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A Finnish clothing entrepreneur, Pia Erlund, faces serious allegations regarding her leadership style and the misleading marketing practices of her brand, Bypias.

In February, trust in the Czech economy increased slightly, yet consumer confidence declined, indicating a growing fear among households about their financial situation.

A study reveals that Poles are cautious about using AI in online shopping, influenced by various factors across generations.

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

Danone is facing scrutiny over contaminated baby milk products but claims the financial impact has been minimal, even as it seeks to regain consumer trust.

A recent court case has revealed that Coles uses their 'Down Down' promotions to disguise price increases, raising concerns about consumer trust.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) aims to tackle fake discounting and rebuild consumer trust in 2026, with a focus on making regulations easier for businesses to follow.

Argentina's statistics bureau, INDEC, has decided against implementing a controversial new method for calculating the Consumer Price Index (CPI), raising concerns about the reliability of public statistics.

The Argentine government’s adherence to the old Consumer Price Index formula has raised concerns about the trustworthiness of public statistics and inflation data, leading to an increase in country risk and a fall in Argentine bonds.

An individual explores the prices and quality of screen protectors offered by various shops, revealing inconsistencies and a lack of trust from the sales staff in their own products.

The K-fashion brand Wooyoungmi has been found to falsely label its clothing with the 'Q Mark' quality assurance certification that it has not actually obtained.

An issue with price labels at Maxima stores in Estonia has left shoppers questioning the integrity of pricing, though the company clarified that there was no malicious intent involved.

The South Korean government has launched a special crackdown on 'label switching' to prevent foreign-made clothing from having their origin labels replaced with Korean ones.

Jorge Macri expressed the need for clarity regarding the update of the Consumer Price Index following Lavagna's departure from Indec, emphasizing the importance of trust.

Due to ongoing skepticism about the impartiality of medical consultations provided by insurance companies, the Korean Medical Association will oversee an independent medical advisory program to improve consumer confidence.

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.