No inflation here. Nothing to see. Stop milling around and go home...
The topline All Farm Products Index of Prices for April increased 0.7% from March, resulting from a 2.4% increase in livestock prices that more than offset a 0.7% decrease in crop prices. Higher prices were received for onions, milk, cattle and tomatoes, whereas lettuce, corn, strawberries and eggs fetched lower prices. The topline index is up 22% from April 2006. The food commodities index is on the rise, gaining 1.5% on the month and 22% on the year. The Index of Prices Paid for Commodities and Services, Interest, Taxes, and Farm Wage Rates rose 1.3% from March and now stands 6.1% higher than a year ago. (The Dismal Scientist, 4/30/07)
So long as you don't eat, or purchase gasoline, things are just fine!
Well, there is a Woodman's going in in Oak Creek, and I've heard rumors of one in New Berlin. You can buy the same thing at Woodman's as they sell at Pick n Save, but can spend up to 50% less.
ReplyDeleteGenerally it is in the 10-30% less range, but just imagine the savings on every grocery bill, for the exact same foods, in the exact same quantities. Plus they offer a much larger variety than Pick n Save could even imagine. A little bit of competition in SE Wisconsin could do some real good.
The best thing about Woodman's is that they are a union shop. Seeing Woodman's in Madison was what caused my break from reflexive anti-unionism. The selection is truly astounding. It is about the only thing I miss about Madison.
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