HEMA is a Dutch chain of "grand bazaar" type stores like Woolworth's, Woodsy. They mainly (or I think only) sell own-brand products. Started in the mid-1920s and spreading beyond the Netherlands. Name is an abbreviation of Hollandsche Eenheidsprijzen Maatschappij Amsterdam (Dutch Unitary Prices Company Amsterdam) because they had standard prices for their wares. Online at https://hema.nl (or try https://www.hema.com/de-de because you now German). Next time you're passing through the Netherlands, stop by a large one and with luck they'll have a counter selling buns with their famous-in-the-Netherlands Hemaworst warmed up (akin to smoked Gelderland sausage but sadly only available in the Netherlands). Best -- Paul
Thanks for the detailed info Paul. As regards Dutch snacks I always enjoy a Frikedelle and a Krokette when I'm visiting the Netherlands. Breadcrumbed and delicious.
That is one glorious box! Boxes had to be catchy, so us kids would want to grab it and own it. There were toys I had where I loved the box as much as the toy inside. SFZ
HEMA is a Dutch chain of "grand bazaar" type stores like Woolworth's, Woodsy.
ReplyDeleteThey mainly (or I think only) sell own-brand products. Started in the mid-1920s and spreading beyond the Netherlands.
Name is an abbreviation of Hollandsche Eenheidsprijzen Maatschappij Amsterdam (Dutch Unitary Prices Company Amsterdam) because they had standard prices for their wares.
Online at https://hema.nl (or try https://www.hema.com/de-de because you now German).
Next time you're passing through the Netherlands, stop by a large one and with luck they'll have a counter selling buns with their famous-in-the-Netherlands Hemaworst warmed up (akin to smoked Gelderland sausage but sadly only available in the Netherlands).
Best -- Paul
Thanks for the detailed info Paul. As regards Dutch snacks I always enjoy a Frikedelle and a Krokette when I'm visiting the Netherlands. Breadcrumbed and delicious.
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ReplyDeleteThank god they abbreviated it to HEMA !
ReplyDeleteHa ha!
DeleteThat is one glorious box! Boxes had to be catchy, so us kids would want to grab it and own it. There were toys I had where I loved the box as much as the toy inside. SFZ
ReplyDeleteIn some cases the box was far better than the toy.
ReplyDeleteThat box takes me back. I feel another post comin' on...
ReplyDeleteIt is quite lovely ain't it!
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