https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Italy has some impressive flea markets and antique shops selling vintage treasures for your home and your closet. These are some of the best we've found, from a covered market in Florence to street stalls in Palermo. https://www.thelocal.it/20260416/listed-best-flea-markets-and-antiques-in-italy Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:12:44 +0200 listed-best-flea-markets-and-antiques-in-italy Whether you’re looking to freshen up your wardrobe or decorate your home, there are several options for buying used goods in Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20260409/how-to-buy-second-hand-and-save-money-in-italy-in-2026 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:20:52 +0200 how-to-buy-second-hand-and-save-money-in-italy-in-2026 Shops in Italy are gearing up for their big winter sales. Here's when they start in each region. https://www.thelocal.it/20251231/when-do-italys-january-sales-start-in-2026 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:56:22 +0100 when-do-italys-january-sales-start-in-2026 As retailers around Italy gear up for their big summer sales, here are the start and end dates of this year's 'saldi' in each Italian region. https://www.thelocal.it/20250612/saldi-when-do-italys-summer-sales-start-and-end-in-2025 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:52:18 +0200 saldi-when-do-italys-summer-sales-start-and-end-in-2025 From a multitude of new brands and products to peculiar store layouts, shopping for groceries in Italy can be a daunting experience at first. But following a few simple rules will help you turn 'la spesa' into the highlight of your week. https://www.thelocal.it/20241105/5-simple-ways-to-shop-for-groceries-like-a-local-in-italy Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:38:27 +0100 5-simple-ways-to-shop-for-groceries-like-a-local-in-italy Shops in Italy are gearing up for their big winter sales. Here's when they begin in each region. https://www.thelocal.it/20231227/when-do-the-january-2024-sales-start-in-italy Wed, 27 Dec 2023 11:02:39 +0100 when-do-the-january-2024-sales-start-in-italy Late summer is the best time of year in Italy to snap up a bargain. Here are this year’s 'saldi' dates for each region. https://www.thelocal.it/20240621/when-do-italys-sales-start-in-summer-2024 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:37:57 +0200 when-do-italys-sales-start-in-summer-2024 Italy's retailers are gearing up for their big summer sales in the coming weeks, with start dates varying by region. https://www.thelocal.it/20230616/when-do-italys-sales-start-in-summer-2023 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:00:02 +0200 when-do-italys-sales-start-in-summer-2023 As we enter a new year, shops in Italy are gearing up for their big winter sales. Here's when they begin in each region. https://www.thelocal.it/20221222/when-do-the-january-2023-sales-start-in-italy Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:03:02 +0100 when-do-the-january-2023-sales-start-in-italy Italy's new government has scrapped plans to allow merchants to refuse card payments on amounts under 60 euros, following pressure from the European Union. https://www.thelocal.it/20221219/italy-abandons-plan-to-let-shops-refuse-card-payments-in-budget-u-turn Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:21:08 +0100 italy-abandons-plan-to-let-shops-refuse-card-payments-in-budget-u-turn Italy's shops are only allowed to hold two big sales a year - and the next one is coming up. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.it/20191218/sales-in-italy-whens-the-best-time-to-go-shopping Wed, 18 Dec 2019 19:03:38 +0100 sales-in-italy-whens-the-best-time-to-go-shopping Cold winter days? Hit the sales in Milan. Our essential guide will help you find the best of the bargains in Italy's fashion capital. https://www.thelocal.it/20220126/how-to-make-the-most-of-winter-sales-shopping-in-milan Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:11:56 +0100 how-to-make-the-most-of-winter-sales-shopping-in-milan Millions of shoppers have used the Italian 'cashback' scheme to claim back part of the cost of card purchases this year, but the government has now decided to end the scheme early amid concerns about effectiveness and abuse. https://www.thelocal.it/20210629/italy-to-scrap-cashback-scheme-on-card-payments-from-june-30th Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:16:10 +0200 italy-to-scrap-cashback-scheme-on-card-payments-from-june-30th Italy's summer sales will be delayed again in some parts of the country as the economy continues to feel the effects of the coronavirus shutdown. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.it/20210618/italian-regions-delay-summer-sales-period-in-order-to-help-shop-owners Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:00:38 +0200 italian-regions-delay-summer-sales-period-in-order-to-help-shop-owners New statistics have revealed Italian consumers' changing spending habits during the pandemic. Here's what people are now spending less on, and buying for the first time. https://www.thelocal.it/20210518/electric-scooters-and-eating-out-what-people-in-italy-are-spending-and-saving-on-this-year Tue, 18 May 2021 18:18:55 +0200 electric-scooters-and-eating-out-what-people-in-italy-are-spending-and-saving-on-this-year Less packaging, more human interaction; it’s not just the quality of the produce on sale that makes visiting Italy’s markets an unforgettable experience. American writer Mark Hinshaw tells us how the way he shops has drastically changed since moving to Italy’s Marche region. https://www.thelocal.it/20210430/life-in-italy-how-our-shopping-habits-have-changed-since-we-moved-from-the-us Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:19:20 +0200 life-in-italy-how-our-shopping-habits-have-changed-since-we-moved-from-the-us The Italian government is offering to pay back part of your spending if you shop by card, as part of its ongoing efforts to move Italy away from cash. Here's how to claim. https://www.thelocal.it/20210111/how-to-earn-cashback-from-the-government-for-shopping-in-italy Mon, 11 Jan 2021 18:42:05 +0100 how-to-earn-cashback-from-the-government-for-shopping-in-italy Italy's winter sales will be a little different this year. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.it/20210105/heres-when-the-january-sales-start-in-each-italian-region Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:23:38 +0100 heres-when-the-january-sales-start-in-each-italian-region Health officials have urged caution after pictures showed city centres across Italy packed with Christmas shoppers over the weekend. https://www.thelocal.it/20201214/unacceptable-crowds-alarm-as-christmas-shoppers-pack-italian-cities Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:19:49 +0100 unacceptable-crowds-alarm-as-christmas-shoppers-pack-italian-cities A government reward scheme offers consumers the chance to enter a million-euro prize draw each time they make a purchase in Italy. Here's how the 'receipt lottery' works. https://www.thelocal.it/20201209/how-you-could-win-up-to-5-million-in-italy-receipt-lottery Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:23:17 +0100 how-you-could-win-up-to-5-million-in-italy-receipt-lottery