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Food shopping: how to tell whether a promotion really saves you moneyPrice per kilo, multipacks, own-label brands and short-dated products: three examples with figures to distinguish an advertised discount from a real saving.
European durability label: what an appliance is really guaranteed to doSince September 2026, a European label has highlighted certain commercial guarantees of more than two years. How does it differ from the legal guarantee and France’s durability index?
Low prices: what Action’s model changes in the shopping basketStandardised costs, frequent new arrivals and comparison of pack sizes: understanding the appeal of discount shopping without confusing low prices with savings on total spending.
After clicking “Buy”: what really happens before deliveryBank authorisation, stock reservation, packing, transport, returns: an online purchase sets off a chain of operations that often goes unseen. Here are the steps and the rights consumers need to know about.
Connected fridge and washing machine: five checks before paying moreScreens, apps and artificial intelligence are making their way into household appliances. Their usefulness also depends on updates, security and the functions available without an internet connection.
Germany’s deposit scheme: two systemsMehrweg and Einweg do not lead to the same treatment. In Germany, the logo, material and shop all matter when it comes to understanding what happens to returned bottles.
Repairing a garment in France: start with the estimateThe Refashion bonus reduces some bills at approved repairers. For cross-border readers, the right approach is to check what repair is needed, where it will be done and how much you will still have to pay.
Second-hand: before checking the size, check who’s sellingThe same platform can bring together businesses and private individuals. When buying a second-hand garment, identifying the seller helps you understand what protections apply and prepare the right questions.
Cosmetics: the label tells more than just the formulaIngredients, period after opening, precautions and batch number answer different questions. A simple way to read a package without getting lost in the INCI list.
“Free from”: a claim worth a second lookA reassuring word on a jar is not enough to compare two skincare products. European criteria invite us to distinguish useful information from a claim that suggests more than it proves.