Latest news and stories about shopping in Portugal for expats and residents.
This week's Shortlist crosses cars, art, jewellery, and music with suggestions for gastronomy, hospitality, and perfumery. The return of the Dino Berlinetta Speciale to Italy after 61 years opens a path that ends at the V&A, among Freddie Mercury's costumes. 1. The Macallan opens its first 'spiritual home' in Portugal.
The retailers Leroy Merlin, hôma, and Roady are increasing their commercial footprint within the Portuguese market.
Anyone thinking about welcoming a new four-legged friend into the family could find one this Halloween at AlgarveShopping, which is hosting another animal adoption campaign with Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA) The post Adopt a new pet this Halloween at AlgarveShopping appeared first on Portugal Resident.
For years, Black Friday was synonymous with queues, crowded shopping centres, and aggressive discounts. Today, the real battle happens on the screen. The consumer receives an offer on Instagram, sees an ad on Google, gets an SMS with a promotional code, consults a chatbot, or uses an AI tool to find the best price...
From Cenoura to Parfois, from the Galliano scandal in Lisbon to the top models in Porto, we follow the national boom without forgetting the La Redoute catalogues.
The Italian retailer OVS is expanding its footprint in Portugal, selecting Aveiro as a new location and preparing to open further stores in the city of Guarda.
The fashion retailer Jack & Jones is expanding its footprint in Portugal by opening a new store in Lisbon.
The watchmaker SEIKO has launched its first brick-and-mortar retail store in the Portuguese market.
Primark will open its 16th store in Portugal on November 19, with the budget fashion retailer preparing to welcome customers to its first shop in Vila Nova de Gaia. The The post Primark sets opening date for 16th store in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Purchase intentions among Portuguese consumers for Black Friday are rising, with 88% of respondents admitting they plan to shop during the event. According to a Netsonda study for Worten, which +M accessed, the average projected spend reached 369 euros, exceeding the previous figure by 42 euros.
Lidl Portugal has raised €270,000 to support animal welfare organisations across the country through the sale of its special charity shopping bag, known as ‘Pa-tudo’. The supermarket chain will distribute The post Lidl raises €270,000 to support animal rescue charities in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident.
There is a new word for an old practice: dupe. It comes from 'duplicate' and presents a product as a cheaper alternative to another well-known and desirable one. On social media, the discovery is met with ecstasy: 'it looks like the original, but costs only a fraction of the price'. It can help with choosing, but it can also be a very economical way...
Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona has begun recruiting staff for its third Algarve supermarket, which is due to open in Olhão in 2027. The announcement comes just days after the company The post After Portimão and Faro, Mercadona recruits for third Algarve supermarket appeared first on Portugal Resident.
By stacking two baskets, the new Philips airfryer takes up less counter space and allows you to cook the main dish and side dish without mixing flavours.
From high street to shopping centres, including outlet formats, various domestic and foreign brands have opened their doors while the country was on holiday, and now for the rentrée. A guide to the new arrivals.
A guide to finding the best deals and lowest prices on LEGO products within the Portuguese market.
The jewellery brand Tous strengthens its presence in the Portuguese market by opening a new store in a prime location in Lisbon.
Reservations for the new iPhone Duo are now available in Portugal, with starting prices set at 2,399 euros.
The Spanish retail chain Mercadona is expanding its presence in the Portuguese market with a new store opening in a previously unserved area.
Home News Mercadona opens first Algarve store Mercadona opens first Algarve store We were at the opening of Portimão’s new Mercadona today, the first store in the Algarve.
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The fashion brand El Ganso expands its retail footprint in Portugal by opening a new location in the capital city.
Brazil's viral lip balm has arrived in Portugal rebranded as 'Flavy', marking pharmaceutical company Cimed's first step toward international expansion. During a launch event in Lisbon, vice-president Karla Felmanas highlighted that the product remains identical to the original formula. The product is being sold exclusively at Wells stores for the first six months, with initial online sales exceeding two thousand units in the first 24 hours. Pedro Paiva, founder of WBrands, noted that while the formula did not require changes for the European market, logistics posed a significant challenge. The company plans to bring in new shipments as needed and hopes to align future product launches in Portugal with those in Brazil.
A new supermarket has launched in Portugal with a low-cost value proposition, claiming customers can fill their shopping carts for under 50 euros.
Home Business Shops getting all high-tech Shops getting all high-tech I have noticed that shops are becoming all technical.
The Brasília shopping centre is celebrating its 50th anniversary with three days of festivities. Located at the Boavista Roundabout in Porto, it is seeking to attract new customers and businesses after years of decline. Fifty years ago, there were even excursion groups of shoppers.
It is one of the oldest in the Iberian Peninsula. When it opened in 1976, it revolutionised shopping habits in the city and the region.
The shopping centre is 'sunnier' and has attracted new retail stores and services. The cinema hall will be transformed into a congress centre. The half-century celebrations conclude on Saturday with a concert.
