The Gold Prize has never been so high. But experts are warning of caution for those who are thinking of selling off jewelry that lies at home in the drawer. It requires a lot of you as a private individual, says Lena Carlsson at Jewelry and Watches.
BusinessThe preschool in Umeå where a four-year-old boy died after an accident last year had several deficiencies, reports Aftonbladet.
SwedenBianca Ingrosso's "House of Glow" has opened its doors in Stockholm. The launch of the flagship store for Caia – Ingrosso's cosmetics empire – attracted crowds of followers and beauty enthusiasts.
BusinessWell-known influencers like Bianca Ingrosso, Therese Lindgren, and Matilda Djerf will be investigated by the Consumer Agency. Breaches of the Marketing Act may ultimately lead to them being forced to pay a fine.
BusinessYoung adults living with their parents rarely pay for themselves. This is one of the results in a fresh survey on economic behavior among young people. Alarming, says Magnus Hjelmér, everyday economist at Ica-banken. You may miss the prerequisites for getting a good start in adult life if you don't learn economics, he says.
BusinessThe Consumer Agency should be responsible for the supervision of amusement parks instead of the Police as is the case today, suggests an investigation. Furthermore, a new law for the inspection of amusement parks is proposed.
SwedenShould our royals be allowed to do what they want? The question has become a hot potato since Princess Madeleine announced that she is launching a skincare series. I think it's problematic, says royal expert Johan T Lindwall.
BusinessPrincess Madeleine is reported for a post on Instagram where she tells about her skin product, since it does not appear that it is an advertisement. She is breaking the law directly, says a social media expert.
BusinessSeveral types of reflective vests are being recalled as users are not visible enough in traffic, with a risk of personal injuries as a consequence, writes the Consumer Agency. Buyers are urged to return them.
SwedenThe Gaming Inspectorate criticizes the Social Democrats for having breached the requirement that gaming operations shall be conducted in "a sound and secure manner with strong consumer protection".
SwedenThe snuff brand associated with the artist Fröken Snusk is once again in trouble for having marketed its products to young people. The Consumer Agency is now demanding measures.
EntertainmentCompanies offering help with canceling subscriptions are becoming increasingly common – but several customers feel deceived and testify to fraud. One of these companies has been reported to the Consumer Agency 92 times just this year.
BusinessThe Social Democratic Party's lottery operations are again being criticized by the Consumer Agency, which believes they are breaking the law, writes Dagens Nyheter.
SwedenThe price cheating among e-commerce companies continues, shows a new review from the Consumer Agency. 4 out of 10 companies break the rules.
BusinessUsed cars top the consumers' list of what led to the most complaints last year, according to statistics from Sweden's Consumers.
CarsThe Consumer Agency directs criticism in a new letter towards S, SSU and S-women regarding the party's lottery. "The license holder has failed in its control and responsibility", writes the authority.
SwedenExpensive bills for cancelled subscriptions and fake invoices. Råd & Rön has listed the companies that have received the most complaints to the Consumer Agency so far this year.
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