Archives tagged: inflation

U.S. Justice Department investigates beef pricing at Tyson Foods, Cargill, and JBS.

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 12, 2026

An unorthodox inquiry with real damage. Beef prices are higher now than usual, and the price of beef rose faster than other…

Where and When is the Inflationary Impact of Tariffs?

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 1, 2025

Tariffs are in the news, but will they have no to little impact on inflation? What can we expect in the next…

Why Use a Commodity Index to Model Prices? Because Inflation

By Nathan L. Phipps January 18, 2023

The major story across global markets in recent years has been the increase in inflationary pressure across the board and the various…

Strategic Movements April 2022

By Tim J. Smith, PhD April 15, 2022

  Visa & Mastercard Fee Change Visa and Mastercard are rolling out a new fee schedule that has been two years in…

In Uncertain Times, Lean Into the Power of Pricing

By Nathan L. Phipps March 11, 2022

Things seem pretty uncertain right now. I mean, things have been uncertain during these last 2 years of our global pandemic, and…

Strategic Movements December 2021

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 17, 2021

Noodles & Co Testing Higher Prices Carl Lukach, CFO of Noodles & Co (NDLS), drove an $8 price tag on their new…

Strategic Movements November 2021

By Tim J. Smith, PhD November 30, 2021

How are companies in industrial and consumer markets managing through this inflationary period?  Are they raising prices faster than, equal to, or…