Many everyday groceries have more than doubled in price over the last year as the cost of own-brand items continues to rise, according to consumer group, Which?
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The cost of living rose more than expected last month as salad and vegetable shortages helped push up food prices at the fastest rate in 45 years.
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Poles in the country buy less and will continue to buy less, assessed Mariusz Zielonka, an economic expert of the Confederation Lewiatan, commenting on the Central Statistical Office data on retail sales. This year's macro data slowly confirm the negative GDP growth in the first quarter of 2023, he added.more
As prices across the UK continue to rise there's no doubt the majority of shoppers are on the lookout for extra discounts, whether it's on everyday essentials, the newest tech device or household gadgets. Knowing exactly where to shop could increase how much money consumers save.more
Asda has extended its £1 meals for children to run through the Easter holidays, as families continue to find ways to save money throughout the cost of living crisis.more
High streets across Yorkshire are set to turn quieter as they are hit by more closures. Argos, Boots and B&Q are set to close some of its branches this weekend as part of Sainsbury's plans to get rid of 50 standalone branches by the end of this month.more
Sales of fish - fresh, frozen, smoked and canned - fell by nearly 20 per cent in Spain in the first two months of this year. - alert fishery economic organisations.more
Thanks to the lowest exchange rate of the Czech koruna against the zloty, purchases in Poland are the cheapest for Czechs since 1995. This applies not only to individual purchases, which are further encouraged by Poland's zero VAT on some food products, but also to institutional importers.more
The National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) is investigating potential food fraud involving pre-packed sliced beef which was labelled as British but came from South America and Europe.more
According to the survey, 41 percent of Poles collect funds for tourist trips. 19 percent of respondents save for renovation expenses, and 18 percent for new furniture or electronics.more
More and more goods are disappearing from Polish stores. Small institutions are robbed more often - informs today's "Rzeczpospolita", referring to the data of the National Police Headquarters.more
In Spain, there is a "mysterious" phenomenon: at least 10 food items, including fruit and vegetables, which were cheaper from farmers in the countryside, have become much more expensive in supermarkets, Cadena Ser radio reported.more
Sausage roll maker Greggs has said there is a “clear opportunity” to have “significantly more than 3,000 UK shops” as a surge in sales helps fuel its rapid expansion.more
Some of the UK's biggest supermarkets are limiting sales of tomatoes and other salad items. The government says the shortages, which are expected to last for several weeks, have been "predominantly caused by poor weather in Spain and North Africa where they are produced".more
The Italian Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Francesco Lollobrigida wants to discipline Italian restaurants in the world. "Enough with establishments that are supposedly Italian but use foreign products. Enough with cooks who can't cook in Italian and are the object of ridicule," he announced.more
The chain of cheap clothing stores Primark has revealed its plans related to the development on the European market. As announced, the company will open m. two new stores in Poland, reports Money.pl.more