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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Food Price Index: Some prices rise sharply, while others experience a decline

The latest Food Price Index from Postimees reveals a stable overall cost for food baskets, despite significant fluctuations in individual product prices.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

A fatal reading mistake caused the customer more than an additional 600 euros

An Estonian consumer faced a costly experience due to a misleading error in the bus operator's information systems, resulting in over โ‚ฌ600 in extra expenses.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Chefs confront the weariness of tasting menus (and revise their proposals)

Chefs are responding to growing consumer dissatisfaction with tasting menus by offering more flexible and diverse dining options.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Skroutz: 40% of Order Volume Directed to the Provinces in 2025 โ€“ About 300 New Skroutz Points Coming with 13,000 Lockers

Skroutz reports that nearly 40% of its order volume in Greece for 2025 is expected to be directed towards provincial areas, alongside plans to open approximately 300 new Skroutz Points with 13,000 lockers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

We Ordered a Free Temu Tablet โ€“ Here's What Happened

A Finnish journalist shares their experience with a free Temu tablet that arrived in the country, revealing unexpected issues with the device.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

The Largest German Car Dealership Up Close: How We Fared When Buying a Used Passat

A firsthand account of purchasing a used Volkswagen Passat at one of Europe's largest car dealerships, Dat Autohus, revealing insights into its offerings and customer experiences.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'I tried ยฃ10 Pret surprise food bag and one thing left me annoyed'

A man expressed mixed feelings about the ยฃ10 Too Good To Go food bag he purchased from Pret a Manger.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Packaging that makes a difference: how Fugini combines quality and sustainability from the inside out

Fugini is enhancing consumer experience and environmental sustainability through innovative packaging solutions in the food industry.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

German chain charges admission to the store

A German retail chain has introduced an admission fee for customers wishing to enter its store.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Consumer Electronics Giant Nojima Raises Starting Salary to 400,000 Yen for Exceptional Part-Time Workers

Nojima has announced a significant increase in starting salaries for new graduates, raising it to a maximum of 400,000 yen for those with exceptional part-time experience.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Tweaking with smart glasses and a camera can lead to devastating consequences

An experiment with smart glasses that allows users to preview products before they arrive has opened doors to an interesting but risky future.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Italian Stadiums on a Decline. The Authority: Deteriorating Facilities, Opacity in Public Management

The Italian Antitrust Authority criticizes the state of Italy's stadiums, highlighting poor conditions and a lack of transparency in management, which hampers effective consumer experience and compares unfavorably to UK facilities.

Feb 9 โ€ข 23:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

McDonald's customers are 'mind-blown' by sauce pot hack that makes life easier

McDonald's customers are amazed by a new hack that reveals the proper way to use their sauce pots, which supposedly enhances the dipping experience.

Feb 9 โ€ข 17:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Everyday Analysis: I bought a mustard that was accidentally green. But the worst was the producer's response

The article discusses a consumer's disappointing experience after purchasing a green mustard and reaching out to the producer for satisfaction, highlighting issues of consumer rights and product quality.

Feb 9 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Everyday Analysis: I Bought a Green Mustard โ€“ But the Manufacturer's Response Was the Real Shock

The author shares their disappointing experience as a critical consumer after reaching out to a product's customer service regarding a green mustard they purchased.

Feb 9 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

I shop at Lidl to cut down costs but there are 2 food items I'd never buy

A shopper shares her experience of buying groceries at Lidl, mentioning two specific food items she chooses not to buy despite generally finding the store budget-friendly.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Did something fail on your trip? Profeco installs attention modules at airports | Locations

Profeco has launched assistance modules at various airports in Mexico to help travelers who experience flight delays or cancellations caused by airlines or service providers.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

PHOTOS AND VIDEO โŸฉ Helen Adamson bought herself expensive luxury shoes for her birthday โ€“ joy faded at the first fitting

Helen Adamson's unboxing experience of luxury shoes for her birthday turned into a disappointment at the first try-on.

Feb 7 โ€ข 09:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Eating out getting more expensive as Americans hit 'menu price fatigue' nationwide

The rising costs of food and dining out are affecting Americans as restaurant prices experience a noticeable increase, contributing to 'menu price fatigue'.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

I visited a charity shop and understand why people won't buy second-hand clothes

A woman reflects on her experience at a charity shop and suggests that there may be underlying reasons why consumers are hesitant to buy second-hand clothing.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Customer Experience as a Growth Driver in Mexico

In an increasingly competitive environment with more informed consumers, customer experience has become a key differentiator for companies in Mexico, emphasizing the need to place customers at the heart of business strategies to build long-term relationships of trust and value.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Some talk about exploding salads โ€“ We tested what happens

A salad named Shalaatti has become a talking point on social media after consumers reported that it exploded and spilled during shaking, with one user recalling their experience of the salad falling onto the table and floor after opening the container.

Feb 2 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Office: Consumers may soon experience suffering at the checkouts of Prisma and Citymarket

A government bill that would prohibit stores from favoring their private labels has drawn significant criticism, with experts warning that it could lead to higher food prices and reduced selection.

Feb 2 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Consumer Reports: Plug-in hybrids have 80% more failures than gasoline cars

According to Consumer Reports' latest annual survey, plug-in hybrid vehicles experience 80% more issues compared to traditional gasoline cars.

Jan 10 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

We replaced our sofa with a cheaper one from Temu - what we unboxed was a complete joke

A couple went viral on TikTok after unboxing a smaller-than-expected sofa set they purchased from Temu, highlighting the risks of online shopping deals that seem too good to be true.

Jan 8 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

A Cuban visits an Alcampo for the first time and is left speechless: 'I feel pressure in my chest'

A Cuban woman experiences overwhelming emotions during her first visit to an Alcampo supermarket in Spain, particularly astonished by the array of Christmas sweets and cleaning products.

Dec 30 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Did you find the mandarins dry and tasteless? We know why they are like this

The article explains why many consumers are experiencing dry and tasteless mandarins, linking the issue to climate change, transportation, and yield pressure.

Dec 29 โ€ข 13:25 UTC

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