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Grocery prices are high. But is that suspicious?
Aug 5, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission just announced that the agency would investigate whether companies are inflating grocery prices.
When Foxtrot and Dom's grocery stores closed, local vendors were left scrambling
May 21, 2024
Hundreds of vendors were caught off guard when Outfox Hospitality abruptly shut down stores in Illinois, Texas and the Washington, D.C., area.
Why are bananas so cheap?
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Janet Nguyen
Jun 23, 2023
They’re less expensive than other grocery staples, including tomatoes. But they were once considered a luxury item, like caviar.
Rural towns fear Kroger-Albertsons merger will close stores and raise prices
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Matt Bloom
May 2, 2023
The companies’ plans have drawn skepticism from trade unions, consumer advocate groups and Colorado's attorney general.
Grocery inflation cools while restaurant prices continue to rise
Apr 12, 2023
Because a restaurant tab pays for more than just the food on the table.
"New smaller size, same great price!" The products we buy are shrinking, and so is the value.
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 1, 2023
Less of a good thing: “Marketplace” listeners tell us about products they've seen that have undergone "shrinkflation."
Will “wonky” fruit and vegetables help alleviate the U.K.’s cost of living crisis?
Nov 23, 2022
Historically, British supermarkets have rejected all imperfect produce, but that’s changing fast under pressure from rising food prices.
For public good, not for profit.
How would a Kroger-Albertsons merger change grocery prices?
Oct 14, 2022
Kroger would become a bigger competitor against giants like Walmart, giving it more bargaining power over suppliers.
How store brands went from shamed to chic
Aug 17, 2022
Once seen as low quality and unattractive, generics have undergone a makeover to private-label "exclusive."
Why aren't mulberries sold at grocery stores?
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Janet Nguyen
Jul 22, 2022
The trees are easy to grow, but the berries are fragile and have a shorter shelf life compared to other fruits.