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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Study: Every tenth euro spent in online shopping ends up in China

A recent study revealed that 10% of every euro spent in Finnish online shopping goes to China, as domestic e-commerce grows at a faster pace than foreign alternatives.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Germany: Retail shrinks - soon fewer than 300,000 stores

The number of retail stores in Germany is projected to fall below 300,000 this year due to a shift towards online shopping and reduced consumer spending.

Mar 22 โ€ข 03:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Life & Tech

Tara and Maria sell used panties online - the buyer is an ordinary Finnish man

Tara and Maria run an online store selling used panties and other apparel for fetish purposes to ordinary Finnish men.

Mar 21 โ€ข 18:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Turning the holiday into mourning: Dead and wounded in a helium explosion in Damietta and outrage on social media

A helium gas explosion in a shopping center in Damietta, Egypt, on the first day of Eid resulted in three deaths and 32 injuries, sparking widespread anger and sadness online.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Wilma, 23, bought a familiar product from Temu - soon a serious rash spread all over her body that required 15 doctor visits: 'Oh God, don't order'

A young woman warns others about the potential health risks of products purchased from Chinese online stores after suffering a severe rash that required multiple doctor visits.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Tried and tested simple shopping trick that could save you ยฃ300

A new shopping strategy suggests that repeatedly checking prices online could lead to increased costs instead of savings.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Millions of shoppers warned 'never use this option' to pay for goods

A consumer rights expert warns shoppers about the dangers of direct bank payments, urging caution in both online and in-person purchases.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

4 best online rug stores worth your money right now โ€” and what to buy from each

The article explores four online rug retailers, highlighting their offerings and tips for choosing the right rug for different living spaces.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Shoppers mourn 'end of an era' as shop enters administration and closes stores

A beloved UK high street retailer, GAME, is set to close all its remaining standalone stores after 36 years due to declining sales and shifts towards online shopping.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Tesco shoppers can get triple Clubcard points until April 7

Tesco is offering triple Clubcard points for online and in-store purchases until April 7, benefitting customers shopping on Tesco Marketplace.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

The most attractive deals of the week on Amazon: discounts of up to 74% to welcome spring

Amazon is offering significant discounts, up to 74%, on various products as spring begins, showcasing great deals for online shoppers.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Very dishonest activities detected โ€“ warning to everyone from Nordea

Nordea has issued a warning about an increase in scams targeting sellers on online marketplaces, where fraudsters impersonate buyers to steal funds.

Mar 19 โ€ข 19:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A Surprising Receipt from Lidl โ€“ "It's Rare to Buy Such Large Quantities of Products at Once"

A woman in Joensuu, Finland, received a shock when she discovered her Lidl receipt showed she had purchased 87 bags of pasta, while she had intended to buy only one, leading to widespread discussion online.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The calculator reveals whether you are buying something forbidden

A new feature in Finland's customs calculator informs users about any restrictions or prohibitions on ordering goods from outside the EU.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

ChatGPT instead of Google: AI replaces search engines as purchasing advisors

A significant portion of German AI users are now utilizing chatbots for online shopping, effectively replacing traditional search engines like Google.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Angry Client: Why Should We Settle for Refurbished Equipment When Paying for a New Device?

A disgruntled customer expresses frustration after receiving a malfunctioning coffee machine instead of the expected new device, leading to delays in repairs.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Strong demand for this item in the market... How to start a business and earn big profits

The demand for cardboard boxes in India has surged significantly due to the rise of online shopping, making it a lucrative business opportunity.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert's warning over new pay method on Amazon and airlines

A BBC expert has warned that the new 'pay by bank' method adopted by online retailers like Amazon could erode crucial consumer protections.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

ChatGPT Will Shop for You (And Sooner Than You Think)

ChatGPT and other AI tools are set to transform online shopping by executing transactions on behalf of users based on their specified preferences.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Get your Garcรญa Harfuch blankets here: Where to buy merchandise with the secretary's image?

A surge of merchandise featuring Mexico's Security Secretary Omar Garcรญa Harfuch, including blankets and figurines, has reached online shopping platforms due to his recent rise in popularity following a significant security operation.

Mar 14 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bows and arrows, video game controller and TV: CPF of missing woman from Rio Grande do Sul was used for online purchases

The CPF of missing real estate broker Luciani Aparecida Estivalet Freitas was used for online purchases, including various items, while investigations continue into her disappearance.

Mar 13 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Wood purchase failed. Family from Prostฤ›jov sent 33,000 crowns to a fraudster

A family from Prostฤ›jov lost 33,000 crowns to a scammer when attempting to purchase wood.

Mar 13 โ€ข 12:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Consumer Day: how to find deals without falling for scams, like fake websites, wrong PIX, and AI with 'celebrities'

Consumer Day in Brazil is approaching on March 15, 2026, highlighting the importance of avoiding scams while looking for deals during this promotional period.

Mar 13 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Dark patterns: manipulations in stores and apps - how to defend against them?

The article discusses how dark patterns in online shopping and applications manipulate consumers and suggests ways to protect oneself from these tactics.

Mar 13 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Instead of goods โ€“ three-digit losses: how to avoid losing money while shopping on 'Vinted'

A Latvian woman shared her experience of being scammed on the popular second-hand platform 'Vinted', losing 110 euros in the process.

