Supermarkets and essential retail outlets in the Netherlands are preparing for potential large-scale crises, including power outages, climate-related disasters, or war. Patricia Hoogstraaten, a spokesperson for Vakcentum, a trade association for independent retailers, stressed that while short-term solutions are achievable, long-term large-scale disruptions could require joint efforts with government agencies. Hoogstraaten noted, “We never really planned for these kinds of …
