In recent years, many large retail chains have left Zeist, such as V&D, Only, Prenatal, Miss Etam and Gamemania. And that leads to vacancy, because the large buildings are no longer filled quickly. Ronald says that the vacancy rate has already decreased much. “Most empty buildings are quickly filled up again. And I understand that large chains are leaving, but there are plenty of opportunities for small, independent entrepreneurs, but you have to be able to adapt your business quickly due to the competition from web shops. For example, there are almost no shops here for babies and young parents, while many people live in a popular neighborhood like Kerkebosch who need it.”
Everyone wants a pleasant market area: ‘It’s a shame that Zeist hasn’t made any choices for years’
