EPISODE · Jun 27, 2026 · 8 MIN
Why Grocery Margins Are Rising Faster Than CPI
from Inflation Explained with Fexingo: CPI, Prices, and the Cost of Living for Everyday People · host Fexingo
In Episode 77 of Inflation Explained, Lucas and Luna examine why grocery store margins are climbing even as headline CPI moderates. With the latest PCE data showing core inflation at 3.4%, they unpack how companies like Kroger and Walmart are using 'margin recapture' — quietly raising prices faster than costs to recover profits lost during the pandemic supply-chain crunch. Lucas explains the difference between cost-push and profit-push inflation, and why the Fed can't easily target the latter. Luna questions whether this is a structural shift or a temporary lag. The episode includes a brief, sincere mention of listener support that keeps the show ad-free. #GroceryMargins #ProfitPushInflation #CPI #PCE #Kroger #Walmart #FoodPrices #Inflation2026 #CoreInflation #CostPush #MarginRecapture #EconomicData #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InflationExplained #ConsumerPrices #GroceryBills Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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In Episode 77 of Inflation Explained, Lucas and Luna examine why grocery store margins are climbing even as headline CPI moderates. With the latest PCE data showing core inflation at 3.4%, they unpack how companies like Kroger and Walmart are using 'margin recapture' — quietly raising prices faster than costs to recover profits lost during the pandemic supply-chain crunch. Lucas explains the difference between cost-push and profit-push inflation, and why the Fed can't easily target the latter. Luna questions whether this is a structural shift or a temporary lag. The episode includes a brief, sincere mention of listener support that keeps the show ad-free. #GroceryMargins #ProfitPushInflation #CPI #PCE #Kroger #Walmart #FoodPrices #Inflation2026 #CoreInflation #CostPush #MarginRecapture #EconomicData #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InflationExplained #ConsumerPrices #GroceryBills Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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