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Discount retail chain makes genius deal with bankrupt rival
A favorite retail store for cost-conscious shoppers is making a major move.
It's been tough for consumers lately. Inflation has surged, crimping budgets, and recently, news of job losses has become common, further pressuring them.
The Consumer Price Index inflation measure showed that prices rose 3% year-over-year in January, up from 2.4% in September. Meanwhile, unemployment has climbed to 4% from a low of 3.5% in 2023.
