staples
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Big picture: Americans are still spending more than enough to keep the economy expanding even though they face more financial strain from higher prices on gas and other staples.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
The stores, run by external operators but overseen by the city, would offer a core basket of staples at a 30% discount to market rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Mamdani’s plan would offer a core basket of staples at a 30% discount to market rates, with operators receiving free rent and subsidies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Chief financial officer John David Rainey said those lower prices were already lifting transactions and unit sales, especially in food and other staples like toys.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Including reading magazines that might have iron staples rather than glue binding their pages, not caring if her fingers get singed.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
