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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Retail sales in February in Poland slightly below forecasts

Retail sales in Poland saw a slight decline in February, with significant growth in fuel sales but weaker performance in clothing and grocery segments.

Mar 23 โ€ข 09:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

High-quality spring jacket can be found in grocery stores - 12 great market finds

This article highlights 12 stylish and timeless spring clothing items available in grocery stores, offering a blend of classic and playful styles for everyday wear.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Double High Pressure in the Grocery Store โ€“ They Start Early with Price Cuts

Swedish grocery stores are preparing for a surge in customers this Easter as the government plans to halve the VAT on food, prompting some retailers to start price reductions ahead of the official change.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

I only shopped at Lidl but there's 1 item worth buying at M&S instead

A consumer reflects on the surprising value of a particular item at Marks & Spencer compared to Lidl, especially for picnic treats.

Mar 22 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

MTV: Top Restaurant Chef Fined for Fish Theft

A chef from the Helsinki restaurant Le Ankka was fined for theft after he mistakenly left a grocery store with fish without paying for it.

Mar 22 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

I love shopping in Aldi โ€“ there are four times in the week you get more bang for your buck

A nutritionist advises shoppers on when to get the best deals at Aldi, highlighting four specific times during the week.

Mar 22 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Here the thieves steal meat in Nykรถping โ€“ in front of the store's cameras

A man and woman were caught on surveillance footage stealing meat from a grocery store in Nykรถping, leading to the man being sentenced to two months in prison for the thefts.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

SK: This nostalgic service will soon be dependent on just one vehicle

The last grocery truck in Satakunta and the second-to-last in Finland will make its final rounds on Saturday due to unsustainable operational costs and rural depopulation.

Mar 21 โ€ข 20:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Is this the real reason for the egg shortage? Strong claim from MTK

The article discusses the ongoing egg shortage in Finland, attributing it to pricing issues rather than supply problems as claimed by grocery stores.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

I shop at M&S but the price of 1 food shop essential left me stunned

The article discusses the perceived affordability of Marks & Spencer (M&S) grocery products compared to other supermarkets, highlighting a surprise at the pricing of a specific essential item.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Surprising praise for Finnish grocery stores

Finnish grocery chains have received acknowledgment in Britain for their role in national security and crisis preparedness.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ 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 โ€ข 19:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

When is the best time to go shopping? See if you agree with others

The article discusses different preferences for grocery shopping times and experiences among consumers in Finland.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Price Comparison: How Much Does a Basket of the Most Frequently Purchased Food Products Cost in Different Stores?

A study in Latvia reveals the price differences of a typical food basket across various retailers, with Lidl being the cheapest and Mego the most expensive.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Eggs are running out all over Finland

Finland is experiencing a nationwide shortage of eggs due to increased consumption and several contributing factors in the supply chain.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Ca Pepico, from a village grocery store to a reference point for Valencian markets, champagnes, and ancestral bull liver rice

Ca Pepico, a restaurant near Valencia, has evolved from a family-owned grocery established in 1930 into a renowned culinary destination featuring traditional Valencian dishes.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Easter prices are crashing now!

Norwegian grocery chains are significantly cutting prices on Easter candy and healthy alternatives, like fruits and vegetables, with marked discounts across various stores.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sliced mozzarella has the greatest impact on basic basket expenses in Piracicaba; cheese price rose 7% in February

The price of sliced mozzarella cheese rose significantly in February 2026, impacting the overall expenses of families in Piracicaba's basic basket.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

BBC exclaims a surprising fact about Finnish grocery stores

The BBC highlights the role of grocery stores in Finland's security strategy, emphasizing their preparedness for crises such as war or cyberattacks.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

PFAS in Cherry Tomatoes Sold in Sweden

Many varieties of cherry tomatoes sold in Swedish grocery stores contain PFAS, according to tests conducted by Rรฅd & Rรถn.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Food prices increase across product categories

Food prices are rising across various categories in Iceland.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Tesco makes major change to stores as weather gets warmer

Tesco has revamped its freezer sections with over 140 new products to enhance summer meal options amidst warmer weather in the UK.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Certain Product Is Always Lost by Finns in Stores โ€“ 'They Are Not Hidden'

Finnish shoppers often struggle to find specific grocery items, with eggs and fresh yeast being the most frequently misplaced products during shopping trips, especially during baking seasons.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Rimi Thursday - Discounts up to 40%: How to Prepare for Easter Table More Cheaply?

