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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Timeless' blackout curtains that shoppers say are 'high quality' now half price

Dunelm is offering a significant sale on Modern Chinoiserie Blackout Eyelet Curtains, now half price, benefiting homeowners in search of quality at an affordable cost.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The consolidation of the road transport industry is progressing

The article discusses the ongoing consolidation in the road transport industry in Poland, highlighting rising freight rates and increasing demand for goods.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

A boat in every dock? Chinese billionaire unveils plan for mass yacht production

JD.com founder Richard Liu aims to make yacht ownership accessible to the average consumer with his new nautical brand and substantial investment in yacht production.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

What consumers think about retail and international sites?

A new survey reveals that 84% of Brazilians believe it is unfair for imported goods to be taxed at half the rate of domestic products.

Feb 25 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cars, cell phone plans, and luxury items among the goods that could become cheaper with the removal of internal taxes in labor reform

Argentina's labor reform bill, which is expected to be passed by the Senate, includes a fiscal chapter that proposes the elimination of internal taxes on certain goods, potentially reducing prices for consumers.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) has put the furniture and interior goods online store in the spotlight

The PTAC is investigating online store www.n1home.lv due to consumer complaints regarding delayed deliveries and issues with refunds on purchases.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Increase in consumer goods exports to Russia, but number of exporting companies decreases

Latvia's trade with Russia has undergone significant changes, with a decrease in imports but an increase in exports, particularly in consumer goods.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

BLOW TO CONSUMERS โŸฉ Asko and Sotka bankruptcies leave tens of thousands empty-handed

The bankruptcy of furniture retailer Asko leaves approximately 15,000 customers without their ordered goods, causing significant concern among consumers.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Expired product entitles you to another for free? See what the law says after confusion in SC market

A customer at a market in Joinville, Brazil, attempted to take expired products for free, leading to a police intervention and a discussion about consumer rights regarding expired goods.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Beware of Returning Goods from China. Cheap Purchases Can Become Expensive

The article discusses the potential issues and hidden costs associated with returning goods purchased from China.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NGX ends rally as market cap drops to N121.55tn

The Nigerian equity market closed lower on Tuesday, marking an end to the recent rally as profit-taking in banking stocks outweighed gains in the consumer goods sector.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Not a promotion, but a new price: Lidl has already reduced prices on more than 200 products

Lidl is permanently reducing prices on over 200 products as part of a strategy to provide daily savings for consumers.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cheaper Appliances: How Much They Dropped in 2025 and Which Product Was the Surprise

Appliance prices decreased over 40% in 2025 in Argentina due to various market factors, significantly affecting white goods prices.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Supermarket: How much does the average basket cost Greeks โ€“ What the comparison with other European countries shows

Greek supermarkets have the lowest prices for a typical shopping basket compared to several European countries, including France, England, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Romania, and Bulgaria.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"We are observing an unprecedented level of aggressiveness" : The standoff between large retailers and manufacturers intensifies

Large retailers and manufacturers in France are facing escalating tensions as negotiations for product prices for 2026 become increasingly aggressive.

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Electrical and electronic goodsโ€™ value reached 3 billion euros in 2025

The Greek electrical and electronic goods market saw a decline, reaching a value of 3 billion euros in 2025, with industry uncertainty impacting consumer willingness to spend.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Weight Loss Pens and Bets Are Already Taking Up Space in the Budget for Food, Beverages, Hygiene, and Cleaning

Brazilians are allocating less of their budgets to essential fast-moving consumer goods due to the rise of non-traditional expenditures like weight loss pens and betting services.

Feb 15 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Did you buy a coffee machine with a tax refund? It may have affected Australiaโ€™s interest rate

Australians using tax refunds to purchase consumer goods has influenced rising inflation and interest rates, prompting actions by the Reserve Bank.

Feb 14 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China overhauls consumer price basket, with never-before-seen unveiling of its composition

China has revealed a significant overhaul of its consumer price index, shifting weight from food and housing to services and new consumption goods.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Zygmunt Bauman, philosopher and sociologist: 'We are no longer what we do, but what we buy'

Zygmunt Bauman critiques consumerism, arguing that identity has shifted from personal achievements to material possessions and consumer goods.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Greek market for electrical and electronic goods to reach 3 billion euros by 2025

The Greek market for electrical and electronic goods is expected to reach a value of 3 billion euros by 2025, facing a slight decline compared to the previous year.

