Sentences with phrase «part of the consumer price»

Because housing costs make up the largest part of the consumer price index, these increases are significant.

Not exact matches

Rather than being proof of malfeasance by Sears or gullibility on the part of consumers, that the store sold so few tires at a high regular price suggests buyers are perfectly able to spot a good deal.

«But I think customers are choosing to spend their disposable dollars in different ways, and that's part of the reason why we are not more optimistic about the lower gas prices,» she added, noting that consumers are spending more on cars, healthcare, electronics and home improvement, leaving little upside for Macy's.

And the low prices offered by foreign sellers and hobbyists are part of what makes Etsy so appealing to consumers.

The free flow of goods across North American borders has played a big part in keeping consumer prices in check.

Drug makers have asserted that benefits managers, who negotiate rebates and discounts with drug makers and then partially pass those savings on to insurance companies and consumers, are part of the reason that list prices have risen so much, since biopharma companies must incorporate the expected future discounts into their pricing strategies.

THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will next week hold public hearings in Perth and Albany as part of its national inquiry to determine whether there is a need for retail price control arrangements to continue to apply to Telstra after Ju

«As part of Dollar General's continual commitment to provide quality products at everyday low prices to our diverse consumer base, we are thrilled to announce our first Innovation and Supplier Diversity Summit scheduled for this spring,» said Jason Reiser, Dollar General's executive vice president and chief merchandising officer.

Administration officials said they were tailoring the list to minimize price increases for consumers, who buy large quantities of goods from China, and were focusing in part on strategic industries China is attempting to build up with state support.

The federal government will pledge action in the Throne Speech aimed at eliminating the gap between the sticker price of consumer goods sold in Canada and the U.S., sources say — part of a new populist agenda that will require little extra spending in cash - strapped Ottawa.

As part of this special promotion, consumers can arrange their home renovation or home decoration projects entirely online with prices guaranteed to be the same or cheaper than prices offline.

And consumers are «feeling a little better» about the economy and their wallets, in part because of low gas prices.

The Tennessee Republican said it's critical to do something as part of this week's must - pass spending bill before insurance companies set their 2019 prices, which could shock consumers this fall.

While the average expectation of inflation has clearly increased, the survey also points to a greater degree of uncertainty on the part of consumers as to how the tax package will affect prices in aggregate.

While a low unemployment rate can indicate tight labour - market conditions, the 2017 average hourly wage of full - time and part - time employees combined grew by only 1.7 per cent — the lowest year - over-year growth since 1998 and more or less at the same rate as consumer price inflation.

Household balance sheets are in great shape, thanks in part to the recovery in housing and stock prices and a sustained period of consumer led growth seems likely.

Excluding the volatile fresh food component, consumer prices have been flat over the past year, compared with deflation rates of almost 1 per cent in recent years, although part of this improvement is attributable to increases in administered medical prices and tobacco taxes earlier in 2003.

The buoyancy of consumer spending is being supported by rising household wealth, driven in large part by continuing increases in house prices.

A falling dollar brings about higher import costs for businesses that import foreign resources and parts, and higher prices for consumers of imports and items made with imports.

Droughts in the Southwest and parts of the Midwest are causing feed prices to spike, which directly increases the cost of raising cattle for slaughter and inevitably the cost to the consumer.

Investing hundreds of millions of dollars into reducing grocery prices was «OK» if it was part of a strategy to reaffirm a retailer's offer to consumers and re-establish its competitive strengths.

As part of these studies, Ruby's consumer appeal and purchase intent have been tested, indicating consumers would buy Ruby chocolate at different price points.

Senior food and drink analyst at Mintel Amy Price says: «Our research shows that younger consumers are most likely to snack due, in part, to older consumers seeing a loss of appetite as they age, as well as older generations having experienced more traditional upbringings where eating three square meals a day was the norm.

If brands are prepared to have their values openly scrutinised by governments, NGOs and consumers then we may be able to evolve to the point where what a brand stands for goes beyond price and flavour and features ethical considerations as part of its DNA.

The company, Britain's largest retailer, announced earlier this week that it was cutting the price of a four pint (2.27 litres) bottle of milk from # 1.39 ($ 2.32, $ 1.69) to # 1 ($ 1.67, $ 1.22) as part of drive to reduce the amount paid by consumers for staples.

