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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The way grocery shopping is organized in Polish households has changed. "Two clear trends"

A recent report highlights changes in grocery shopping habits and cooking enjoyment among Poles based on a nationwide survey involving over a thousand participants.

Mar 20 • 19:37 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

Veganomania: The End of a Trend or a Natural Market Evolution?

The article discusses the potential decline of the veganism trend in Europe as consumer habits evolve and certain notable vegan establishments close their doors.

Mar 20 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Buzz kill: US breweries shutter as fanfare over craft beers appears to fade

The article discusses the decline of craft breweries in the U.S., highlighting the closure of Call to Arms Brewing Company due to reduced sales and increased costs amidst the pandemic.

Mar 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Bars turn to 'tiny' cocktails as Americans trim drinking, spending amid rising prices

Bars in the U.S. are increasingly offering smaller cocktails as a response to changing consumer habits focused on moderation and cost-cutting.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Rising Prices and War Changed Consumer Habits – What Greeks Fear

Economic uncertainty and stress manifesting in Greek consumers due to rising prices and geopolitical tensions.

Mar 19 • 04:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Croquettes, ‘streaming’ and Radler: Spain modernizes the list of products that make up inflation

Spain's National Statistics Institute has updated its purchasing basket for measuring inflation to better reflect contemporary spending habits.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Robert A. Le Veneur's Strike: Cheap Books Head for Bankruptcy. Where Did It Go Wrong?

The article discusses the challenges faced by cheap book retailers in Czechia, highlighting the reasons behind their impending bankruptcy.

Mar 17 • 15:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

From the stove to the microwave: how prepared meals are changing the way we eat

A leading Spanish supermarket chain predicts a significant shift towards prepared meals, signaling a transformative trend in consumer dining habits.

Mar 15 • 18:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

We asked 815 readers for the best place to buy a mattress – and no, it isn’t John Lewis

A survey of 815 Telegraph readers reveals their preferred mattress brands, highlighting a shift in shopping habits and varied preferences.

Mar 14 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

What is Panic Buying? Understanding Shopping Madness with Experts

The article explores the phenomenon of panic buying, detailing psychological reasons behind people's compulsive shopping behavior during perceived shortages or sales.

Mar 11 • 08:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Gasoline: How to Reduce Consumption When Prices Rise

The rise in oil prices near $100 per barrel raises concerns about transportation costs, prompting drivers to seek ways to reduce fuel consumption.

Mar 9 • 18:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

2 Rupee Packets or 250 Rupee Bottles... Which Contains More Coffee?

A viral social media experiment compares the quantity and cost-effectiveness of coffee in small sachets versus bottles.

Mar 9 • 13:20 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Digitalization will define the future of banking, says Banorte

Marcos Ramírez, CEO of Grupo Financiero Banorte, emphasizes the importance of digitalization in the banking sector to meet changing consumer habits and improve operational efficiency.

Mar 9 • 08:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Retail: The Fall of Hertie

The article discusses the decline of the German department store chain Hertie, which was once a significant player in the post-war economy but ultimately faded due to changing consumer habits.

Mar 6 • 16:25 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Chinese consumers drawn to secondhand shops as spending sputters

Chinese consumers are increasingly turning to secondhand shops as their spending habits change due to economic uncertainties.

Mar 6 • 15:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Modern Times

A new perspective on contemporary issues affecting the economy and society is discussed.

Mar 6 • 13:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

D. Dundulis - openly about customer traffic and significantly increased turnover over the year

The article discusses the increased customer traffic and turnover for the Lithuanian retail chain Norfa, focusing on consumer habits and discount strategies.

Mar 6 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I love supermarket own brand products but refuse to switch 3 branded items

A shopper expresses loyalty to three branded products despite generally preferring supermarket own-brand items.

Mar 3 • 03:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

How to cope with high bills? 5 practical tips for saving on electricity costs

The article discusses the increase in electricity bills experienced by consumers in January 2026, attributing it to weather conditions, consumption habits, and energy production.

Mar 2 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Clothing – Textile Industry: Exports fell by 7.2% in 2025

Greek clothing and textile exports dropped by 7.2% in 2025, primarily due to inflation and shifts in consumer habits.

Mar 2 • 09:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Payday and farewell to savings: what do the data reveal about our wallets?

The article examines consumer spending patterns in Latvia, particularly focusing on spending behavior during payday and the increase in marketplace activity.

Mar 1 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ricardo Álvarez, CEO of Dia Spain: "Kitchens will never disappear in Spain, but they are increasingly used as a recreational activity"

Ricardo Álvarez, CEO of Dia, reflects on the brand's successful transformation from near collapse to profitability and its ongoing evolution amidst changing consumer habits.

Feb 28 • 21:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Working from home has changed the way we shop

A study reveals how remote work has altered American shopping habits, emphasizing a shift in grocery spending patterns.

Feb 26 • 16:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The production of granulated, powdered, and cube sugar will stop in Finland

The production of granulated, powdered, and cube sugar will cease in Finland as Suomen Sokeri Oy announces change negotiations affecting its factory's operations.

Feb 25 • 13:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

The End of Running Ladder in Stockings: A Viral Trick Promises to Make Tights Tear-Resistant

A new viral trick on TikTok promises to make tights tear-resistant, addressing the common frustration of running ladders.

