# #Retail in the news

October 21, 2026 at 10:51 AM

> EU to Allow Cash Withdrawals in Shops Without Purchase · Austria Proposes Expanded Shop Opening Hours · Handelsverband Petition Fights Austria Parcel Tax

[EU to Allow Cash Withdrawals in Shops Without Purchase](<https://austriareport.com/article/eu-to-allow-cash-withdrawals-in-shops-without-purchase-8602b990>)
*October 21, 2026 at 10:51 AM* - New EU regulations will enable customers to withdraw up to 150 euros at retail shops and mandate transparent ATM fee disclosures.

[Austria Proposes Expanded Shop Opening Hours](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-proposes-expanded-shop-opening-hours-858468fd>)
*October 20, 2026 at 09:49 AM* - State Secretary Josef Schellhorn unveils a plan to extend retail hours and exempt automated stores to improve local grocery access.

[Handelsverband Petition Fights Austria Parcel Tax](<https://austriareport.com/article/handelsverband-petition-fights-austria-parcel-tax-2d417586>)
*October 19, 2026 at 09:22 AM* - Over 17,000 people sign a petition against Austria's new parcel tax as retail leaders warn of job losses and declining shipping volumes.