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Nearly a third of Americans say they have shoplifted at some point in their lives, according to a new LendingTree survey — a figure that has climbed as high prices for groceries, housing and insurance continue to strain household budgets. The survey found that 30% of respondents admitted to ...
U.S. recruitment slowed significantly in June, dampening some of the employment growth momentum observed earlier this year.
<body><p>STORY: :: Kroger</p><p>Shares of U.S. grocer Kroger fell about 2% Wednesday morning after the company said it would buy regional supermarket chain Giant Eagle in a nearly $1.7 billion deal.</p><p>:: Archive</p><p>The move strengthens Kroger's presence in the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic region amid intensifying competition.</p><p>The transaction is the first under CEO Greg Foran, and is also Kroger's first major acquisition since its $25 billion merger with Albertsons fell apart in 2024.</p><p>:: Archive</p><p>Family-owned Giant Eagle generates about $9 billion in annual sales. It operates nearly 200 supermarkets and about a dozen standalone pharmacies across parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.</p><p>:: Kroger</p><p>Foran said the chain was a good strategic fit for Kroger, which has been battling intense competition from Walmart, Amazon and other grocers as still-elevated inflation has many consumers seeking cheaper essentials.</p><p>Kroger has previously said it plans to cut prices on thousands of items, funded partly by direct imports and better use of technology.</p><p>The Giant Eagle acquisition is expected to close in 2027.</p></body>
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Grocery prices jumped 0.5% in April and restaurant menu prices climbed 0.7%, the biggest monthly moves in either category since late 2025. Before that, you would have to go back to 2022 to find a hotter print. The April CPI report, released Tuesday by the BLS, showed headline inflation running at 3.8% year over year, ... Grocery and Restaurant Prices Post Biggest Jump Since 2022
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