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- 1Rising wheat, corn and sugar prices fuel new inflation fears●Lebensmittelpreise: Droht die nächste Inflationswelle? An den Rohstoffbörsen steigen die Preise für Weizen, Mais und Zuc
Prices for wheat, corn and sugar are climbing sharply on commodity exchanges, prompting concern in Germany that a new wave of food inflation is on the way. So far, the increases have barely reached supermarket shelves, but experts warn it is only a matter of time before shoppers feel the impact.
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Post-Brexit labelling requirements on British goods are set to be scrapped, with the EU-derived 'not for EU' markings that appeared on many food products expected to disappear under new rules announced by the UK government. The labels were introduced after Brexit as part of trade arrangements for goods sold in Northern Ireland, and their removal is being discussed as a simplification for retailers and shoppers.
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The European Union is set to introduce a €2 handling fee on parcels imported from outside the bloc, adding a new charge to online shopping orders shipped from non-EU countries. The fee is expected to affect millions of consumers who buy goods from overseas e-commerce platforms and has sparked debate about its impact on households.
- 4Seattle bans surveillance-based grocery pricing●Seattle City Council votes to ban surveillance pricing in sale of groceries
The Seattle City Council has voted to ban surveillance pricing in the sale of groceries, prohibiting retailers from setting prices based on data collected about individual shoppers. Consumer advocates, including Consumer Reports, have welcomed the move as a safeguard against companies using personal data to charge different customers different prices for the same items.
- 5Walmart pledges not to use customer data for personalized pricing●Walmart vows not to use customer data for personalized pricing: 'We won't do it'
Walmart has publicly committed that it will not use customer data to set personalized prices, saying bluntly 'We won't do it.' The pledge comes as major retailers face growing scrutiny over how they harvest shopper data, including concerns that companies could charge different customers different prices based on their purchasing habits and profiles.
- 6Apple's New iPhone Duo: Pre-Order and Release Timeline Revealed●Apple iPhone Duo Launch Timeline: Latest Key Pre-Order, Review And Release Dates
Apple's latest launch timeline for its next iPhone duo has been laid out, covering the key dates for pre-orders, the first reviews and the general release. Outlets including Forbes and Yahoo Tech are running details of the schedule, giving shoppers and reviewers a clear window for when the new handsets can be ordered, evaluated and bought.
- 7Gluten-Free Market Faces Shift as Regulation Meets Consumer Demand●The Gluten-Free Landscape: Consumer Demand Meets Regulatory Change
The gluten-free food sector is under scrutiny as growing consumer demand collides with evolving regulatory standards. Industry observers note that clearer labelling rules and stricter definitions of gluten-free products could reshape how manufacturers formulate and market their goods, while shoppers continue driving growth in the category for health and dietary reasons.
- 843-year-old retail giant begins liquidation sale●43-year-old retail giant closing down, starts liquidation sale
A retail chain that has been in business for 43 years is shutting down and has launched liquidation sales at its stores. The company is selling off inventory as it winds down operations, and the closure marks the end of a decades-long run in the retail sector. Shoppers may find steep discounts in the coming weeks as the sell-off gets underway.
- 9Housing market tips toward buyers, yet relief feels absent●Housing market shifting toward buyers, but they’re still not feeling it
Housing conditions are shifting in buyers' favor, with more inventory and slowing sales giving shoppers greater leverage, according to the Toledo Blade. But buyers themselves report no sense of improvement, as elevated mortgage rates and stubbornly high home prices keep affordability strained despite the market's apparent turn.
- 10Kohl's vs. Macy's: Which Can Still Afford Its Dividend?●Kohl’s vs. Macy’s: Which Struggling Retailer Can Still Afford Its Dividend?
Kohl's and Macy's, two of the best-known names in American department-store retail, are being compared on whether their dividends remain sustainable as both struggle with declining sales and shifting shopper habits. Analysts are weighing cash flow, debt loads and store closures to judge which retailer can keep paying shareholders and which may be forced to cut its payout.