Shrinkflation is also subtler than increasing the sale price: consumers react more negatively to overt price rises than to ...

The price of eggs and other staples gets a lot of attention lately but a more insidious phenomenon, "shrinkflation," is also leading consumers to pay more for less, often without even noticing. What ...

Bill would require clear packaging changes or labels when product sizes are reduced Consumer groups back the measure, citing inflation pressures on families Representative Lou Correa (D-Calif.) on ...

Shrinkflation hit the headlines in a big way last year when major manufacturers including PepsiCo, Mondelēz International and Nestlé downsized some of their best-loved products, without cutting the ...

Ever feel like grocery trips are becoming more frequent but the amount you pay stays the same? It's not your imagination. You might be falling victim to "shrinkflation." Unlike inflation, where prices ...

You've felt it, haven't you? That nagging suspicion when you open a bag of chips and it feels lighter than usual. Or when your favorite cereal box seems to empty faster than it used to. Here's the ...

Sarina Trangle started as a corporate news reporter in October 2024. She previously spent four years on the business desk at Newsday, covering the health industry, commercial real estate and cannabis.

Santa Monica, California — It's no secret that a trip to the grocery store is costing more these days. Food prices grew by a half-percent from July to August, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of ...

CHARLOTTE — When it comes to getting your money’s worth, shoppers are seeing a frustrating trend. It’s shrinkflation. Products are getting smaller, but prices are not. Consumer World’s Edgar Dworsky ...

One of America's most popular restaurant chains has been accused of "shrinkflation" by some of its most loyal customers. The Cheesecake Factory, famous for its large portion sizes, has 200-plus ...