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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Industry: 'Producer prices slowed down' in January

Producer prices in Greece's domestic industry experienced a decline in January 2026, raising expectations for price cooling at retail levels.

Feb 27 • 10:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Traders: The Manufacturer's Offer Also Delays the Fulfillment of All Low Price Basket Requirements

The article discusses the challenges grocery stores face in maintaining a low price food basket with ten product categories, highlighting disagreements between retailers and regulatory body PTAC.

Feb 25 • 16:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lidl Reduces Prices of Dairy Products: Announces New Measures

Lidl Lithuania has announced price reductions for milk products, highlighting a commitment to affordability and quality for its customers.

Feb 23 • 15:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I scored £22 item from charity shop but actual price tag left me speechless'

A man bought an espresso machine at a charity shop for £22 and later discovered its online retail price was £350.

Feb 22 • 10:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

POSTIMEES SHOPPING CART ⟩ The price difference between the cheapest and most expensive shopping cart keeps growing

Postimees' latest shopping cart price comparison reveals significant price fluctuations and changes in store rankings.

Feb 20 • 20:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The retail dollar hovers around $1,400 and marks the lowest price in four months

The retail dollar in Argentina has dipped below $1,400, marking its lowest point in four months at $1,395.

Feb 20 • 17:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Wholesale inflation started the year at 1.7% and summed up to 26.5% in the last 12 months

Wholesale prices increased by 1.7% in January compared to the previous month, while year-on-year inflation reached 26.4%, highlighting a significant gap with retail price increases.

Feb 19 • 21:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Customers at 'Aibė' stores will have to get used to new changes: here's what's changing

Aibė stores in Lithuania are introducing electronic price labels to improve pricing accuracy and customer service.

Feb 18 • 10:57 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

32 associations call on large retailers to sell food products at cost price

32 associations in France are urging major retailers to sell certain healthy food products at cost price to alleviate high costs for consumers.

Feb 18 • 10:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Save 50% on M&S’ ‘thick and fluffy’ towel set that comes in four colours

Marks & Spencer is offering a 50% discount on its 'thick and fluffy' towel set, reducing the price from £63 to £31.50.

Feb 18 • 10:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Not a promotion, but a new price: Lidl has already reduced prices on more than 200 products

Lidl is permanently reducing prices on over 200 products as part of a strategy to provide daily savings for consumers.

Feb 17 • 15:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

M&S Gingham Trousers 'That Match with Any Top' Plummet to £7 in Double Deal

M&S is offering gingham trousers at a significantly reduced price of £7.21 as part of a promotional deal.

Feb 17 • 11:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Price Comparison: See how much you will have to pay for a shrove bun this year?

The article provides a price comparison of traditional shrove buns available in Estonia for Shrove Tuesday, highlighting the best deals from various retailers.

Feb 17 • 09:05 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 10:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Postimees Shopping Cart: The Longtime Leader of the Cheapest Shopping Cart Has Been Overthrown

A recent price comparison by Postimees reveals significant shifts in the ranking of retail stores due to competition among grocery chains.

Feb 12 • 16:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A stained used blazer cost 91 euros at a flea market, while new it costs 60 euros in store – Here's what's going on: "Absolutely not"

A controversy has erupted over pricing at Helsinki's flea markets after a used blazer was found priced at 91 euros, significantly higher than its new retail price of 60 euros.

Feb 12 • 15:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Shoppers praise ‘cosy for pennies’ heated throw with retailer price now less than Amazon

Shoppers are embracing the Morphy Richards heated throw, now available at a discounted price, as an affordable way to stay warm during the chilly winter months.

Feb 12 • 10:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Prices in stores continue to rise. However, there is good news

In January 2026, the rate of price increases for commonly purchased products in Poland showed signs of stabilization, with inflation slowing down compared to previous months.

Feb 12 • 03:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The price of cocoa has collapsed - this is how it is seen in stores

Chocolate has frequently been on sale in stores due to the collapse in cocoa prices, attracting consumers to purchase more.

Feb 11 • 16:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Professor: Furniture chains must compete on more than just price – this is where Asko and Sotka stumbled

A marketing professor suggests that traditional Finnish furniture chains, such as Asko and Sotka, need to differentiate themselves beyond pricing as they struggle competitively.

Feb 11 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Carrefour and El Corte Inglés Association Criticizes the Bustinduy Law and the Passive Approach of Authorities: "It’s an Ideological Price Intervention"

The newly approved price control decree by the Spanish government has faced significant backlash from major retail associations including Carrefour and El Corte Inglés, which argue it is ideologically driven.

Feb 11 • 00:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Are these things done on purpose?!" Maxima price labels raised questions among shoppers

An issue with price labels at Maxima stores in Estonia has left shoppers questioning the integrity of pricing, though the company clarified that there was no malicious intent involved.

