Hacker News with Generative AI: Consumer Goods

"How did porcelain go from a rare luxury to a commodity?" (reddit.com)
How did porcelain go from being such a rare luxury item to being able to buy a 50kg toilet made of the stuff for £200?

History, Manufacturing, Economics, Consumer Goods

7 points by areoform 10 days ago | 0 comments

As cost for US shoppers set to rise, markets slump, we speak to economic experts (theregister.com)
World War Fee President Donald Trump last week announced a sweeping new round of tariffs, setting the stage for price hikes across consumer tech, pro gear, and almost anything else that crosses a border.

Economics, Consumer Goods, Trade, Tariffs, United States

7 points by rntn 46 days ago | 0 comments

Trump's tariffs could TRIPLE the price of an iPhone (dailymail.co.uk)
The price of iPhones could triple under Donald Trump's new tariffs, analysts claimed today as Apple fans consider boycotting the firm which has seen its stock plummet.

Economics, Politics, Technology, Consumer Goods

9 points by mgh2 46 days ago | 3 comments

Why Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn Doesn't Hit Like It Used To (eater.com)
Smartfood White Cheddar popcorn is the only snack I ever want. I mean this. I do not often crave sweets, and while I will happily accept chips and Cheetos and various Haldiram’s mixes, Smartfood is the only one that sends me into a focused stupor. I have regularly eaten entire bags of it — big ones, the ones meant for a whole family — while watching a movie.

Food, Snacks, Nostalgia, Consumer Goods

6 points by coloneltcb 57 days ago | 3 comments

Food Costco insider explains why they stock expensive luxury items (sfgate.com)
In a new interview, a Costco insider has shed light on some of the warehouse brand’s most unusual items — and revealed if anyone is actually buying them.

Costco, Retail, Business, Consumer Goods

8 points by Stratoscope 89 days ago | 0 comments

Avg price of a dozen eggs has nearly doubled since last year (latimes.com)
Easter isn’t until April, but the hunt is on for eggs.

Inflation, Food Prices, Consumer Goods, Easter

8 points by guptadeepak 95 days ago | 0 comments

Egg prices are soaring. Don't expect that to change anytime soon (apnews.com)
Egg prices are soaring. Don’t expect that to change anytime soon

Economics, Food, Consumer Goods

19 points by mooreds 116 days ago | 2 comments

"We Will Pass Those Tariff Costs Back to the Consumer," Says CEO of AutoZone (yahoo.com)
President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs have already begun to upend businesses in several industries and many are taking action to safeguard their profits.

Business, Economics, Tariffs, Consumer Goods

12 points by jameslk 187 days ago | 35 comments

Are groceries more expensive than last year? (usafacts.org)
Grocery store food prices increased 1.3% from September 2023 to September 2024, and increased 11% from 2021 to 2022 – the largest annual increase in 40 years.

Inflation, Consumer Goods, Economics, Food

25 points by toomuchtodo 193 days ago | 20 comments

Ask HN: Life-changing purchases since 2020? (Under $100 and under $1000) (ycombinator.com)

Lifehacks, Recommendations, Consumer Goods

288 points by systemkwiat 197 days ago | 601 comments

Laptop, smartphone, and game console prices could soar after the election (arstechnica.com)
Tech companies are bracing ahead of the US presidential election, dreading the looming threat of more tariffs that could further restrict the flow of imports from China, no matter which candidate is elected.

Technology, Politics, Economics, Consumer Goods

4 points by rbanffy 200 days ago | 0 comments

Tupperware files for bankruptcy as demand slides (bbc.com)
Tupperware Brands, the US maker of food storage containers, and some of its subsidiaries have filed for bankruptcy in the US in the face of ballooning losses.

Business, Bankruptcy, Consumer Goods

55 points by Katana_zero 248 days ago | 59 comments

Tupperware Brands Plans to File for Bankruptcy (bloomberg.com)
Tupperware Brands is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week, according to people with knowledge of the plans, following a years-long effort to revive the business amid waning demand.

Bankruptcy, Business, Consumer Goods, Retail

5 points by Brajeshwar 248 days ago | 8 comments

X filed an antitrust lawsuit against CVS Health, Mars, Orsted and Unilever (twitter.com)

Antitrust, Lawsuits, Pharmaceuticals, Energy, Consumer Goods

21 points by tzury 290 days ago | 6 comments

US targets surging grocery prices in latest probe (reuters.com)

Economics, Inflation, United States, Consumer Goods

21 points by consumer451 293 days ago | 20 comments

Electric bikes are about to get more expensive, and the timing couldn't be worse (theverge.com)

Electric Bikes, Consumer Goods, Economy, Inflation

26 points by rntn 359 days ago | 7 comments