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Grocery shopping trips just got shorter

 By Jeniece Drake on Sep. 20, 2022

There’s been a significant drop in longer stock-up trips, as consumers are making shorter trips and purchasing fewer items, according to new data.

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Grocery price inflation hits another 43-year high in August

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2022

Food-at-home prices rose 13.5% over the last 12 months, the highest rate since March 1979.

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Report: Health-conscious food choices too expensive amidst inflation

By Jeniece Drake on Sep. 12, 2022

Many consumers want to adopt a healthier lifestyle, but prices at the grocery store are too high, according to a recent report.

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Dollar General’s $1 groceries aren’t going anywhere

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 07, 2022

The discounter said its lowest price point is more important than ever and that it plans to expand its offerings. Competitor Dollar Tree raised its prices to $1.25 late last year.

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Will consumer stamina temper a recession?

By Diane Adam on Sep. 01, 2022

The National Retail Federation says growth has slowed, but indicators disagree on whether the nation is in a recession.

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Consumer confidence in August: Better but not great

By Christine LaFave Grace on Aug. 30, 2022

U.S. consumers' assessment of current economic conditions and the landscape six months out both showed improvement in August, The Conference Board reported Tuesday.

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Why grocers (still) need to be paying attention to dollar stores

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 28, 2022

The discounters are beefing up their merchandising of fresh and frozen foods, and lowering prices even further, to attract cash-strapped shoppers.

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Labor Day spending expected to hold steady for many shoppers

By Jeniece Drake on Aug. 26, 2022

A little more than half of consumers are not planning to cut back on spending for the holiday despite inflation, according to a new report.

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Work From Home Continues to Be Good News for Grocery

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 24, 2022

Food-at-home sales are surpassing those at restaurants, a trend that’s expected to continue, according to new research from Information Resources, Inc. and The NPD Group.

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Poll: Food Shortages, Inflation Are Huge Concerns For Most Shoppers

By Jeniece Drake on Aug. 24, 2022

“Within the next three months, a quarter of a billion people will have less access to food,” said Bayer President Patrick Lockwood-Taylor.

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