Why companies are keeping their prices inflated
Apple's Mac shipments fall more than 40%, worse than major rivals
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.
KFC, Other Chains Hunt for Elusive 4-Pound Chicken
A shortage of small-breasted chickens has been raising costs at fast-food restaurants.
Shoppers say secondhand stores like Goodwill are getting too expensive as Gen Z makes thrifting cool
The US thrift market has grown substantially in recent years as thrifting has become a popular pursuit of Gen Z shoppers.
High egg prices send profits at largest US producer soaring more than 700% | CNN Business
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.
Blood for money: my journey in the industry buying poor Americans’ plasma
The US is one of the few countries that allows donors – who are often struggling economically – to be paid for plasma
2023 Global Travel Trends Report
Dollar Tree can't afford to sell eggs anymore | CNN Business
Eggs have gotten too expensive for Dollar Tree.
Why We Say We'll Cancel But Never Do
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?
Disney+ Users Paid Up When the Price Rose
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.
Disney+ Users Paid Up When the Price Rose
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 French Bulldog Is America's Most Popular Dog Breed, Dethroning the Labrador Retriever After 31 Years
The Frenchie was the most-registered dog in 2022, according to the American Kennel Club.
Over $30M worth of Funkos are being dumped
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 cuts U.S. Model S and Model X prices between 4% and 9%
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.
Here's why it's so hard to buy vegetables in the UK
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?
Girl Scouts' new Raspberry Rally cookie is sold out but being resold on eBay
Described as a sister to Thin Mints with a raspberry flavor, Raspberry Rally is the first online exclusive cookie.
Avocado, tomato prices rise substantially due to weather | NL Times
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.
Consumer Price Inflation, by Type of Good or Service (2000-2022)
This century has seen divergent price movement. Many consumer goods are cheaper, while critical categories like health and education have skyrocketed.
Kraft Heinz to abandon further price hikes as shoppers stretched thin
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.
Junk Fees, Bundling and Unbundling
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 'collapsed.' Why consumers may soon see relief
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.
Why Are Eggs So Expensive, and WTF Do I Cook Instead?
It’s a perfect storm for pricey eggs. But home cooks have options.
Tinned fish is the hottest new extremely old trend
Hot: omega-3 fatty acids. Not: worrying about mercury.
What to know about DTE Energy’s new time of day rate
DTE Energy is moving to a time of day rate plan in March, which means electricity costs more or less depending on when you’re using it.
How much does the average consumer spend on subscriptions? - Blog
Question of the Day for your classroom. How much does the average consumer spend per month on subscription services?
Egg prices still high, but could see relief soon
How did scrambled eggs become the new caviar?
Your stuff is actually worse now
How the cult of consumerism ushered in an era of badly made products.
China turns to lemons, peaches and traditional medicine in wake of Covid wave
Covid cases in China saw a spike following the country's relaxation of strict Covid rules - but so are the prices of TCM and certain fruits.
Vanilla Market Update: Poor Flowering Hinders Vanilla Output
Vanilla production in Madagascar is expected to decline in 2022/23, following weak flowering in the key growing areas in the northeast of the island in the closing months of 2021.
Role of the price mechanism in allocating resources in an economy
Question: Explain the role of the price mechanism in allocating resources in an economy
As resources are scarce relative to the insatiable demands of human wants, economies are concerned with basic questions of allocation. The free market price mechanism (is the forces of demand and supply) answers the questions of- What and how much to produce? For whom to