I did not expect to find such a gem of a store while overseas. Hema is the Netherlands version of a…read moreTarget or Walmart in the U.S. They sell everything from clothing, to housewares, to school supplies all under one roof. I did not find any larger electronics (i.e. Flat screens, etc) only smaller appliances such as an iron. This store is tri-level and comfortably large. By comfortably I mean one will not get lost. The cleanliness of the store is what is most impressive. There was a level of organization that I have not seen in U.S. chain stores. This could be because I was there when the doors opened, but I asked some of the locals, and word is the store is well kept. At any rate, Hema will remain on my list of go-to stores will on study abroad.

This is a solid Primark. I was there on a Sunday right before closing. At about 10 minutes before…read morethe store was scheduled to close, they made two announcements, one in Dutch, one in English, that the dressing rooms were closing and the store would close within 10 minutes. There are three levels. You enter on the ground floor (duh) and go down for men and up for accessories. Since the store seems pretty new, it is also pretty clean. I didn't purchase anything this time but there was a decent Harry Potter collection and dedicated sections for pajamas, bags and underwear, as usual. It is definitely a medium-sized Primark (I've seen both bigger and smaller, for example, the Amsterdam store is much bigger) and it is conveniently located centrally in Groningen.

Rude, unhelpful staff. (Although we did go near to closing…read moretime) Once she found out we were "just looking" she was totally not interested in helping us. They have a pretty good selection, better than all the stores on to the high-street.

Really disappointed with this store. Was unsure about…read morebuying a piece of cloth and asked the sales-person if I could wash it (by hand). She told me that would be no problem. So I decided to buy the piece of cloth despite it being overly pricey. At home I realized that in fact the piece of cloth was only dry cleaning and even confirmed it with the label. After trying to return the item I was told that this would not be possible. After talking to the salesperson she told me that she knew about the washing instructions but she has other pieces where she is just ignores the instructions and normally it works out fine. Instead of being lied to to make a sale be honest next time! Dissatisfied owner of a piece of cloth that I can only be dry cleaned for 20 euros!

As a newbie to Groningen we are looking to fill our new apartment with some sweet items to make it…read moreour own. There are rustic wooden furniture pieces, sheepskins, French soaps, woollen throws, candles, dinnerware and many colourful individual cushions and much more. I spent my first visit looking at everything and will go back again to shop. I especially like the plaques with phrases on them, just which one to choose is the dilemma. Can see myself in here every week.