08-13-24 TPE Irollie News PM

Consumers Push Back Against Inflation at Grocery Stores and Beyond

The recent U.S. inflation spike is starting to decrease due to changes in consumer behavior. Major companies like Amazon and Disney have noticed consumers opting for cheaper alternatives or skipping overpriced goods.

This consumer frugality is not indicative of a looming economic recession but rather a return to pre-pandemic spending patterns, where excessive price hikes were often met with consumer resistance. "While inflation is down, prices are still high, and I think consumers have gotten to the point where they’re just not accepting it,” remarked Tom Barkin, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, highlighting a pivotal shift in market dynamics.

Upcoming economic reports are highly anticipated, with the consumer price index for July expected to show a year-over-year increase of just 3.2%, a decrease from the previous month and the lowest since April 2021. Additionally, retail sales data for last month are projected to show a modest increase, suggesting that while consumers are cautious, they are not entirely withholding their spending.

Corporate America is responding to these consumer trends. David Gibbs, CEO of Yum Brands, emphasized, “Ensuring we provide consumers affordable options," acknowledging the need to adapt to a more cost-conscious customer base. Similarly, Amazon's CEO Andrew Jassy noted a shift towards lower-priced goods among consumers.

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