Restaurants have a pricing problem. In late 2025, more than 80% of Americans believed that restaurant prices had climbed over the previous 12 months, according to a YouGov report. However, only 28% of diners believed that those prices were fair for the quality of the meal. This perceived “value gap” affects how diners are spending. […]

At a time when gas prices have hit seasonal record highs, Kroger has ended a partnership that will take away a key gas discount from customers. And while the move was announced in July, it’s actually hitting now, when Kroger customers arguably need it most. “The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline continues […]

When people are worried about paying their mortgage and putting food on the table, what they’re wearing tends to become less of a focus. “A long-feared cyclical slowdown has arrived. Consumers, affected by the recent period of high inflation, are increasingly price-sensitive. There is also the surprising rise of dupes, the acceleration of climate change, […]