Feb 10 • 15:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The deposit fee unexpectedly skyrocketed at Selver. The store explained the reason.

A customer at the Kolde Selver store in Estonia was shocked to find the price of a small energy drink can listed at an unusually high rate of €4.39.

Feb 10 • 15:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

B&M 'perfect' £150 marble table more than half price of 'stylish' B&Q option

B&M has issued a 'low stock' warning on its popular Zurich Marble Finish Dining Table, which is priced at £150, more than half off compared to a similar option from B&Q.

Feb 10 • 00:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

K Group Increases the Price of Plastic Bags

K Group has raised the price of plastic bags to €0.50 across all K-retail stores in Finland.

Feb 9 • 13:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

This is the most expensive rice in the world. But what does it taste like?

Kinmemai Premium is recognized as the world's most expensive rice due to its intricate production process and high retail price.

Feb 7 • 18:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Sainsbury's 'pretty' Valentine's Day top that 'looks expensive' is £7 in deal stack

Sainsbury's is offering a Cream Valentine's Day Heart Print Knitted Top for £7 as part of a promotional deal, down from its usual price of £22.50.

Feb 7 • 07:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Proximity and Price, the New Retail Battle

Mexican consumers are shifting their shopping habits, focusing on basic products, seeking promotions, and reducing supermarket visits, which is driving a move towards proximity formats and low prices, prompting Grupo Comercial Chedraui to adjust its strategy in response to competition beyond traditional stores.

Feb 5 • 14:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

The price of this fuel soared even higher - it increased by almost a third in a week

The price of granules in the biogas market surged by 30% in a week, prompting retailers to raise prices accordingly.

Feb 5 • 12:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

B-Sí does not seek to compete with low-price chains and for now there are no plans to open new stores

Retail in Ecuador is rapidly changing, with new player B-Sí entering the market but explicitly stating it won't compete with low-price chains.

Feb 4 • 17:10 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
National & Local

Gasoline retail prices rise for the second consecutive week, averaging 155.6 yen per liter nationwide

The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan increased to 155.6 yen per liter as of the second of the month, marking a rise of 0.2 yen from the previous week and the second consecutive increase.

Feb 4 • 06:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The government is preparing a price cap on electricity – Support up to 2,880 euros per year

The Finnish government is working on a legislative proposal to regulate electricity retail prices during a price crisis, aiming to ensure affordable energy for households and small businesses.

Feb 3 • 14:23 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
National & Local

Domestic gold retail price significantly declines to 26,000 yen per gram

The domestic retail price of gold fell significantly on the 2nd to the 26,000 yen per gram range after surpassing 30,000 yen for the first time last week, amid expectations of interest rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Feb 2 • 14:41 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Gold Price Plummets 14.6%: Tanaka Precious Metals Emergency Announcement Could be Due to FRB Personnel Changes

The retail price of gold dropped drastically by 14.6% to 25,287 Yen per gram, triggered by profit-taking following changes in leadership at the Federal Reserve, according to an announcement by Tanaka Precious Metals.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Office: Consumers may soon experience suffering at the checkouts of Prisma and Citymarket

A government bill that would prohibit stores from favoring their private labels has drawn significant criticism, with experts warning that it could lead to higher food prices and reduced selection.

Feb 2 • 11:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Holiday promotions had their effect. Prices in stores even dropped

The article discusses the main reasons for the slowdown in price increases in December, highlights which products saw the largest price hikes during the holidays, identifies retail chains that experienced deflation in their offerings, and presents expert forecasts on inflation for the upcoming months.

Jan 15 • 03:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Wowcher's £20 tech mystery deal means shoppers could bag iPhone Air, Samsung TV and more

Wowcher is offering a tech mystery deal that allows shoppers to potentially acquire premium gadgets like the iPhone Air and Samsung TVs at a fraction of their retail price.

Jan 14 • 13:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

As soon as one sale ends, another begins. Experts say it is a mistake to pay the original price.

Retail experts indicate that consumers are increasingly conditioned to wait for sales, as discounts have become a continuous cycle with no end in sight.

Jan 12 • 16:57 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

VIDEO We visited the 'price killer' that is soon arriving in Croatia. Here's what customers in the Netherlands told us

The Dutch retail chain 'Action', known as the 'price killer', is set to open in Croatia this spring, offering extremely low-priced non-food products across its stores in Europe.

Jan 4 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

B&M selling 'stylish' lamp for half price of 'similar' £40 Dunelm version

B&M is offering a large paper rope lamp for £20, which is similar in style to a £40 lamp from Dunelm, making it a budget-friendly alternative for homeware shoppers.

Dec 28 • 05:00 UTC

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