Petite Ganache is a unisex and inclusive childrenswear brand
Laura Lakam believes that children are a reflection of their parents, and this is reflected in how they dress their kids. But what happens when something is missing in the childrenswear market. Then you take matters into your own hands and create a new brand: Petite Ganache. Laura is from Paris but is now based […]
Rotterdam has three Bike Repair Stations
Initiated by Kongsi three Bike Repair Stations have now been installed in the city. Cyclists can repair and maintain their bicycles for free on the pavement in front of social bike workshops Give A Bike on the Vierhavensstraat (M4H), Pluspunt Noord on the Noorderhavenkade (Blijdorp) and at the circular model city BlueCity. The stations are […]
Check goes Blijdorp Festival
In February 2020, Check launched with 160 shared scooters in Rotterdam. Since then it has expanded. Check offers more than 3,000 e-mopeds in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, the Hague, Breda, Groningen, Leeuwarden and Düsseldorf. But as it’s a Rotterdam-based company it’s very prominent in the city. Until August 6 a shared scooter, uniquely designed by Blijdorp Festival, […]
Dudok introduces its own artisinal ice cream
Dudok is the most famous bakery in Rotterdam. Especially known for its apple pie. They already used the recipe to make a chocolate bar with Rotterdam-based Johhny Doodle. But now, there comes ice cream in eight different flavours. Including apple pie off course. In the past few months Dudok has worked hard to create a […]
Copper Branch serves clean food for a clean planet
The Canadian restaurant chain Copper Branch is one of the largest vegan brands in the world. The first restaurant opened in 2014 in downtown Montreal. Since then it branched out to the United States, France, and The Netherlands. After the first restaurant opened in Utrecht, the second Dutch location is now open on Korte Hoogstraat […]
The first global Solar Biënnale takes place in Rotterdam
Initiated by solar designers Marjan van Aubel and Pauline van Dongen, The first Solar Biennale at Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam critically reflects on the use of solar energy and the prevailing technological and economic perspectives surrounding its use. For six weeks, the biennial focuses on the human side: a solar-powered world goes beyond scientific […]
The iconic Holbeinhuis gets a transformation
The iconic Holbeinhuis at the Coolsingel gets a renovation. Dutch insurer Athora Netherlands bought the office building in 2013 and has ambitious plans. Erik Vester, Head of Real Estate & Alternative Fixed Income at Athora Netherlands: “The Holbeinhuis is situated at one of the most prominent locations in Rotterdam and deserves a renovation that will […]
Little Indians opens a brandstore at Botersloot
The regarded children’s clothing brand Little Indians has opened a new store in its hometown. Vanessa Erasmus founded the label in 2014 as she was missing quirky collections for her two boys. Nowadays the clothing is available in more than 500 shops in 49 countries. There used to be a shop at the Goudsesingel for […]
WEAR opens new store in the center of Rotterdam
WEAR first opened its doors in April 2021 as a pop-up store at the Van Oldenbarneveltstraat in Rotterdam, focusing on sneaker cleaning services. The goal was to test a concept and eventually build a healthy business in a location with more traffic. With their new store in the Koopgoot, they succeeded. Co-owner Lorenzo van Galen: […]
Wikkelboats officially presented during Rijnhaven Fest
Although the Wikkelboats already can be found at the Rijnhaven for over a year, there hasn’t been an official launch. On Sunday 19 June this will happen during the first edition of Rijnhaven Fest. In the Rijnhaven a floating park is in development. Ultimately all sections will be connected by footpaths, which will allow for […]