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US Inflation Rate Surges Past 6%, Highest Since 1990 
US Inflation Rate Surges Past 6%, Highest Since 1990 
November 10, 2021  |  Economy

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact U.S. consumers as the cost of nearly everything has increased dramatically over the last 12 months. In all, the...

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Rising Cotton Prices Intensify Headwinds for Apparel Brands
Rising Cotton Prices Intensify Headwinds for Apparel Brands
October 11, 2021  |  Retail

Cotton prices have hit a 10-year high, adding to the myriad issues facing apparel brands as they try to navigate increased transit times, factory shutdowns...

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Emotional Attachment to Brands Outweighs Price Concerns, Says PepsiCo CEO 
Emotional Attachment to Brands Outweighs Price Concerns, Says PepsiCo CEO 
October 05, 2021  |  Retail

As businesses continue to struggle against supply chain and labor shortages, the growth of PepsiCo’s food and beverage categories has outpaced the market as a...

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Dollar Tree Increases Price Point Due to Prolonged Supply Chain Issues
Dollar Tree Increases Price Point Due to Prolonged Supply Chain Issues
October 04, 2021  |  Retail

When Dollar Tree last week said it would begin rolling out price points above $1 on more items, executives said it was meant to help...

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Kroger Combats Consumers’ Inflation Concerns With Data-Informed Discounts
Kroger Combats Consumers’ Inflation Concerns With Data-Informed Discounts
September 10, 2021  |  Retail

As consumers grow worried about rising costs, grocery giant Kroger is keeping them shopping with personalized offers through its ecommerce platforms. In its second quarter...

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With Low-Price Value Prop, Walmart Grocery Could Benefit From Rising Inflation
With Low-Price Value Prop, Walmart Grocery Could Benefit From Rising Inflation
August 17, 2021  |  Retail

With low prices at the core of its value prop for consumers, Walmart grocery may actually benefit from rising inflation in food and beverage categories....

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Northern Tool + Equipment Taps Revionics For AI-Driven Pricing
Northern Tool + Equipment Taps Revionics For AI-Driven Pricing
August 12, 2021  |  Retail

Minnesota-based tool and equipment supplier Northern Tool + Equipment will use retail pricing and analytics company Revionics’ artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions for pricing optimization, promotions,...

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P&G Warns Of $1.9B In Cost Increases For FY 2022
P&G Warns Of $1.9B In Cost Increases For FY 2022
July 30, 2021  |  Retail

Consumers can expect to pay a bit more for their favorite Procter & Gamble products in the next year, after officials said they expect to...

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Costs Of Inflation, And Then Some, Pass Onto The Consumer
Costs Of Inflation, And Then Some, Pass Onto The Consumer
July 13, 2021  |  Economy

In most economies, especially those going through a rebound, inflation (at some point) is a fact of life. Merchants, faced with the rising costs of...

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