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Shrinkflation

International

British shoppers wise up to ‘double dip shrinkflation’

Supermarkets, manufacturers and fast-food chains are stepping up promotions to entice customers to buy more.
Opinion & Features

Goodbye grocery greedflation and shrinkflation; hello deals

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission said it has designated the practice of some businesses to cut product portions while keeping the price the same, or so-called shrinkflation, as an unfair transaction subject to penalties.
International

South Korea to slap fines on food suppliers for ‘shrinkflation’

A sign reading "Shrinkflation: This product has seen its weight decrease and the price charged by our supplier increase" at a Carrefour supermarket in Montesson near Paris, France, Sept 13, 2023.
Consumer & Healthcare

Why is my ice cream shrinking? Inflation by stealth 

Businesses face big challenges right now, but giving customers less for their money is the opposite of customer love. Leaders can make the best of a tough situation by doubling down on innovation and transparency.
Columns
The Bottom Line

The case against bad profits via shrinkflation

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