Shoppers Share How They’re Saving on Groceries as Prices Remain High Nationally

Shoppers share how they’re saving on groceries as prices remain high nationally

With grocery prices still straining budgets, shoppers are getting creative about how they save. In this weeks Price Tracker, News 5 asked viewers to share the strategies helping them make ends meet.Bridget Cofield, a mother of three, says buying in bulk has been a game-changer.A lot of times if you go to the Sams and Costco. Buying in bulk will help save. Thats the key, she said.Destini Jarvis, a self-described couponer, relies on apps to spot d…

U.S. inflation rose slightly last month as grocery prices ticked higher

The figures suggest inflation remains stubbornly above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, which makes it less likely that the central bank will cut its key short-term interest rate.

Shoppers Are “Stressed” About Rising Grocery Prices

Your local grocery store is supposed to be an inviting place, where you see your neighbors, discover new products, and come up with ideas on what to feed your family. These days, a majority of shoppers say the main thing they feel at the grocery store is stress. The Feedback Group asked shoppers how they’re reacting to inflation and tariff-related price hikes. Its report, “Supermarket Shoppers: Rising Prices, Inflation, and Tariffs,” found that …

Inflation rose slightly last month as grocery prices ticked higher - WCCB Charlotte's CW

WASHINGTON – U.S. inflation picked up a bit last month as food costs rose, though overall inflation remained mostly tame. Consumer prices increased 2.4% in May compared with a year ago, according to a Labor Department report released Wednesday. That is up from a 2.3% yearly increase in April. Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core prices rose 2.8% for the third straight month. Economists pay close attention to core prices becaus…