Tag: Consumer affairs
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China’s stock market crisis: what does it mean for investors?
Concerns are growing that the Chinese economy is cooling fast, but the message from financial advisers seems to be ‘don’t panic!’
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New research claims the high street makes women over 50 feel ignored
A major report has revealed that only 20% of mature women feel that the British high street caters for them, while only a mere 10% worry about wrinkles
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Perfume remains a ‘secretive trade,’ but US cleaner giant moves to transparency
Clorox has made moves to disclose fragrance allergen ingredients in its products – does this mean others will begin to abolish their own ‘trade-secret status,’ or even remove the allergens altogether?
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Cartier and Montblanc owner in court action to stop online sale of counterfeits
Broadband providers fear impact of action by Richemont, which seeks to equate trademark and copyright infringement
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Overseas shoppers: who spends what in the UK
Simplification of visitor paperwork could boost UK revenues generated by Chinese shoppers by an estimated £1.2bn – but who spends the most?
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London’s hotels and restaurants empty ahead of Olympics
Five-star London hotels are discounting their room rates by nearly half and top restaurants are easy to book. Even house rentals are disappointing