Crackdown on online shopping violations for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Government targets 80 electronics and clothing companies to reduce price manipulation
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Nearly half of Black Friday online purchases returned, many go straight to landfill
Clothing and technology items top the list of most returned products
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First Sunday of open shops in Barcelona ahead of Christmas festivities
Black Friday offers lead way for new seasonal campaign
Catalan Consumer Agency to monitor a thousand prices to avoid fraudulent Black Friday offers
Uncertainty over how soaring inflation will affect the pre-Christmas sales season
Retailers set for bumper Christmas shopping season but say Black Friday losing appeal
Sector confident of meeting demand despite concerns over supply chain issues prompting early spending
Catalonia’s holiday lights switch on amidst music, food, and shopping
The yearly event also coincides with Barcelona’s shopping night, and includes a musical tour through the ages and several-day long gastronomy offerings
Shoppers turn out in force for Black Friday
Many take advantage of the discounts to stock up on Christmas gifts, while small retailers feel “forced” to take part