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Indians are discovering the thrill of shopping without paying
Dopamine sites mimic shopping’s thrill without the spending, turning the ritual of consumption into a digital game.
September 23, 2026COMMENTARY: US yield curve sends stark warning - consumers can’t handle rate hikes - Reuters
COMMENTARY: US yield curve sends stark warning - consumers can’t handle rate hikes Reuters
September 14, 2026What do you spend too much on?
Shoppers in central London reveal what they love to splash out on - and share their tips for not overspending.
August 28, 2026Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back
High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years
August 20, 2026PODCAST: Retail therapy - Reuters
PODCAST: Retail therapy Reuters
August 17, 2026Ice cream makers bet consumers still want treats, just healthier ones - Reuters
Ice cream makers bet consumers still want treats, just healthier ones Reuters
August 13, 2026For GLP-1 users, the in-store clothes shopping trip is back - Reuters
For GLP-1 users, the in-store clothes shopping trip is back Reuters
August 2, 2026As fashion stumbles, jewellery will help shape luxury's winners - Reuters
As fashion stumbles, jewellery will help shape luxury's winners Reuters
July 27, 2026Albertsons shares head for worst day as consumer caution fuels forecast cuts - Reuters
Albertsons shares head for worst day as consumer caution fuels forecast cuts Reuters
July 23, 2026How much should we be prepared to pay for our food?
A chorus of people say that rather than capping prices, consumers should consider spending more
June 28, 2026Amazon Prime Day to gauge US consumer strain as focus shifts to basics - Reuters
Amazon Prime Day to gauge US consumer strain as focus shifts to basics Reuters
June 22, 2026China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps
The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.
June 2, 2026Diageo's new boss signals deep reset with dividend and forecast cuts - Reuters
Diageo's new boss signals deep reset with dividend and forecast cuts Reuters
February 25, 2026How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm
More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.
February 23, 2026Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games
As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost $100 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.
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Indians are discovering the thrill of shopping without paying
FoodNeverComes calls itself a 'dopamine kitchen' You are hungry. Or you are not. It doesn't matter. You open FoodNeverComes, pick from 22 cuisines and start scrolling. Butter chicken looks good. So
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What do you spend too much on?
Read Ella's story of how she overcame her shopping addiction.
Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back
A Walmart in Chicago, Illinois. Sales at the US retail giant Walmart grew at their slowest pace for more than six years in the most recent quarter, suggesting American shoppers are under strain. Wal
How much should we be prepared to pay for our food?
Jules Bal (right) set up Wee Knob of Butter five years ago with his business partner Kieran Woods Jules Bal says he has noticed a change in the way Scots regard their relationship with food and think
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Diageo slashes dividend and vows to address Guinness shortage in London
Drinks maker reduces sales and profit forecast for second time in four months amid weak demand in US and China Diageo has slashed its dividend and cut its annual sales and profit forecast for the sec
How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm
At a gleaming three-storey outlet of Reliance Trends in the town of Sangli in western India, Alka browses through a collection of Indian ethnic-wear kurtas in an array of vibrant colours. A geriatric
Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games
What can you tell about a video game from its price tag? In the UK, £70 may not gurantee quality, but it tends to mean you are getting a blockbuster or "AAA" - a big-budget game made by a large team,