Tag: consumer watchdog
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Buyer Beware: Exposing the Worst Black Friday Price Bluster from Major Retailers
Introduction: The risk of Black Friday price bluster Black Friday is widely pitched as a celebration of unbeatable deals, but consumer watchdogs and savvy shoppers have learned to look beyond the hype. A growing pattern of price bluster—where retailers advertise dramatic discounts that aren’t as deep as promised—has emerged across major brands. This article pulls…
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Shrinking Packs, Rising Costs: How Shrinkflation Is Pressuring Everyday Shoppers
What is shrinkflation and why it matters now Shrinkflation is the practice of reducing the size or quantity of a product while keeping the price the same or higher. For households already battling tight budgets, this behind-the-scenes tactic means you’re paying more per unit even when the sticker price hasn’t changed. Recent consumer watchdog reports…
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Shrinkflation hits everyday staples, piling more pressure on households
Shrinkflation Tightens the Household Budget Across the UK, households are feeling the squeeze as brands quietly reduce the size or quality of everyday staples while prices stay the same. Consumer watchdog Which? has catalogued a string of shrinkflation examples—from toothpaste and coffee to heartburn medicine—indicating a coordinated effort to cut costs without prompting immediate price…