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🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Double High Pressure in the Grocery Store – 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 • 05:10 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 12:45 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Here the thieves steal meat in Nyköping – in front of the store's cameras

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

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 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-Uuemõisa on March 18.

Mar 17 • 16:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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

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

Mar 17 • 16:14 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 06:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník 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 • 15:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

NIPP ⟩ 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 • 15:19 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 12:15 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 09:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Fight in grocery store - two hospitalized

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

Mar 14 • 13:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tesco to close all stores for 24 hours in April - but there’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 • 09:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

A Harsh Consequence of TTK Commendation on Kastanja Rauhala's Personal Life - A Scary Situation in a Grocery Store: 'Has Attacked Several Times'

Kastanja Rauhala, a former competitive dancer, revealed the emotional toll and identity crisis she experienced after retiring due to injury, coupled with an unsettling incident in her personal life.

Mar 14 • 05:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The image seen in the grocery store touched a Vilnius resident: 'I felt sorry'

A Vilnius resident shared an emotional incident at a grocery store where an elderly woman was stopped by security for not paying for her items, raising concerns about the financial plight of seniors.

Mar 13 • 16:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A study revealed which store had the cheapest and which had the most expensive basket of goods

A recent study examined the prices of essential grocery items across various supermarket chains in Lithuania, revealing significant price differences.

Mar 12 • 14:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

This will be Mercadona's future store: with more fresh products, no attended counters, and more prepared products

Mercadona plans to invest €3.7 billion over the next seven years to remodel its stores in Spain and Portugal, introducing the new 'Tienda 9' concept focused on enhanced organization and fresh produce.

Mar 11 • 04:15 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Why food prices are still rising, and what’s in store for the rest of the year

Food prices in Canada are projected to continue rising due to persistent food inflation, driven by factors such as higher import prices and extreme weather events.

Mar 10 • 21:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kai Trump went to a luxury grocery store with the Secret Service – ruthless reception

Kai Trump, grandson of Donald Trump, faces backlash after sharing a video of his visit to the luxury grocery chain Erewhon, prompting discussions on social media about privilege and consumerism.

Mar 10 • 13:39 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Car has driven into a grocery store in Kragerø

A car crashed approximately 20 meters into a grocery store in Kragerø, Norway, but fortunately, there were no physical injuries reported.

Mar 9 • 19:45 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Car crashed into grocery store in Kragerø

A car crashed approximately 20 meters into a grocery store in Kragerø, Norway, on Monday evening, with the driver having their license confiscated but no injuries reported.

Mar 9 • 19:45 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Car has driven 20 meters into a store in Kragerø

A car crashed about 20 meters into a grocery store in Kragerø, Norway, with no reported injuries to customers.

Mar 9 • 19:24 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Car has crashed into a grocery store in Kragerø

A car crashed into a grocery store in Kragerø, Norway, causing damage but no injuries reported.

Mar 9 • 19:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Sofia Received a Banana Surprise: "Looked Weird"

Sofia Waldell from Sundbyberg, Sweden, discovered an unusually-shaped banana with multiple fruits inside when she bought bananas at her local grocery store.

Mar 9 • 16:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Man steals caviar worth 1700 dollars from a grocery store in Orange County

A man stole caviar valued at $1,700 from a grocery store in Orange County, highlighting ongoing concerns about retail theft in the U.S.

Mar 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Father Runs a Grocery Store, Daughter Passes UPSC Exam, Makes it to Top 10

Aastha Jain from Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, has made headlines by securing a spot in the top 10 of the UPSC exam after three attempts, reflecting her dedication and hard work despite humble beginnings.

Mar 8 • 07:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

A man who threatened with a knife at the Sale in Keltinmäki, Jyväskylä has been detained

A man threatening with a knife at a grocery store in Jyväskylä has been detained after police intervention.

Mar 5 • 14:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Strange opening hours of the grocery store shocked Tallinn residents: most people are still at work

A Lasnamäe resident expressed concern about the inconvenient opening hours of a Selver grocery store, which caught him off guard when he attempted to purchase salmon after work hours.

Mar 5 • 11:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Mum goes to supermarket and returns with something unexpected 3 hours later

A mother surprised her family after a grocery store trip by bringing home an unexpected addition to their household.

Mar 5 • 10:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Today on TV: Police message doesn't get through – "The door did not open with the S-Card"

A Finnish man struggles to enter his apartment building using a grocery store loyalty card after losing his keys, highlighting a miscommunication with the police.

Mar 4 • 08:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Reporter found illegal product in grocery store – Now S Group, Lidl, and Kesko speak up

Major Finnish grocery chains S Group, Kesko, and Lidl are denying the sale of nicotine bags exceeding legal limits after a report revealed their presence in stores.

