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What is the viral Labubu toy some shoppers are brawling over to get their hands on? - explainer

The retailer Pop Mart has paused sale in British stores after reports that shoppers fought for the doll.

A magic tattoo of the pattern of the famous Pop Mart's Labubu monster is colored on the forearm of 56-year-old Kamonwan Patimahongthong, which is believed to have mystical power and bring good fortune, in Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, June 12, 2024.
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The power of shopping local: Black Friday is an opportunity for Israelis to rebuild - opinion

 Shein logo is seen inside the company's first pop-up store in Johannesburg, South Africa, August 2, 2024.

Shein reveals child labor cases amid environmental sustainability concerns

 People wearing masks walk next to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing site in New York City, New York, U.S., December 12, 2022.

Lessons from pandemics: Due to panic-buying, consumers bought things they didn't need


Barkat opens WhatsApp group for retail heads to coordinate price freeze

In an attempt to prevent price increases in the retail sector, Economy Minister Nir Barkat opened a WhatsApp group with the heads of Israel's largest retailers.

 People shop for groceries at the Shufersal Deal supermarket in Katsrin, Golan Heights, on February 9, 2024.

From shelves to labs: Israeli food execs talk trends and challenges in 2024

Israeli food sector executives emphasize resilience, job security, and innovative strategies amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.

FRESH PRODUCE is stacked in a store in Jerusalem’s Mahaneh Yehuda market

Zara regrets 'misunderstanding' over photoshoot after Gaza boycott calls

"Unfortunately, some customers felt offended by these images, which have now been removed, and saw in them something far from what was intended when they were created."

A man walks with a Zara bag in central Madrid, Spain, December 11, 2023

Zara pulls advert from website front page after Gaza boycott calls

Critics said the photos of a model carrying a mannequin wrapped in white resembled photos of corpses in white shrouds in Gaza.

A man walks with a Zara bag in central Madrid, Spain, December 11, 2023

Israelis call to boycott Shein after Palestinian flag scandal

The Chinese retail site also cut ties with Israeli influencers after the Hamas massacre.

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Carrefour sticks price warnings on food to shame suppliers

Since Monday, Carrefour has marked 26 products in its stores in France with labels reading, "This product has seen its volume or weight fall and the effective price by the supplier rise."

 FRESH OPTION for your morning coffee: Carrefour’s new branch in Beit Hakerem.

Spend more money than you mean to at Primark? This is why

A British consumer psychologist claims that the popular clothing and accessories chain uses four sneaky tricks to get you to spend more money on your visits to its stores.

 Customers walks with shopping bags, as retail store Primark in Birmingham, UK.

Handbag smaller than a grain of salt sells for $63,750 at auction

The handbag was made by the same collective responsible for the Lil Nas X Satan Shoes that drew criticism for having human blood in.

A detail of the engraving on a Japanese gold ingot that was in use between the 16th and 17th centuries is seen enlarged under a magnifying glass, at the Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan in Tokyo, November 18, 2015. Picture taken November 18, 2015.

Grapevine May 24, 2023: The seven-year itch

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 YAAKOV KATZ and Inbar Ashkenazi pose alongside the life-size portrait presented to Katz by the management of The Jerusalem Post Group.

Nine West opens a new branch in Ofer Kiryon Mall

The launch of the branch will be held for the general public on Thursday, June 1 at 5 p.m., on the Ofer Avenue floor.

 NINE WEST is opening a flagship store in the North

Israel's Yochananof, HaStock boost investment in smart carts

With more stores opting in to the smart cart experience, traditional shopping carts may soon be relegated to the annals of history.

 A Cust2Mate smart cart