Feb 24 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Silence, Darkness, and Fear... Why Delhi's First Mall Became a 'Haunted City'!

The once-thriving Ansal Plaza in Delhi, which marked the beginning of mall culture in the city, has now descended into silence and abandonment, reflecting changing consumer habits and urban decay.

Feb 23 • 05:21 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Canadian Tire says Triangle Rewards are its ‘linchpin’ for growth

Canadian Tire highlights its loyalty programs as a key factor in strong earnings amidst shifting consumer habits and economic challenges.

Feb 19 • 20:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Stop Buying These 8 Things from the Market Today, You Will Save a Lot

The article advises readers on eight items they should stop purchasing to save money and reduce waste.

Feb 19 • 04:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Editorial: The Restaurant Industry Throws in the Towel

The Finnish restaurant industry is undergoing significant changes due to shifting consumer habits and the rise of delivery services, resulting in both creative destruction and economic challenges.

Feb 17 • 19:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Peeling, Green, and Dried: How Moscow Decided Whether a Lithuanian Would Get a Banana

In Lithuania, bananas remain the top-selling product, surpassing even staples like milk and butter, reflecting a shift in consumer habits over time.

Feb 15 • 12:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Nearly one in three Finns forget the important rule of laundry washing – resulting in increasingly smelly laundry

A significant portion of the Finnish population fails to measure the correct amount of laundry detergent, leading to various washing issues.

Feb 13 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

‘Love-conomy’: why you feel the obligation to spend money this Valentine’s Day

This article explores the commercialization of Valentine's Day through the concept of 'Love-conomy,' which describes how emotional bonds influence consumer spending habits.

Feb 12 • 21:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

The 30-Day Challenge: I Had to Save Money. What I Learned About My Spending Habits and the ... Price of Steak

A woman embarks on a 30-day challenge to restrict her spending to essentials after overspending during the holidays.

Feb 12 • 20:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WILD SUMMERS ⟩ A fresh study reveals where the most generous and the stingiest men in the Baltics live

A recent study shows that despite tight budgets, people in the Baltics spend over 100 million euros on Valentine's Day gifts.

Feb 12 • 17:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Rising Prices: Consumer Habits Have Changed – What Research Shows

Research indicates a shift in consumer habits towards neighborhood stores in Greece as households adjust to rising costs.

Feb 11 • 04:15 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 03:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Are you paying for purchases at a self-checkout? Your bill could be higher by as much as 25 percent. What is it due to?

Research shows that customers using self-checkout kiosks are likely to exceed their planned budgets due to factors like reduced social pressure and software design that encourages spending.

Feb 10 • 10:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

See the best and worst commercials of Super Bowl 2026

The article reviews the top and bottom commercials of the 2026 Super Bowl, focusing on themes of AI and societal reflections on consumer habits.

Feb 10 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DO YOU? ⟩ Finns spend money on things that are not worth it

A recent study reveals that Finns spend up to a fifth of their food budget on unnecessary food items.

Feb 10 • 08:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Even in the era of single-person households, only ‘large-volume bundles’... "Regulation is to blame" for the 10-year decline of large supermarkets

Large supermarkets in Korea face decline due to failure to adapt to changing consumer habits, particularly among single-person households, as regulations stifle innovation efforts.

Feb 9 • 10:22 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

A designer working for Shein explains how much money she earns per month by working for this company

A designer working for Shein discusses her monthly earnings and the impact of online shopping platforms on consumer habits.

Feb 7 • 13:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Don't miss the ISSUE that is circulating

This article highlights the importance of brand reliability and product quality in daily habits.

Feb 7 • 12:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The dwindling business of travel agencies: they need to bill 61 euros to make one euro of profit

The article discusses the struggles of travel agencies in Spain, highlighting that major players need to generate substantial revenue to achieve minimal profits due to digitalization and changing consumer habits.

Feb 7 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Josh D'Amaro, the man who draws the future of Disney

Josh D'Amaro is set to navigate the challenges of AI and shifting consumer habits as he leads Disney's future.

Feb 4 • 04:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Climate disaster and technology change the Fipe index that measures inflation

The Fipe Institute has updated its inflation index due to changing climate conditions, technological advances, and shifting consumer habits, reflecting data gathered from 1,813 families in São Paulo.

Feb 3 • 23:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

You're not bad with money, you just spend too much

The article discusses consumer spending habits and emphasizes that excessive spending is often the root cause of financial issues rather than poor money management skills.

Jan 16 • 14:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Why Americans can't stop coming back for coffee, even as dining budgets tighten

Despite tightening budgets, coffee shop visits in the U.S. have increased, with Scooters Coffee experiencing notable growth as consumers continue prioritizing their coffee habits.

Jan 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Is a new flavor of Cedevita coming to the police? A Croat shared a picture of a new product, opinions are divided

A Croat shared an image of what appears to be a new flavor of Cedevita, triggering a wave of reactions on the Croatian part of Reddit regarding the brand's deep roots in local consumer habits.

Jan 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The end of visits to the salon? These nails change color in a matter of seconds

Digital nails that change color instantaneously were unveiled at CES 2026, potentially signaling a shift in consumer habits away from traditional nail salons.

Jan 14 • 09:49 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

Do You Frequently Order Food Delivery? We Want to Hear From You.

The article seeks feedback from readers about their food delivery habits.

Jan 9 • 17:33 UTC

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