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Sense and sensibility in the big sales season
It’s November 2022 and the sales season is upon us. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have already started – indeed, November is a month-long sales
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What are counterfeits and how to avoid them
Based on the original article published by the European Consumer Centres Network here. They can be cheap and stylish, and they may look authentic.
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The Counterfeits Trade in Europe
Risks associated with counterfeit products Within the European Union, Regulation No. 3295/94 sets out the measures prohibiting the release for free circulation, export, re-export or
Ireland 2020 Market Monitoring Survey
The Consumer Market Monitoring Survey (MMS) assesses the performance of a range of product and service markets across the European Union, Iceland, Norway and the
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New Protections for European Union Consumers
On the 28th of May 2022, new rules on consumer rights apply in the European Union as Directive (EU) 2019/2161, the Better enforcement and modernisation Directive
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EU Steps In to Regulate Online Shopping Protections for European Consumers
Where do Irish consumers shop online? In 2021, the purchase power of Irish consumers was the second-highest in the EU (Eurostat), when an overwhelming
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#YourEUright: Basic Consumer Rights in the European Union
As an EU consumer, you have rights to protect you online, offline and across EU borders. 14 Days Return When you shop online, for
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Black Friday 2021: A Black Day for the Environment?
Black Friday, which this year takes place on Friday 26 November, marks the start of the Christmas shopping season across Europe. For both traditional and
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The 3 Rs of Shopping: Research, Rights, Redress
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are always big dates in the shopping calendar every year, and we expect increased volumes of online transactions this year
