A Co Op store in the UK
A Co Op store in the UK.
Spain supermarkets reject call to freeze price of basic essentials
With annual inflation clocking 10.3% in August, Spaniards have become increasingly concerned about the cost of living.
The week in review: More strikes, empty shelves and new traffic laws
The stories that made the Bulletin headlines this week in Mallorca.
Supermarket worker
Supermarket supplies might be hit by absenteeism.
Frank Confidential
How's The Weather with you? Plus - The bog-roll Blues
Is panic buying back once again? I do hope not, but the evidence of my ‘big’ shop over the weekend might suggest that some shoppers are reverting to type.
A Tourist's Tale (Part 3)
Did you know that 2% of all electrical power generated in the United Kingdom goes on keeping supermarket fridges and fridge freezers very cold indeed?
Retail
Retailers association wants alcohol excluded from all-inclusive packages
Bars and clubs are also responsible for the "massive" consumption of alcohol in tourist areas.
Bylaws
Calvia booze display ban now in force
Displays of alcohol outside shops in Calvia are now prohibited.
Holiday rentals
Supermarket business growing 20% because of holiday rentals
The economic benefit of holiday rentals will be greater than ever this summer.
Retail
Eroski sells two of its Majorcan hypermarkets
This divestment by Eroski is part of a strategic plan to strengthen business priorities and develop a new network of urban supermarkets.
- Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
- Ryanair to base 16 aircraft at Palma airport this summer, an investment of $1.6 billion and supporting 7,000 jobs
- Mallorca set to welcome back young British seasonal workers
- Residents furious in Palma NO-GO area
- Weekend weather: No masking the fact that carnival could be a wash-out
Comment
Shoplifting has become the fastest growing crime in the UK
“The Co-op has recorded the highest level of shoplifting in its history, and has accused the police of failing to take action against violent gangs of thieves...”
Frank Leavers14/08/2023 08:30