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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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Food prices are going up everywhere—but in some areas more than others

By Jeniece Drake on Nov. 11, 2022

Large central metro areas are seeing higher food prices than non-core rural areas, according to data from Datasembly.

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Inflation growth slows to 9-month low

By Diane Adam on Nov. 10, 2022

Consumer prices in October rose 0.4% for the month and 7.7% year over year, its lowest annual increase since January, leading some to believe inflation may be moderating.

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Products are shrinking, but prices are not

By Jeniece Drake on Oct. 25, 2022

Sneaky shrinkflation is creeping up, yet 29% of consumers are unaware of it, according to new research from Kroger-owned data firm 84.51°.

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Despite inflation concerns, consumers still plan to celebrate Halloween with candy

By Jeniece Drake on Oct. 21, 2022

About two in five consumers expect inflation to impact their Halloween plans; but nearly three-fourths of households will make candy purchases anyway, according to a new Numerator report.

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Grocery baskets are shrinking

By Jeniece Drake on Oct. 21, 2022

Consumers are only purchasing the necessities, and are waiting on sales or payday to buy other items, according to a new Morning Consult survey.

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Grocery prices continue to climb

By Diane Adam on Oct. 13, 2022

“Inflation has caused the price of all consumer goods to increase, and the food sector has been particularly hard hit,” said FMI VP Andy Harig, responding to the release of September's consumer price index report Thursday.

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