Spain Spain agrees to prevent toy manufacturers using gender stereotypes Blue and pink colours can no longer be used to imply that a toy is intended for boys or girls. 27/04/2022
Biztech news 5G and a 'budget' iPhone SE: Apple releases its latest products Apple has released a cheaper iPhone SE model which is also getting a 5G update, but supply chain issues will be reflected in the price. 08/03/2022
Biztech news Croatia to display prices in both Kuna and Euro from September 5 In 2023, everyone will be able to exchange kunas for euros free of charge in banks, in the Croatian Post offices, and in FINA (Financial services and payment systems) branches. 18/01/2022
USA Developers try to conquer humans' fear of robots at Las Vegas CES Developers at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas are hoping to prove that humans have nothing to fear when it comes to robots. 08/01/2022
Biztech news What can we expect from the 2022 CES tech show? A cat-robot that nibbles your fingers, new COVID masks and driverless cars. Here’s what to look out for at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. 05/01/2022
Biztech news Why is this Reddit group calling for a Black Friday boycott? Reddit’s r/antiwork subreddit is urging people to shop local and take the day off work this Black Friday. 25/11/2021
Money Taiwanese consumers can't get enough Lithuanian chocolate. Here's why Donated COVID vaccines and diplomatic strife with China have made Lithuania a hot new destination for Taiwanese shoppers. 08/09/2021
Living ‘Ugly food’: Why supermarkets should be taxed for food waste Campaigner Matt Homewood explains how companies embed food waste into their profitable business models and why we need to hold them accountable. 17/08/2021
Green News What’s in France's new climate law and is it green enough? From introducing carbon labels on goods to veggie meals in canteens, the law is meant to overhaul travel, housing and industry to slash carbon emissions. But environmental activists say it doesn’t go far enough. 20/07/2021
Biztech news EU rules on product safety set for digital-era upgrade To avoid children’s dolls being hacked or phone chargers catching fire, the EU is pitching a revamp of its product safety rules. 01/07/2021
Farm to Fork 10% of Europe's food waste could be avoided with better labelling Nearly half of all consumers don't clearly understand expiry dates on food labels. Solutions to normalise labelling rules are being studied in Europe with the goal of making the food we buy more sustainable. 22/06/2021
Opinion Future of payments: Lessons for business from the COVID pandemic How well have retailers adapted digitally during the pandemic? What consumer trends are here to stay? Global fintech Adyen shares some predictions 16/06/2021
world news EU law requires companies to fix electronic goods for up to 10 years Companies that sell refrigerators, washers, hairdryers, or TVs in the European Union will need to ensure those appliances can be repaired for up to 10 years. 01/03/2021
Living Are designers to blame for the waste crisis in the creative industry? Overproduction and overconsumption are intrinsic to the design industry, from fashion to consumer goods. 01/03/2021
Belgium Post-Brexit bureaucracy bites British store in Brussels ‘There are 250 different product categories that will require 250 different types of paperwork that will need to be submitted to the customs,’ says store manager Ryan Pearce. 12/02/2021
Living How are designers blending urban style with authentic sustainability? Meet the brands looking to uphold ethical values, while introducing a genuinely urban sense of style. 02/01/2021
Europe News What's the beef? Veggie burger ban rejected by MEPs MEPs have voted to allow the use of words such as “steak”, “sausage”, and “burger” for plant-based products, rejecting farming industry advocates pleas to limit terms to meat-based foods. 20/10/2020
world news International Beer Day: Key facts to know about Europe's market Today is International Beer Day! To raise a glass, here are some key facts about one of Europe's favourite drinks. 07/08/2020
United Kingdom The John Lewis Christmas advert 2019 is here Retailer John Lewis has released its annual Christmas advert, marking the beginning of the festive season for many in the UK. 14/11/2019
Good Morning Europe ECJ makes move to give consumers clarity on goods from annexed areas The ruling, by the European Court of Justice said the labels could no longer imply that goods produced came from Israel itself. 13/11/2019
Green News Malaysia fights back to ‘protect the reputation’ of palm oil The biggest supermarket in Malaysia stops selling anti-palm products following a national offensive to preserve the country’s key export. 05/09/2019
Business Heatwave sees surge in demand for air conditioners across Europe The heatwave currently gripping Europe has seen a surge in demand for cooling devices, such as air conditioners and fans, in shops across the continent. 28/06/2019
USA Sex toy maker sues NYC transit for refusing their ads, allowing erectile dysfunction ads Dame Products alleges the New York City MTA discriminated against their ads while allowing phallic art promoting impotency medication. 20/06/2019
world news Mobile World Congress: security challenges in a hyper-connected world Mobile World Congress: security challenges in a hyper-connected world 28/02/2019
View The week that was: challenges posed by our interconnected world ǀ View We bring you our weekly round-up of the View opinion articles that have been driving debate across Europe and beyond over the last seven days. 04/02/2019
Living Climate-smart shopping in the world’s first recycling mall The Swedish ReTuna Återbruksgalleria makes shopping climate-smart. People even buy their old items back. 04/02/2019
