EY Holiday Shopping Survey: cost of living crisis spurs festive bargain hunting
45% of consumers globally are concerned about being able to pay for this festive season with half using loans or credit cards to fund their spending.
45% of consumers globally are concerned about being able to pay for this festive season with half using loans or credit cards to fund their spending.

Building-materials supplier Holcim Romania has announced the acquisition of Uranus Pluton, a granite quarry operator active since 2004 in Cerna, Tulcea County.
Raiffeisen Bank Romania ended 2025 with strong results, recording 22% growth in new clients compared to 2024.
Romanian companies represent 53% of the top 5,000 companies in Romania, but figures show significant differences between the country's regions.
Dan Timotin, General Manager of beer maker Ursus Breweries since July 2025, will leave the company at the end of February 2025, according to a company statement.
Vista Bank Romania has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Investimental, a financial investment services company.