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Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices
Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you might have felt some serious sticker shock in the egg aisle. Prices are climbing fast, but Wegmans is vowing to keep costs from scrambling out of control. The grocery chain, known for its loyal following and high-quality selections, says it’s holding the line on egg prices even as costs soar across the country.  "With supply fluctuating nationwide, prices are rising due to avian bird influenza and strong demand," reads a blurb on the Wegmans website in the "eggs section.  "Our New York state supplier takes every precaution to ensure…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Record-High Egg Prices Likely To See New Increases: What To Know Record-High Egg Prices Likely To See New Increases: What To Know
Record-High Egg Prices Likely To See New Increases: What To Know Across the country, grocery shoppers are facing sticker shock and empty shelves as egg prices continue to skyrocket.  Once an affordable staple, eggs have become increasingly expension -- and sometimes, even difficult to find — and the situation is only expected to worsen. The surge in egg prices is being driven by a combination of inflation and a devastating outbreak of avian influenza, better known as bird flu. The H5N1 virus, which made its way to the United States in 2022, has infected or killed millions of birds and infected many other animals In just the last three months, more…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Target To Lower Prices On 5,000 Items: Here's Where You Can Expect To See Savings Target To Lower Prices On 5,000 Items: Here's Where You Can Expect To See Savings
Target To Lower Prices On 5,000 Items: Here's Where You Can Expect To See Savings Target announced that it would lower prices on 5,000 "frequently shopped" items in its stores nationwide, the company said in a press release.  Those items include milk, meat, bread, soda, fresh fruit and vegetables, snacks, yogurt, peanut butter, coffee, diapers, paper towels, pet food, and more, the chain said in a Monday, May 20, news release. The new prices will be rolled out throughout the summer.  "We know consumers are feeling pressured to make the most of their budget, and Target is here to help them save more," said Rick Gomez, Target's executive vice president and c…

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by Josh Lanier
News
NY Times Columnist Mocked For Alleged $78 Meal At Newark Airport NY Times Columnist Mocked For Alleged $78 Meal At Newark Airport
NY Times Columnist Mocked For Alleged $78 Meal At Newark Airport A tweet by David Brooks, a conservative commentator who writes for the New York Times, complaining about the price of a meal at Newark Airport has gone viral, with some questioning its authenticity. Brooks lamented that his burger, fries and alcohol combo cost $78 in a post on  the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) that has been viewed almost 15 million times. This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/1qeV9qOBL3 — David Brooks (@nytdavidbrooks) September 21, 2023 "This is why Americans think the economy is ter…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
On The Table For Thanksgiving: Higher Prices, Fewer Options Due To Supply-Chain Issues On The Table For Thanksgiving: Higher Prices, Fewer Options Due To Supply-Chain Issues
On The Table For Thanksgiving: Higher Prices, Fewer Options Due To Supply-Chain Issues The COVID-19 related supply chain issues and price increases are continuing to impact consumers across the United States ahead of the holidays.  The Seattle Times reported that many are having to spend more in preparation for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 25, as the prices of many products have increased.  The news outlet said supply chain issues including transportation expenses, bad weather and labor shortages have all factored into the ballooning prices, along with inflation.  According to a report from Texas A&M Today, AgriLife Extension livestock economist Davi…

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by Nicole Valinote
Politics
NY State Consumer Sentiment Up, New Siena Poll Shows NY State Consumer Sentiment Up, New Siena Poll Shows
NY State Consumer Sentiment Up, New Siena Poll Shows Are you ready to shop until you drop? Are you worrying less about finances?  What do state residents think about food and gasoline prices? According to a new Siena College Research Institute (SCRI) public opinion poll, consumer sentiment is up by more than four percentage points this year through September. That's the highest level measured in consumer confidence since March 2017, according to Siena. The new poll also found: Rising confidence numbers are driven by "iIncreasing future optimism." New Yorkers nearly match the rest of the nation with "strong expectations"…

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by Jon Craig