Online prices rose 0.8% year-over-year in September, the first increase in about two years, according to Signifyd. Factors like tariffs and rising business costs likely contribute to this inflation in e-commerce. Shoppers who rely on online deals for budgeting may need to adjust their strategies as prices continue to climb. Retailers have less flexibility to charge more online compared to in-store, signaling inflation in the broader retail market. Economists predict rising prices as companies pass on the cost of tariffs, impacting consumer spending this holiday season.

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