Bogotá, with nearly 900,000 daily bicycle trips, aims to achieve gender parity in cycling by 2039. Currently, women account for only 28% of trips. The city is addressing safety concerns and social barriers through infrastructure improvements, bike schools, and initiatives like Mamacitas en Bici, which encourages mothers to cycle.
The Indian government plans to permit a merchant discount rate of 0.25% to 0.4% on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 made to businesses, while P2P transfers remain exempt. No implementation timeline has been set yet.
A new Guardian poll reveals 95% of Americans believe the US is facing an affordability crisis, with many struggling to afford groceries and gas. Economic sentiment has worsened across party lines, impacting upcoming midterm elections.
The US food donation system struggles with inefficiencies as only 13% of potentially donatable food from retailers reaches food banks. Communication gaps between retailers and food banks, coupled with capacity constraints and unreliable staffing, hinder efforts to get more food to low-income Americans facing rising grocery prices and reduced SNAP benefits.
UK ministers may soon legalize autonomous delivery robots on pavements, despite concerns from safety groups like Living Streets, who warn of increased congestion and hazards for vulnerable pedestrians.
A tentative deal to end the Iran war offers hope for lower prices on gas, groceries, and airfare. However, economists and analysts warn that significant relief will take time due to supply chain disruptions and delayed effects on fuel and commodity costs.
Hungryroot offers various discounts and promotions for new and returning customers. Current deals include 30% off the first box, referral bonuses, and incentives for canceling or pausing subscriptions.
A tentative deal to end the Iran war offers hope for lower prices on gasoline, groceries, and airline tickets. However, experts caution that it could take weeks or months for consumers to see relief due to supply chain disruptions and advance purchasing by businesses.
Amazon is expanding its ultra-fast delivery service in the UK, adding fresh fruit and vegetables to same-day deliveries in London, Manchester, and Birmingham. This move follows the closure of its standalone grocery stores and aims to make grocery shopping faster and easier for Prime members.
Amazon's annual Prime Day sales event will take place from June 23-26, moving from its usual July slot for the first time since 2021. The shift is influenced by the FIFA World Cup and the US's 250th anniversary.
Amazon announced its annual Prime Day deals event will occur June 23-26, earlier than its typical July timing. The focus will be on groceries and household essentials, reflecting a shift in consumer priorities amid a difficult economy.
Extreme heat in South and Southeast Asia is causing "recovery deficit" among informal workers, leaving them exhausted before work. A report highlights hotter nights and urban heat island effects impacting millions, leading to lost wages, health issues, and economic stress.
New analysis shows hunger is increasingly weaponized in war, with over 20,000 documented incidents of "food-related violence" since 2018. Attacks target markets, food distribution, farmland, and civilians seeking aid, with Gaza, Yemen, and Sudan showing the highest numbers.
German villages are reviving "Tante Emma" shops with hybrid, autonomous 24/7 access models. This innovation combats staffing shortages and rising costs, aiming to preserve community hubs and counter rural disaffection that fuels political extremism.
Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, is the largest US military base outside the US, housing 41,000 personnel. The base highlights the US-South Korea alliance, now tested by transactional relations under President Trump, raising concerns in Seoul about troop reductions and broader US regional strategies.
Sam's Club offers various discounts and rewards, including up to 60% off memberships for healthcare workers, military, first responders, and students. Members can earn "Sam's Cash" on purchases, redeemable for savings or cash.
Jeff Bezos suggests lower-income Americans should not pay taxes, citing the example of a nurse in Queens who pays 16% of her salary in taxes.
The UK government is reportedly urging supermarkets to voluntarily limit price rises on key groceries in exchange for eased regulations. Retail industry sources suggest the plan, which the British Retail Consortium calls "1970s style price controls" and warns would force retailers to sell at a loss, aims to help families with costs.
Oobit launches crypto payments platform in Colombia, its 9th Latin American market, leveraging Tether-backed operations and a non-custodial platform for direct crypto spending via Visa-linked systems.
US grocery prices increased 2.9% in April YoY, driven by high fuel costs due to the Iran war, trade policies, and extreme weather, with food prices expected to rise further.
The Iran war has pushed up gasoline, groceries and other prices for consumers.
OKX Card data shows most crypto spending in Europe is on groceries and dining, signaling growing everyday use over luxury purchases.
Taking on its US rival in Britain is expected to lead to ‘collateral damage’ for UK retailers“We’re here to shake up the UK e-commerce market,” says Matthew Nobbs, the UK boss of Joybuy which is spearheading a European charge by China’s version of Amazon.“I see our competitors as everyone,” he adds, reflecting the scale of ambition of the online retailer that sells home appliances, groceries, makeup and more. Continue reading...
Shoppers concerned about effect of Middle East conflict, as UK retailers say government running out of time to cut costsFour in five people are worried that the Iran war will make food more expensive, according to a new poll, as businesses warned the “window is closing” for ministers to cut energy costs for UK retailers.Research by Opinium found that 80% of people are worried about the rising price of groceries, which would come from retailers passing on cost increases to consumers, while 73% expect the conflict to push up prices of other products. Continue reading...
