pricing

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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Shoppers Compare Grocery Prices to Choose Merchants
Shoppers Compare Grocery Prices to Choose Merchants
April 04, 2023  |  Retail

As inflation chips away at shopper loyalty, grocers must become more aware of competitors’ pricing. In an interview with PYMNTS, Sean Turner, co-founder and CTO...

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