Consumers No Longer Accept the Blame for Inflation
During our recent experience with inflation, I frequently see and hear narratives about how a…
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Dr. Duru Relative, not absolute, oil prices impact the economy
James Hamilton posted a quick study of the impact of oil prices on car sales…
Whirlpool fights input costs with price increases and productivity gains
Whirlpool (WHR) reported fourth quarter and full-year earnings February 1, 2012. The company reported on…
Wal-Mart will push prices down for holiday shopping
CNNMoney.com is reporting that Wal-Mart will offer a price guarantee this holiday season. From Nov.…
DemandTec reports that shelf prices for food will rise “moderately”
DemandTec (DMAN) sells software to help companies optimize the pricing of their products. The company…
Whirlpool passes higher costs to customers
Whirlpool (WHR) reported earnings yesterday and indicated that the company is sticking by its full-year…
From the baby’s room to the bathroom to the kitchen, Proctor & Gamble raises prices
In a refrain similar to Kimberly-Clark’s lamentations, Proctor & Gamble (PG) announced an increase in…
Kimberly-Clark Keeps Hiking Prices
A little over a month ago, Kimberly Clark (KMB) announced it was raiding North American…
Wal-Marts CEO warns consumers on inflation
When the nation’s low-cost leader in retail warns about rising prices, people listen. Late last…
Beware of bargain prices wrapped in smaller packages
The NY Times printed a mostly anecdotal article about companies hiding price increases in smaller…