Tag: consumer watchdog
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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…