Consumer advocates, unions and independent grocers are against a deal that would join Kroger and Albertsons, and be lucrative for investors.
Tag: Supermarkets and Grocery Stores
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Why Must We Go About Our Lives With an Eye on the Nearest Exit?
An “armed society” may or may not be a “polite society,” but it is far from being a democratic one.
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Egg Shortages and Price Increases Caused in Part by Bird Flu Outbreak
An avian flu outbreak and increasing costs of fuel, feed and packaging have contributed to an egg supply shortage and high prices in some parts of the country.
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Thanksgiving and Inflation: The Cost of the Holiday This Year
Holiday costs from groceries to travel are up, and consumers have been willing to pay them.
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Food Prices Soar, and So Do Companies’ Profits
Some companies and restaurants have continued to raise prices on consumers even after their own inflation-related costs have been covered.