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EuroCommerce Calls On EU Institutions To 'Reprioritise' Single Market

EuroCommerce, which represents the retail and wholesale markets at a European level, has called on EU institutions and social partners to 'reprioritise' th...

European Commission Examines Complaint About Hungary's Tax On Foreign Retailers

The European Commission is looking into a complaint about Hungary's tax on retailers, saying it will 'ensure appropriate follow-up' after the Austrian gove...

Independent Retail Europe Launches Manifesto For 2024 European Elections

Independent Retail Europe, which represents groups of independent retailers and local retailers at European level, has published its manifesto for the fort...

EU Members Endorse Diluted Draft Rules On Rights For Gig Workers

Europe moved a step closer to giving so-called gig economy workers at online platforms such as Uber and Deliveroo greater social and labour rights, althoug...

New Price Tags On Display As Orban Tries To Get Hungarians To Spend Again

Price warnings on packaged food products that have shrunk in size went on display in Hungary's supermarkets as part of a government drive to boos...

Just Eat Takeaway To End Paris Delivery Service, Around 100 Jobs Affected

Just Eat Takeaway will close its in-house delivery service in Paris, Europe's largest meals delivery company said, a move which could impact around 100 job...

French December Inflation Confirmed At 4.1%, Consumers Spend More Than Expected

Inflation in France was confirmed at 4.1% year-on-year in December, while November consumer spending unexpectedly rose, France's statistics agency INSEE sa...

Hungary Takes Aim At 'Shrinkflation' With Mandatory Price Warnings

Hungary's government will require large food retailers from March to display price warnings on products that have shrunk in size, the Economy Ministry said...