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Ferrero Restores Wonka Candy Brand
The brand had been on hiatus for over eight years.
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A customer holds an ice cream cone outside of a Mixue store, Sept. 16, 2026, Sunnyvale, Calif.
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Fast Food From the U.S. and China Catches on in Both Countries
Bilateral trade in burgers and bubble tea has become business- and consumer-led gastrodiplomacy.
September 21, 2026
Girl Scouts of the USA's 'Patch Pals' cookies for dogs, Aug. 19, 2026.
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Girl Scouts to Begin Selling Cookies for Dogs
The blueberry muffin-flavored cookies were developed with dog treat and toy seller Bark.
September 10, 2026
The seal of the Federal Trade Commission on an office building in Washington, Feb. 13, 2026.
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FTC Proposal Would Require Retailers to Be Transparent About Personalized Pricing
The commission has had its eye on personalized pricing for several years.
August 24, 2026
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Campbell’s Announces Gluten-Free Goldfish
The new cheddar-flavored crackers will debut later this year.
August 14, 2026
Apral Jack orders deli meat at a Stop & Shop in Lexington, Mass., July 6, 2026.
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Shoppers Rewire Grocery Routines Amid the Biggest Price Jump in 50 Years
Food eaten at home has gotten 33% more expensive since the beginning of 2019.
July 28, 2026
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Walmart Says It's Not Using Personal Information to Set Prices as It Expands Digital Shelf Labels
September 28, 2026
People line up to enter a McDonald's restaurant in Beijing, Aug. 20, 2025.
McDonald’s Bets $8.5B on Sweeping Makeover, Protein-Focused Menu
September 24, 2026
Coastal terrace with striped beach chair, Playdate rosé wine bottle and glass on wooden table overlooking ocean
Two Cannabis Industry Veterans Are Betting on Non-alcoholic, THC Wine
September 22, 2026
Austan Goolsbee, left, then-Council of Economic Advisers Chairman under President Barack Obama, testifies on Capitol Hill, Feb. 28, 2013.
Federal Reserve Official Says Fighting Inflation Likely to Be 'Painful'
September 21, 2026
A cook prepares 'completos' at a restaurant in Santiago, Chile, Sept. 14, 2026.
In Chile, Even Beloved Hot Dogs Feel the Economic Squeeze
September 21, 2026
A Costco Warehouse in Pittsburgh, June 15, 2026.
DoorDash, Uber Eats to Offer Delivery from Costco Stores
September 17, 2026
Shoppers browse the produce section at a Target store, Aug. 13, 2026, Woodbury, Minn.
Retail Sales Rise a Better-than-Expected 1.2%
September 16, 2026
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First-ever 'Healthy Checkout' Policy Shows Promise
September 11, 2026
An Apple employee watches a machine in a learning lab at Apple's Advanced Manufacturing Center, Houston, Aug. 13, 2026.
Wholesale Prices Rise in Latest Sign of Stubborn Inflation
September 10, 2026
Workers assemble fuel-efficient cookstoves at BURN, a manufacturer of clean cooking appliances, Kiambu, Kenya, July 31, 2026.
Carbon Credit Financing the Biggest Bet for Expanding Clean Cooking
September 8, 2026
People spend time at a beach as commercial vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Aug. 5, 2026.
Investors Prosper, Consumers Pay as Iran War Exacts an Uneven Economic Toll
September 2, 2026
Shelves at Idaho Capital Asian Market in Boise, June 13, 2026.
International Supermarkets Break Up Dinner Ruts Without Costing a Fortune
September 1, 2026
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September 28, 2026
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Key Inflation Gauge Remains Elevated Amid Iran Conflict, Ongoing Trade Fights
Prices rose 3.7% in July compared with a year earlier.
August 27, 2026
Customers at a grocery store in Arlington Heights, Ill., July 6, 2026.
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Economy Expanded at Sluggish Pace in Second Quarter
Consumer spending, however, increased at a healthy annual clip.
August 27, 2026
Shoppers look at backpacks at a Target store, Aug. 13, 2026, Woodbury, Minn.
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Consumer Confidence Falls to Lowest Level in 7 Months
Respondents’ views of their present situation improved, but their short-term outlook soured.
August 26, 2026
A SNAP EBT sign at a gas station in Riverwoods, Ill., Nov. 1, 2025.
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Enrollment in SNAP Grocery Aid Is Dropping Faster Than Expected
Some state agencies that run the programs are overwhelmed trying to keep up with changes.
August 24, 2026
A Walmart store in Manchester, N.H., Aug. 14, 2025.
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Walmart Sees the Slowest Pace in U.S. Comparable Sales in 6 Years
The retail giant is considered a barometer of consumer spending given its vast customer base.
August 20, 2026
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, July 29, 2026.
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'Many' Fed Officials Think Higher Rates Will Be Needed if Inflation Stays High
Inflation has since showed signs of cooling, though gas prices have rebounded.
August 19, 2026
Amazon logo displayed on exterior building signage with blue smile arrow and black text
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Amazon to Expand Drone Delivery of Lightweight Packages to 500 U.S. Cities
The plan would expand the company's drone delivery operation more than sixfold nationwide.
August 19, 2026
A replica of the original In-N-Out Burger in Baldwin Park, Calif., Feb. 2025.
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Pull Up to the Window for an American Icon: The Drive-thru
The union of fast food and cars dates to the late 1940s.
August 17, 2026
Faith Maeba, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University, shares an assignment for a Practical AI Synthesis course, Stafford, Va., July 20, 2026.
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Inflation Slows but Prices Remain Elevated as Iran War, AI Spending Push Up Prices
Consumer prices increased 3.4% in July from a year ago.
August 12, 2026
Torch THC seltzer cans with black cherry and strawberry lemonade flavors displayed on tennis court with paddle rackets and towel
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Torch Named Official THC Beverage of Major League Pickleball
It includes fan experiences, hospitality, digital media and broadcast integrations.
August 10, 2026
Golfer lining up a putt next to a green beverage can on the putting green
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Dwyane Wade, Cann Launch Microdose THC Beverages
It's inspired by a classic golf course drink.
August 7, 2026
People stand outside the Coach & Horses pub, London, March 17, 2020.
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Plan to Limit 'Vertical Drinking' Decried by Pub Landlords, U.K. Politicians
The Westminster City Council is seeking to reduce noise and disorderly behavior.
August 7, 2026
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McDonald's Posts Strong Quarterly Profit, Names New U.S. Leader
Same-store sales edged up 0.8% in the U.S.
August 4, 2026
Jenny Yang at the Jerusalem Market in Phoenix, July 31, 2026.
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Comedian's Tour Turns Cultural Grocery Stores into Comedy Clubs
International grocers have struggled with tariffs and an absence of immigrant customers.
August 4, 2026