Tag: Retail
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US Pennies Shortage: How Retailers Are Adapting as One-Cent Coins Fade Away
The Penny Problem: Why Stores Are Rounding Down In a surprising shift, US retailers are increasingly rounding cash sales to the nearest five or ten cents after the traditional one-cent coin has largely disappeared from circulation. Following the decision to halt new minting of the one-cent coin for circulation earlier this year, many cash transactions…
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Penny Shortage: Why US Retailers Are Running Out of Pennies
Overview: The Growing Penny Shortage In recent months, an unusual scarcity has emerged in American storefronts: pennies. Following a policy shift that paused the minting of the one-cent coin, many retailers report dwindling supplies of the humble cent. While pennies in pockets and drawers are still legal tender, the limited minting and reduced circulation have…
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Halloween Spending in Australia: From Trick-or-Treat to Record Retail
Australia’s Halloween boom: a record year for spenders Australian households are embracing Halloween like never before, with retailers reporting a surge in demand for costumes, decorations, candy and party supplies. Industry analysts project total Halloween spending to approach $500 million, signaling that the spooky celebration has shifted from a quirky novelty to a staple in…
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Shrinkflation hits everyday staples: consumers face higher costs as pack sizes shrink
What shrinkflation means for your grocery bill Shrinkflation is the quiet shift that can erode a household budget without the price tag ever changing on the shelf. In recent months, consumer watchdogs and researchers have spotlighted a string of product size cuts and recipe tweaks across everyday items. The message for shoppers is simple: the…
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Reliance Q2 Results Live: Double-Digit YoY Growth Across Key Segments As Jio ARPU Rises
Overview: A Strong Q2 for Reliance Industries Across Segments Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) delivered a robust second quarter, punctuated by double-digit year-on-year (YoY) growth across its major arms: Jio, Reliance Retail Ventures (RRV), and the Oil-to- chemicals (O2C) segment. The results underline a balanced expansion in telecom, retail, and energy segments, even as global headwinds…
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DNA Brands Complaints in Singapore: CASE Signals Consumer-Protection Concerns
Overview: CASE flags 53 complaints against DNA Brands The Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) has reported 53 complaints lodged against beauty firms DNA Brands between August 1, 2024, and October 14, 2025. The allegations center on misleading pricing practices and high-pressure sales tactics for expensive beauty products and packages. CASE noted that the total value…
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Ploughing and Golf Drive September Spending Surge in Ireland, AIB Reports
Overview: A Strong September for Irish Card Spend The latest AIB Spend Trend report shows a robust rise in consumer spending across Ireland, with overall card spend up 10% year on year in September. The growth was driven by a mix of entertainment, tourism, exhibits, and lifestyle events, underscoring how seasonal activities and major events…
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Ireland Spending Surge: Ploughing, Ryder Cup, Electric Picnic
Irish Consumer Spending Climbs 10% on September Spend Trend September proved to be a milestone month for Irish consumer spending, with a 10 per cent year-on-year rise across in-store and online purchases. The latest spend trend from AIB, based on 75 million transactions, shows how major events captured national attention and wallets—from the National Ploughing…
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Ploughing, Ryder Cup and Electric Picnic Drive Ireland’s 10% Spending Surge in September
Overview: A 10% Jump in September Spending Ireland’s consumer economy finished September on a high note, with overall card spending rising by 10% year over year. The latest data from AIB, drawn from 75 million card transactions across in-store and online channels, highlights a broad-based increase in consumer activity, especially around major tourism and entertainment…
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Apple Sued for Religious Discrimination Over Shabbat Request
Overview of the Case An employer-claims dispute has surfaced in federal court after the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed suit against Apple, alleging religious discrimination and retaliation in connection with the firing of a long‑time employee who sought to observe Shabbat. The employee, based in a Reston, Virginia store, had received consistently positive…