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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Video captures rat swinging from Glasgow Morrisons trolley leaving customer 'sick'

A video showing a rat swinging from a trolley at a Morrisons supermarket in Glasgow has left some customers feeling nauseated and reconsidering their shopping choices.

Feb 27 • 18:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New luxury starts with a conversation. We visited the EXLANTIX showroom in Warsaw

The EXLANTIX showroom in Warsaw offers a unique, intimate experience compared to traditional car dealerships, reflecting a new approach to luxury car shopping.

Feb 27 • 10:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Investment of 1.5 million euros for the modernization of Lidl Greece's store in Ierissos

Lidl Greece has completed the renovation and expansion of its store in Ierissos, Halkidiki, enhancing the shopping experience and infrastructure significantly.

Feb 26 • 11:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why does a mattress store in São Paulo have a bar and even champagne?

A new mattress store in São Paulo, Pillowmed, is redefining the shopping experience by welcoming customers with drinks, including champagne, to enhance their purchasing journey.

Feb 22 • 09:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Mexican migrant leaves US detention center; now wears an ankle bracelet and is monitored 24/7

Jesus Hernandez, a Mexican migrant, describes his traumatic experience with ICE in Chicago, where he and his American citizen son were detained during a shopping trip.

Feb 19 • 01:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Inés de Cominges prepares her spring wardrobe, and we go shopping with her: 'My favorite color palette this season will be pastel tones, very Ladurée'

Inés de Cominges, noted for her elegance, shares her spring shopping tips and color palette as she explores a luxury shopping experience in Las Rozas Village.

Feb 15 • 23:36 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bergamo, the parents of the girl grabbed by a stranger: 'So much fear, I acted on instinct'

A couple in Bergamo recounts their terrifying experience after a stranger attempted to abduct their 18-month-old daughter while they were shopping.

Feb 15 • 19:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Discover what it's like to experience the store that turned into a 'sleep spa' in São Paulo

A new store in São Paulo offers an innovative shopping experience by transforming traditional mattress shopping into a luxurious 'sleep spa.'

Feb 15 • 09:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I've tried many sleep hacks but 11p-per night one lets me fall asleep in 2 mins'

A shopping writer shares her experience with an affordable sleep aid that helps her fall asleep quickly.

Feb 14 • 04:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

IKEA introduces a new website and mobile app in the Baltic States

IKEA is investing in a new website and mobile app to enhance the shopping experience in the Baltic States, with an investment of 4 million euros planned by mid-2026.

Feb 13 • 07:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

German chain charges admission to the store

A German retail chain has introduced an admission fee for customers wishing to enter its store.

Feb 12 • 16:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The story of Donovan Carrillo: From skating in shopping malls to the Winter Olympics

Donovan Carrillo, a talented artistic skater from Mexico, is set to represent his country in the final of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, overcoming significant challenges due to the country's limited experience in winter sports.

Feb 10 • 22:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I visited Sainsbury’s at 1 random time and was amazed by how many yellow stickers I found

A shopper shares an experience of discovering numerous discount products marked with yellow stickers at a Sainsbury's store, highlighting the benefits for consumers and retailers.

Feb 8 • 04:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I shop at Lidl to cut down costs but there are 2 food items I'd never buy

A shopper shares her experience of buying groceries at Lidl, mentioning two specific food items she chooses not to buy despite generally finding the store budget-friendly.

Feb 7 • 16:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

PHOTOS AND VIDEO ⟩ Helen Adamson bought herself expensive luxury shoes for her birthday – joy faded at the first fitting

Helen Adamson's unboxing experience of luxury shoes for her birthday turned into a disappointment at the first try-on.

Feb 7 • 09:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

A Day in TOM

TOM (Tortugas Open Mall) offers a unique shopping experience resembling a full-day getaway rather than a quick visit, featuring open spaces and inviting leisurely exploration.

Feb 6 • 13:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Croatian shocked by experience in America: 'Parents take children to gun shopping, I was attacked because of my skin color'

Marija Lovrić, a Croatian travel influencer, shares her shocking experiences during a three-month stay in the United States, highlighting cultural differences and incidents related to racism.

Feb 6 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Everything for the home in one place transforms the renovation experience

The integration of choices simplifies renovation and construction, with Vilarejo emerging as a reference for design, material curation, and shopping experience in a market focused on efficiency and added value.

Feb 6 • 03:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I stopped buying wine at Asda after finding way to get better ones even cheaper

The author shares their experience of discovering a better value for wine outside of Asda, despite having wine qualifications that inform their preferences.

Feb 3 • 21:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I visited a charity shop and understand why people won't buy second-hand clothes

A woman reflects on her experience at a charity shop and suggests that there may be underlying reasons why consumers are hesitant to buy second-hand clothing.

Feb 3 • 09:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Fuming Morrisons shopper believes they paid £5 for ‘worst ever Too Good To Go bag'

A shopper expressed dissatisfaction after receiving what he called 'the worst' Too Good To Go bag purchased for £5 at Morrisons, although opinions on the value of the bag varied among others.

Jan 13 • 12:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Life-changing' Tesco tip helps you scan shopping much quicker

A Tesco shopper shares a tip that greatly simplifies the supermarket's Scan as You Shop feature, enhancing the shopping experience for customers.

Jan 12 • 15:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Plus-Size Fashion for Men: How 'Pfundskerl' in Neufahrn Fills the Plus-Size Niche

Sebastian Baumeister travels an hour to his favorite store 'Pfundskerl' in Neufahrn, where he finds a variety of plus-size men's clothing and appreciates the personalized shopping experience despite the trend towards online shopping.

Jan 12 • 13:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm a fashion writer and this under £30 loungewear set is keeping me cosy in winter

A fashion writer shares her experience with an affordable loungewear set that offers comfort and warmth during the winter season.

Jan 11 • 12:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

We replaced our sofa with a cheaper one from Temu - what we unboxed was a complete joke

A couple went viral on TikTok after unboxing a smaller-than-expected sofa set they purchased from Temu, highlighting the risks of online shopping deals that seem too good to be true.

Jan 8 • 16:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

American woman visits Tesco for first time and 'sweats' over 1 checkout detail

An American woman's first experience at Tesco supermarket in the UK caused her stress and anxiety over a specific checkout detail.

Jan 7 • 13:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

They sold their furniture and ordered new items from Temu. The video became a hit

A family entertained viewers on TikTok by showcasing their experience of selling old furniture and ordering new items from Temu, which quickly went viral.

Jan 7 • 08:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Ordered a knitted cardigan from Temua for 50 euros. What arrived - a printed jacket

A father became a TikTok sensation after his daughter shared his hilarious experience of mistakenly ordering a knitted cardigan online, only to receive a completely different printed jacket.

Jan 4 • 20:29 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
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

She bought a 'new' skirt on Vinted, it arrived in a state that shocked people

A woman's disappointing online shopping experience on Vinted has gone viral after she received a skirt covered in animal hair, resembling a pet bed more than clothing.

Dec 29 • 11:57 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Ordered jeans and showed what she received, people are dying of laughter

A TikTok user shared a hilariously poor experience of ordering jeans online, resulting in laughter among viewers.

Dec 26 • 12:51 UTC

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