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Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused edition of The Daily Money.
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Megan McDonald, 36, of Boxford, Massachusetts, has noticed her shopping habits have changed in the two years she's been on a GLP-1.
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Since McDonald began using the GLP-1 drug Zepbound and she lost 175 pounds, she focuses on the produce and meats found on the outer edges of the supermarket. And she has no interest in the snack food aisle.
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She's not alone. GLP-1s are changing the way consumers are shopping for food, clothes and health and beauty products, as well as how they eat out.
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Shopping cart with food in the supermarket.
Nodar Chernishev, Getty Images
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Here's a roundup of some places where you can treat your Mom or the special mother figure in your life for Mother's Day — while being kind to your wallet.
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Rising gas prices are causing consumers to reconsider how much they're driving and what they're driving. Some are even renting electric vehicles.
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Betty Lin-Fisher is a consumer reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at blinfisher@USATODAY.com or follow her on X, Facebook or Instagram @blinfisher and @blinfisher.bsky.social on Bluesky. Sign up for our free The Daily Money newsletter, which breaks down complex consumer and financial news. Subscribe here.
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GLP-1 drugs are changing how people shop for food, clothes, and more, creating a 'seismic shift' in retail.
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For Mother's Day, food spots and restaurants from Krispy Kreme to Pizza Hut have specials. Here's where to get deals.
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Rising gas prices are pushing some Americans to opt for electric cars when they are renting vehicles.
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Positive April job growth and a steady unemployment rate could shift the Fed's focus back to fighting inflation, even as labor market risks persist.
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Several countries are monitoring residents who were on board the MV Hondius, the cruise ship now tied to multiple cases and deaths from hantavirus.
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Dollar General launches a new kitchenware line with cooking utensils priced at $12 or less for everyday home use.
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Skyrocketing jet fuel prices have created the air travel industry's biggest crisis since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Home improvement calculators can help you figure out how much of an item you'll need before you head to the store.
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As gas prices approach $5 per gallon, a new poll shows Americans are cutting back on driving and changing daily habits to save money.
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