business
Price hikes pushing consumers to abandon their favorite brands
By Emily Hanford-Ostmann at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
From toothpaste to cereal, big brands count on consumers buying the same products every time they shop. But lately, that loyalty is starting to weaken, especially at the grocery store.Prices for staples like coffee and beef aren't just creeping up they're way higher than headline inflation."And ...
Key takeaway Even more telling, 70% say they're less loyal to brands than last year.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? From toothpaste to cereal, big brands count on consumers buying the same products every time they shop. But lately, that loyalty is starting to weaken, especially at the grocery store.Prices for staples like coffee and beef aren't just creeping up they're way higher than headline inflation."And ...
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