SHOP NOW
Easier and more transparent for consumers: New rules for publishing prices of food, drinks and cosmetics
From September 1, traders must publish prices in a new way, which should protect consumers. Until now, the system has functioned as if it were from the last century
SHOP NOW
Sale of Idea Market: Will Davor Matsura reduce prices in stores?
The retail trade in Serbia experienced tectonic changes. Where did Davor Matsura come from in the market business? And will more players on the market mean - lower prices in stores?
Food
Why food purchase prices are falling, but store prices remain the same
Although the purchase prices of agricultural products are falling, their prices in stores are not falling, and new food price increases are even being announced. Who is getting rich at the expense of farmers and buyers
Agriculture
"One hundred percent from Serbia": Wrapping problems with a nice bow and selling fog
Instead of "selling fog" by announcing the introduction of the label "100 percent from Serbia", it would be better for Minister Dragan Glamočić to deal with solving real, huge, systemic problems in agriculture, according to "Vremena" interlocutors.
Regulation on shops
"Vreme" learns: The price of 600 products in stores is increasing
The state "unlocked" purchase prices in stores, so some suppliers immediately started sending new price lists to retailers. Already in the first week, some raised the prices of more than 600 items by seven percent on average. This automatically means higher prices in stores
A novelty on the Serbian market
New Russians are coming: The Fix Price retail chain will soon be in Serbia
After the stores of the Russian discount chains Svetofor and MERE, the Russian retail chain Fix Price is coming to Serbia. Russians in Serbia have built their own ecosystem that includes Russian schools, kindergartens, IT companies and performances by Russian artists that are visited exclusively by Russian citizens, and Russian markets have become the "hubs" of that community.
Food prices
Pepper haircut: What has become more expensive and what has become cheaper in a year
Statistical economic data refutes the claim of an easier and more profitable life for the citizens of Serbia. Last year, besides hairdressers, what went up in price the most, and what really went down in price?
Left hand - right pocket
"From ajvar to perfume": What is stolen in supermarkets
Chocolates, coffee, shampoos, even bottled water — everything is a target for thieves in Belgrade stores. Sellers say that everyone steals: teenagers, employees, but also pensioners who do not hesitate to take out even the most banal items. The system, however, rarely responds
Effects of state economic measures
"Vreme" learns: Mass closing of stores in Serbia due to Vučić's margins
Almost all major retail chains are planning to close stores across the country, which is a direct effect of Vučić's economic measures to limit margins. Several hundred people are expected to be laid off
Pricelist
Discounts started: "Look, 50 dinars, what should I not buy"
As of September 1, basic food items in some markets have become drastically cheaper - milk, bread, yogurt, oil and eggs can be bought for less than 600 dinars, while in other stores the reductions are barely noticeable.
Plazma
Plasma is on sale again: Renovated factory, soon delivery will start all over Serbia
After months of demand outstripping supply, consumers will soon be able to buy unlimited Plasma again
Poverty
In the stores of large retail chains, everything is stolen and everyone steals
There are no rules when it comes to what is stolen in the stores of large retail chains in Serbia, but there are no rules for who steals, because everyone steals, both old and young, in individual as well as group "actions".
Holiday
Opening hours during the Easter holidays
Most shops will be closed for Easter, while on Good Friday they will be open until 18 p.m
Consumers
A new one-week boycott of shops
The Consumer Protection Association "Effectiva" called on consumers in Serbia to boycott the DIS trade chain for a week.
Consumers
New boycott of retail chains: Five days without supermarkets
After the one-day, consumer association Effectiva called for a five-day boycott of large retail chains. The reason is high prices, and the previous boycott of shops resulted in a decrease in turnover by a third
Consumer rights
Who cares about the boycott?
After a relatively successful boycott of large retail chains on January 31, in some supermarkets, contrary to the intentions of the boycott, the prices of certain products were increased. That's why the Association for Consumer Protection of Effectiva called for a new five-day boycott, from February 10 to 14
Serbia
Boycott the store: But what if there is no alternative?
Consumers are urged not to shop in supermarkets because of the huge prices. While some think it can have an effect, others wonder where people should shop
Scandal in Croatia
Customers found worms in the bajaders, "Krash" denies the guilt
The consumer association "Hello, Inspector" warns of the problem, while "Krash" blames poor storage for product contamination
Comment
Statehood Day: Workers work while the government celebrates a state that does not exist
For the New Year, Christmas and Easter, in some places it can be seen that "the facility will not work". Only for National Day, never. And why? Well, because not only do we not have a state, but we no longer even believe that it is possible
Food industry
How food manufacturers cheat customers
Household budgets are shrinking, and the profits of retail chains are rising. As they look for reasonably priced goods to meet their basic needs, more and more shoppers feel that food companies are trying to rip them off. Among the numerous tricks, the latest phenomena of "shrinkflation" and "skimpflation" stood out.
Kosovo
North Mitrovica: No products from Serbia, higher prices
The shelves are mostly stocked with products from countries such as North Macedonia. Citizens also complain about price increases