Etiket: Consumer
US consumer sentiment clouded over in August
WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)–US consumer sentiment weakened in August. The University of Michigan US consumer sentiment index fell to 69.5 in the month-end survey from 71.6 at the end of July.…
Consumer protection alarmed: Increased electricity discounts as part of the energy price brake
The introduction of the energy price brake was an important regulatory measure aimed at controlling electricity prices for consumers and ensuring fair billing. But the latest findings from the Federation…
Consumer center warns of high customs costs at Temu
By Natalie Wetzel | Aug 21, 2023 2:57 p.m The online marketplace Temu has rapidly gained notoriety and seems to be blossoming into the leading player in the cheap segment.…
Consumer stocks: growth potential in coffee and pet food
By Manuel Zeuch and Sebastian Hofbeck, analysts in the DJE Research Team Consumer goods are classics for investors. However, factors such as scarcity of raw materials, disrupted supply chains and…
Online trade in Germany is suffering from the poor consumer mood
Online retail is suffering much more severely than previously expected from the poor consumer sentiment in Germany. The e-commerce association BEHV revised its forecast for the full year downwards on…
Consumer protection warns of subscription traps for streaming services
From dpa | Jul 02, 2023 10:09 am Booked a month of streaming service but got a whole year? Sounds like a good deal, but it’s not when you’re supposed…
Consumer protection ministers want to establish a “culture of repairing”.
Away from the throwaway society: Federal Consumer Protection Minister Steffi Lemke (Greens) and her counterparts in the federal states have spoken out in favor of a right to repairs. A…
Consumer agenda minister Adriaansens: door sales approach, easy online cancellation | News item
News item | 29-06-2023 | 08:30 Door sales will soon only be allowed if the consumer agrees to the offer in writing after the conversation has ended, for example by…
Consumer center warns of fake shops on the Internet
By Rita Deutschbein | Jun 23, 2023 5:31 p.m If a shop has products in stock that are otherwise difficult to obtain or offers goods at particularly attractive prices, this…
Several European consumer associations come together to denounce 17 airlines for ‘greenwashing’
The European Consumer Organization (BEUCfor its acronym in English) and more than 20 of the associations that are part of its network in different countries have filed a complaint with…