A recent survey by Rimi reveals Lithuanian consumers are planning their Easter shopping more strategically, with many looking to discounts to save money.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Report: The grocery industry had sales of 280 billion kroner last year - up 5.4 percent

The grocery industry in Norway reported sales of 280 billion kroner for the past year, marking a 5.4 percent increase compared to the previous year.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

The grocery industry had sales of 280 billion kroner last year - up 5.4 percent

Norway's grocery industry saw a sales increase to 280 billion kroner in the last year, marking a rise of 5.4% compared to the previous year, primarily driven by high price growth.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Report: The grocery industry had sales of 280 billion kroner last year โ€“ up 5.4 percent

Norway's grocery industry reported a sales figure of 280 billion kroner for the previous year, reflecting a 5.4% growth from the previous year, driven largely by traditional grocery inflation.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Edmonton aims to eliminate restrictive covenants in the name of grocery access and food affordability

Edmonton city council has passed a motion to remove restrictive covenants around properties to enhance access to grocery stores and combat food deserts in the city.

Mar 18 โ€ข 00:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Manitoba bill targets technology that could alter grocery prices for some shoppers

The Manitoba government is proposing a bill to ban predatory pricing practices in grocery stores, ensuring shoppers pay the same price regardless of personal data use.

Mar 17 โ€ข 22:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Our Food Goods Expands Its Network

The local grocery chain Meie Toidukaubad is set to open a new modern store in Kose-Uuemรตisa on March 18.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A new grocery store opened in Uusimaa โ€“ The praised K-Citymarket next door: "Here comes big T"

A new Eurospar grocery store has opened in Jรคrvenpรครค, Uusimaa, amidst competition with nearby K-Citymarket and Lidl.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Rema wants a new price portal โ€“ The Competition Authority is skeptical

Rema 1000 is advocating for a new online price portal to enhance transparency, despite skepticism from the Norwegian Competition Authority.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Top Chef Amazed by Finns' Persistent Habits in Grocery Shopping โ€“ "For the Price of One, You Get Four"

A Finnish top chef discusses the misconceptions of grocery shopping among Finns, highlighting the good quality and value found in cheaper food products.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A Little Wind in the Face

The article reflects on the experience of a local Chinese grocery store in Argentina run by a warm family who embodies the challenges and resilience of immigrants.

Mar 17 โ€ข 06:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

What is the best packaged lasagna from the supermarket?

An expert taster evaluates nine brands of supermarket lasagna to determine which is the best.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

I know that the fruit does not always look equally good in every store, I am going to solve it, says the new head of Billa

The new CEO of Billa Slovakia discusses customer behavior changes and operational challenges faced by the grocery chain amidst shifting economic conditions.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Home Bargains shoppers can't agree on new McVitie's Digestive biscuit

Home Bargains customers are divided over the new raspberry-flavored McVitie's Digestive biscuit available in their stores.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

NIPP โŸฉ Professional chef teaches how to recognize good store-bought pasta

Chef George Dyer emphasizes the importance of choosing the right pasta for an excellent dish.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Don't do this in the grocery store

Grocery store staff discuss poor customer behavior that wastes time and resources, especially improper handling of products.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

On March 3, 'Lidl' was the cheapest for common groceries: products will be useful for the Easter table

A recent study reveals that 'Lidl' offered the lowest prices for a basket of common groceries on March 3, with products suitable for Easter meals.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Coop recalls meat after salmonella suspicion

The grocery company Coop is recalling several types of meat and ready-made meals due to suspected salmonella contamination.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Coop recalls meat after salmonella suspicion

Danish grocery company Coop is recalling several types of meat and ready-to-eat dishes due to suspected salmonella contamination.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Five crops you should grow to slash your grocery bill

A guide on which crops to grow at home to reduce grocery bills amidst rising food costs.

Mar 15 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

I went to Lidl, M&S, Sainsburyโ€™s and more to find who had the best fruit, veg, meat and bakery

A shopper analyzed the quality of produce, meat, and bakery items at major UK supermarkets to determine which offers the best overall value and quality.

Mar 15 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Crime & Justice

SHOCKING VIDEO: Man grabbed a small child from a mother in a grocery store and tried to escape with him

In a disturbing incident in Northern Italy, a man attempted to kidnap a small child from a mother in a grocery store.

Mar 15 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

PEAB PROOVIMA โŸฉ Affordable snack works wonders for your body

Sweet potatoes are becoming a popular hit in grocery stores due to their high fiber and vitamin A content, which supports heart health.

Mar 15 โ€ข 08:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The agent takes care of Jarkko's shopping at S-market

A Helsinki resident, Jarkko, is using an AI agent named Seppo to manage daily tasks like grocery shopping and more.

Mar 15 โ€ข 06:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Fight in grocery store - two hospitalized

A brawl in a grocery store in Malmรถ, Sweden, resulted in two people being hospitalized following an attempted theft.

Mar 14 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Tesco shoppers up in arms over customer's 'mischievous act' in chocolate aisle

Shoppers at Tesco express shock over a mislabelled box of Lindt chocolate, leading to confusion and humor in response to the incident.

Mar 14 โ€ข 10:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Tesco to close all stores for 24 hours in April - but thereโ€™s an exception

Tesco will close its large stores in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland for Easter Sunday, with exceptions for certain locations and store types.

Mar 14 โ€ข 09:46 UTC

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