https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Norway in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Food in Norway is among the most expensive in Europe, and supermarkets deploy several methods that make good deals hard to come by. Here’s what they do and what you can do about it. https://www.thelocal.no/20241003/three-things-in-norway-that-make-it-hard-to-save-money-on-food Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:18:00 +0200 three-things-in-norway-that-make-it-hard-to-save-money-on-food While general inflation in Norway has generally started to slow, food prices continue to surge. A new report from the Norwegian Competition Authority has pointed to three potential factors. https://www.thelocal.no/20250411/explained-three-reasons-why-food-prices-in-norway-are-so-high Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:55:53 +0200 explained-three-reasons-why-food-prices-in-norway-are-so-high Norway uses tariffs and other measures to protect Norwegian agriculture. However, the country’s competition watchdog says the charges on foreign goods contribute to weaker competition and higher prices. https://www.thelocal.no/20250328/what-are-norways-food-tariffs-and-how-do-they-affect-grocery-prices Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:24:11 +0100 what-are-norways-food-tariffs-and-how-do-they-affect-grocery-prices Often lauded for being cheaper and having a more varied selection than the big supermarkets, Norway’s international stores have become a national institution in their own right. https://www.thelocal.no/20250219/what-you-need-to-know-about-norways-international-stores Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:51:13 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-about-norways-international-stores Buying more produce from international stores rather than a large supermarket is one of the most commonly shared money-saving tips in Norway, and there are a number of reasons why they typically have lower prices. https://www.thelocal.no/20250203/why-norways-international-stores-are-often-cheaper-than-big-supermarkets Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:25:06 +0100 why-norways-international-stores-are-often-cheaper-than-big-supermarkets While the selection of supermarkets in Norway is far from diverse, much more variety can be found among the customers perusing the aisles. https://www.thelocal.no/20240730/six-shoppers-youll-encounter-in-nearly-every-norwegian-supermarket Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:06:55 +0200 six-shoppers-youll-encounter-in-nearly-every-norwegian-supermarket The last remaining Norwegian branch of the British supermarket chain Iceland is set to close before the end of July as the franchisee shifts to a wholesale strategy. https://www.thelocal.no/20240626/oslo-brits-mourn-impending-closure-of-last-iceland-supermarket Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:43:05 +0200 oslo-brits-mourn-impending-closure-of-last-iceland-supermarket When it comes to Norwegian supermarkets, there are several things you should know, such as the loyalty schemes that offer cashback and the stores that are the cheapest overall. https://www.thelocal.no/20231219/everything-you-need-to-know-about-supermarkets-in-norway Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:41:27 +0100 everything-you-need-to-know-about-supermarkets-in-norway Norwegian supermarkets have begun the year locked in a price battle, and the cost of many everyday goods has been slashed. However, industry experts forecast rises in the second half of the year. https://www.thelocal.no/20240105/whats-going-to-happen-to-food-prices-in-norway-in-2024 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:11:05 +0100 whats-going-to-happen-to-food-prices-in-norway-in-2024 Norway’s government has a ten-point plan to improve the grocery industry and reduce food prices. The government says it’s working, but experts warn it could drive up the cost of produce. https://www.thelocal.no/20240109/is-norways-plan-to-clean-up-the-supermarket-sector-working Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:32:47 +0100 is-norways-plan-to-clean-up-the-supermarket-sector-working Experts believe that price rises in Norwegian supermarkets will happen more dynamically in the future, and consumers will need to pay better attention to changing prices. https://www.thelocal.no/20230705/why-food-price-increases-in-norway-will-become-harder-to-detect Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:11:40 +0200 why-food-price-increases-in-norway-will-become-harder-to-detect Norwegians have long been crossing the border and filling their shopping baskets in Sweden. However, thanks to soaring food prices, Swedes are now heading to Norway to try and slash their grocery bills. https://www.thelocal.no/20230327/cost-of-living-swedish-shoppers-head-to-norway-for-cheaper-groceries Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:20:04 +0200 cost-of-living-swedish-shoppers-head-to-norway-for-cheaper-groceries Norwegians are spending less money cross-border shopping in neighbouring Sweden, the latest figures from Norway's national data agency show.  https://www.thelocal.no/20230224/high-swedish-prices-put-norwegians-off-cross-border-shopping-trips Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:19:47 +0100 high-swedish-prices-put-norwegians-off-cross-border-shopping-trips A cost-of-living crisis in Norway means everyone is feeling the squeeze, and people are cutting back. So, where can you get the cheapest groceries in Norway?  https://www.thelocal.no/20221107/explained-what-is-norways-cheapest-supermarket Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:18:10 +0100 explained-what-is-norways-cheapest-supermarket Grocery shopping in Norway is amongst the most expensive in Europe. Luckily, there are plenty of generous bonus schemes to help you get more bang for your buck when you hit the shops. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of loyalty cards. https://www.thelocal.no/20210420/supermarkets-in-norway-everything-you-need-to-know-about-loyalty-schemes Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:56:13 +0200 supermarkets-in-norway-everything-you-need-to-know-about-loyalty-schemes