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fromIndependent
16 hours ago

Food brands scoring bumper profits - as price hike misery continues for punters

Companies blame higher costs for prices increases - but analysis by the 'Sunday Independent' reveals combined operating profit among 18 popular brands is up over 62pc since 2021, to €416.8m The food industry is blaming higher costs as the main driver of soaring prices - but analysis by the Sunday Independent shows major brands across the sector are reporting bumper profits, explaining at least some of the price hikes.
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I tried the biggest burgers at 5 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best

When it comes to fast food's biggest burgers, the prices are often stacked just as high as the patties. Hikes in fast-food prices and " shrinkflation" - a phenomenon in which people say menu items get smaller while either remaining the same price or costing more - are deterring customers, and chains have released meal deals aimed at luring them back.
Food & drink
Gadgets
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago

"It's Completely Absurd": People Are Sharing Things That Rich People Have "Ruined" For Everyone Else

Collectible hobby items have surged in price as wealthy speculators buy cards, Legos, action figures, and pop-culture paraphernalia, turning hobbies into investment markets.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Trump orders Justice Department probe of meatpackers over prices

A criminal probe targets meatpackers over alleged price manipulation while meat prices may remain elevated despite investigations.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Empty shelves, higher prices': Americans tell of cost of Trump's tariffs

Tariffs have driven up consumer prices, forcing households to cut staples and increase budgets while companies pass most cost increases onto Americans.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Worried about rising tech prices? Try these 5 easy ways to shop smarter right now

Start holiday tech shopping early to avoid rising prices, product shortages, and hidden price hikes while maximizing savings from early sales.
Food & drink
fromFortune
2 months ago

Senior tea buyer sees 'enormous' price increase coming: 'It's going to be a bit of a tough ride for matcha devotees' | Fortune

Surging global matcha demand, poor harvests, labor shortages, and steep U.S. tariffs are driving significant price increases for matcha this year.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Why everything at the airport is so expensive

Airports rely on captive terminal spending, generating over $1 billion in 2024 from inflated food and retail prices amid weakened competition and price caps.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

Taco Bell's '90s Value Menu Would Break The Internet Today - Tasting Table

Taco Bell menu prices have risen dramatically since the 1990s, often outpacing minimum wage growth and reducing the value of former low-cost items.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Amazon faces multibillion-pound legal action over alleged price inflation for UK shoppers

Amazon faces legal action in the UK for inflating prices through restrictive practices, impacting millions of consumers.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

Walmart CFO says tariff rates are still 'too high' and the retail giant can't predict how shoppers will respond

Walmart warns that high tariffs could force price increases, affecting consumers already facing financial pressure.
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