Carina Rodrigues
Responsible for writing the magazine and website content. Grande ConsumoMore than 20 years of experience in retail and consumer goods. Mother of José. Die-hard Benfica fan. And a dreamer by nature.
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Consumption
Portuguese families are the biggest food wasters in the European Union
In 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, each Portuguese person wasted an average of 184 kilograms of food, above the European Union average of 127 kilograms, according to a report by Eurostat and the National Institute of Statistics (INE). In the ranking of countries with the highest food waste, Portugal appears in fourth position, being […]
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Non-Food
L'Oréal launches its first multi-channel campaign in Portugal about the company's purpose
L'Oréal's global corporate campaign, based on its corporate purpose "Creating the beauty that moves the world forward," has already begun, marking its first time reaching Portugal in a multi-channel format. Last year, it was a purely digital campaign, but this year it also includes print media, billboards, and television. The campaign features the […]
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Retail
Minipreço promotes healthy eating workshops in a pilot project for CAIS users
Over the next three weeks, Minipreço, together with chef Igor Martinho, will be hosting workshops focused on developing recipes, recommendations, and tips for preparing healthier, higher-quality, practical, and affordable meals for CAIS users. The chef will be at the CAIS facilities to develop some recipes, provide guidance and advice on cooking, and […]
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Consumption
The global luxury market is expected to grow by 21% in 2022
The global luxury goods market took another leap in 2022, despite the great uncertainty surrounding economic conditions and consumer behavior. According to the latest report from Bain & Company and Altagamma, this industry is expected to grow by 21% compared to 2021. This trend is expected to continue developing next year […]
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Consumption
What worries the world? Inflation, above all
For the sixth consecutive time, inflation tops the list of concerns for the world's population. The Ipsos "What Worries the World" survey found that the rising cost of living worries four out of ten respondents in 29 countries. In fact, 40% believe that inflation is one of the main problems facing them.
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Retail
Nearly 75% of retailers plan to accept cryptocurrency payments in the next 2 years
Nearly 75% of retailers plan to accept cryptocurrency payments in the next two years, according to the study “Merchants getting ready for crypto” conducted by Deloitte. Although cryptocurrency payments are relatively new, 83% of retailers expect consumer interest in digital currencies to increase over the next year. However, although […]
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Food import costs rise to record levels, threatening the poorest
Global food import costs are poised to hit a record high of nearly two trillion dollars in 2022, putting pressure on the poorest countries, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported. Food prices rose to record levels in March, […]
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Beverages
Climate change and the Russia-Ukraine war are impacting the global wine industry
Climate change and the war between Russia and Ukraine are putting pressure on sales and production in the global wine industry, which is still recovering from the pandemic, according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). Pau Roca, director general of the OIV, an organization comprising 49 wine-producing countries, said […]
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Retail
For every 1 euro spent by Lidl, 1,73 euros were generated in the Portuguese economy
The new edition of the “Socioeconomic Impact Study”, conducted by the consulting firm KPMG and presented this Thursday, November 10th, at À Margem in Lisbon, reveals a growing contribution from Lidl to wealth and job creation in the country. In 2021 alone, this contribution represented 1,2% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a significant percentage […]
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