Anger and sadness at Naarders: the smallest Appie in the Netherlands is really closing

But Albert Heijn stood its ground. “We certainly did not make this decision overnight and it is the result of several factors. We understand that customers are sad that our store in Naarden-Vesting is closing and we appreciate their involvement. The store will close in mid-2024.” Albert Heijn did not reveal what exactly these factors are for the closure.

A sad day

Rob Coppenhagen tells NH that he is extremely disappointed with this decision. “May 11, 2024 is a sad day for the residents and entrepreneurs of Naarden-Vesting. We tried everything to make Albert Heijn understand the importance of the branch for our town, but they were not open to that. Close to, small-scale , the human dimension no longer fits into their formula.”

A ‘fitting farewell’ will be organized for the store and its staff on Saturday afternoon. “We call on all residents and entrepreneurs through all media to attend. We also ask residents to fly the flag at half-mast.”

Little bit of hope

Yet Coppenhagen has not completely given up hope. “We still have hope for an entrepreneur who will enrich our city with a small-scale supermarket. How grateful we will be to him and how festive we will welcome him. The flag will go out again that day!”