Mar 12 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Trump's granddaughter visited the 'most expensive supermarket in California' accompanied by the Secret Service

Kai Trump filmed a humorous video showcasing her shopping trip to Erewhon, a high-priced organic supermarket in California, which sparked online criticism.

Mar 12 โ€ข 20:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Co-op announces major change for shoppers - and it could save you money

Co-op has introduced a significant change that allows online shoppers to utilize personalized offers, potentially saving them over ยฃ80 a year.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Home Bargains still has ยฃ40 offer on 'luxury' eight-piece skincare set worth ยฃ200

Home Bargains is offering a ยฃ40 luxury eight-piece skincare set online, originally valued at ยฃ200, but not available in its physical UK stores.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Retail sales in January rose by five percent year-on-year, driven by e-shops

Czech retail sales showed a five percent increase in January compared to the previous year, largely driven by online shopping.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? โŸฉ Content creator Natalja Zjuzkova's package ended up in the wrong hands due to a courier's mistake: ideally, this is theft

Content creator Natalja Zjuzkova experienced a significant issue when her package was delivered to the wrong address because of a courier mistake, raising questions about delivery accountability.

Mar 12 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Brussels has launched an investigation into Shein

The European Commission has initiated an investigation into the online shopping platform Shein regarding potential violations of consumer rights.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The government wants to control discount shopping - message from the minister to consumers

The Finnish government is initiating legislative changes to combat the rise of discount online shopping, primarily from China, due to safety and consumer protection concerns.

Mar 9 โ€ข 19:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The first e-Monday of the year will feature over 300 traders

On March 9, Estonia will celebrate its first e-Monday of the year, with over 310 online stores offering extensive discounts for 24 hours.

Mar 9 โ€ข 06:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Reassuring statistics on online shopping

Finnish online shopping is on the rise, with a substantial increase in parcels ordered from domestic sources compared to foreign ones in 2025.

Mar 9 โ€ข 05:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Princess Andre defends mum Katie Price after cruel trolls target star over her weight

Princess Andre has publicly defended her mother, Katie Price, from harsh comments regarding her weight following a shared shopping trip vlog.

Mar 7 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Research on Online Shopping: Environmentally Conscious Shopping with Artificial Intelligence

A Frankfurt researcher demonstrates how to reduce product returns in online shopping through artificial intelligence to mitigate environmental impact and costs for retailers.

Mar 6 โ€ข 17:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Metrics in online shopping behind and no signs of slowing down

Online shopping metrics have shown no signs of slowing down despite previous trends.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Your money can be taken in online shopping without you noticing - here's how to protect yourself

This article discusses the risk of digital skimming in online shopping and offers advice on how to protect oneself from this type of fraud.

Mar 6 โ€ข 06:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Change in Finnish Product Returns

Finnish consumers are returning online shopping packages less frequently, with a decrease from 30% in 2022 to 20% in 2023.

Mar 4 โ€ข 09:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Danger for German Dealers: By 2030, AI Agents Will Handle Every Seventh Online Purchase

AI agents are projected to manage a significant portion of online shopping in Germany by 2030, posing challenges for retailers regarding visibility and data quality.

Mar 4 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police warns of the 'canceled purchase scam'

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro warns about a scam where fraudsters infiltrate official platforms to deceive customers.

Mar 3 โ€ข 12:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Meta integrates shopping into its AI tool to take on ChatGPT

Meta has introduced a new feature in its AI tool aimed at enhancing online shopping, designed to rival existing offerings from OpenAI and Google.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

PTAC evaluates the work of the furniture online store criticized by customers

Customers of the online furniture store 'N1 Home' have expressed widespread dissatisfaction with delayed orders and lack of communication, prompting the PTAC to evaluate the company's operations.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Online shopping will now be cheaper! Amazon's decision benefits millions

Amazon India has announced a significant reduction in shipping charges for products priced below 300 rupees, benefiting both customers and sellers.

Mar 2 โ€ข 03:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Online shopping drives diesel fuel sales surge

Online shopping trends in Australia are significantly boosting diesel fuel sales while contributing to a decline in sales of E10 and LPG.

Mar 1 โ€ข 19:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

Woman finds item in thrift store that may be worth hundreds of euros

Callie Rose Bedford discovered a potentially valuable vase at a thrift store, sparking excitement and speculation in the online community.

Mar 1 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Iceland online shoppers could get ยฃ4 'bargain of the year' with order

Iceland is offering online shoppers a 'mystery bag' deal for just ยฃ4, presenting potential savings of up to ยฃ20 with a random selection of frozen products.

Feb 28 โ€ข 09:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Save up to 30% on Acuvue, Air Optix and more contacts online

The article highlights discounts on contact lenses and related products available online with an emphasis on customer convenience and prescription requirements.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Grocery shopping via KakaoTalk... Lotte Mart and Kakao partnership

Lotte Mart and Kakao have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance online grocery shopping capabilities through KakaoTalk by the end of the year.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The oldest bookstore in Panevฤ—ลพys faces a challenge: owners have approached the city mayor regarding the future of the historic building

The owners of Panevฤ—ลพys' oldest bookstore have requested assistance from the city mayor to preserve the iconic establishment amidst difficulties in competing with online book sales and shopping centers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:48 UTC

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