Patricia Battle

2 days ago | thestreet.com | Patricia Battle

Discount retailer Dollar Tree (DLTR) , unlike some of its competitors, appears to be resonating well with consumers across the country as they battle inflation and a higher cost of living. In Dollar Tree’s first-quarter earnings report for 2025, it revealed that its same-store sales increased by 5.4% year-over-year as foot traffic in those stores rose by 2.5% during the quarter, and the average amount of money customers spent per purchase spiked by almost 3%.

2 days ago | thestreet.com | Patricia Battle

Chinese online marketplace Temu, which became famous for selling a wide range of products priced between $1 and $50, appears to be suffering the consequences of harsh decisions it made a few months ago in response to a growing threat. In April, President Donald Trump made several crucial changes to his tariff policy (tariffs are taxes companies pay to import goods from overseas). He imposed a whopping 145% tariff on all goods imported from China.

3 days ago | thestreet.com | Patricia Battle

It is no secret that many Americans across the country are frustrated with price increases. This trend has especially impacted home internet bills, as many internet providers have hiked prices for their services, causing consumers to make drastic decisions to save money. 💵💰Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter💰💵According to a new survey from CNET, 63% of U.S. adults saw the monthly price of their home internet service increase last year.

4 days ago | thestreet.com | Patricia Battle

Last month, Kroger (KR) , which has over 2,000 stores across the country, was accused of squeezing extra money out of its customers as they battle inflation and higher costs of living. According to a monthslong investigation from Consumer Reports, The Guardian and the Food & Environment Reporting Network, it alleges that Kroger shoppers have unknowingly been paying full price for a plethora of items in stores that were advertised as being on sale or discounted.

4 days ago | thestreet.com | Patricia Battle

Kohl’s (KSS) , like many other mall retailers across the country, is battling a sharp change in consumer behavior amid recent economic uncertainty surrounding inflation and the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. In the midst of these challenges, Kohl’s has also been shuttering underperforming stores, announcing in January that it would close 27 of these locations in 15 states by April.