After a weak shopping season, Americans bounce back in the new year despite inflation

Overall, while rising inflation and interest rates can put pressure on consumer spending, other factors such as consumer confidence, supply chain disruptions, shifts in spending patterns, and sector-specific factors can contribute to a jump in retail sales.

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Shein is in hot water with U.S. Senators over cotton sourced from China’s Xinjiang region

The massive retailer is being questioned by Democratic Sens. Bill Cassidy, Elizabeth Warren, and Sheldon Whitehouse in a letter over the company’s involvement with cotton sourced from China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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Superbowl ads passed on edgy humor this year and instead focused on making viewers feel good

Super Bowl advertisements are some of the most highly watched and anticipated commercials of the year, and companies aim to make a lasting impression on the millions of viewers tuning in.

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Gallup poll results say half the country feels financially crippled

The worst poll results since 2009, most Americans are feeling “worse off” now than they were last year - an even greater number, 61%, of those who make less than $40,000 are financially stressed.

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While avian flu runs rampant through the chicken population, egg prices will remain high

The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak that has resulted in the death of over 58 million birds will force egg prices to remain elevated, according to Wells Fargo’s Agri-Food Institute sector manager, Kevin Bergquist.

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Customers can expect fresher produce with the implementation of automation

While it's important to note that while automation can help improve the efficiency and quality of the supply chain, it's only one part of the solution.

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Artificial Intelligence can sniff out those counterfeit bags

While the counterfeit market has only become more impressive to the naked eye over the last decade, Artificial Intelligence is beginning to stamp out the market’s confidence.

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