Tag: retail pricing
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Black Friday Discounts Fall Short: Which? Finds No Lowest Prices in 12 Months
Consumer groups warn: don’t assume Black Friday deals are the cheapest As shoppers flock to the high street and online marketplaces this Black Friday, a new warning from Which? suggests that many advertised discounts aren’t the lowest prices available. The consumer group analyzed price histories across major product categories and found that on the day…
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Hanukkah Donut Price War: Carrefour Slashes Sufganiyot to One Shekel
Rising tensions in the Hanukkah market Prices for sufganiyot, the jelly-filled delights synonymous with Hanukkah, are plummeting across Israel as retailers engage in a fierce price war ahead of the holiday. The most dramatic development comes from Carrefour, the multinational supermarket chain, which on Sunday announced a dramatic drop in donut prices, setting a single-shekel…
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M&S Faces Backlash Over £4.50 for Two Slices of Pan de Cristal Bread
Controversy Surrounds M&S Pan de Cristal Price Marks & Spencer is facing scrutiny after it priced two slices of its Pan de Cristal bread at £4.50. The product, described by the retailer as a traditional Catalan bread, has sparked a broader discussion about value in premium bakery lines and the perceived premium attached to imported…
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Rising Costs Push Fish and Chips Into Hefty Bills
Pricey Plate: Why fish and chips are getting pricier What used to be a cheap, cheerful staple for many households has become noticeably more expensive. The cost of fish and chips has risen dramatically over the past two decades, with a 154 percent increase recorded between September 2005 and September 2025. This surge reflects a…
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M&S Bread Controversy: Is Two Slices for £4.50 Justified?
Overview: The Controversy Over a Luxury Slice Marks & Spencer has found itself at the center of a price debate after it began selling two slices of its Pan de Cristal — a traditional Spanish bread associated with the Catalan region — for as much as £4.50. The move has sparked a wave of questions…
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China Scraps Gold Tax Break: Global Bullion Markets React
Introduction: A watershed move in China’s bullion landscape China has abolished a long-standing tax incentive on gold sales, a decision announced by the Ministry of Finance that could significantly alter the price dynamics for one of the world’s largest bullion markets. The change, effective immediately, ends a policy designed to keep consumer costs lower and…
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China Scraps Gold Tax Break, Sending Shockwaves Through Global Bullion Markets
Background: Why a Tax Break existed and Why It Was Abolished For years, China offered a tax incentive on gold sales aimed at promoting physical gold investment and stabilizing domestic demand for bullion. The incentive—often a reduced or zero sales tax—made gold buying more affordable for consumers and local traders alike, reinforcing China’s position as…