Feb 13 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Itโ€™s not just any scraper: this model with a brush is a hit on Amazon for making it easy to remove ice and snow from the car

A dual scraper and brush tool is gaining popularity on Amazon for its effectiveness in removing ice and snow from vehicles during winter.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Economists: Inflation without major fluctuations โ€“ thanks to lower fuel prices

Economists in Latvia attribute the stability of inflation rates in January to a decrease in fuel prices, which has positively impacted the costs of consumer goods and food.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Used items are regaining popularity. Poland's boom in second-hand shops

The article discusses the revival of the second-hand market in Poland, highlighting significant growth in physical stores since 2008 and changing social attitudes toward used goods.

Feb 11 โ€ข 03:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Rice Prices Surge 18.3% and Instant Noodles 8.2%...Government Cracks Down on Prices in the Shopping Basket

The South Korean government has launched a joint crackdown on unfair trading behaviors affecting consumer goods as prices continue to rise, particularly in essential categories.

Feb 11 โ€ข 02:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Government approves a decree to cap prices in emergency situations following the tragedy in Adamuz

The Spanish government has enacted a decree to limit prices on goods and services during emergencies to protect consumers from excessive charges.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia catches up with EU on food prices

Russia's food prices have approached those of some EU countries, with several basic goods now costing the same or less than in Russia.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Coop lowers the price of organic milk

The Danish grocery chain Coop has announced a price reduction on organic milk as part of a broader initiative to lower prices on over 200 dairy products, investing millions to achieve this.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Inflation Drops Significantly

Inflation in Denmark dropped to 0.8% in January due to significant cuts in electricity taxes and other consumer goods taxes.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New labeling rules for goods will come into effect on February 17. Flags will appear at stalls

New labeling regulations requiring the display of country flags alongside product origins will be effective in Poland starting February 17, enhancing transparency about food sourcing.

Feb 9 โ€ข 15:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What things will become cheaper after the trade deal?

The article discusses the potential price reductions of various goods and services following a new trade deal.

Feb 9 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Danish app helps boycott of US goods and recommends EU alternatives

A new Danish application facilitates a boycott of U.S. products while promoting European alternatives.

Feb 8 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

San Juan or Bachoco? These are the Cheapest Egg BRANDS, According to Profeco

The Federal Consumer Attorney's Office released a price comparison of egg brands to guide consumers in making informed decision about essential goods.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fax, VHS and phone cards: products that no longer exist, but are still in the old CPI survey

The Argentine government's postponement of updating the Consumer Price Index maintains a measurement based on spending patterns from over two decades ago, with only technical substitutions and no comprehensive update of goods and weights.

Feb 5 โ€ข 21:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Opening up to a market of 300 million consumers for Greek products from the EU-Mercosur agreement: Benefits for oil, cheese, kiwis, peaches, baked goods

The EU-Mercosur agreement provides Greek products access to a market of 300 million consumers, offering benefits for items like olive oil, cheeses, kiwis, peaches, and baked goods, although agricultural organizations have raised concerns about increased competition.

Jan 10 โ€ข 06:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The sector kicks off what it hopes will be the best discount campaign since the pandemic while digesting the avalanche of returns of the failed gifts from the Three Kings

Consumer goods stores officially begin the highly anticipated winter sales campaign as they face a surge in returns from the holiday season and post-Black Friday product exchanges.

Jan 7 โ€ข 01:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Inflation rises by 2.2 percent in 2025 - these goods became more expensive

Inflation in Germany is projected to rise by 2.2% in 2025, despite a recent drop in the rate to 1.8%, as certain goods are expected to see price increases.

Jan 6 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Morrisons ban affecting popular items

Major UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda, Aldi, and Morrisons, will implement restrictions on price promotions and multibuy deals starting October 1, 2025.

Dec 28 โ€ข 08:07 UTC

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