Spanish Supermarkets Seek Digital Receipt Mandate

Supermarket employers in Spain have requested modifications to the Consumer Defense Law regarding receipt printing. The group argues that receipts should remain available digitally rather than requiring mandatory paper printing for every transaction. The petition cites cost reduction and environmental sustainability as primary motivations for the change. The group claims that paper receipts should only be printed upon express customer request. Critics argue the move poses risks of social exclusion, loss of privacy, and a regression in consumer rights. The proposal follows previous environmental initiatives that critics claim were ineffective, such as eco-friendly bags that were still wrapped in plastic.