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Has China Lost Its Taste for the iPhone?
The article discusses potential shifts in Chinese consumer behavior towards Apple's iPhone due to economic challenges and increasing competition from domestic smartphone manufacturers. It explores fac...
Survey shows 98% of struggling families with children experiencing hardship
According to recent survey findings, an overwhelming majority (98%) of families struggling financially are experiencing significant hardships due to rising prices. These difficulties include the inabi...
From Shein to Labubu, French shoppers are buying Chinese for Christmas
A new physical store of Shein, a fast-fashion company owned by China, has opened in Paris amidst protests over working conditions and environmental concerns. Despite controversy, many French shoppers ...
Japan’s shoplifters hate a simple ‘hello’ more than cameras
A Japanese academic, Tomoo Okubo from Kagawa University, has conducted a 16-year study on shoplifting and found that a simple greeting from staff is more effective at deterring theft than security cam...
China online shop uses mouse pads, socks, plastic bottles as clothing tags, doubling sales
The owner of an online men's clothing shop in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, China has adopted an inventive approach by using everyday items such as mouse pads and plastic bottles as unconventional clot...
Japan’s year-end balance of bank notes in circulation falls for 3rd straight year
The Bank of Japan reports a continuing decline in physical currency circulation as consumers increasingly opt for digital and cashless payment methods....
Ukrainians Plan Holiday Spending Carefully, Prefer Meaningful Gifts – Deloitte
According to a study by Deloitte Ukraine, Ukrainian holiday shoppers are making cautious financial decisions, emphasizing spending on family and charitable causes over material goods. They also show p...