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A Year Into Trump's Second Term: Inflation Edges Up as Groceries and Bills Rise
business7 days ago

A Year Into Trump's Second Term: Inflation Edges Up as Groceries and Bills Rise

About a year into Trump’s second term, inflation sits 2.4% higher year over year with a 0.2% January CPI uptick, driven by food, housing and energy costs even as gasoline prices fall to near five-year lows. A price tracker shows eggs spiking due to bird flu before easing after targeted policies, bananas and oranges fluctuating with tariff changes, and ground beef hitting record highs amid cattle shortages. Tariff moves and trade policy continue shaping prices across 11 staple items, while electricity and natural gas bills rise for households even as fuel costs retreat.

via Chicago Tribune|
#business#electricity#gasoline
Amazon Shuts 72 Grocery Stores as It Reframes Its Retail Strategy
business1 month ago

Amazon Shuts 72 Grocery Stores as It Reframes Its Retail Strategy

Amazon is closing all 72 of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh grocery locations, with most closures by next month, after concluding it hadn’t created a distinctive customer experience or the right economics for large-scale expansion. Some locations will be converted into Whole Foods Markets, while the company pivots to delivery, expanding same-day delivery and testing Amazon Now in cities like Seattle and Philadelphia, and exploring a new “supercenter” concept that would combine groceries with other merchandise.

via The Takeout|
#amazon#amazon-fresh#business
Amazon overhauls grocery footprint, shuttering Go and Fresh to boost Whole Foods and new Daily Shop formats
business1 month ago

Amazon overhauls grocery footprint, shuttering Go and Fresh to boost Whole Foods and new Daily Shop formats

Amazon plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical stores and convert some locations to Whole Foods Market stores, while accelerating growth of Whole Foods with 100+ new locations and expanding the new Whole Foods Market Daily Shop format. It will also expand Same-Day Delivery of fresh groceries to more communities in 2026 and continue rolling out Just Walk Out technology across its operations.

via aboutamazon.com|
#amazon#amazon-fresh#amazon-go
American Grocery Bills Jump Nearly 19% Since 2022
business1 month ago

American Grocery Bills Jump Nearly 19% Since 2022

U.S. food prices have risen about 19% since January 2022, with December’s CPI showing food up 3.1% year over year and 0.7% for the month. Beef, coffee and other staples are driving the climb, while eggs have cooled after a spike. Dining out isn’t spared either, as food-away-from-home costs rose about 4.1% annually, amid factors like constrained supplies, tariffs, weather, and higher labor and utility costs. Tariff cuts announced in November had not yet translated into immediate price relief.

via CBS News|
#business#cpi#dining-out
CPI uptick tightens middle-class budgets as December costs rise
personal-finance1 month ago

CPI uptick tightens middle-class budgets as December costs rise

December’s CPI rose 0.3%, pushing the yearly inflation rate to 2.7% and underscoring ongoing pressure on middle‑income households. Food prices continued to climb—food at home up 2.4% and food at restaurants up 4.1% year over year, with a 0.7% monthly gain in both—while energy costs remained a drag: electricity up 6.7% and utilities 10.8% year over year (gasoline fell about 3.4% over 12 months). Primerica data show 69% of middle‑income Americans feel their income is falling behind the cost of living, up from 50% in 2020, highlighting persistent budget strain even as some goods prices cooled.”,

via MarketWatch|
#cpi#energy#groceries
Amazon launches free same-day grocery delivery for Prime members in 1,000 U.S. cities
business6 months ago

Amazon launches free same-day grocery delivery for Prime members in 1,000 U.S. cities

Amazon has expanded its same-day delivery service for perishable groceries to 1,000 US cities, with plans to reach over 2,300 by year's end, aiming to compete with Instacart and Walmart+ in the quick-commerce space, offering fresh produce, dairy, meat, and seafood with temperature-controlled logistics and flexible pricing for Prime and non-Prime members.

via TechCrunch|
#amazon#business#groceries
"Walmart and Kroger Settlements: How Shoppers Can Claim Cash Payments"
business1 year ago

"Walmart and Kroger Settlements: How Shoppers Can Claim Cash Payments"

Walmart is settling a lawsuit over alleged price inflation of weighted goods and bagged citrus, offering up to $500 in settlement money to eligible customers who purchased these items between Oct. 19, 2018 and Jan. 19, 2024. Claims can be filed online or by mail, with a deadline of June 5, 2024. Payments, ranging from $10 to $500, will be distributed after a final approval hearing on June 16, 2024, with the possibility of delays due to appeals.

via CNET|
#business#claim#groceries
"Claim Up to $500 in Walmart Settlement Cash for Recent Grocery Purchases"
business1 year ago

"Claim Up to $500 in Walmart Settlement Cash for Recent Grocery Purchases"

Walmart is settling a $45 million lawsuit over claims of inflating the price of weighted goods, and customers who purchased such items between Oct. 19, 2018 and Jan. 19, 2024 may be eligible to claim a portion of the settlement. Eligible customers can file a claim online or by mail, with a deadline of June 5, 2024, and potential payments ranging from $10 to $500 based on the number of items purchased or 2% of the total cost with receipts.

via CNET|
#business#claim#groceries
"Claim Your Cash: Walmart Shoppers Eligible for Up to $500 in Settlement"
business1 year ago

"Claim Your Cash: Walmart Shoppers Eligible for Up to $500 in Settlement"

Walmart has agreed to pay $45 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that customers who purchased certain weighted meat, seafood, and bagged citrus products at its stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico paid more than the lowest advertised price. Eligible customers can submit claims for cash payments, with amounts varying based on proof of purchase. Claims must be submitted by June 5, and approved claimants will receive payments electronically or by check.

via WJBF-TV|
#business#cash-payments#class-action