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Dollar stores have seen more demand as Americans opt for smaller shopping lists — driven by a need for convenience and immediate affordability. Here’s how the chains stack up against wholesale clubs, by monthly change in spend from January to May 2025:
Source: Empower Personal DashboardTM.
Dollar stores have seen more demand as Americans opt for smaller shopping lists — driven by a need for convenience and immediate affordability. Here’s how the chains stack up against wholesale clubs, by monthly change in spend from January to May 2025:
Source: Empower Personal DashboardTM.
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Coffee prices up 12%: Is relief brewing?
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Consumers are paying more per cup versus this time last year, but some predict the cost of coffee beans will continue to fall, helping to shield customers from further price hikes.
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Emotional intelligence doesn’t show up on a balance sheet. But as technology reshapes how people work, it’s becoming one of the most valuable assets in the workplace.