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Grocery Prices Still Rising Despite Inflation | Dover News
Grocery prices soared after the pandemic and are now falling slower than ever—despite inflation cooling, shoppers still feel the sting. The USDA forecasts another 2.7% rise this year, fueled by lingering price shocks and stubborn retail strategies. Consumers are adapting: buying less, hunting deals, favoring discounters like Costco and Walmart, and snapping up store brands—now worth a record $282.8 billion. Behind the spike? Global conflicts, bird flu, and retailers’ reluctance to slash prices on costly inventory. But there’s hope: Walmart’s price rollbacks on staples like beef and soda could…
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