Shopping

If you're new to the Netherlands, shopping for basic household items can be a challenge when you can't recognize store names. This page is dedicated to helping you find what you need.

Dutch equivalents to American big brand stores:

Dutch Brand	American Brand	Description
Hema, Blokker	Target	Mid-quality household items, stationary, clothing, snacks, etc.
Dirk and Bas	Grocery Outlet	Cheap foods
Xenos, Zeeman	Dollar-store quality stuff.	Good for cheap party supplies and some basic household items.
Bijenkorf	Nordstrom	Department store.
V&D	Macy's	Department store.
C&A	Kohl's	Department store.
Kruidvat, Etos	Rite-Aid	Drugstore, health & beauty stuff.
Albert Heijn	Safeway, Ralph's	Grocery store.
Marks & Spencer (on Kalverstraat)	Trader Joe's	Grocery store (doesn't have as much produce as Trader Joe's).
Marqt, Biomarkt, Ekoplaza	Whole Foods	Organic ("biologisch" in Dutch) grocery stores.
Gamma, Praxis	Home Depot	Home improvement and garden supplies.
Douglas	Sephora	Make-up, perfumes, beauty supplies.
Saturn, MediaMarkt	Best Buy	Home electronics and appliances.
Dobey	PetSmart	Pet supplies.
Leonidas (Belgian brand)	See's Candies	Very affordable and delicious Belgian chocolates.

Other helpful links:

• Openingstijden.nl = Easy search for store opening hours.
• Thuisbezorgd.nl = Order food delivery online!