sales keep growing, but payroll, delivery fees, tax and local competition put more pressure on each transaction. CBS DUTCH ECONOMY MARKET PULSE cash flow fast food hospitality labour costs market pressure retail competition small business Read more
Dutch Growth Holds Up as Business Investment Falls Aug 3, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch GDP grew while investment fell. Business owners should test orders, cash and payment terms before adding machinery, stock, debt or payroll. CBS DUTCH ECONOMY MARKET PULSE SME resilience bankruptcies business investment cash flow consumer demand industrial production small business Read more
