Shoppers Feel the Squeeze at the Checkout
Inflation may have cooled from its pandemic peak, but American grocery shoppers are still feeling the strain. Prices for everyday essentials — cereal, yogurt, sliced turkey and more — continue to climb, forcing many consumers to cut back, trade down, or skip items altogether. “It’s perturbing and upsetting,” said Mark Bookbinder, a 68-year-old engineer from … Read more
