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Refunds for illegal U.S. tariffs are starting to flow to businesses, and consumers could get a cut from companies that have vowed to share that financial relief with customers. 

A shopper inside a Hollister store in Walnut Creek, California, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. See all topics Washington — 

A shopper inside a Hollister store in Walnut Creek, California, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. See all topics Washington — 

The resale value of an item is increasingly becoming a factor consumers consider before making a purchase, even for one-of-a-kind items

The rise in oil prices and other commodities is helping to drive inflation up, with price increases outpacing wage gains

Warm weather usually drives salad sales, but consumers spooked by the ongoing cyclospora outbreaks are avoiding lettuce this summer

The nation’s gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the second quarter, the Commerce Department said Thursday, weaker than economists expected and a sign the Iran war is hurting growth

An updated edition of the June 12, 2026 article.Natural food products have become a mainstream part of consumer spending as health, nutrition and sustainability increasingly influence purchasing decisions. What was once viewed as a niche category has expanded into a broad market opportunity, supported by growing awareness of balanced diets and environmentally responsible consumption. Consumers…

A new survey from Herbalife shows wellness culture is taking firm hold across Asia-Pacific, with the vast majority of consumers now treating holistic health — the integration of physical, mental and emotional well-being — as a top priority

Food safety concerns are becoming too-frequent headlines. Right now, it’s a cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly linked to tainted lettuce. But the nation has also dealt with E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria – a long list of threats