Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:00:02 +0100 (AP) - In this Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 photo, Israelis shop for groceries at a supermarket decorated with icons and ornaments for the Russian holiday of Novy God, in the town of Rishon Lezion, Israel. For years, many Israelis got a little jittery as New Year's Eve approached. Their neighbors, some of the nearly one million Soviet citizens who flocked to the Jewish state as the Communist regime collapsed, would decorate fir trees and wear Santa Claus-like hats — celebrating New Year's Soviet-style. But after 20 years, Israel has finally come to terms with the Christmas-like custom, even if most of the country lights Hanukkah candles this time of year.(AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
A worker bags groceries at a Wal-Mart store in Mexico City November ...
Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:20:02 +0100 (Reuters) - A worker bags groceries at a Wal-Mart store in Mexico City November 17, 2011. A government-engineered spending spree in Mexico has enticed shoppers out of hiding and helped fan hopes that they could help support the country's economic recovery. Mexican officials used a holiday on November 21, 2011 to stage an unprecedented four-day retail bonanza that they hoped would excite consumers just as "Black Friday," the day after Thanksgiving, marks the start of U.S. holiday shopping. Picture taken November 17, 2011. To match Analysis MEXICO-CONSUMER/ REUTERS/Henry Romero (MEXICO - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)
Residents carry bags of groceries as they stand on a step along ...
Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:20:01 +0100 (Reuters) - Residents carry bags of groceries as they stand on a step along a flooded street in Bangkok November 5, 2011. As waterlogged Thailand struggles to contain the worst floods in decades, it faces a simple truth: not a whole lot can be done to avoid a repeat disaster in the short term even with a new multi-billion dollar water-management policy. REUTERS/Kerek Wongsa (THAILAND - Tags: ENVIRONMENT DISASTER FOOD)
Customers shop for groceries in a supermarket in London October ...
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:10:02 +0200 (Reuters) - Customers shop for groceries in a supermarket in London October 18, 2011. Inflation in Britain hit a three-year high in September driven by soaring gas and electricity bills, further eroding living standards and piling more pressure on the government to help struggling consumers. REUTERS/Neil Hall (BRITAIN - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)
A man buys grapes at a groceries shop in Sydney April 5, 2011. ...
Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:50:02 +0200 (Reuters) - A man buys grapes at a groceries shop in Sydney April 5, 2011. Australia's central bank on Tuesday kept its main cash rate steady at 4.75 percent, a widely expected decision as cautious consumers and a high dollar help keep inflation restrained even as the country enjoys a massive trade and mining boom. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made the announcement following its monthly policy meeting. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: BUSINESS)
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