The NPD Group says U.S. consumers, now facing rising food costs, are applying lessons from the recession to deal with inflation. The study says coupons, stocking up on sale items, more private label
purchases and discount-store shopping are ways consumers are dealing with price hikes.
The NPD Economy Tracker, which monitors consumer sentiment, says 21.9% of consumers plan to
boost spending on groceries over coming months.
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