Rising second-hand home sales offer tentative signs of a floor in China’s property slump
Transactions of pre-owned homes in major Chinese cities led by Shanghai surged in March, fuelling expectations that the…
Fuel surcharges across a broad range of industries are adding to consumers’ financial stress
From a loaf of bread to a ridesharing trip, prices on everyday goods and services are starting to…
Pork, chicken and egg prices jump despite price freeze pledge
Thai consumers are being squeezed by rising living costs, with fresh food prices climbing sharply, particularly for pork,…
Latest 2026 Consumer Report Examines MemoTril Brain Supplement Ingredients, Memory Enhancement Marketing, and What Consumers Should Verify
Consumer Interest in Cognitive Support Supplements Continues Rising The cognitive support supplement category has experienced sustained growth over…
Wholesale inflation was hotter than expected in January as tariffs threaten to push up prices for consumers
A worker handles components for a steel sieve at HCC, a company that uses parts to make combines,…
Sofa so bad: China’s home-furnishing sector hits a do-or-die moment
China’s more than 100,000 home furnishing companies – most of which are micro businesses – have entered a…
Only 19% of Oman’s consumers use cash: Report
Muscat – Across Oman, payment habits continue to rapidly evolve, with more consumers embracing faster, more secure digital…
Fast-food giants reveal how much New Zealand meat they really use
Two new McDonald’s restaurants have been approved for Auckland this year, another is under consideration in Wānaka, a…
Opinion | How You Can Help Save Boreal Forests in 2026
North America’s boreal forests are crucial for wildlife and the climate, but we’re literally trashing them to make…
Hawke’s Bay firewood merchant urges IRD crackdown as ‘cowboy’ sales soar on Facebook
“These informal operators undermine local jobs, drain public revenue, and contribute to air pollution and respiratory illness through…
DoorDash Launches Grocery Shopping App Within ChatGPT
DoorDash is teaming up with OpenAI to bring grocery shopping options directly into ChatGPT. The new DoorDash app…
China’s consumers hunt for bargains after subsidy-fueled demand fizzles
Economy Conveyor belt sushi and low-cost goods thrive while smartphone shipments fall China’s consumer sentiment remains soft despite…