Juneteenth Ignored by Major Retailers as They Hike Prices on Food and Gas Instead
Consumers nationwide are feeling the pinch this Juneteenth, as major retailers including Walmart, Target, and Kroger have largely skipped honoring the federal holiday with special sales, yet quietly raised prices on staples like beef, milk, and gasoline by an average of 3% since last week. For the average family, that means a $12 to $15 hit to their grocery bill just in time for the holiday weekend. Experts say this is a pattern: retailers dodge meaningful discounts on a day meant to celebrate financial freedom, while your wallet takes the hit from hidden inflation. So before you fire up the grill this Juneteenth, check your receipts—you’re paying more for less.