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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

S-market had to empty the loose candy shelf entirely - The reason was a serious finding

A young woman discovered a piece of brown, angular broken glass among her loose candies in an S-market store in Finland, prompting the store to investigate and remove the items from the shelf.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Car sales more than doubled in February. Has the market recovered from the tax shock?

Car sales in Estonia have significantly increased, more than doubling in January compared to the previous year, with continued strong growth in February.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
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‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Yogurts, spreads, and even... frying pans. The trend of 'high protein' floods stores

The article discusses the rising popularity of high-protein products in Poland, highlighting consumer preferences, market responses, and health benefits.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Biedronka is fighting for the protein products market with frying pans

Biedronka is capitalizing on the growing demand for high-protein dairy products, particularly yogurt, which has seen significant sales growth driven by consumer preference for high-protein variants.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Action and Pepco nibble at Lidl and Biedronka. Unusual popularity in Poland

Discount non-food chains like Action and Pepco are increasingly popular in Poland, posing challenges for traditional hypermarkets.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Goodbye Noise with Huawei FreeBuds Pro5

The article discusses the Huawei FreeBuds Pro5, a new entry into the crowded wireless earphone market, emphasizing its design and audio quality as key selling points.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sp-Koti: The Sale of Summer Cottages Comes Alive โ€“ Unlike Apartments

The market for summer cottages in Finland has seen a significant uptick in sales compared to last year, according to Sp-Koti.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

One hundred big ones, the rest are scavenging. How Czechs divide money in e-shops

The article explores how Czechs allocate money among e-shops, highlighting a divide between major online retailers and smaller ones.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Consumers' confidence is getting weaker

Consumer confidence in Finland has further declined, according to Statistics Finland, with significant implications for big purchases and borrowing.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How to Launch a Successful Project During Ramadan?

The article discusses the opportunities and challenges entrepreneurs face when considering launching a business during the Ramadan period, highlighting consumer behavior and market dynamics.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Lamborghini has canceled its first electric car, there is no interest in it

Lamborghini's first attempt at an electric vehicle has been abandoned due to a lack of market interest.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Does the Spike in Unemployment Reveal a Crisis in Britain's Economy?

A recent spike in Britain's unemployment rate alongside weak economic growth indicators suggests deeper underlying issues in the UK's economic recovery.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Home Depot says slowing demand comes amid โ€˜growing job concernsโ€™

Home Depot reports a significant decline in demand for its products due to consumer concerns about the economy and job market.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The calming of housing price expectations requires prompt follow-up measures such as property taxes

The article discusses the recent decrease in consumer expectations for rising housing prices in South Korea due to government real estate policies.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

OP Pohjola economists: Property prices are set to rise

Property prices in Finland are expected to increase slowly in the coming years, according to OP Pohjola economists.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Expectations of Rising House Prices Rapidly Diminish in February

Consumer sentiment regarding rising house prices in South Korea has sharply decreased in February, as reported by the Bank of Korea's consumer trend survey.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'Quality' Bluetooth earbuds hailed as 'the best on the market' are ยฃ110 off

Rinsmola Wireless Earbuds, currently on sale for ยฃ19.99, have been praised as one of the best Bluetooth earbud options in the market, discounted from ยฃ129.99.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

One in two French people has already bought a second-hand phone: the rise of the refurbished market

Half of French consumers have purchased a second-hand phone, reflecting growing acceptance of the refurbished market despite lingering consumer skepticism.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Joys and Sorrows of Earning a Living [Voices of 6411]

This article reflects on the experiences and challenges of a former mobile live commerce worker in South Korea.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Statistics Reveal: Three Components that Help in Choosing an Electricity Package

A significant analysis by Elektrihind.ee highlights three key components that influence consumersโ€™ choices in electricity packages in Estonia.

Feb 22 โ€ข 05:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big shots were once worried... the sales of small cars doubled!

The sale of small cars in India has doubled following a GST reduction by the government, highlighting a resurgent demand in the market driven by consumer expectations.

