shrinkflation

Woman shocked by Pringles can: ‘Shrinkflation at its finest’

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Woman shocked by Pringles can: ‘Shrinkflation at its finest’

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of popping open a fresh can of Pringles.  You just know that the cylindrical stack will be full of uniformly shaped chips, each perfectly designed to coat your entire tongue with salty, savory goodness. But this past weekend, when I impulse-purchased a packet from the petrol station, that excitement faded quickly. I … Read more

Tampons are the latest victim of shrinkflation, women allege — as makers say no way: ‘Insidious’

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Tampons are the latest victim of shrinkflation, women allege — as makers say no way: ‘Insidious’

Period, end of sentence. Tampons are shrinking as manufacturers seek to pad profits, a growing number of users are arguing, saying they feel strung along — even as experts insist there’s been no change at all. In recent months, women old enough to know which type of tampons to use and when have been sharing they’ve … Read more