One of Ten Shops Expected to Close Down in Coming Years

The Council of Dutch Retail Businesses expects 5,000-10,000 retailers to close shop due to the coming economic recession. The sales of shoe shops have declined by 8% in 2008. Clothing and furniture shops are also already feeling the recession.
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