Planned meeting to plot support measures for shoppers
Trade unions and civil organisations on Wednesday expressed their alarm and strong dissatisfaction with the seemingly ineffective measures taken thus far to address inflation and...
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VAT reduction policy ‘very successful’ says state
The government’s policy of reducing the VAT rate, in some cases to zero, on various everyday products, has been “very successful”, according to the Consumer...
Smart shopping can result in savings says Consumer Protection Service
Significant cost savings can be made by households by making the right shopping decisions, the Consumer Protection Service said on Wednesday. “In these challenging times,...
Our View: There can be no going back on Sunday shopping
Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou has announced that he would initiate a dialogue with stakeholders about shop opening hours. This transpired after a meeting he had...
Three out of ten households report a decrease in their income
Three out of ten households reported a decrease in income, according to the data of the major market survey, which has been conducted for the...
High festive spending on food, but not gifts
Sales across supermarkets have matched pre-pandemic levels this Christmas, largely driven by special offers which lure in customers, but retailers in other areas said consumer...
Cypriots shopping more frequently but buying fewer items
Cypriots are making more frequent trips to the supermarket and buying less as means of controlling their spending, rather than filling up a trolley every...
Black Friday sales hit by supply issues and Covid measures (Updated)
Small shopkeepers’ union Povek said that discounts on offer for Black Friday in Cyprus are much lower than other countries, as reduced traffic was recorded...
Neo Plaza retail park opening on Tuesday
Neo Plaza retail park is opening its doors with 45 stores this Tuesday in Kokkinotrimithia. With the moto “All day destination for Fun, Food and...
Final touches as Neo Plaza readies September opening
Work is almost completed on Neo Plaza, the island’s first discount village which will open its doors in September with 45 stores in Kokkinotrimithia. The...
