This Week in Retail: This Year's July Fourth Cookout Could be Costlier
Consumers might sweat when shopping for July Fourth festivities since this year's cookout could be costlier than in years past.
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation remains elevated at a multi-decade high with the index for meats, poultry, fish, and eggs rising 14.2% over the last 12 months.
Despite higher retail prices and squeezed budgets, most households are forging ahead with their Independence Day plans. According to the National Retail Federation, 84% of consumers plan to celebrate the Fourth this year.
Of those, 59% of people plan to ring in Independence Day with a cookout...
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