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Data shows varied food inflation across 30K zip codes

 By Jeniece Drake on Jan. 23, 2023

Connecticut and Louisiana had the highest rate of grocery price inflation, according to data company Datasembly’s year-end update.

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Study: Absent an official recession declaration, some consumers are behaving like there is one

 By Jeniece Drake on Jan. 20, 2023

“When shoppers believe we are in a recession, they will behave as though we’re in a recession,” said Acosta Consumer Insights and Trends SVP Kathy Risch.

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Grocery prices ease off again in December

By Russell Redman on Jan. 12, 2023

Consumer Price Index sees lowest annual gain since October 2021.

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Savvy shoppers are raising the bar on what they need from retailers

By Jeniece Drake on Jan. 02, 2023

Many consumers can’t afford rising prices, but they can afford to be choosy about where and how they spend their money. “Listen to your customers and deliver on their expectations,” media company Vericast advises retailers.

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Consumers’ holiday plans will include lots of treats

By Jeniece Drake on Dec. 13, 2022

Despite inflation, many consumers said they will stock up on desserts and sweets for the holidays, according to a recent survey.

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Inflation appears to be cooling, but grocery prices remain high

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 13, 2022

Food-at-home prices rose 12% year-over-year in November, according to Consumer Price Index data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fresh produce, cereals, bakery products and dairy saw some of the biggest increases.

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Inflation, technology and pandemic life molded consumer grocery behavior in 2022

By Jeniece Drake on Dec. 07, 2022

Inflation has caused 76% of shoppers to change the way they buy food, and the pandemic has made online shopping a new normal.

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This year, Santa is getting asked for grocery gift cards

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 30, 2022

High food costs are leading a large number of people to request gift cards for necessities this holiday season, according to a new survey by fintech firm Givex.

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Seeing success, Dollar Tree doubles down on food

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 27, 2022

As grocery prices continue to soar, more shoppers are turning to Dollar Tree and its banner, Family Dollar, for groceries. And the extreme discounter is preparing for the deluge.

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Consumers continue to buy in bulk to save money

By Jeniece Drake on Nov. 18, 2022

Paper products are amongst the popular items to stock up on, according to new data from Kroger-owned data firm 84.51˚.

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