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Enterprise Tech Shift: From serial collectors to reluctant recyclers: How Singapore’s beverage container return scheme is shifting habits and the Scaling Frontier
As the transition period for the Beverage Container Return Scheme draws to a close, how has the scheme changed consumer behaviour, and will this translate into better recycling habits in the long run?…
International Briefing: US consumer confidence hits its lowest level since 2014 ahead of midterms
Rising goods and fuel costs are cited as key factors in the sharp drop in consumer confidence. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developments.
Planteneers Disrupts Plant-Based Market with New Culinary Balls
Planteneers has launched Culinary Balls, a new plant-based food product aimed at a younger generation of consumers who prioritize enjoyment over mimicking meat or milk. The move reflects a strategic s…
Market Focus: US consumer confidence sinks to 12-year low over inflation, stagnant wages and the Liquidity Outlook
Americans’ confidence in the economy sank to the lowest level in more than a decade this month as prices remain elevated and wages stagnate amid the ongoing Iran war. The Conference Board said Tuesday…
International Briefing: Sell family jewels for latest iPhone? In India, craze dials up debate
Tens of thousands of people thronged Apple stores in India this month to snap up the newest iPhone models – the 18 Pro and Pro Max – but the frenzy has kicked off public debate in the country about af…
Developing Story: Son died, LIC denied Rs 5 lakh insurance; Commission orders payout with interest
The Commission referred to a National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission decision concerning "silent diseases", observing that a person may not necessarily be aware of a condition until it aggrava…
Corporate Strategy: International Consumer's Symposium in Tokushima 2026” to be livestreamed on October 17
Significant shifts identified across the business landscape. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developments.
Travel firm asks for additional Rs 2.98L to change flight dates; ordered to pay Rs 5.43L
A Delhi district consumer commission ruled in favor of a family against a travel company. They demanded a hefty Rs 2.98 lakh for rescheduling flight tickets, which was not disclosed before purchase. T…
How to Beat Surveillance Pricing Before It Bleeds You Dry
Consumer advocate Lindsay Owen’s new book, Gouged, traces how corporations use software—from ever-changing prices to opaque algorithms—to squeeze every penny from you.
California Forces Diaper Brands to Disclose Ingredients: What Parents Need to Know
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Monday requiring baby diaper manufacturers to disclose all ingredients on packaging and online. The law aims to give parents greater transparency a…
Customer returned sunglasses but refund was denied, consumer court awards Rs 27,839
A district consumer commission in Telangana recently ordered an online marketplace to refund Rs 17,839 to a customer. The refund was due after the customer returned a pair of sunglasses, which were al…
Ordered phone, received soap instead, customer wins Rs 20,574 against Flipkart
A customer ordered a mobile phone from Flipkart but received bars of soap instead. Despite multiple complaints and a video proof, Flipkart did not resolve the issue satisfactorily. The Delhi consumer …