what is happening there? this is the temporary pandemic emergency food stamp benefits. about 41 million americans rely on food stamps but 32 states at the end of the month, these temporary benefits will expire and that means about $90 less a month for the average s.n.a.p. household. so that will add to the increased higher prices. hunger advocates are very concerned and foodill feel the strain. talk to me about retail bankruptcies. on tuesday yesterday, home furnishings retailer filed for bankruptcy and they are joining a number who filed for bankruptcy recently. serta the mattress company and a large pet store retailer, is this a reversal for what we ve seen for strong retail demand,