Alina Selyukh
Stories
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Why beef prices are higher than ever (and shoppers are finally resisting)
American ranchers are raising the fewest cows in decades. Through the price increases, American shoppers have stayed loyal to their love of burgers and steaks — until now.
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Food-makers are phasing out artificial dyes. The problem: Americans love the color
Sam's Club is among the food makers removing artificial dyes from products, yet hoping shoppers don't notice a difference in color. But why?
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Food giant Kraft Heinz to split into two companies
Food giant Kraft Heinz is splitting up into two companies a decade after the merger that was arranged by billionaire investor Warren Buffett.
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Kraft Heinz is splitting up, separating hot dogs from ketchup
One of the world's largest food brands is splitting apart a decade after a messy megamerger staged by Warren Buffett.
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How colorful do we want our food to be? American shoppers have a say
As more major food brands commit to phasing out chemical dyes from snacks and cereals in the U.S., some are struggling to find natural replacements. Many consumers say they want bright colors.
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Are boycotts hurting Target's bottom line?
NPR's Alina Selyukh reports on what we know about the impact of boycotts on Target's bottom line and how the company's sales reflect a complex picture.
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Largest retailers in the U.S. have raised prices on some items
Some of the largest retailers in the U.S., including Walmart, Home Depot and Target, have had to raise prices on some items due to tariffs. They've kept prices down on other items.
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Walmart says tariff costs are rising 'each week' and will continue
The world's largest retailer — like many others — has been absorbing most of the increased costs, but raising prices of some goods.
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Home Depot keeps quiet on immigration raids outside its doors
The home-improvement chain is now one of the companies most caught up in Trump's immigration crackdown. The retailer's history with day laborers is long. So far, it's choosing to keep its distance.
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Home Depot stays quiet as immigration raids target day laborers
Home Depot stores have been the location of dramatic federal raids targeting day laborers. But the company has largely been quiet.