Mar 4 • 06:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye Walmart: the cheapest grocery store in the U.S., according to a ranking

A national ranking has identified Costco Wholesale as the cheapest grocery store in the U.S., offering prices that are 21.4% lower than Walmart.

Mar 3 • 21:13 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A new 'Hyper Norfa' opens in Kaunas: this will be the first store of this chain in the temporary capital

The newly opened 'Hyper Norfa' in Kaunas features 13 self-service and 4 traditional checkouts, and boasts a new culinary area and bakery, aiming to blend functionality with aesthetic appeal.

Mar 3 • 07:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Heidi's sweet treat raises many hairs – "A delicacy especially with ice cream"

Finns are sharing their most surprising and creative grocery store snack combinations, highlighting the popularity of fermented delicacies.

Mar 2 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Dogs in the Grocery Store? Large Grocery Chains Gave a Unified Answer

Large grocery chains confirm that dogs are generally not allowed in stores, with exceptions for service dogs and small dogs in closed carriers.

Mar 2 • 07:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest another suspect in the murder of a grocery store owner who disobeyed a criminal faction in Fortaleza

The Civil Police of Ceará arrested a third suspect in the murder of a grocery store owner, who was killed for defying a faction's orders in Fortaleza.

Feb 27 • 22:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

11-year-old child films abuse and owner of small grocery store is arrested in Alagoas

An 11-year-old girl recorded the moment she suffered sexual abuse inside a grocery store in Alagoas, leading to the arrest of the 57-year-old owner for statutory rape.

Feb 26 • 21:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

USA: Execution of Death Row Inmate in Florida – Convicted for the Murder of 70-Year-Old Grocery Store Owner During a Robbery

A man convicted of murdering a 70-year-old grocery store owner during a robbery in 1986 was executed in Florida on Tuesday.

Feb 25 • 06:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Man convicted of killing 70-year-old grocery store owner executed in Florida

A man convicted for the murder of a grocery store owner in Florida was executed, marking the second execution in the state this year after a record number of executions last year.

Feb 25 • 00:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

A Death Row Inmate Executed in Florida

Melvin Trotter, who spent 40 years on death row, was executed by lethal injection in Florida for the 1986 murder of a grocery store owner.

Feb 25 • 00:27 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

A traditional grocery store in Kypseli, as it used to be

The article reflects on the historical and recent changes in the Kypseli neighborhood in Greece, particularly focusing on the revival of local businesses after a period of decline.

Feb 24 • 12:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Is it allowed to handle loose fruits in a grocery store? A clear answer from a professor

A Finnish professor reassures the public that handling loose fruits in grocery stores is safe, emphasizing proper washing before consumption.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She Recovered an Abandoned Grocery Store with Her Father, and a Spark Ignited: 'I Was Certain It Was Here'

Agustina Idoyaga Molina has revitalized a century-old abandoned grocery store with her father, finding purpose and joy amidst personal struggles.

Feb 23 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Animals and Food Do Not Go Together!" Tiny Dogs in Shopping Carts Spark Heated Debate

A Facebook group is fiercely debating whether it is appropriate to bring dogs into grocery stores, particularly in shopping carts, with concerns about hygiene and food safety.

Feb 22 • 12:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man sets fire to bar, house, and car after owner refuses to give alcoholic beverage in Ceará

A man was arrested after allegedly setting fire to a house and a small grocery store in Ceará following a dispute over alcohol sales.

Feb 21 • 12:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

GALLERY AND VIDEO: People at the opening of the Grossi store in Paikuse see Oleg Gross as President of Estonia

Hundreds gathered in Paikuse for the opening of a new Grossi grocery store, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Oleg Gross.

Feb 20 • 14:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Strapped New Yorkers swarm chaotic Mamdani-inspired free grocery store pop-up: We’re 'in pain'

Hundreds of New Yorkers flocked to a pop-up offering free groceries amidst rising food costs and economic anxiety.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Food discount store opens new location – here it comes

Finnish food waste store Fiksuruoka is set to open its second brick-and-mortar store in the Jumbo shopping center in Vantaa in April.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'It was a disaster': After years of decline, a small NT town is clawing back

The town of Batchelor in Northern Territory, Australia, is experiencing a revival as the main grocery store and post office reopen after significant decline due to the pandemic and other challenges.

Feb 16 • 20:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Shocked after seeing the store image: "Food is placed there"

A shopper expressed her outrage on social media about the unsanitary conditions of shopping carts in stores, prompting widespread discussion about cleanliness in grocery shopping.

Feb 14 • 13:07 UTC

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