NPR has tracked the prices of dozens of items at the same superstore in Georgia, including eggs, T-shirts, snacks and paper towels. Here’s what got cheaper over the past year, and more expensive.
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Inflation math is changing America’s dinner plans
For the first time in years, people are buying more groceries, including pricier brands, to replace restaurant outings. From McDonald’s to Starbucks, fast food and cafes are feeling it.
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Sticker shock: How the supermarket has become a potent symbol of inflation in America
Grocery prices are stabilizing, but many Americans still feel a financial sting at the grocery checkout aisle.
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A supermarket trip may soon look different, thanks to electronic shelf labels
With electronic shelf labels, prices can change up to six times a minute. Grocers including Walmart, Whole Foods and Schnucks are adopting them.
