European parcel tax hits Shein hard: prices rise, profits halve
The new European tax on low-cost packages is hitting Shein’s pricing model hard: operating profit fell by half in the first half of the year. The Chinese fashion giant is raising…
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Italians Cut Back On Out-of-Home Dining – Coop Italia
Inflation fatigue, geopolitical uncertainty and lifestyle recalibrations are defining 2026 Italian consumption, notes Coop Italia.
Retailers warn packaging charges have doubled as BRC calls for PRN reform
Retailers are facing a more than £100m increase in packaging costs this year after the average price of plastic Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs) more than doubled, according to the…
UK potato crop faces heatwave squeeze as wholesale prices surge 40%
British potato growers have warned supermarkets to expect smaller spuds and potentially tighter supplies after prolonged heat and drought disrupted crop growth across the UK…
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[Research] AI and price pressure are breaking the power of brands
The consumer in 2026 feels personally fairly resilient, but trusts the economy less and less. According to consultancy Roland Berger, that paradox forms the core of a new…