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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

โ€˜Ignoringโ€™ everyone with the AirPods Max 2: More noise cancellation and the same price for Apple's new product

Apple has unveiled the AirPods Max 2, featuring improved noise cancellation and maintaining the same price point as its predecessor.

Mar 16 โ€ข 22:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Here are the current hit products from the tax-free shop on the Swedish ferry โ€“ a drop in one product category

The article discusses the current popular products in the duty-free shop of a Swedish ferry, highlighting a decline in one specific product category.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Warning to Consumers about Dangerous Food Supplement: Urges to Check and Not to Use This Product

A dangerous food supplement has been identified and consumers are warned not to use it, with reports of illnesses associated with the product.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Warning about US-manufactured dietary supplement 'Rosabella Moringa Capsules'

The Latvian Food and Veterinary Service has issued a warning regarding the 'Rosabella Moringa Capsules' following a product recall from the US company Ambrosia Brands LLC, urging consumers in Latvia to stop using the capsules as they were sold online.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Smoker says dentist stopped 'stained teeth assessment' thanks to 35p-a-day whitener

A smoker claims their dentist ceased assessments for stained teeth after they started using a daily whitening product that costs just 35p.

Mar 13 โ€ข 04:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Shark's 'refreshing' portable fan with cooling mist mode rated 'best little machine'

Shark has launched a versatile portable fan, the ChillPill 3-in-1, designed for convenient use at home or outdoors.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Netto pays million fine for misleading ร˜GO marketing

Netto has accepted a fine of ten million kroner for misleading marketing claims about its ร˜GO product line.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Amid Rising Oil Prices, Agricultural and Marine Product Prices Also Increase

Increasing oil prices due to the US-Iran conflict are contributing to a rise in the prices of agricultural and marine products in South Korea, heightening consumer burdens.

Mar 11 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Digital Marketing: When Brands Become Invisible to AI

A recent report reveals that a significant percentage of consumers are starting their product searches on AI chatbots, rendering brands that do not appear in AI-generated responses effectively invisible.

Mar 11 โ€ข 05:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Heewon, Eat Spring Greens"... The Food Industry is Embracing Spring Amid Seasonal Trends

Consumer demand for seasonal foods, particularly spring greens, is significantly influencing product strategies in the South Korean food industry.

Mar 8 โ€ข 06:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Greek Cosmetics Market Worth 1.7 Billion โ€“ How the Recent Circana Research Analyzes the Sector

The Greek cosmetics market is valued at โ‚ฌ1.7 billion, highlighting trends towards wellness and consumer preferences in product pricing and distribution channels.

Mar 7 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Decline in Food Prices is Due to Cheaper Raw Materials and Changes in Product Composition

Food prices are starting to decline in Estonia due to cheaper raw materials and modifications in product composition.

Mar 6 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Popular hair product recalled over potential fire hazard

Cloud Nine has recalled its XDM 3600 Travel Dryer due to potential overheating which poses a fire hazard, although no injuries have been reported.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Fact Check: What Do the Weight Loss Patches Really Do?

The article investigates the claims made by Purisaki weight loss patches, revealing dubious studies and fake reviews surrounding the product.

Mar 4 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The popularity of eggs continues to grow - empty shelves in grocery stores

Grocery stores in Finland are experiencing product shortages of eggs due to increasing demand that outpaces supply.

Mar 3 โ€ข 18:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Iran War: Checks for Price Gouging โ€“ 'There is No Reason for Panic,' Says Theodorikakos

The Greek Ministry of Development is intensifying checks to prevent price gouging amid Middle East tensions, with Minister Theodorikakos assuring the public of sufficient product availability and possible emergency measures.

Mar 3 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

T. Theodorikakis: Full product sufficiency โ€“ Meeting with the head of the independent authority for market control

Greece's Development Minister assures that there is full product sufficiency and that any price gouging will not be tolerated following a meeting with the head of the independent consumer protection authority.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish Food Authority announces two recalls

The Finnish Food Authority has issued warnings about two product recalls involving muffins and chocolate bars due to potential packaging errors and contamination.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Thin construction and top performance, wanting to compete with iPads at a more attractive price

A report discusses an upcoming product designed to compete with iPads by offering superior performance at a more attractive price point.

Mar 1 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

There's a dry shampoo available for 5 euros that is almost equivalent to a 60-euro cult product

A budget dry shampoo from Got2b is being compared to the more expensive K18 AirWash product, revealing significant differences in pricing and performance.

