Grocery Prices Increased by 1.8% in September. Here’s How That Relates to the 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Social Security.
If you feel like your grocery bills keep climbing, you’re right. They are indeed increasing. While food prices at home didn’t change from August to September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that grocery costs were up 1.8% compared to the same time last year. This isn’t a disaster, though. In fact, it’s lower than […]
Seattle decides to prohibit grocery store ‘surveillance pricing’. Your data shouldn’t determine your food expenses.
Seattle Bans Grocery Pricing Practices Based on Personal Data On September 22, Seattle’s City Council cast a 7-2 vote to prohibit specific grocery pricing strategies that leverage personal consumer information to determine costs. This initiative received support from Consumer Reports, which worked alongside the mayor’s office in shaping the ordinance. The idea behind what’s labeled […]
Critics Argue Seattle’s City-Paid Security Guards for Grocery Stores Will Mainly Just ‘Watch’ Theft
Seattle Mayor Criticized Over Grocery Store Security Funding Seattle’s Mayor Katie Wilson is facing backlash for her decision to provide city-funded security guards for grocery stores. Critics argue that this approach focuses on mitigating theft rather than addressing crime more broadly, such as through better law enforcement. This week, the mayor announced a $1.7 million […]
If that grocery store receipt already had you shocked, just wait
As shoppers in the U.S. grapple with rising prices at grocery stores, a significant hike in diesel fuel costs threatens to make their total bills even more startling. Global petroleum markets are under increasing strain, particularly due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East that jeopardize vital oil shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz […]
Mamdani is facing a new lawsuit regarding grocery stores in New York City, claiming unfair competition.
The Mamdani administration is now facing a federal lawsuit that claims its plan to introduce taxpayer-funded grocery stores in the city conflicts with antitrust regulations, as reported by The Post. The lawsuit is being brought by the National Supermarket Association, along with two of its members—City Fresh Market in Harlem and C-Town Supermarket in the […]
Users of smart shopping carts spend 32% extra, new grocery research reveals
Artificial intelligence is starting to infiltrate grocery shopping experiences, potentially reshaping your spending habits. Imagine pushing a cart while a screen on the handle provides directions, coupons, and product recommendations. It tracks your spending as you shop and might even let you skip the checkout line. Convenient, right? But it also represents a new channel […]
Global grocery stores could provide discounts on some food items
If you’re unsure about what to cook for dinner, a visit to an international supermarket might just ignite some culinary creativity while possibly trimming your grocery expenses. But, whether you actually save money really depends on what you choose to buy. Barbara E. Kahn, a marketing professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, noted […]
New Erewhon grocery store launches as SoCal expands quickly
The Smoothie Boom in Ventura County Exciting news for smoothie lovers! Erewhon, the upscale grocery chain from California, is about to open its first location outside of Los Angeles County. This new spot will serve $20 smoothies and, interestingly, something they call “sacred water.” Scheduled to open on August 26 at Lakes Mall in Thousand […]
Business group of immigrants sues Mamdani regarding grocery stores managed by the city
A unique legal challenge aimed at halting Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s grocery-store initiative in New York City has been initiated by a coalition representing many immigrant-owned bodegas and grocers. On Monday, the Multicultural Business Coalition filed two lawsuits in the New York State Supreme Court, arguing that Mamdani’s proposal to establish five city-run grocery stores would […]
Grocery Store Owners Who Are Immigrants File Lawsuit Against NY Mayor Mamdani Over Socialist Grocery Plan
Immigrant Business Owners in NYC Sue Mayor Over Grocery Store Plans A group of immigrant business owners in New York City is taking legal action against Mayor Zohran Mamdani. They argue that his plan for government-run grocery stores will severely harm their businesses, particularly the bodega owners who have long been a staple of the […]