New Mediterranean restaurant Zaatar opens in Towson

By Zachary Bandler, Staff Writer A new Mediterranean restaurant opened this July in Uptown. Named Zaatar, it’s the second restaurant the co-owners have run together. The current hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. However, these hours might change in the...

New Zealand: Why don't consumers complain?

Fewer than one third of financial services customers are confident that they know how to make a complaint about their financial service provider according to a new report by New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority - Te Mana Tatai Hokohoko (FMA)....

GST Reforms Lower Sugar Prices From 12% To 5%, Benefiting Consumers & Improving Margins For Producers

New Delhi: Maharashtra's agriculture, industry, and services sectors are set to benefit from recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms that have reduced rates to enhance consumption and competitiveness, government informed on Sunday. GST reforms...

Highland Group and Lulu Retail Launch Exclusive Aqua Fair Brand at World Food Expo India 2025

New Delhi [India], October 5: In a landmark moment for India’s seafood industry, Highland Group, in partnership with global retail giant Lulu Group, has unveiled its exclusive seafood brand Aqua Fair and dispatched the first consignment of premium...

Gold Prices Touch New Record High, Crossing $3,900 Per Ounce Mark, Safe-Haven Assets In Demand Amid US Government Shutdown Uncertainty

New Delhi: Gold prices touched a new record high on Monday, crossing the $3,900 per ounce mark, as investors rushed to the safe-haven asset amid fears of a prolonged US government shutdown and expectations of more rate cuts by the Federal Reserve....

Siemens breaks ground on new battery plant

New factory in Germany will open in 2027 and will produce complete battery systems for locomotives and multiple units. SIEMENS Mobility has begun construction of a €35m production facility for rail traction battery systems in Luhe-Wildenau in...

Interview – Lifting the consumer experience in Lima

In this interview Lima Airport Partners Chief Commercial Officer Norbert Onkelbach (pictured) reflects with pride on the opening of a new terminal at Jorge Chávez International Airport and on a commercial and consumer offer that shows much promise...

The many Indias of e-retail: How festive demand and disruptive models are shaping a diverse landscape

By Vijay Iyer, Vice President and General Manager, Flipkart Ads India’s e-retail story continues to evolve across multiple realities. As the festive season begins, platforms are seeing strong momentum across categories. The country’s shopper base...

New owners ‘excited’ to reopen Cambs pub after year-long closure

The new owners of a Cambridgeshire pub hope to make it a "community pub” as they prepare to reopen it. The White Horse pub in Eaton Socon will reopen on Friday, October 10, under the new ownership of couple Simon and Kerry Smith. The White Horse...

Opensignal launches suite of broadband capabilities to help ISPs optimize customer experience and gain competitive advantage

Broadband Spotlight and Broadband Focus products enable ISPs to benchmark their users’ actual experience, not just the maximum potential of their networks LONDON, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Opensignal, the leading global provider of independent...

Arkansas’ Energy Future: New Power Plants Planned as Demand Surges

Kristin Dalrymple of Entergy Arkansas thanks state leaders for supporting the Generating Arkansas Jobs Act of 2025. (Jason Burt) With demand for electricity soaring, Arkansas utilities are looking everywhere for new generation possibilities,...

Aqua Tower Water System Reviews 2025 (Consumer Reports & Complaints) Is This Guide Worth Buying?

This content is not written by The New Pelican The Aqua Tower water generator system is an eco-friendly water-producing device that claims to help families and communities get an unlimited supply of water out of thin air. This is a portable water...

Construction, consumer segments to benefit from Budget 2026

PETALING JAYA: Domestic-centric sectors such as consumer, construction, healthcare, real estate investment trusts or REITs and renewable energy (RE) are likely to benefit from Budget 2026. Maybank Investment Bank in a report to clients said it...

Can This New International Standard Transform Plant-Based Food Labelling?

5 Mins Read The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a new standard for plant-based food labelling, which experts say could bolster consumer confidence. While Europe once again debates whether plant-based burgers can...

Baumer HHS announces new CorrBox Solution

Baumer hhs has expanded and updated its product range for adhesive application and quality control on flexo folder-gluers (FFG): The three CorrBox Solution Go, Evo and Pro models target the needs of different market segments in the corrugated...

Total petroleum consumption for half year hits 3.6bn litres, despite rising fuel prices

Total consumption of petroleum products for the first half of 2025 has surged to 3.6 billion litres, marking a 17.65% increase compared to 3.07 billion litres recorded in the same period in 2024. This is according to the 2025 Petroleum Analysis...

Foster Poultry Farms recalls almost 4 million pounds of corndogs after consumer complaints of injuries

Foster Poultry Farms LLC of Livingston, CA, is recalling more than 3.8 million pounds of chicken corn dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically pieces of wood embedded in the batter, the U.S. Department of...

Cost of living | Consumers struggling to stay afloat

JOHANNESBURG - The stagnant economy and rising cost of living are forcing South Africans to further tighten their belts. A new customer experience survey by InfoQuest and Decapod shows that only 15 percent of consumers are satisfied with their...

UBA Unveils Customer Service Week With Innovative Initiatives

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has launched its annual Customer Service Week for 2025, adopting the global theme “Mission: Possible.” The initiative highlights UBA’s steadfast dedication to turning challenges into opportunities for its...

iStore Opens New Apple Premium Reseller Store In Abuja

Nigeria Apple Premium Reseller, iStore, has opened its new store at Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja. The inauguration held over the weekend was described as a milestone in bridging the gap between Nigeria’s tech-savvy population and authentic Apple...