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business13 days ago•4 min saved

Costco’s April 2026 Roundup: New Gear, Groceries, and Gourmet Staples

Costco’s April 2026 roundup showcases a mix of online-exclusive and warehouse items, including high-end kitchen gear (Cutco 3-piece Barbecue Master Set for online $389.99 until April 12; Omega Effortless Batch Juicer $399.99; Our Place Induction Plate and Perfect Pot $149.99; Zwilling Enfinigy 2-slice Long Toaster $149.99), bulk groceries (Kirkland Signature Organic French Roast K-Cup Pods 120-pack for $44.99; Silver Fern Farms Halal 100% Grass-Fed New Zealand Lean Ground Beef eight 1-lb packs for $114.99), snacks and tableware (Takis Blue Heat 40-count $69.99; Prepworks Heads-Up Cooking Tong Set $29.99; Safdie Alma Dinnerware Set $54.99; Sahale Glazed Cashews Mix in Pomegranate Vanilla $21.99). The article notes some items are online-only exclusives and that availability can vary by location.

via Mashed|

#april-2026 #business #costco

business17 days ago•308 min saved

Fertilizer shock hits American farmers as Iran war tightens supply

The war in Iran is tightening global fertilizer supply and lifting nitrogen and energy costs for US farmers ahead of spring planting. Imported urea prices have risen about a third since the conflict began, and producers report scarce nitrogen quotes even as most North American fertilizer costs climb due to higher natural gas prices. The gap comes on top of tariffs, diesel and equipment costs, and a farm economy already described as in recession with rising debt. While roughly $7 billion in federal aid has helped weather the disruption, farmers say it won’t fix ongoing losses, and higher input costs could ripple into pricier groceries in the coming months and years.

via CNN|

#agriculture #business #fertilizer

business1 month ago•4 min saved

Target bets on busy families to spark a growth comeback

Target’s turnaround centers on busy families, expanding baby-care and groceries, boosting in-store service with roughly $1B in 2026 investments (on top of last year’s capex) and opening 30 new stores plus remodeling 130, in a bid to return to quarterly sales growth after years of stagnant results.

via Business Insider|

#baby-care #business #busy-families

business1 month ago•9 min saved

A Year Into Trump's Second Term: Inflation Edges Up as Groceries and Bills Rise

About a year into Trump’s second term, inflation sits 2.4% higher year over year with a 0.2% January CPI uptick, driven by food, housing and energy costs even as gasoline prices fall to near five-year lows. A price tracker shows eggs spiking due to bird flu before easing after targeted policies, bananas and oranges fluctuating with tariff changes, and ground beef hitting record highs amid cattle shortages. Tariff moves and trade policy continue shaping prices across 11 staple items, while electricity and natural gas bills rise for households even as fuel costs retreat.

via Chicago Tribune|

#business #electricity #gasoline

business1 month ago•5 min saved

Trader Joe’s Expands Across New York and Beyond with New Openings

Trader Joe’s is accelerating its store expansion, adding new locations nationwide (including a newly opened NY store in Miller Place and a recent Williamsville opening) and continuing to update its opening-soon page as it scouts hundreds of neighborhoods, signaling robust growth for the beloved grocer in New York and across the U.S.

via Hudson Valley Post|

#business #expansion #groceries

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Amazon Shuts 72 Grocery Stores as It Reframes Its Retail Strategy

Amazon is closing all 72 of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh grocery locations, with most closures by next month, after concluding it hadn’t created a distinctive customer experience or the right economics for large-scale expansion. Some locations will be converted into Whole Foods Markets, while the company pivots to delivery, expanding same-day delivery and testing Amazon Now in cities like Seattle and Philadelphia, and exploring a new “supercenter” concept that would combine groceries with other merchandise.

via The Takeout|

#amazon #amazon-fresh #business

business2 months ago•6 min saved

Amazon overhauls grocery footprint, shuttering Go and Fresh to boost Whole Foods and new Daily Shop formats

