The Big Mac can take a nap. As customers become increasingly wary of “shrinkflation” and price hikes at big burger chains, smaller fast-food purveyors are cashing in. Industry data shows that regional chains and cult favorites like In-N-Out Burger, Whataburger, and Culver’s are driving growth in the hamburger category, putting their larger competitors to shame. … Read more
Dollar General will officially be living up to its name again — with $1 price tags. The discount retailer’s CEO, Todd Vasos, announced in an earnings call that shoppers pinching pennies will now spot over 2,000 items across stores “at or below the $1 price point.” But when and why did the chain’s costs rise … Read more
Retirement doesn’t have to be a luxury — but it can be luxurious. A popular tourist destination has just hit the top spot for retirement. And for good reason. Americans are finding it nearly impossible to retire in the US as inflation hit new highs for the first time in three years. Portugal made this … Read more
The people have spoken, and Costco abides. As inflation, driven in part by the war in Iran, continues to put the squeeze on millions of Americans, Costco is lowering prices on certain products to appease devoted customers. The big-box store has reduced the price of several Kirkland Signature items, which are part of the retailer’s … Read more
A burger stand in a popular beach town has managed to keep its signature burger at a little over $1 for nearly 20 years, even as food and energy prices have soared. Chris Higgitt, owner of Higgitt’s Las Vegas Arcade Blackpool & £1 Burger Bar in the seaside resort town of Blackpool, England, has been selling the … Read more
Sometimes pennywise shopping still comes at a high cost. Walmart, widely revered for its rollback prices and bargain basement deals, is currently at the eye of the internet’s ire as irate whistleblowers are accusing the company of “stealing” customer funds via “false advertising” and dynamic pricing inflation. “Walmart is actively stealing from customers by … Read more
Costco shoppers aren’t sweating high prices. They’re sweating in home saunas. Inflation, international warfare and sociopolitical in-fighting across the US, apparently, cannot hold a candle to self-indulgence as sales on personal care products such as perfume, jewelry, saunas, makeup and massage chairs recently skyrocketed amid the economic crisis, per Costco Chief Financial Officer, Gary Millerchip. … Read more
This is how America’s cheapest gas retailer keeps its Cost-co so low. With Middle East tensions sending gas prices surging, shoppers have turned to an albeit inconvenient source for a low-cost refill — Costco. The Big Box store’s discount fueling stations, where gas on average runs 30 cents cheaper than the local diesel dispenser, have … Read more
If only we could rollback to the cheap grocery costs of yesteryear. Paying less than $1.50 for a carton of one dozen eggs, today, seems like a frugal foodie’s fever dream. But, alas, a newly viral vintage Walmart receipt from June 3, 2006 is painfully reminding social media of the company’s once shockingly low rollback prices on … Read more
Call it deflation. One of the country’s largest grocers, Kroger, is slashing prices to lure inflation-ravaged customers from Walmart, Costco and other high-value grocery giants. CEO Greg Foran hopes these proposed price cuts will help give value-conscious customers reeling from surging gas prices, economic uncertainty, and other effects of inflation a bit of a breather … Read more
Those inflated costs were elf-ing up business. Cosmetics and skincare company e.l.f. Beauty is finally giving beauty buffs a break, reversing its tariff-fueled price increases to quell the “suffering” of cash-strapped customers amid the gas crisis. “We’ve seen units drop off a bit more in the last few months as consumers have particularly been suffering with higher … Read more
Chef Maurice Levene, better known online as “Chef Moe,” doesn’t just teach people how to cook. He teaches them how to survive inflation. The 43-year-old, Brooklyn-born chef has amassed more than 647,000 TikTok followers in just five months by showing viewers how to stretch a few crumpled dollar bills into hearty family dinners — often … Read more
Here’s an upshot to inflation. Social security recipients could soon be seeing an increase in benefits amid the rising costs of living. Seniors and others who receive Social Security benefits could receive a 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 3.9%, according to a new estimate from the Senior Citizens League, an advocacy group for older American … Read more
The cost of food has been increasingly volatile due to inflation, as evidenced by some cartons of organic pasture-raised eggs costing an offensive $13. And while the sunny side is that egg prices are expected to decline, the USDA is predicting several other grocery items will continue to get pricier this year. Prices of groceries … Read more
Walmart’s getting slammed for an alleged price tag scam. Eagle-eyed shoppers are side-eyeing the multinational retailer amid viral claims it’s sneakily jacking up the costs of “clearance” items, tricking customers into paying more for products believed to be on sale. “Check your local Walmart because we be getting scammed,” urged TikTok user Austin Adams while … Read more
They thought his lies were bigger than his stomach. Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright has been ripped up and down on social media after claiming that shrinkflation-weary customers can simply request extra if they feel their toppings were stingy. The Tex-Mex bigwig dropped this somewhat tone-deaf advice during a recent appearance on the Yahoo Finance “Power … Read more
Amid the ongoing conflict in Iran and surging fuel costs, your vacation could increase in price even after you’ve paid or be canceled outright. Oil prices have risen more than 40% since Operation Epic Fury got underway on Feb. 28. Fuel routes have also been disrupted, and airlines and cruise ships alike are adapting by increasing prices, … Read more
This may be tough for some chowhounds to swallow. Costco, a members-only warehouse club, oft-praised for its $1.50 hot dog combo, which offers shoppers the meaty treat and a 20-ounce refillable fountain soda for a steal, is altering the deal to be more inclusive. But, thankfully, not more expensive. Costco is reportedly making a monumental change … Read more
Coca-Cola fans’ love for the fizzy stuff continues to grow — even as the containers it comes in keep whittling down. On Tuesday, the company reported an increase in sales at the start of the year, raking in $12.5 billion over three months and raising shares by 5% — a notable find, considering the simultaneous … Read more
Consumer confidence across the United States plunged to an all-time low this month, as Americans grapple with anxiety over the war in Iran, new data revealed. The University of Michigan’s long-running Survey of Consumers tracks how Americans feel about the economy, their personal finances and spending — shaped by factors like inflation, the cost of … Read more