Betty Lin-Fisher
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USA TODAY consumer reporter, adjunct faculty at Kent State School of Media and Journalism, formerly Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter
Akron, Ohio
Joined June 2009
@NielsenIQ @worlddatalab @USATODAY The story also has insights from Professor Ross Steinman with Widener University.
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The forgotten Gen X generation is now quietly fueling trillions in consumer spending, according to a new report by @NielsenIQ and @worlddatalab. Why is the latch-key generation one that businesses shouldn't discount? Read my @USATODAY story & video.
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Sticky menu? Rude service? Why diners are frustrated with eating out. via @usatoday.
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A new survey of 1,000 U.S. diners shares some of the reasons consumers are frustrated with eating out experiences.
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Will higher prices steal your kid's lunch money? Why more parents are willing to pack. Read my @USATODAY story about @Deloitte's latest study.
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Here is why parents are willing to spend more to pack school lunches, even though costs are rising
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'Buy Nothing' or free groups help neighbors give (and receive) items at no cost via @USATODAY.
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Want to declutter or stock your kitchen? You can find groups on Facebook where people are gifting things to each other for free.
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Target to end price-matching of Amazon, Walmart. What to know. @USATODAY.
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The retailer is changing its policy, effective July 28.
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The secret world of retail returns: How savvy shoppers are saving big via @usatoday.
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A growing number of savvy shoppers are tapping into discounted returned and overstocked goods through online auction sites and resale platforms.
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Do retailers make it too easy to return items? Why shoppers love lenient policies. via @usatoday.
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In a survey, 49% of shoppers admitted to abusing lenient return policies. What is the criminal side to return fraud?
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Shoppers are boycotting Walmart over rollbacks in DEI efforts. Here's when. via @usatoday.
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The same group that has organized economic consumer blackouts is boycotting Walmart again. Find out why.
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Are rewards credit cards worth it with surcharges, transaction fees? We explain. Read my @USATODAY story featuring advice and information from @Bankrate @wallethub @JDPower .
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Are you losing out on credit card rewards if you get charged a surcharge fee?
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Love 'em or hate 'em: What's in store for the future of self checkouts? How retailers are pulling back. Read my @USATODAY story:
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Some shoppers love the convenience of self checkouts while others hate them. What's their future?
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Three U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioners have been fired by President Trump. What to know. via @usatoday.
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The fired Democrat commissioners say the future of the independent agency and Americans' safety is at risk.
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RT @ThisMorningShow: Why are people snacking less? @blinfisher from @USAToday brings us the latest. @GordonDeal #AmericasFirstNews. https://….
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Warehouse club foot traffic has increased as consumers fear tariff-price increases. Read my @USATODAY featuring data from @Placer_ai and @NielsenIQ.
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New data shows that foot traffic at warehouse clubs increased as shoppers worried about Trump's tariffs.
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The safety of Americans, especially children, is at risk with Trump proposal to eliminate the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, consumer advocates say. What does the CPSC do and why is it at risk? Read my @USATODAY story. @CRAdvocacy @ConsumerFed
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A proposal to to eliminate the U.S. Product Safety Commission has consumer advocates sounding alarms. We explain why.
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RT @ThisMorningShow: .@USATODAY's @blinfisher talks about how economic blackouts are affecting big businesses. htt….
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Consumers worried about tariffs are pulling back on spending: See my @USATODAY story about @kearney Consumer Institute study. A separate @BainandCompany and Dynata index also shows consumers are taking a defensive mode in their spending.
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Trump's tariffs could spell the end of the resilient consumer, a new study says.
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Why were 30,000 eggs used at White House egg roll when there is a bird flu, egg crisis? Will that affect grocery store egg prices, supply? via @usatoday.
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The White House used 30,000 real eggs for the Easter egg roll on the South Lawn. Will that affect egg supply or prices?
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Three-day economic blackout starts April 18; Target boycott continues. What to know. via @usatoday.
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Shoppers in the U.S. are continuing their boycotts against retailers like Target and Walmart. Here's why they are boycotting.
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