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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Instagrammable gondolas: the luxury business arrives at supermarkets

Erewhon supermarket chain in Los Angeles is redefining food retail with exclusive memberships, premium prices, and a strong social media presence.

Feb 28 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

An unusually bad proposal

A new price portal for grocery stores will not reduce food prices, leading to concerns over consumer losses and supermarket profits, according to a political critique in Norway.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Euro's coffee amazes at Prisma - this is how coffee competition is now

Finnish grocery prices for the cheapest coffee have sparked debate around quality, especially with budget options priced between one and two euros.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Shoppers should โ€˜vote with their feetโ€™ when companies are โ€˜taking the Pโ€™, RBA deputy says

The RBA's deputy governor has called on consumers to avoid companies that unjustly hike prices, emphasizing public frustration with inflation and shrinkflation.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Basic basket prices rise in Litoral Norte in January; see the variation of each item

The average price of the basic grocery basket has increased in Litoral Norte, Sรฃo Paulo, in January 2023, primarily due to heightened demand from the tourist season.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

PTAC: On average, 7 out of 10 categories are represented in the low-price basket offering

The Latvian PTAC reports that low-price grocery baskets at supermarkets typically cover only 7 out of 10 necessary food categories, impacting consumer options.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greek supermarkets maintain the lowest prices among EU countries

Greek supermarkets are reported to have the lowest prices in the EU, as shown by a recent survey comparing grocery prices in eight countries.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Morrisons shoppers can save ยฃ20 a week in February but only 31 people qualify โ€“ full list

Morrisons is offering a 10% discount to Blue Light Card holders on Fridays in February, but only 31 individuals qualify for the deal.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

American moves to UK and is left in shock at receipt in Tesco

An American expat was amazed by the grocery prices in the UK, particularly noting the cost differences between Waitrose and Tesco compared to her experiences in the US.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Lives in London, but flew to Turkey to do the supermarket shopping because it was cheaper

A British bargain hunter flew from London to Turkey to do his grocery shopping due to the high prices in the UK, showcasing the extreme cost of living crisis.

Feb 14 โ€ข 01:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Co-op makes major price change for certain shoppers if they do one thing

Co-op has introduced significant price reductions for its members shopping through the Just Eat delivery app, with discounts on nearly 150 products averaging 37%.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Nothing changes: "Lidl" grocery basket in February is again the cheapest

A recent study revealed that Lidl offers the cheapest grocery basket among the five largest retail chains in Lithuania for February.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Manitoba government considers grocery price measures as inflation continues

The Manitoba government is conducting a study to address grocery affordability amid ongoing inflation, focusing on issues like differential pricing.

Feb 12 โ€ข 02:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

FIRST READING: The Liberals are still blaming Conservatives for failures

Prime Minister Mark Carney attributes rising grocery prices to Conservative obstructionism, continuing a trend of incumbents blaming the opposition for economic issues.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tomato and French bread impacted the cost of the basic food basket in capitals in January, says Conab

The price of tomatoes and French bread significantly increased in several Brazilian capitals in January, affecting the overall cost of the basic food basket according to Conab data.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Inflation: how much it costs to fill the cart in the different provinces of the country

A report reveals significant disparities in grocery costs across Argentina's provinces, with Patagonia experiencing the highest prices.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Russians are still facing higher prices at the grocery store. Have cucumbers suddenly become a luxury item?

The escalating prices of essential groceries in Russia amid the ongoing conflict are making it increasingly difficult for families to afford basic necessities.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Coop lowers the price of organic milk

The Danish grocery chain Coop has announced a price reduction on organic milk as part of a broader initiative to lower prices on over 200 dairy products, investing millions to achieve this.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

The cost of this grocery staple is nearing record highs โ€” and Americans can't get enough

Record high beef prices are leading Americans to increase their purchases of beef significantly over the past year.

Feb 9 โ€ข 18:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Shops raise plastic bag prices to 50 cents to discourage purchases

Finnish grocery chains S and K are raising the price of plastic bags to 50 cents in an effort to reduce their use.

Feb 9 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

San Juan or Bachoco? These are the Cheapest Egg BRANDS, According to Profeco

The Federal Consumer Attorney's Office released a price comparison of egg brands to guide consumers in making informed decision about essential goods.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

As Everyday Prices Creep Upwards, Russians Feel the Pinch

A Moscow woman shares how rising grocery prices have turned shopping into a competitive endeavor, as more shoppers seek discounts on nearing-expiration items.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Food Prices Rise, Fears S Group

The Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is drafting a law that could impact food prices in Finnish grocery stores by prohibiting retailers from favoring their own private labels.

Feb 4 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

January in grocery stores: beef and broiler meat increased significantly in price over the year

In January, the price of beef rose by 25% compared to the previous year, while local broiler prices increased by a similar margin, with apples also remaining over four euros per kilogram in Estonia.

Feb 3 โ€ข 02:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Groceries that are better to make at home than to buy (and cheaper)

Due to high grocery prices impacting household budgets, more people are choosing to cook at home and prepare basic groceries like bread to save money, and some homemade items are tastier than store-bought.

Jan 16 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
National & Local

Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act, and Grocery Prices Keep Going Up

Former President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act amid rising grocery prices across the nation.

Jan 16 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
National & Local

How have prices changed in a year? NPR checked 114 items at Walmart

NPR conducted a price comparison of 114 items at Walmart, revealing significant price increases over the past year, impacting family budgets.

Jan 14 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Take Advantage of Discounts: Butter for โ‚ฌ0.99, Eggs for โ‚ฌ1.79, Olive Oil for โ‚ฌ3.99

This article highlights current discounts on various grocery items in Croatia, including butter, eggs, and olive oil.

Jan 13 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

"Germany Basket": The SPD Takes On High Food Prices

The SPD is advocating for a discount grocery basket from retailers like Edeka and Aldi to combat rising food prices, a move that faces opposition from the CDU and retailers.

Jan 12 โ€ข 17:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Mum left speechless by price of ketchup after spending ยฃ2,700 on a week at Center Parcs

A mother expressed her shock over the high prices of groceries, particularly a bottle of ketchup, at the Center Parcs resort after spending nearly ยฃ2,700 for a week-long family vacation.

Jan 12 โ€ข 13:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Cheapest supermarket revealed by Which? and it cost 35% less than most expensive

Aldi has been named the cheapest supermarket for 2025 by Which?, costing 35% less than the most expensive option.

Jan 9 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
Life & Tech

Seven slices of cheese for 3.60. Why groceries regularly become more expensive after the New Year

The article discusses the regular increase in food prices in the new year, attributed to higher VAT on sugary and salty products, rising minimum wages, energy costs, and weather impacts, while expecting a price drop in highly demanded food items after the holiday season.

Jan 8 โ€ข 19:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Asda announces major change for 2,300 products at all its supermarket stores

Asda has implemented a price change for over 2,300 products, offering them at lower prices than competitors, along with a promotion providing 10% back on fresh produce purchases.

Jan 8 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Shopping as Therapy: The 22-Dollar Smoothie as a Soul Comforter

The article critiques the high prices of groceries at Los Angeles' Erewhon supermarket, questioning the values of consumers amidst inflation and economic uncertainty.

Jan 6 โ€ข 16:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

A Spaniard compares Lidl prices in France with those in our country and launches this reflection

A young Spaniard compares grocery prices at Lidl in France with those in Spain, highlighting significant price differences amid rising food costs in Spain due to inflation.

Jan 2 โ€ข 00:57 UTC

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