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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PTAC Discovers Widespread Price Inconsistencies in Stores, Several Companies Penalized

Latvia's Consumer Rights Protection Center (PTAC) found that 60% of prices in stores were incorrectly labeled, leading to penalties for three businesses totaling 1,000 euros.

Mar 20 • 11:08 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Guess says it will shut all mainland China stores amid retail rethink

US fashion brand Guess announces it will close all its stores in mainland China by the end of March, citing strategic issues and weak localization as key factors.

Mar 16 • 03:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I've been charity shop worker for 8 months and 4 things really wind me up'

A charity shop worker discusses their experiences and frustrations from eight months on the job, highlighting specific issues that bother them.

Mar 14 • 05:35 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Tax Arrears for the Management of the 'Sky' Store Network; Reorganization Not Denied

The 'Sky' store in Latvia has closed unexpectedly amid discussions of tax debts and potential reorganization.

Mar 14 • 05:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from g1 and TV Subaé - Tuesday, March 10, 2026

A series of news segments from G1 discusses various critical and political issues in Brazil, including the financial crisis of a retail group, a police officer's suspicious death, and recent political maneuvers related to former President Bolsonaro.

Mar 10 • 18:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand what led Pão de Açúcar to enter into crisis

Pão de Açúcar's recovery request stems from various factors including ownership issues, poor decisions, and changes in consumer behavior.

Mar 10 • 14:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Mislabelled products found in stores - Kesko reacts immediately: "These cannot be sold"

Kesko is removing several nicotine pouch products from sale due to mislabeling issues identified in stores.

Mar 8 • 15:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Retailer issues urgent recall of celebrity perfumes over serious chemical hazard

Savers Health and Beauty has urgently recalled three Rihanna perfumes due to the presence of banned chemicals posing a serious health risk.

Mar 6 • 10:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Greggs issues update on store openings as annual profits slump

Greggs confirms plans to open new stores despite a significant drop in annual profits and tough market conditions.

Mar 3 • 09:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Procon SP finds lack of prices and expired products in 30 of 116 businesses in Baixada Santista

Procon SP's summer operation discovered significant compliance issues in the food and retail sectors in Baixada Santista, with 30 out of 116 establishments inspected found violating consumer protection regulations.

Feb 28 • 23:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pão de Açúcar shrank by more than 60% under Casino management and is now seeking a way out of debt

GPA, one of Brazil's largest retailers, has experienced significant revenue shrinkage and is currently dealing with substantial debt issues following management changes.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Why bottle recycling machines do not accept all bottles? We checked

The article investigates why some bottle recycling machines in Poland refuse certain bottles despite meeting system requirements and the issues consumers face during the return process.

Feb 24 • 12:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Technical glitch makes people unknowingly thieves in stores

A technical error during card payments can lead to customers unknowingly being charged for items they believe they paid for, causing confusion and disputes at checkout.

Feb 21 • 09:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Customer was denied an energy drink, revealing video led to merchant's exit from the store

A merchant in a North Karelian market was forced to leave after a customer, a Romani woman, was refused service and recorded the incident, highlighting discrimination issues.

Feb 20 • 14:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Yle: S-market has taken tough action - the reason is the behavior of young people

S-market in Jyväskylä is implementing strict measures in response to a rise in thefts by young people, particularly concerning self-service checkouts.

Feb 19 • 16:29 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Investigation of Shein due to substance abuse and sales of products related to child violence

An investigation is being conducted into Shein regarding issues of substance abuse and the sale of products linked to violence against children.

Feb 17 • 11:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Again problems with KSeF. This time we face empty store shelves

Retail companies in Poland are facing challenges related to the implementation of the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF), which may lead to supply chain issues.

Feb 13 • 15:49 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Problems with bank terminals in several stores in the country

Multiple stores in Norway are experiencing issues with their bank terminals, specifically reported by Norgesgruppen, and efforts are underway to resolve the situation.

Feb 10 • 21:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Stunned MP confronts police chief after witnessing brazen shoplifting

Labour MP Joani Reid expressed her shock after witnessing a blatant shoplifting incident in London, highlighting issues with police reporting by store staff.

Feb 10 • 15:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sainsbury’s axes key service in 50 stores as supermarket issues statement

Sainsbury's has discontinued its Chop Chop rapid delivery service at 50 stores, redirecting customers to its main app.

Feb 4 • 10:41 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 17:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Is your retailer lying to you? Your rights explained - and how to fight back

Consumer rights expert Martyn James discusses common issues shoppers face with retailers during the busy Christmas season and explains how consumers can assert their rights and seek refunds.

Dec 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Food Retail: Farmers and Cheap Prices

Farmers in Germany are protesting outside supermarkets over falling butter prices, highlighting deeper issues within agricultural policies that keep them dependent on low food prices.

Dec 27 • 19:22 UTC

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