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Inflation Redefines ‘Value’ at McDonald’s, Other Fast Food Chains
July 28, 2022

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GDP Contracts Again, Sparking New Recession Angst
July 28, 2022

The U.S. economy contracted for the second consecutive quarter, with gross domestic product (GDP) decreasing at a 0.9% annualized rate after decreasing 1.6% in the first three months of this year, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported on Thursday (July 28). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Inflation, Consumer Spending Dominate Earnings, Fed’s Focus
July 27, 2022

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Sky-High Grocery Prices Strain Customer Loyalty
July 27, 2022

As food prices continue to inflate in the double digits year over year, customers of all income brackets are considering switching to lower-priced alternatives to their usual favorite grocery retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Consumers Feel Impacts of Food Inflation Twice as Much as Actual Price Increases
July 27, 2022

As food prices skyrocket, the effect on consumers exceeds even that of the already dramatic increases seen in the hard data about these price changes. These impacts are compounded by consumers’ deteriorating financial situations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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As Restaurant Prices Rise, Fast Food Chains See Lower-Income Consumers Pinching Pennies
July 27, 2022

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Inflation Wags the Dog as Pet Accessories Fetch Fewer Sales
July 27, 2022

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Food and Beverage Brands Push Back on Shift to Private Label
July 27, 2022

As grocery retailers observe consumers shifting to private-label items in the face of rising prices, leading food and beverage (F&B) brands are standing their ground, arguing that this trend is not the threat to their business that some might imagine. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Data May Show US Economy Shrank for Second Straight Quarter
July 26, 2022

With the possibility of a Thursday (July 28) report showing the U.S. economy shrank for the second straight quarter, the Biden administration is getting in front of the narrative that the nation is in recession. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...