No, you're not imagining it — package sizes are shrinking, here's why
Shrinkflation isn’t new, experts say. But it increases during times of high inflation as companies grapple with high costs for ingredients, packaging, labor, and transportation.
Shrinkflation isn’t new, experts say. But it increases during times of high inflation as companies grapple with high costs for ingredients, packaging, labor, and transportation.
Soaring gas prices pump the brakes on return-to-work efforts
Google employees, contractors protest return-to-work requirement wiping out paycheck with costly commute.
Google employees, contractors protest return-to-work requirement wiping out paycheck with costly commute.
Go-broke dates pushed back for Social Security, Medicare
Social Security retirees got a 5.9% boost in benefits this year, the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in 39 years.
Social Security retirees got a 5.9% boost in benefits this year, the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in 39 years.
May jobs report: US added 390,000 jobs last month as hiring remained robust
U.S. employers added a healthy 390,000 jobs in May 2022, extending a streak of solid hiring that has bolstered an economy under pressure from high inflation and interest rates.
U.S. employers added a healthy 390,000 jobs in May 2022, extending a streak of solid hiring that has bolstered an economy under pressure from high inflation and interest rates.
Walmart to create 4,000 jobs with 4 new fulfillment centers
The first of the four new new fulfillment centers will open this summer in Illinois. These centers will provide faster shipping of items to customers.
The first of the four new new fulfillment centers will open this summer in Illinois. These centers will provide faster shipping of items to customers.
US gas prices could top $5 a gallon by mid-June, analyst predicts
With gas prices exceeding $4 nationwide, one expert believes there’s a way you can save a few dollars at the pump by changing your driving habits.
With gas prices exceeding $4 nationwide, one expert believes there’s a way you can save a few dollars at the pump by changing your driving habits.
AAA: Gas prices rise across the Delaware Valley overnight as the national price reaches a new record
The average price of gas in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are up overnight as the national average sees a new high record.
The average price of gas in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are up overnight as the national average sees a new high record.
Los Angeles Chevron gas station charging over $8 a gallon
One gas station in downtown Los Angeles is charging upwards of $8 a gallon for regular gas.
One gas station in downtown Los Angeles is charging upwards of $8 a gallon for regular gas.
Inflation zaps US savings rate, a warning sign for some
Consumers haven’t been this worried since the financial crisis of 2008.
Consumers haven’t been this worried since the financial crisis of 2008.
Gas prices halt sharp rise in New Jersey as holiday weekend begins
Gas prices have halted their sharp rise just in time for the beginning of the Memorial Day weekend.
Gas prices have halted their sharp rise just in time for the beginning of the Memorial Day weekend.
Amazon tests package deliveries directly from shopping malls
Amazon’s new service gives customers a convenient option to have merchandise delivered to their homes faster.
Amazon’s new service gives customers a convenient option to have merchandise delivered to their homes faster.
More Memorial Day travel expected, despite high gas prices
AAA estimates that millions of people will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday weekend with the majority of them driving their cars.
AAA estimates that millions of people will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday weekend with the majority of them driving their cars.
Bank of America to raise minimum wage to $22 an hour
It’s part of the bank’s phased approach to raising its minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2025.
It’s part of the bank’s phased approach to raising its minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2025.
Coca-Cola to phase out Honest tea products amid supply chain backlogs, dwindling sales
The global drink company will, however, continue to produce its Honest Kids line of organic juice drinks.
The global drink company will, however, continue to produce its Honest Kids line of organic juice drinks.
Amazon could end some N.J. warehouse leases as online shopping slows, sources say
Amazon is planning to sublease some of its warehouse space and could end more of its leases in states including New York, New Jersey and California.
Amazon is planning to sublease some of its warehouse space and could end more of its leases in states including New York, New Jersey and California.
Philadelphia gas prices down a single penny, first decrease in weeks
Gas prices in Philadelphia are down one cent overnight, as the rest of the Delaware Valley sees no change at the pump.
Gas prices in Philadelphia are down one cent overnight, as the rest of the Delaware Valley sees no change at the pump.
Baby formula shortage: 78,000 pounds of formula arrives in US
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
Gas prices take yet another big jump in New Jersey
Gas prices have increased dramatically again in New Jersey and around the nation as the Memorial Day weekend approaches.
Gas prices have increased dramatically again in New Jersey and around the nation as the Memorial Day weekend approaches.
As inflation soars, one-third of Americans are experiencing financial stress: Survey
More than one-third of households reported difficulties in paying bills recently.
More than one-third of households reported difficulties in paying bills recently.
Stocks close just above bear market after turbulent day
The S&P 500 ended 18.6% below the record high it set in early January.
The S&P 500 ended 18.6% below the record high it set in early January.