Robert Reich on Nostr: Kroger now admits it jacked up milk and egg prices above inflation. Millions of ...
Kroger now admits it jacked up milk and egg prices above inflation.
Millions of shoppers had no choice but to accept it.
This is what happens when five companies dominate over 60% of American grocery sales.
Minimal competition means maximized price gouging.
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