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Consumer safety officials issue urgent recall of Walmart bedroom essential over ‘serious injury or death risk’ to kids
SHOPPERS have been told to stop using a set of bed rails that was sold at major retailers like Walmart. The product has been recalled due to safety concerns. Sign up for The US Sun newsletter Thank you! A set of bed rails has been recalledCredit:...
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LG India is the most valuable consumer durable company
LG Electronics India made a dazzling market debut on Tuesday, ending 48 per cent higher than its issue price and surpassing its South Korean parent in market value. IMAGE: President and CEO of LG Electronics, William (Joowan) Cho, and CEO of...
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Electricity prices | Brighter days, lower prices for consumers
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JOHANNESBURG - Exciting news for South Africans, as electricity prices are set to drop or rise more slowly. Having stabilised the national grid, Eskom is shifting its focus to reducing cost of producing energy. The utility plans to keep future...
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China’s consumer prices extend downward trend
China’s consumer prices fell again last month, with official data showing the country’s consumer price index (CPI) — a key measure of inflation — dropped 0.3 per cent year-on-year in September. The reading from the National Bureau of Statistics...
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Consumers opting for cheaper imports
Wednesday, 15 October 2025 06:30 Swiss products are losing ground to foreign competition, even on home turf. In supermarkets like Lidl, imported chocolate now makes up nearly 40% of sales, compared to just 20% in 2000. The Chocosuisse organisation...
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Consumer price inflation moderates to 1.87 percent in m...
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KATHMANDU, Oct 14: The consumer price inflation moderated to 1.87 percent as of mid-September this year compared to 3.86 percent in the same period of the last fiscal year (FY), according to the latest report of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). The...
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Former Ford CEO says automakers 'went full bore' into making EVs without thinking about the consumer
Former Ford CEO Mark Fields said on Tuesday that US automakers overestimated consumer demand when they started ramping up production of electric vehicles. "Over the last couple of years, the automakers really went full bore in putting in capacity...
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Consumer watchdog puts beauty chain on alert list after complaints; one customer allegedly charged S$370,000
SINGAPORE: Singapore's consumer watchdog on Wednesday (Oct 15) warned the public about a beauty chain after receiving dozens of complaints, including one case in which a customer was allegedly charged at least S$370,000 (US$286,000) for products...
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Tech Firms Overhype Basic Gadgets as AI, Eroding Consumer Trust
In an era where technological buzzwords can make or break market perceptions, a growing number of companies are slapping the “AI” label on products that barely qualify as intelligent. From smart refrigerators that simply connect to the internet to...
Large US banks continue to report consumer resilience, but experts believe more problems could surface with corporate loans
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Barron, WI (54812) Today Rain showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Low around 45F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.. Tonight Rain showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Low around 45F. Winds light and...
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Consumer Reports finds unsafe lead levels in many protein supplements
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An investigation released Tuesday by Consumer Reports sounded the alarm about lead and heavy metals in many protein supplements. File Photo by Jose Luis Palma/Pixabay Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Many protein powders and shakes contain alarming levels of lead...
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Many protein powders and shakes have high lead levels, Consumer Reports finds
The popularity of protein – and the idea that people aren't eating enough of it – has taken off in recent years. Research shows that getting enough protein helps build muscle, reduce hunger and cravings, strengthen the immune system, increase...
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Nepra approves hike in electricity tariff for KE consumers, rest of country
Increase comes under August 2025 fuel charges adjustment (FCA). Hike applies to all Discos, K-Electric consumers, says notification. Lifeline, EV charging and pre-paid users exempted from increase. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority...
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Tancoo: Consumers shouldn’t bear the brunt of tax hikes
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KEVON FELMINE Senior Reporter kevon.felmine@guardian.co.tt Finance Minister Dave Tancoo is urging businesses to share responsibility for national development, warning that passing on the burden of higher taxes to consumers...
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India’s wholesale and consumer inflation drops sharply amid falling food and fuel prices
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Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Oct 14: India witnessed a significant easing in both wholesale and consumer inflation in September, offering a welcome relief to households and policymakers alike. The Wholesale Price Index...
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Electricity consumers commend Aba Power
Power …as Geometric Power marks another 45 days of uninterrupted supply ELECTRICITY consumers in the Southeast geopolitical zone have lauded Aba Power Electricity Ltd for supplying people and businesses in the Aba Ring-fenced Area of Abia State...
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Monthly tariff adjustment: Discos, KE consumers to bear Rs2/unit extra burden
ISLAMABAD: Consumers of Discos and K-Electric are to bear additional financial burden of about Rs 2 per unit for the August 2025 under the monthly tariff adjustment mechanism. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) held a public...
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NEPRA approves tariff adjustment, raising electricity rates by Rs 2 per unit for consumers
Consumers of Distribution Companies (Discos) and K-Electric (KE) will experience an additional financial burden starting October 2025, with an increase of about Rs 2 per unit in their electricity bills due to adjustments under the monthly tariff...
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Consumer Alert: Halloween prices are scaring shoppers
The News10NBC Team details breaking News, Traffic and Weather. ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Americans are planning to spend a record amount on Halloween this year, but just because we’re spending more does not mean we’re buying more. The prices of many...
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Consumer Reports: Some popular protein powders and shakes contain high levels of lead
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