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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 4 MIN

Summer Spending, Soaring Energy Bills, and Hidden Card Fees

from Main Street Briefing · host MainStreet Media

Summer demand is solid but split, with higher-income shoppers spending while value-conscious customers pull back. Covers picking a lane for the season, why commercial electric bills are climbing thanks to AI data centers, and the card processing fees quietly eating your margin.

Summer demand is solid but split, with higher-income shoppers spending while value-conscious customers pull back. Covers picking a lane for the season, why commercial electric bills are climbing thanks to AI data centers, and the card processing fees quietly eating your margin.

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Summer demand is solid but split, with higher-income shoppers spending while value-conscious customers pull back. Covers picking a lane for the season, why commercial electric bills are climbing thanks to AI data centers, and the card processing...

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