The price of household necessities rose in December over the previous month, even as inflation overall held steady. The result is that price pressures were unevenly distributed across income groups, ...

Dollar General has a particularly clear view into the pocketbooks of low-income Americans, given those shoppers are the discount retailer's core customer base. And some are so financially pinched they ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - A local nonprofit is seeking donations and volunteers as it deals with increased costs of products it provides to community members. Basic Necessities provides diapers and period ...

THE government is continuously monitoring the supply of basic necessities and prime commodities to make sure these don‘t run out, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said on Friday. Basic necessities are ...