In establishing an international rice futures market, Singapore could also play an important part in helping the world achieve food security, keeping rice prices affordable for poor rice consumers, and ensuring its own supply of rice into the future.

What should have been presented is decade long trends about: farm and processor bank debt; return on equity; full and part - time employment trends; farm and processor business numbers; domestic versus overseas value adding to commodities; volume and value of imported ingredients and products; international versus Australian processing costs comparisons for major foods like meats, flour, oils, milk products; and the farm gate price share of the consumer dollar for fresh foods like fruit and vegetables, milk, meats, bread, juice, eggs.

On 22nd January 2008, Chris Bowen (Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy & Consumer Affairs) requested that the ACCC hold a public inquiry into the competitiveness of retail prices for standard groceries pursuant to Part VIIA of the Trade Practices Act 1974.

In her view, the «tragedy of the Coles - Woolworths duopoly is the narrow, greedy, profit - oriented way in which they control and manipulate the relationship between all of us who eat food and those who produce it... Squeezing producers on prices is supposedly part of [the equation of delivering cheap food to consumers.»

Competition policy (SME focus; need for equity; treat SMEs as «consumers» when dealing with larger businesses - extend unfair terms contracts to small business; need «legal precedents or statutory definitions» as part of unconscionable conduct framework); competition laws (focus on unfair terms and unconscionable behaviour; mention of MMP but not in context of s 46; access - call for broader access; price signalling (not clear)-RRB-; administration

The report shows that 2017 was a year of change for the # 10.8 bn1 UK Total Wine market with volume falling but value rising overall, influenced in part by rising prices and taxes but also by a discernible shift among consumers towards choosing quality over quantity.

Note, the bill (as subsequently introduced into Parliament) was considered as part of the House Standing Committee on Economics Inquiry into the Competition and Consumer (Price Signalling) Amendment Bill 2010.

If fresh milk access is at risk because of unsustainable pricing in part of Australia - as we understand it there are multiple brands on offer, some more expensive than others - consumers can determine their own welfare simply through what they purchase at the store.

If we don't work out how to remain part of them, our goods going all over the world will suddenly face costly bureaucratic stoppages and prices will go up for consumers in the UK.

It will be recovered from consumers as part of the retail price, which is influenced by a much wider range of factors.

Government spokespeople say that this is all about evidence and procedure — it's all part of their «step - by - step» plan for the new regulatory body the Financial Conduct Authority It has happened now, they say, because of «growing evidence» from abroad that a cap can be successful in bringing down prices and protecting consumers.

NEW YORK, NY — Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued a consumer alert warning both consumers and businesses about price gouging ahead of this weekend's winter storm that is expected to impact parts of New York State.

In the future, pay raises will be tied to a consumer price index and will be considered as part of the budget process.

As part of these new plans, Verizon has cut in half the amount of data it's offering to consumers at roughly the same price.

Is the «business as usual» approach — subsidizing fossil - fuel supply and nuclear energy and large hydro projects, maintaining low energy prices to consumers by keeping environmental and political costs «external,» propping up oil supply by every available means — part of the solution or part of the problem?

It's not growing [just] because of low fuel prices but as part of a fundamental shift in what consumers are looking for in the U.S. market.

Also, the level of research and development required to overcome these increasingly complex new vehicle systems potentially risks pricing performance parts outside the budgets of the average consumer.

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In 2011, consumers should expect this critical safety equipment to be part of any offering regardless of car size or price».

Now the cost of the air bag is part of the base price of a car, and isn't listed separately - making them even more desirable for consumers.

The history on the Sport Trac is that it sells for just slightly under invoice, but, to be sure, check with the Fair Purchase Prices that represent what consumers are actually paying in your area, as a vehicle such as this can have significantly different prices in different parts of the coPrices that represent what consumers are actually paying in your area, as a vehicle such as this can have significantly different prices in different parts of the coprices in different parts of the country.

Chrysler says power windows originally were proposed for the car, but consumers who took part in product clinics before the car's introduction voted against them to keep the price within reach of youthful buyers.

The part of me that evaluates consumer electronics based on their utility and value is baffled by the Oasis» asking price, though, especially relative to the Paperwhite.

Second, this legislation would only affect Quebec, so consumers in other parts of Canada would not have to pay the artificially inflated price, meaning readers who live along the borderline between Quebec and a neighboring province would simply move their book purchases across the line to avoid paying a higher price.