shopping
Sweden plans to fine companies with frustratingly poor customer service
Many people will likely recognise the frustration of getting stuck in a long phone queue or a loop with a chatbot when trying to cancel a subscription or get help resolving an issue. But what if they could be fined?
Sweden to force grocery stores and pharmacies to accept cash
Swedish supermarkets, pharmacies and banks must do more to accept banknotes and coins, a new decision in parliament states.
What Austria’s new lower VAT on food could mean for your shopping bill
Austria will cut VAT on selected staple foods to 4.9 percent from July 1st, aiming to ease household costs. Here's what's getting cheaper (and what will still be expensive).
Grocery shopping in Austria: How much could you save by switching chains?
With food prices rising in Austria the weekly grocery shopping bill has become more of a burden on households but is there anything to be saved by switching chains? David Everson-Baltas crunched the numbers.
Why North Korean hackers could leave Sweden short of alcohol this weekend
If you're thinking of quitting the booze, now may be a good time, as Sweden may run low on alcohol in just a few days.
Is Sunday shopping about to become reality in Switzerland?
The National Council has voted to allow certain types of retailers to open on Sunday. Does this mean you will be able to shop on this day everywhere in Switzerland?
Why post offices in France are opening changing rooms for shoppers
France's post office is experimenting with opening changing rooms in some branches to cater to online shoppers