Amazon plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical stores and convert some locations to Whole Foods Market stores, while accelerating growth of Whole Foods with 100+ new locations and expanding the new Whole Foods Market Daily Shop format. It will also expand Same-Day Delivery of fresh groceries to more communities in 2026 and continue rolling out Just Walk Out technology across its operations.

via aboutamazon.com|

#amazon #amazon-fresh #amazon-go

business2 months ago•4 min saved

American Grocery Bills Jump Nearly 19% Since 2022

U.S. food prices have risen about 19% since January 2022, with December’s CPI showing food up 3.1% year over year and 0.7% for the month. Beef, coffee and other staples are driving the climb, while eggs have cooled after a spike. Dining out isn’t spared either, as food-away-from-home costs rose about 4.1% annually, amid factors like constrained supplies, tariffs, weather, and higher labor and utility costs. Tariff cuts announced in November had not yet translated into immediate price relief.

via CBS News|

#business #cpi #dining-out

personal-finance2 months ago•20 min saved

CPI uptick tightens middle-class budgets as December costs rise

December’s CPI rose 0.3%, pushing the yearly inflation rate to 2.7% and underscoring ongoing pressure on middle‑income households. Food prices continued to climb—food at home up 2.4% and food at restaurants up 4.1% year over year, with a 0.7% monthly gain in both—while energy costs remained a drag: electricity up 6.7% and utilities 10.8% year over year (gasoline fell about 3.4% over 12 months). Primerica data show 69% of middle‑income Americans feel their income is falling behind the cost of living, up from 50% in 2020, highlighting persistent budget strain even as some goods prices cooled.”,

via MarketWatch|

#cpi #energy #groceries

economy2 months ago•26 min saved

Year-End Inflation Quietly Steady as Fed Debates Rate Path

December CPI rose 0.3% month and 2.7% year over year (2.6% core), signaling modest inflation as the Fed weighs its rate path. Unemployment hovered at 4.4%, suggesting room to hold rates for now, while groceries jumped and energy showed mixed moves. Tariffs and other price pressures linger in the background as investors gauge the Fed’s next move.

via The New York Times|

#cpi #economy #fed

economy6 months ago•6 min saved

Trump Claims Inflation Defeat as Coffee and Grocery Prices Surge

Despite claims from Trump and the Fed that inflation is under control, prices for groceries and coffee have risen significantly, and inflation remains above the Fed's target, raising concerns about confidence and economic stability amid ongoing tariffs and supply chain issues.

via Fortune|

#economy #federal-reserve #gas-prices

business8 months ago•2 min saved

Amazon launches free same-day grocery delivery for Prime members in 1,000 U.S. cities

Amazon has expanded its same-day delivery service for perishable groceries to 1,000 US cities, with plans to reach over 2,300 by year's end, aiming to compete with Instacart and Walmart+ in the quick-commerce space, offering fresh produce, dairy, meat, and seafood with temperature-controlled logistics and flexible pricing for Prime and non-Prime members.

via TechCrunch|

#amazon #business #groceries

retail8 months ago•3 min saved

Amazon Launches Same-Day Grocery Delivery in 2,300 Cities

Amazon has expanded its Same-Day Delivery service to over 1,000 U.S. cities, offering thousands of fresh grocery items with free delivery for Prime members on orders over $25, and plans to reach over 2,300 areas by the end of 2025, making grocery shopping faster and more convenient.

via About Amazon|

#amazon #expansion #groceries

business10 months ago•1 min saved

Consumers Turning to Financing for Groceries: Economic Implications

The increasing use of 'buy now, pay later' loans for groceries indicates changing consumer habits and may reflect rising financial stress and inflation, as families like Tia Hodge's use short-term credit options to manage higher food costs.

via The New York Times|

#business #buy-now-pay-later #consumer-debt

economy1 year ago•1 min saved

Memorial Day BBQ Costs Surge Amid Rising Food Prices

Memorial Day cookouts will cost about 10% more this year, with the price of burgers up 14% and pickle relish nearly 50% higher compared to last year, according to Datasembly.

via Fox Business|

#cost-of-living #economy #food-prices