Consumer News

Retailers prepare to grin and bear the festive season
It may be a hot, sunny day in July, but Susie Gibson of Asda is in full Yuletide mode as she stands next to a twinkling Christmas tree decked out in à selection of...
Financial Times  –  Jul 19, 2008 02:00 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

L'Oreal loses its lustre
Price-conscious consumers in Europe appear to think L'Oreal products are not worth it, judging by disappointing sales in the region which contributed to a sharp fall...
Financial Times  –  Jul 19, 2008 02:00 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

'Run Your Car On Water' Scheme Could Leave Consumers All Wet
Scientists debunk 'scammish' gas-from-water claims.
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Jul 18, 2008 9:20 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Gas Prices Fall Back a Penny
Conservationists blame speculators for high prices.
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Jul 18, 2008 9:20 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Credit Card Fee Bill Passes House Committee
Bipartisan majority votes to regulate interchange fees.
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Jul 18, 2008 9:20 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

More Children Becoming Stroke Victims
Symptoms are different but risks are similar.
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Jul 18, 2008 9:20 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Tomatoes Get the All-Clear From FDA
Peppers now the prime suspects; more than 1,200 sickened.
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Jul 18, 2008 9:20 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

L'Oreal
Management hopes emerging markets, which now contribute 80 per cent of sales growth, will provide a better second half
Financial Times  –  Jul 18, 2008 7:59 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Arnault seeks to raise Carrefour stake
Billionaire aims to take advantage of French retailer's weak share price by increasing his holding through joint investment vehicle Blue Capital
Financial Times  –  Jul 18, 2008 7:43 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

John Lewis forced into bigger discounts
Retailer reverses four weeks of declines with deeper than usual price cuts during the summer clearance sale
Financial Times  –  Jul 18, 2008 6:59 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?