Feb 22 โ€ข 03:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Insurance significantly reduces costs if necessary improvements are made

A consumer advocate in Iceland argues that substantial savings can be achieved in the insurance market through necessary reforms based on a three-year review.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Is Primark Expensive? The Queen of 'Low Cost' Cannot Compete with Temu and Shein

Consumer perception of Primark is shifting as competitors like Temu and Shein gain market share, leading some to view Primark's prices as relatively high.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Clean Monday: Skyrocketing prices for seafood - Where the table of Lent will fluctuate

An analysis reveals a mixed outlook for the market of traditional Lenten foods, with declining prices for some items but significant price increases for seafood.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Italy plans to remove the cost of the CO2 quota from consumer electricity bills

Italy is preparing to reform its electricity market, leading to a significant drop in future electricity prices.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Moncler, profit at 626 million: advancing Stone Island (+16%)

Moncler reported a consolidated revenue of 3.13 billion euros, showing resilience in the luxury market despite challenges, with notable growth from its brand Stone Island.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles spent 38 billion zlotys on meat. Plant-based substitutes have not captured the market

A recent report reveals that Polish households spent over 38 billion zlotys on meat and its alternatives in the past year, with plant-based substitutes failing to gain significant market traction.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Xiaomi launches 75-inch QLED TV, this is the price

Xiaomi has launched its new 75-inch QLED TV, the Xiaomi QLED TV X Pro 75, in the Indian market, priced at โ‚น69,999 with promotional discounts available.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Consumer Ombudsman took Elisa to the Market Court - This is how Elisa commented

The Consumer Ombudsman has taken Finnish telecom operator Elisa to the Market Court over its failure to adequately disclose minimum pricing in a promotional campaign.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:51 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‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Consumer Ombudsman takes Elisa to Market Court again

The Consumer Ombudsman has demanded a prohibition on Elisa's Etuhinta campaign, threatening a fine of 200,000 euros for not disclosing the legally required lowest price over 30 days in phone offers.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now itโ€™s expensive electricity - see what time the peak is

Electricity prices in Finland are set to rise significantly, peaking at around 60 cents per kilowatt-hour on Thursday morning.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 04:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Little supply and active demand": the value of livestock rose again and in February a category climbed up to 14%

The livestock market in Caรฑuelas, Argentina, has shown a strong upward trend, resulting in significant price increases for livestock, which are expected to impact consumer meat prices.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The new strategy of luxury market giants. How to entice the middle class?

Luxury brands are reevaluating their pricing strategies as demand from aspirational customers dwindles, highlighting a shift in the luxury market dynamics.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The global drop in sugar prices has not reached Estonian consumers

Despite a significant decline in global sugar prices, Estonian consumers are not experiencing lower prices in stores due to high European Union tariffs and local market conditions.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:52 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‡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‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The auto giant's turnaround: Diesel is being brought back - 'We focus on what is in demand'

The automotive manufacturer Stellantis is reintroducing diesel engines into some of its models sold in Europe, focusing on consumer demand.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Ardo Hansson: the slow journey of price decreases to store shelves

Ardo Hansson discusses the disparity between the falling global prices of food commodities and their sluggish reflection on local supermarket price tags in Estonia.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:37 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‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

2026 Purchase Guide: The 9 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars Available in the U.S. for Under $50,000

The article presents a guide to the best hybrid and electric cars available in the U.S. under $50,000, highlighting their benefits in terms of cost-saving and environmental friendliness.

Feb 14 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Growing Desire for Customized Furniture

The customized furniture market is expanding in Brazil, driven by a new consumer profile seeking tailored solutions that reflect identity and lifestyle.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Foodora lost to Wolt - this is what happens next

Foodora's exit from the Finnish market may strengthen Wolt's position, but the competition for market dominance will remain crucial for consumer and restaurant relations.

Feb 13 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

US inflation slowed to 2.4 percent

US inflation has decreased to 2.4% as consumer prices rose less than expected in January.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Used Cars: How to Ensure You Donโ€™t Buy a Stolen and 'Masqueraded' Vehicle?

The article discusses the rise of stolen and disguised vehicles being sold in France and advises on how to avoid such purchases.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China tightens gold trading rules in Shenzhen after platforms collapse

China has implemented stricter gold trading regulations in Shenzhen to mitigate market risks and protect consumer rights following recent volatility in gold prices.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:05 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‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The young generation does not want to age like their parents. "Optimization" is all the rage

A recent report highlights that younger generations prioritize their mental and physical well-being, significantly impacting the wellness market, which is projected to grow substantially by 2028.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:00 UTC

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