The bill on consumer credit, which introduces interest rate caps and changes the rules for assessing creditworthiness, sparks debates about whether it will actually help borrowers or instead force them to turn to loan sharks. (translated)
The inflation rate in the eurozone rose in August to 3.3 percent, which is an increase compared to the July rate of 2.9 percent, driven mainly by a 14.3 percent rise in energy prices. (translated)
The American Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of manipulating advertising prices, which allegedly led to higher costs for advertisers and American consumers. (translated)
The article focuses on the growing financial problems of Czech households that are struggling with expenses related to the start of the school year and warns of the possibility that new legislation will reduce protection for debtors against irresponsible lending. (translated)
Jedna z největších kanadských sítí supermarketů Loblaw, vrací značení výrobků zemí původu. Kanadské výrobky dostanou javorový list, americké, zatížené cly, symbol T. Ale není to gesto z jejich strany, vynutili si to spotřebitelé-Kanaďani. A Kanaďani to sledují. Zjistili, že #Loblaw #madeincanada #consumerawareness
The Constitutional Court rejected the complaint of the company Albert regarding fines for misleading discounts amounting to 490 thousand crowns, thereby confirming that the chain did not inform about the discounts transparently enough, which can significantly affect consumers whose ability to accurately evaluate offers is limited by marketing practices. (translated)
On some highways in Italy, particularly on the A22 Brennero-Modena, diesel prices have already surpassed the psychological barrier of 3 euros per liter, which raises concerns and calls from Codacons for government measures to protect consumers from rising fuel costs. (translated)
Shein is aiming to enter the stock market after the approval of its Hong Kong share offering, but it faces concerns about the ethical sourcing of its products, particularly regarding possible use of forced labor in Xinjiang, while the company has reported significant financial losses and is facing an investigation in the EU for illegal products and compliance with consumer regulations. (translated)
The Albert chain was fined 490,000 crowns for deceiving consumers with false discounts, as it derived discounts from higher prices, thus violating consumer protection rules, while its complaint against these sanctions was rejected by the Constitutional Court. (translated)
In the second quarter of 2026, the German economy grew by 0.3 percent, which exceeded expectations, with strong exports to the European Union being the main source of growth, while consumer spending and investment recorded only a slight increase. (translated)
Consumer window: 📲 While in 2019 only 19% of Czechs paid by mobile, today it is already more than 60%. For 31% of Czechs, mobile payment is the most common payment method, while for 37% it is the most popular payment method (in both statistics, mobile has already surpassed cash). 💵 (translated)
The article deals with consumer protection in the Czech Republic, the call from the former Ukrainian Minister of Defense for the announcement of presidential elections amidst the current crisis, and the premiere of the great-grandson of the sea lion Gaston in the pool of the Prague Zoo. (translated)
In Estonia, the popular baby food NAN OPTIPRO 1 (650 g, with an expiration date of June 30, 2027) has been recalled again due to potential food safety risks caused by the presence of the toxin cereulide, with the recall affecting specific batches and the company recommending consumers stop using the product and return it to Maxima and Selver stores. (translated)
The Czech Banking Association has lowered its forecast for average consumer inflation to 2.0% due to good economic developments, while warning that core inflation and risks associated with more expensive energy require caution from the Czech National Bank. (translated)
The article points out that an increasing number of online stores with German names and .de domains are actually located abroad, often in China, and offer goods that do not meet European standards, which can lead to problems with quality, delivery times, and returns, with consumers often being misled and having difficulties exercising their rights to return goods. (translated)
Booking.com is obliged to disclose the identity and contact details of private landlords immediately after the reservation is completed, in order to ensure greater transparency and facilitate the enforcement of consumer rights, as decided by the Austrian Supreme Court (OGH) based on a lawsuit filed by the Consumer Protection Association (VKI). (translated)
Consumer window: ❗️Current warning against cyber scams ⤵️ In recent weeks, authorities have recorded an increased number of fraudulent SMS messages regarding alleged traffic violations (typically bad parking or speeding) and calls for immediate payment of fines through attached fraudulent links. (translated)
„Podporujeme základní cíle nové obalové legislativy, ale jsme přesvědčeni, že řada opatření zbytečně prodraží spotřebitelům veškeré zboží, aniž by to skutečně pomohlo životnímu prostředí,“
American corporations, such as Apple and Nike, have already received tens of billions of dollars in refunded tariffs, which has significantly improved their financial results, but at the same time, the number of class-action lawsuits from consumers in the US demanding compensation for increased prices related to these tariffs is rising. (translated)
Banks that offer cheap loans carefully assess clients' ability to repay based on a wide range of data, including payment history and regional records, which means they also take into account payment behavior, significantly increasing competition in the consumer credit market. (translated)
