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Groceries
Americans go into debt — this time for groceries
May 17, 2024
More than a quarter of Americans used a credit card to buy groceries last year and did not pay off the balance when it was due.
In April, grocery store prices were flat — or even lower
May 15, 2024
Consumers tend to be very sensitive to food costs. Fresh edibles like fruit, vegetables and meat saw substantial declines.
Summer EBT will help families buy groceries. But 14 states are opting out.
Apr 12, 2024
Administrative costs and a lack of political will are leading some states to turn down a new food aid program for children.
Is the U.S. food safety system really all that safe?
by
Amy Scott
and Sofia Terenzio
Mar 19, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration oversees about 80% of our food supply, and facility inspections are few and far between.
Low inflation doesn't relieve pain of high prices
Feb 15, 2024
Consumers' inflation expectations are falling. But they say the high prices imposed by inflation are still eroding living standards.
The little black lines that could: The barcode and its staying power
by
Sarah Leeson
Jan 23, 2024
"Part of the reason they've succeeded this long is that they work fine," says Jordan Frith, a Clemson professor and author of "Barcode."
Why are bagels sold at the grocery store only partially sliced?
by
Janet Nguyen
Jan 12, 2024
It keeps the bagel intact and ensures that it stays fresh.
For public good, not for profit.
Grocery prices rose 1.3% in the past year. How are shoppers feeling it?
Jan 11, 2024
Here's how some families are trying to economize when it comes to the food they buy to make at home.
Here is how much more everything costs since the pandemic began
by
Janet Nguyen
Oct 20, 2023
In 2022, inflation reached its highest level since 1981.
Members-only retailers are a status symbol in China
by
Jennifer Pak
Sep 18, 2023
While regular supermarkets are struggling in China, aspirational consumers keep Sam’s Club, Costco and its Chinese competitor Freshippo X expanding.