Feb 28 โ€ข 08:00 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‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Traders: The Manufacturer's Offer Also Delays the Fulfillment of All Low Price Basket Requirements

The article discusses the challenges grocery stores face in maintaining a low price food basket with ten product categories, highlighting disagreements between retailers and regulatory body PTAC.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Sainsbury's installs new security feature but shopper says there's 1 major issue

Sainsbury's has implemented anti-theft sliders in stores across the UK to combat theft, but some customers are unhappy with their impact on product accessibility.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Crowds at industrial discount stores. They attract customers with prices and diverse offerings

Discount non-food retail chains in Poland are increasingly drawing customers due to competitive pricing and varied product range, posing challenges for hypermarkets.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Lidl, Kesko and S Group: The Sales of This Hit Product Exploded โ€“ Even +70%

Sales of sauerkraut and other fermented vegetables have surged by up to 70% in Finland, driven by increasing consumer demand.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

CaixaBank launches an AI agent to help customers with banking product contracts

CaixaBank has introduced an AI agent aimed at assisting customers in the process of acquiring banking products through its mobile application.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

A video advertisement for 'a real puppy' that attracted clicks... what arrived was...

A woman in Hokkaido was misled by a deceptive advertisement showcasing a lifelike moving dog plush toy, ultimately receiving a product that did not match the promotion.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Do you have this product from Biedronka? It has just been recalled due to a 'defect'

Biedronka has announced the recall of a thermal jug due to a construction defect affecting its safety standards.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Starry Sky Lamp Recalled for Child Safety Reasons

A child safety recall has been issued for the Mumuru starry sky lamp sold in Denmark due to a removable battery in the remote control posing a choking hazard.

Feb 21 โ€ข 05:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Companies Want More Information on the Greenwashing Directive

Estonian companies are seeking clarity on the new EU greenwashing directive, which prohibits unverified environmental claims on product packaging.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Katariina bought a hit product: A surprise awaited at the package machine โ€“ Now Lyko speaks

A Finnish consumer encountered a surprise when her order of hair oil froze in the package machine due to cold weather, sparking discussions with the retailer Lyko about similar complaints.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Lawyer - about the message sent by the Shein investigation

A lawyer discusses the implications of the Shein investigation for the e-commerce sector, highlighting regulatory scrutiny on business practices beyond just product compliance.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Advice & Review becomes part of Dagens Nyheter

Dagens Nyheter has acquired the consumer advocacy magazine Rรฅd & Rรถn, which has a long-standing tradition of providing independent product reviews.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:30 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‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Tesco recalls popular fruit product over salmonella contamination

Tesco has recalled its Grape & Berry Medley fruit product due to salmonella contamination, advising customers to return it for a refund.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anmat prohibited the production and sale of an olive oil that mimicked a well-known brand

Argentina's Anmat has banned the production and sale of a fraudulent olive oil product that posed as a recognized brand due to violations in labeling.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

An Expensive Greenhouse Solution Led to a Consumer Protection Dispute Between the Client and the Company

A customer's dream of a warm, productive spring harvest from a greenhouse turned into a long-term dispute with the company over the product's actual features versus the seller's claims.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The consumer demanded a refund for the sunken mattress. What did the consumer dispute committee decide?

A consumer sought a refund for a sunken mattress, highlighting ongoing disputes over product quality, particularly for long-term use items like mattresses.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:24 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‡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‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

"Why are the price surcharges so brutal?" Estonians are shocked by how cheaply the same product can be had in Germany or Finland

Estonians express shock at the significant price differences for everyday products compared to Germany and Finland, as highlighted in social media discussions.

Feb 15 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New Ruling for Drug Company โ€“ Found Responsible in Case of Woman Who Died of Cancer

Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $250,000 in a case linked to ovarian cancer where it failed to warn consumers of product risks.

Feb 14 โ€ข 00:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Ham from Jacobs Utvalgte recalled after listeria suspicion

Jacobs Utvalgte's ham is being recalled due to a suspected listeria contamination, urging consumers to discard or return the product for a refund.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

WSJ: Chip Shortage Is Tormenting Consumer Electronics โ€“ and It Is Getting Worse

The global chip shortage is causing leading electronics manufacturers to face steep price increases and difficult choices regarding consumer pricing and product specifications.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

PHOTO โŸฉ "Gray mass on the plate!" Maxima meat enrages customer and sparks fierce debate

Consumers are once again disappointed with the Maxima meat counter after one customer's social media post about a Well Done steak sparked a heated discussion about product quality and expectations for packaged meat.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

A big announcement from a local company, launching smartwatches with earbuds

The Indian consumer tech brand Ai+ is set to expand its product portfolio by launching smartwatches and earbuds on February 24.

Feb 13 โ€ข 02:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Tesco urgently recalls Valentine's Day gift as customers told 'stop using immediately'

Tesco has recalled a Valentine's Day mug due to a burn risk and urged customers not to use it.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Product Failures: The Most Successful Fail Products

The article discusses the allure of product failures and how they resonate with human imperfection, mentioning examples from art and culture.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anmat prohibited the use and sale of a series of products due to irregularities

Argentina's Anmat has banned the use, sale, and distribution of certain cosmetic and cleaning products due to labeling irregularities.

Feb 10 โ€ข 04:53 UTC

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