Drugstore essentials prove significantly cheaper in Austria than Czechia
A selection of identical products in two branches of a large drugstore on either side of the Czech-Austrian border showed starkly different prices.
EXPAT VOICES: Readers reveal their favorite grocery stores in Czechia
We polled our readers on where they do their shopping and why, from big chains to smaller markets and delivery services.
Autumn holidays in Czechia: Store closures and open days for 2023
Public holidays in autumn come with a list of store closures that start this Thursday. Many state buildings, however, will be open to the public.
Czechia's first official Pokémon store opens to queues in Prague this weekend
Hundreds lined up on Sunday in Prague's Wenceslas Square to visit the new Pokémon shop at the Luxor Palace bookstore.
A portal to the past: Discover a Prague shopping mall's incredible historic heritage
Built on the foundations of a 12th-century Romanesque palace, Prague's Palladium preserves the past while keeping in step with modern retail trends.
Slovanský dům: A gourmet oasis in the center of Prague
This historic shopping center is a hidden destination in the heart of Old Town.
Lidl supermarkets extending hours in stores across Czechia
Many branches in Prague will be open until 10 p.m., while an outlet on Na Příkopě will be open until 11 p.m.
Easter 2023 in Prague: Shop closings, transport disruptions, and things to do
Stores are open on Good Friday but closed on Easter Monday; a few museums and galleries will be open Monday.
Czechia chooses favorite retailers, from drugstores to supermarkets
In a competition dominated by German retailers, the overall winner was dm-drogerie markt, while Lidl was the most popular shop.
Prague's landmark Máj department store targets 2024 reopening
Following two years of reconstruction, the classic Prague department store plans to reopen to the public in the first half of next year.
Constitutional right to pay in cash fails to get support in Czech Senate
A group of senators has been pushing for increased protection for people who want to live offline without payment cards or a digital identity.
Victoria’s Secret to open first store in Prague shopping center this spring
The lingerie chain is expanding its presence in Europe in an effort to boost its declining sales figures.
Prague jewelry workshop focuses on timeless luxury
The founders of Esterstyl jewelry now have a showroom and workshop in the center.
Where to go ice skating in Prague: Winter 2022 edition
Rinks are opening across Prague in time for the holiday season, with most offering skate rentals and refreshments.
The Dušák legacy: Beautiful timepieces and lasting relationships
Now on the market for 30 years, Klenotnictví Dušák is a symbol of luxury and longevity.
Prague's Pařížská joins Champs Elysees and Fifth Avenue among world's priciest streets
The Czech Republic is the only country in Central and Eastern Europe to make it into the top 20 this year.
Black Friday in Czechia: How to determine whether that deal is real
Eye-catching ads for the ongoing sale extravaganza can hide discounts that are smaller than they appear.