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Main Street Small Businesses May See Margin Relief as Producer Prices Fall

Main Street Small Businesses May See Margin Relief as Producer Prices Fall
Main Street Small Businesses May See Margin Relief as Producer Prices Fall
June 14, 2023  |  Economy

The latest readings on inflation, released Wednesday (June 14), signal some margin relief for Main Street small businesses. And, by extension, consumers may see some...

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Will Consumers Pay $50 for Drugstore Brand Sunscreen?
Will Consumers Pay $50 for Drugstore Brand Sunscreen?
May 13, 2023  |  Retail

Inflation might be cooling but it hasn’t worn off yet, especially as consumers continue to purchase products that can essentially be dubbed “in demand.” Take...

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Walmart Trades Margins for Loyalty to Keep Grocery Share
Walmart Trades Margins for Loyalty to Keep Grocery Share
May 08, 2023  |  Retail

As grocers compete for consumers’ loyalty amid inflation, Walmart is reportedly absorbing price increases while its competitors pass them on to consumers. According to Reuters,...

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Streaming Subscription Price Hikes May Force Hard Decisions for Viewers
Streaming Subscription Price Hikes May Force Hard Decisions for Viewers
April 24, 2023  |  Subscriptions

There’s never been a riskier time for streaming subscriptions to increase prices, but for the major streaming services prices have kept edging up, which could...

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Procter & Gamble’s Price Hikes Hint at Delicate Balancing Act for Consumers
Procter & Gamble’s Price Hikes Hint at Delicate Balancing Act for Consumers
April 21, 2023  |  Earnings

“The U.S. consumer is holding well.” That statement, made by Procter & Gamble CFO Andre Schulten during the company’s most Friday (April 21) earnings call, has...

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73% of Families With Kids Cut Grocery Spend as Food Prices Remain High
73% of Families With Kids Cut Grocery Spend as Food Prices Remain High
April 10, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

PYMNTS research finds consumers are putting deals first when it comes to grocery shopping. Despite inflation’s incremental, uneven shift down, consumers remain wary about when...

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Dollar General Taps Incubators to Bolster Beauty Offerings
Dollar General Taps Incubators to Bolster Beauty Offerings
April 06, 2023  |  Retail

While other retailers are seeking partnerships with beauty retailers to secure high-end beauty brands and attract high-income earners, Dollar General is taking a different approach...

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Grocers Tap New Technologies to Woo Price-Sensitive Shoppers
Grocers Tap New Technologies to Woo Price-Sensitive Shoppers
April 05, 2023  |  Retail

This week in grocery, Stop & Shop expands its digital discounts and grocers tap BNPL. Ahold Delhaize-owned Stop & Shop, a grocer with more than...

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