Eggs, avocados, beef among top 10 grocery items New Jersey shoppers are skipping as prices surge
TRENTON, N.J. — Soaring food costs are changing shopping habits across New Jersey, where residents are increasingly avoiding once-staple grocery items that have seen dramatic price spikes since January. According to recent…
U.S. ‘aspirational’ shoppers are spending less on fashion, jewelry
By Katherine Masters NEW YORK (Reuters) – A gulf in spending patterns between wealthy Americans and so-called “aspirational” shoppers is driving luxury retailers to search out new sources of revenue and, in some…
Analysis-Fewer luxury shoppers but bigger spenders as Chinese return to Europe
By Casey Hall and Mimosa Spencer SHANGHAI/PARIS (Reuters) – China’s five-day Labour Day holiday in early May was once a good excuse for a quick European jaunt – with a side of…
Coffee at home: Australia Woolworths’ sales jump as shoppers cut costs
By Byron Kaye and Archishma Iyer (Reuters) – Top Australian grocer Woolworths Group Ltd posted a bigger than expected rise in third-quarter sales as shoppers bought more of its cheaper house-brand products…
Walmart offers affordable Easter meals to lure thrifty shoppers
(Reuters) – Walmart Inc said on Monday it would offer Easter meals and bundles at affordable prices, a move aimed at drawing more customers to its stores at a time when egg…
Shoppers to face fresh price hikes as stores, suppliers pass on costs
By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) – Shoppers around the world will pay even more for groceries this year than they did in 2022, according to retailers, consumer goods firms and investors, unless…
As travel resumes, China’s luxury shoppers ask: Paris or Hainan?
By Casey Hall SHANGHAI (Reuters) – An end to China’s travel curbs this month is expected to revive demand in the global luxury retail market, which has been starved of mainland visitors…
Nike sales may soar as discounts draw shoppers; margin squeeze looms
By Deborah Mary Sophia (Reuters) – Nike Inc is expected to report a big bump in second-quarter sales, as it offered deep discounts on its shoes and sportswear to keep the interest…
Many shoppers can’t find Apple’s latest iPhones on Black Friday
By Hilary Russ and Siddharth Cavale BETHESDA, Md./NEW YORK (Reuters) – Many shoppers looking for Apple’s latest high-end phones returned empty handed from its stores this Black Friday as the technology company…
Tesco shoppers trading down to own label products, frozen food -CEO
LONDON (Reuters) – British shoppers are trading down to own label products and frozen food, and buying less non-food goods, as a result of the cost-of-living crisis, the head of Britain’s biggest…
UK shoppers, feeling the inflation hit, cut back on non-essentials
By Humza Jilani LONDON (Reuters) – British shoppers are cutting back on purchases of clothes and other non-essential items as they try to cover their sky-rocketing utility bills and higher food prices,…
Swiss shoppers vote to keep Migros founder’s alcohol ban
ZURICH – Members of Swiss cooperative supermarket chain Migros have voted by a clear majority to uphold the ban on alcohol sales its health-conscious founder adopted when he set up the business…
UK shoppers cut spending by most since COVID lockdown in 2021
By William Schomberg LONDON – British shoppers facing a surge in inflation cut their spending in May by the most since the country was in a coronavirus lockdown in early 2021, according…
Suspects Targeted Elderly Women Shoppers in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, PA – Police in Bethlehem are seeking to identify a group of female suspects wanted for targeting elderly women a the Giant supermarket on Nazareth Pike. The incident happened back on…
U.S. retailer earnings show chasm among shoppers as inflation surges
By Siddharth Cavale NEW YORK – Earnings from retailers this week illustrated a split in shopping patterns of more- and less-affluent Americans dealing with the highest inflation in four decades. As high…
Swiss shoppers to decide if Migros stores end founder’s alcohol ban
ZURICH – Swiss supermarket chain Migros, whose health-conscious founder banned alcohol sales when he set up the business in the 1920s, could soon sell wine, beer and liquor if cooperative members vote…
UK shoppers turn to own-label food as inflation bites, research shows
LONDON – British shoppers are increasingly choosing own-label products to help counter surging inflation, according to research by NielsenIQ that showed overall supermarket spending down on a year ago when COVID lockdown…
Cheaper Cartridge Ink — 5 Tips for Savvy Shoppers in 2022
Inkjet printers are top performers in high-resolution tasks, but they require costly consumables. All printer manufacturers follow the same logic when pricing their supplies. Although their entry-level printers are very affordable (around…
Many US Shoppers Racked Up Debt This Holiday Season
Many U.S. consumers racked up debt this holiday season, and most of them won’t be able to pay it off immediately, according to a report published Wednesday. Around 36% of consumers went…
Apple Bans In-Person Shoppers From New York City Stores Amid Spike In Covid Cases
Apple is banning in-person shoppers from its New York City locations as COVID-19 cases skyrocket in the area. The tech giant is only allowing customers to pick up online orders from its…
Sparrows Point Shopper’s Detour Yields $100K Scratch-off Prize
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND – A Baltimore County father of two made a decision worth $100,000 when he opted against waiting in line to claim a prize on a winning Lottery ticket. “I…
ATTENTION Holiday Shoppers: CBP Just Seized Over $30 Million Worth of Fake Designer Products
CBP Officers at the LA/Long Beach Seaport seized more than 13,500 Counterfeit Products in a Shipment arriving from China LOS ANGELES— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Los…
Survey says shoppers cutting back amid economic concerns during holiday shopping
A new Oracle Retail survey shows that consumers have barely made a dent in their holiday shopping. While a September survey showed that 52% of Americans had already started holiday shopping or plan…
Retail Sales Grew In October As Shoppers Faced Higher Prices Entering The Holiday Season
U.S. retail sales increased in October as shoppers faced the largest price increase in 30 years entering the holiday season. Retail sales, a measure of how much consumers spent on goods, increased…
Companies Warn Shoppers Of Fewer Discounts During Holidays
U.S. consumers should expect fewer discounts during the holiday season due to high transportation and material costs, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages as well as growing inflation, experts told The Wall Street…
Poll Suggests Bad News For Holiday Shoppers Amid Supply Chain Chaos
Over half of Americans shopping for the holiday season say they’re experiencing difficulties buying products, according to a new poll. When asked if they had experienced any holiday shopping issues, 51% of…
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