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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Maxima announces its holiday hours for Easter

Maxima, a major retail chain in Lithuania, has announced its operational hours for Easter, emphasizing high customer activity during Holy Friday and Saturday, and a day off for employees on Sunday.

Mar 5 • 08:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kilpisjärvi Merchant: Good Weather Brings Norwegians Shopping – Meat, Candy, and Alcohol Are Selling Well

Norwegian shoppers are flocking to Kilpisjärvi this week due to favorable weather during their skiing holiday, leading to a boost in local store sales.

Mar 2 • 15:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Primark's £6 travel bag is 'ideal for holidays' with 'sleek foldaway design'

Primark has launched a £6 travel bag designed for holidaymakers, featuring a foldaway design and available in five colors.

Feb 26 • 09:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

What books and reading devices do 'Pigu.lt' readers choose?

Pigu.lt observes a trend of increased popularity for educational materials and cookbooks among their readers.

Feb 25 • 08:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert's major Amazon and eBay credit card purchase warning

A BBC expert warns consumers to be cautious when using credit cards on shopping and holiday booking platforms due to potential loopholes in consumer protection.

Feb 24 • 13:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uberaba 206 years: Shopping malls, businesses, and supermarkets will not open on municipal holiday

Uberaba will close all commercial establishments for its 206th anniversary celebration, affecting shopping malls and supermarkets.

Feb 23 • 23:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Primark's £2.50 holiday essential 'makes unpacking so much easier'

Primark offers a budget-friendly Travel Laundry Bag for £2.50 to help simplify the unpacking process after holiday trips.

Feb 17 • 09:59 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

The Curator: Don’t miss these end-of-season clearance deals!

The article highlights end-of-season clearance deals across various categories, emphasizing the significance of timing during the holiday weekend for making purchases.

Feb 16 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What opens and what closes during Carnival 2026 in João Pessoa

The article outlines the operational changes for banks, public offices, and shopping malls in João Pessoa during the 2026 Carnival celebrations.

Feb 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Savvy shopper saves £1,500 at Boots and receipt will leave you gobsmacked

A savvy shopper celebrated saving more than £1,500 during a 90% off sale at Boots, a prominent health and beauty retailer in the UK.

Feb 11 • 15:45 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

The Curator: Last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts that will arrive on time

The article provides a list of last-minute Valentine's Day gift ideas that can be ordered in time for the holiday.

Feb 11 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Last-minute Valentine's Day gifts from Debenhams that come with free delivery

Debenhams is offering significant discounts and free delivery on various Valentine’s Day gifts just in time for the holiday.

Feb 9 • 16:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Are you going shopping at Carnival? See the business hours in Piracicaba

Commercial establishments in Piracicaba will operate during Carnival 2026, with specific hours outlined and provisions for employees who worked on a municipal holiday.

Feb 5 • 20:17 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Consumption of Mexican Families Decreased in November, Despite Year-End Promotions

In November, household consumption in Mexico fell by 0.4% despite the season's promotions and early holiday shopping, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).

Feb 5 • 15:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Has December emptied your wallet? Kaufland brings a solution

Kaufland proposes solutions for budget management during the expensive holiday season of December.

Jan 9 • 15:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Has December emptied your wallet? Kaufland brings a solution

Kaufland offers solutions to budget concerns during the expensive holiday month of December.

Jan 9 • 15:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

January Wave of Returns

Logistics platform Globkurier reports that returns in January are 25-30% higher than the monthly average, with a cumulative increase of about 140% in returns marked as 'return to sender' over the last three years due to holiday shopping patterns.

Jan 7 • 08:25 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

What time do the January sales start and which stores have early discounts in the app

The article discusses the timing and availability of January sales and early discounts offered by various fashion stores, reflecting on changing shopping habits during the holiday season.

Jan 6 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Internet fraud reaches its annual peak during holidays and shopping: "Criminals adapt to our customs"

Internet fraud spikes annually during holiday shopping seasons, with criminals utilizing tactics that mimic legitimate refund requests.

Jan 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Sales, how artificial intelligence helps us find the right price

From January 3, seasonal sales begin across Italy, utilizing artificial intelligence to assist shoppers in finding the best prices after the holiday season.

Jan 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Guide to Winter Sales: How to Shop Smart and Save

Winter sales have begun in Croatia, offering significant discounts on various products following the holiday season, with the peak of discounts expected in January.

Jan 2 • 21:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

If December has financially drained you, these prices come as relief

Popular Parkside tools are now significantly cheaper, providing relief after holiday expenses.

Jan 2 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

The number of complaints about Christmas gifts in Vysočina has significantly decreased. People usually buy gifts from wish lists

Complaints regarding Christmas gifts in Vysočina have notably declined as people increasingly purchase gifts based on wish lists.

Jan 2 • 10:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The gift that never fails for last-minute shoppers: 8 packs of thermal socks arriving before Reyes

A guide to 8 packs of thermal socks that are perfect gifts for those who procrastinate on holiday shopping.

Jan 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dad urges shoppers to hunt for yellow stickers in certain aisle as 'there's loads'

A shopper shares tips on finding discounted grocery items marked with yellow stickers after the holiday season, as supermarkets often have excess inventory.

Dec 30 • 11:16 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Madrid offers a unique Christmas show with its largest light display in the Plaza Mayor

Madrid's Plaza Mayor showcases its largest light display for a unique Christmas experience, becoming a tradition for holiday strolls and festive shopping.

Dec 30 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Holiday Hours: How Stores Will Operate Until New Year's

Stores continue to operate under holiday hours as consumers make their last-minute purchases for New Year's Eve.

Dec 29 • 13:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

After the Holidays: Vacation Instead of Exchange

The article tells the story of Pino, a Bracco Italiano dog, who accompanies his owner Christian to the city, where they encounter holiday shopping dynamics and the common practice of exchanging unfit Christmas gifts.

Dec 28 • 14:25 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Stores open today: The hours until New Year's

Stores and supermarkets are open today, the last Sunday of the year, allowing consumers to do their last shopping before New Year's, with holiday hours from 11:00 to 18:00.

Dec 28 • 09:03 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Holiday Hours: Stores Open Today and Tomorrow

Stores and supermarkets will remain open today and tomorrow as part of extended holiday hours leading up to New Year's Eve, providing consumers the opportunity to shop until the last minute.

Dec 27 • 08:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Holiday hours: Stores open today and tomorrow, how they will operate until New Year's Eve

The article discusses the holiday hours for retail stores, highlighting their open status today and tomorrow and outlining their operating schedule until New Year's Eve.

Dec 27 • 06:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Amazon's weekly deals: up to 70% off select products for real savings

Amazon is offering significant discounts of up to 70% on a selection of products, presenting an opportunity for strategic savings after the holiday season.

Dec 27 • 05:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

One Common Mistake That Reveals Someone is Wearing a New Coat at the Holiday Rush

The article discusses a frequent error people make that indicates they are showcasing a new coat during the holiday shopping season.

Dec 26 • 13:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

Your guide to this year’s best Christmas gifts

The article offers inspiration for selecting the best Christmas gifts for various types of people, including men, women, gardeners, and pet owners, to make holiday shopping more enjoyable and meaningful.

Dec 15 • 14:52 UTC

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