# Thrift store celebrations in Netherlands and Flanders

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/thrift-store-celebrations-in-netherlands-and-flanders
> Updated: 2026-10-11T22:00:19.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In the Netherlands, National Thrift Day was celebrated to promote sustainability and the reuse of goods. Organized by Kringloop Nederland, the annual event featured activities such as fashion shows and gift hunts in locations like Alkmaar and Buitenpost. Organizers noted that the stigma surrounding second-hand shopping has diminished, though they expressed a desire to increase engagement among younger donors.

In Flanders, the Kringwinkel brand marked its 25th anniversary with the ‘Day of the Kringwinkel’. The Kringwinkel Group, which employs over 6,000 people across 145 stores, planned to unveil a new brand baseline during the festivities. Celebrations included workshops and upcycled gifts. Concurrently, Opnieuw & Co stores participated by showcasing vintage and retro items to highlight the environmental benefits of the circular economy and the role of social employment.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Kringwinkel and Opnieuw & Co celebrate Day of the Thrift Store

Flemish thrift stores, including Kringwinkel and Opnieuw & Co, are celebrating the ‘Day of the Kringloopwinkel’ on October 17 with special events, vintage showcases, and brand milestones.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kringwinkel-and-opnieuw-co-celebrate-day-of-the-thrift-store

### 2026-10-04: National Thrift Day celebrated across the Netherlands

Thrift stores across the Netherlands celebrated National Thrift Day to promote sustainability and reuse, with organizers aiming to attract more young shoppers to the second-hand sector.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-thrift-day-celebrated-across-the-netherlands

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