Supply & Demand

Consumer-facing companies reported earnings increases powered by price hikes.

Consumer goods companies like P&G , Unilever and Nestle should start easing price increases as supply chain costs decline, investors told Reuters, worried that further hikes could hit market share and margin growth.

Many young people choose to pursue short-term credentials over traditional college because they see them as a quicker and a more affordable path to a good job

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Some families are still spending thousands of dollars per year on lifesaving medication. Policymakers are finally doing something about it.

With baseball games getting shorter, beer sales are going longer.

"Excuseflation," explained.

The year-over-year fall is the worst performance of the top five PC manufacturers and comes amid fears of a recession and weakened consumer demand, IDC said.

A shortage of small-breasted chickens has been raising costs at fast-food restaurants.

The US thrift market has grown substantially in recent years as thrifting has become a popular pursuit of Gen Z shoppers.

Cal-Maine Foods, the largest egg producer in the United States, reported revenue doubled and profit surged 718% last quarter because of sharply higher egg prices.

The US is one of the few countries that allows donors – who are often struggling economically – to be paid for plasma

Eggs have gotten too expensive for Dollar Tree.

Earlier surveys found 23% of Disney+ subscribers would change their subscription if prices increased 38%, but only 6% actually did. Why do people behave differently than how they say they would?

Subscribers to Walt Disney’s flagship Disney+ streaming service barely blinked at a 38% price increase that the company imposed in December as part of its launch of an ad-supported streaming product.

Subscribers to Walt Disney’s flagship Disney+ streaming service barely blinked at a 38% price increase that the company imposed in December as part of its launch of an ad-supported streaming product.

The Frenchie was the most-registered dog in 2022, according to the American Kennel Club.

Funko, the maker of the Funko Pop! collectible figurines, will "eliminate" a massive batch of its inventory to alleviate some of the company's financial struggles.

Tesla Inc has cut prices on its two most expensive electric vehicles in the United States, according to the company's website, days after Chief Executive Elon Musk said recent price cuts on other models had stoked demand.

LONDON (AP) — When European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen visited Britain last week, some joked on social media: Can you please bring us some tomatoes?

Described as a sister to Thin Mints with a raspberry flavor, Raspberry Rally is the first online exclusive cookie.

Cold weather in Southern Europe and empty Dutch greenhouses due to high energy bills have resulted in empty vegetable shelves in the Netherlands. Tomatoes, peppers, cauliflowers, and avocados are in short supply - and their prices have risen accordingly, the Telegraaf reports.

This century has seen divergent price movement. Many consumer goods are cheaper, while critical categories like health and education have skyrocketed.

Kraft Heinz said on Wednesday it would hit pause on further price hikes for its quick-fix meals and condiments, as consumers turn increasingly sensitive to persistently high inflation.

Joe Biden harped on junk fees during the State of the Union. While I do not think it is the problem of our time, I take things in the reference class of resort fees, or fees to have adjacent seats on an airplane, and other such unbundling (and bundling) surprisingly seriously. I am putting up my thoughts here so I have a reference to fall back upon.

Wholesale egg prices have declined by over 50% from their recent record highs. Retail prices may soon follow, but that's not a sure thing.

It’s a perfect storm for pricey eggs. But home cooks have options.

Hot: omega-3 fatty acids. Not: worrying about mercury.