purchasing
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A survey of purchasing managers published Monday showed manufacturers’ input costs rose at their steepest pace since May 2022, while the prices they in turn charged their customers rose at the fastest pace in three-and-a-half-years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Separately on Monday, the employment component of the eurozone’s purchasing managers’ index for manufacturing pointed to an acceleration in factory job losses in May amid intensifying inflationary pressures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Shein, founded in China and now headquartered in Singapore, is purchasing the clothing brand Everlane.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
“In their mind, it’s safe. But it’s really eroding their purchasing power by 3% a year.”
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Tina pointed to where Mrs. Das was purchasing something from one of the shirtless men who worked at the tea stall.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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