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Grocers, Meal Kit Makers Step Up as Frugal Consumers Battle Inflation
August 02, 2022

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More People Turn to Dollar Stores for Essentials Due to Inflation
August 01, 2022

As retail prices continue to soar, cash-strapped households are reeling in expenses by skipping extras, buying in bulk, doing without, and turning to dollar stores for essentials. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Consumer Spending Surges as Inflation Eats Away at Household Budgets
July 29, 2022

Consumer spending climbed 1.1% in June with higher fuel and food costs amid 40-year record high inflation that is continuing to eat away at paychecks and household budgets, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported on Friday (July 29). May’s report from the commerce...

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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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