And the 20% increase is smaller than the 22% jump in the price of store-bought cookies over the last two years. This was the first time Girl Scouts in San Diego had raised their prices since 2015. HORSLEY: Patstone still managed to sell more than 2,400 boxes this year, making her one of the top sellers in San Diego. And they're like, what? So that was one of the hard parts - telling that inflation has come to their nostalgic cookies. MADISON PATSTONE: People are like, here's 20, and then they picked out four cookie boxes. She also had to explain to customers why their Thin Mint purchasing power is thinner than it used to be. She'd already memorized the cost of up to 12 boxes of cookies at the old $5 price. Ten-year-old Madison Patstone says it was an adjustment. HORSLEY: Many Girl Scout troops on the West Coast already raised their cookie prices earlier this year. It really is a little microcosm of what it's like to run your business and deal with the real pressures, including inflation. That's part of the conversation that we'll have this year. She's also the cookie manager for her 7-year-old daughter's Girl Scout troop in Connecticut. HORSLEY: Wendy Lou is chief revenue officer for Girl Scouts of the USA. WENDY LOU: Like many other products that you're seeing out in the world, our Girl Scout cookies are not immune to a lot of the same rising costs. That box of Samoas that used to sell for $5 will soon cost six to help cover rising ingredients and labor costs at the two commercial bakeries that make the cookies. SCOTT HORSLEY, BYLINE: Girl Scout troops in the Northeast made headlines this fall when they announced that cookie prices will be going up next season. The one and only NPR's Scott Horsley reports. And if you like S'mores, well, you might have to pay some more. That's right, a box of Do-si-dos will soon cost more dough in many parts of the country. Start shopping now and don’t forget to snag some new men's graphic tees, hoodies and pull-over sweatshirts.Inflation is hitting many parts of the economy, and now that includes Girl Scout cookies. Every pair of our sweatpants has a drawstring so you can fit them perfectly to your waist.Īlso see our collection of men's jogger pants and jogger shorts. And our logo jogger sweatpants, always a great choice and pair perfectly with one of our men's hoodies. A looser fit, straight leg style will stay relaxed all the way down to your ankle for an easy fit around your shoes. ![]() If a skinny fit isn't your thing, check out our relaxed straight leg sweatpants. ![]() Our sweatpants are available in super soft fleece for the ultimate in all day comfort and with a drawstring waistband and drawcord cuffs, you can size them to your ideal comfort level with the quick pull of a cord. Which pair of Hollister sweats will be your favorite? Take your pick between logo joggers, the relaxed straight leg sweatpants, or our skinny jogger pants. The only thing you’ll have to worry about is protecting them from your friends. Check out the reviews and you’ll see what we mean. Our sweatpants are so soft right out of the gate, and they stay that way wash after wash and season after season. Like everything else in your Hollister closet, our sweats are built to last and roll with whatever comes your way. Instead, we strike the balance in Hollister sweatpants. Your comfort is top of the list, but we wouldn’t compromise comfort for style.
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