How Are Scandinavian Companies Competing with Multinationals?
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The Scandinavian style combines minimalism, elegance and edginess as the aesthetic. Not only are Scandinavian products stylish, but they also focus on ethical fashion, including the responsible use of resources and an emphasis on social issues. A…
Finland and Their Economic and Political State
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Finland’s economy will slow somewhat in 2018. Improvements in competitiveness help to boost investment and support the growth of exports. Business investment will strengthen in 2018 thanks to the launch of major industrial projects (in energy,…
Craft Renaissance In Finland Spreads Abroad
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Russian sanctions opened doors for Finnish craft spirit exports Finnish alcohol products in recent years have become a worldwide hit, and surprisingly, the Russian sanctions imposed by the EU in 2014 might have helped to boost the export of the…
Finland Moving Away from Heavy Regulation on Sugar and Alcohol
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From early 2017, Finland is planning two legislative changes in the alcohol and confectionery markets. The country will remove the so-called sweet tax for confectionery and ice cream, and the Finnish government is planning a wider renewal of alcohol…
Ageing Cities: Finnish Cities Lead Population Ageing Across Europe
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One of the major success stories of the modern era has been the prolonging of human life. In the 20th century alone, thanks to crucial developments in medicine and healthcare, an extra 30 years of life were added to millions of peoples’ lives. As a…
Finland's Smokers Greeted by Cheaper Cigarettes but Impact Will be Limited
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In early 2016, Finnish cigarette smokers prepared themselves for the usual, annual price increase when buying their favourite brands. Indeed, the yearly tax increases of cigarette products have lift up the prices for as long as many of them have…
Finland Targets Asian Stopover Tourists – But Does Helsinki Have a Chance to Become a New Keflavík?
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Finland is suffering from a stubborn economic crisis that has managed to turn the former Nokia wonderland into the sick man of Northern Europe. At the same time, the number of Russian tourists, a key visiting demographic, has seen a significant…
Museum Cards in Finland Changing Visiting Habits
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[embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/euromonitor/Museum-Card-Euromonitor.mp3[/embed] The recession in Finland means that some people are less likely to pay for entertainment, and museum visits are stagnating as a result. However, the Finnish Museums…
New Private Label Launches Forecasted to Succeed in Finland
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After years of inactivity in the private label market, two of Finland’s largest grocery retailers are launching private label lines. S Group is launching Kotimaista, which will consist of four hundred products and Kesko is releasing a private label…