As the economy plunges into an abyss, consumers are cutting back on spending. They're desperately seeking bargains, including culinary ones.
While most companies deal with declining demand, McDonald's saw its U.S. sales jump 5.3 percent in the last quarter. At the supermarket, meanwhile, sales of stuff like Spam and Dinty Moore canned stew are surging.
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