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Price increases
In the midst of inflation, companies continue to hike prices — and reap major profits
Apr 27, 2023
So far, price increases have not driven customers away. But there’s evidence that is starting to change.
Why more new video games now cost $70
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Justin Ho
Feb 10, 2023
Nintendo announced that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will retail for $69.99. Several video game publishers have been embracing the $70 price tag as the new standard for major releases.
With prices rising on cheap beer, some consumers spend extra on premium
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Andy Uhler
Oct 27, 2022
Anheuser-Busch InBev says beer sales were up in the third quarter, in part because some consumers shifted to "premium" brands.
How do consumer products companies decide how much they'll raise their prices?
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Justin Ho
Oct 20, 2022
It depends on the ingredients that go into a product and how much competition it faces.
Japanese shocked by rising prices after decades of economic stagnation
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Mariko Oi
Jun 20, 2022
Japan had struggled to even reach the central bank inflation target of 2%.
For this Detroit restauranteur, business is still "day to day"
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Sean McHenry
May 18, 2022
For Lester Gouvia, chef-owner of Norma G's Detroit, business in the pandemic economy has been a "rollercoaster."
Inflation eases, but uneasy consumers expect more price hikes
May 11, 2022
Will worries about higher costs down the road lead to curtailed spending?
For public good, not for profit.
What does 20% inflation feel like in Turkey?
Dec 21, 2021
A package of eggs recently jumped 60% in a week at one grocery store. Many economists fault the Erdoğan government's policies.
To avoid price hikes, businesses are finding other ways to protect their margins
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Justin Ho
Nov 17, 2021
Some are cutting hours and reducing inventory. Others are purchasing more to get better deals from suppliers.
Be honest? Conceal it? Companies confront how to raise prices.
by
Matt Levin
Nov 15, 2021
Rising input costs do not seem to be hurting every business' bottom line.