When supermarket chains started to replace every corner bakery and local butcher, many expected the little corner store to die out completely. But, while native Dutch greengrocers are indeed a dying breed, immigrant shopkeepers are taking their place.
In 1930 Amsterdam had no less than 900 greengrocers, whereas today no more than 83 remain. The Amsterdam Museum (until recently known as the Amsterdam Historical Museum) is hosting a exhibition about these small businesses which have become the eyes and ears of their neighbourhood.
Reporter Patricia Cronie traced the origins of an Amsterdam fishmonger and a huge Chinese grocery store. Both began as tiny neighbourhood shops.
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Thank goodnesses for the traditional Dutch butchers and the Turkish groceries. They sell what tastes like beef, lamb and chicken. Albert Heijn passes plastic tasting stuff for meat.
Albert Heijn is 86% Dutch. So is Em-Te. Economy should be free: if people prefer to shop in supermarkets, they will prosper. If they chose local stores, they will prosper. Government shouldn't favor either model.
supermarket chains should not grow too much. they represent capitalistic economy, reducing self and micro economy. They need high capital value which is normally taken from abroad, therefore does not represent country ownership, and even less economic activity.
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