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November 25, 2022

Shoppers hunt for deals but inflation makes bargains elusive

  • Finding a true bargain may prove to be a challenge.
    • By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO and CORA LEWIS
    AP Business Writers

    NEW YORK — Consumers holding out for big deals — and some much-needed relief from soaring costs on just about everything — may be disappointed as they head into the busiest shopping season of the year.

    While retailers are advertising sales of 30%, 50% and 70% off everything from TVs to gadgets, many items will still cost more than they did last year because of inflation and finding a true bargain may prove to be a challenge.


     
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