Consumer Spending

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A Japanese supermarket aisle filled with food items, featuring prominent red price tags signifying a major price hike for 4,923 products in September 2026.

4,923 Food and Drink Items Face Price Hikes in September 2026

In September alone, prices for 4,923 food and drink items are set to rise, marking the highest monthly total this year and the fourth-largest on record, according to Japan Today and Nippon .

Camila Roque·August 31, 2026

A deserted British high street during a heatwave, with empty shops and wilting plants, illustrating reduced retail activity.

Food & Drink

Heatwave reduces Great Britain retail sales by 0.5%

While Great Britain's retail sales volumes dipped by 0.

Camila Roque·August 21, 2026

Diverse diners enjoying exquisite vegan fine dining at a new upscale restaurant, showcasing culinary innovation and experiential dining.

Food & Drink

New restaurants open across the U.S. in July food and drink news

In July 2026, a Michelin-starred chef unveiled a vegan fine-dining restaurant in Omaha, Nebraska.

Camila Roque·July 30, 2026